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A mandrill celebrates Howloween at the Oregon Zoo.
Credit: Michael Durham

Halloween Events in and Around Portland

Embrace the season’s spooky spirit with an array of annual festivities.

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A mandrill celebrates Howloween at the Oregon Zoo.
Credit: Michael Durham

From corn mazes to costume parties, half-marathons to haunted houses, Portland provides the perfect Halloween plans for any scare-seeking witch or warlock. Scroll down for our editors’ picks of the year’s best Halloween activities and entertainment!

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Halloween Activities

Embrace the season’s spooky spirit with an array of annual festivities.

Paddlers navigate the lake at Tualatin Commons during the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta.

West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta

This annual race series consists of paddlers piloting a gaggle of gigantic gourds through a water course.
Pick your very own perfect pumpkin on Portland's Sauvie Island.

Pumpkin Patches in and Near Portland

The Portland area has many farms with U-pick pumpkin patches and fun family activities like hayrides, corn mazes, petting zoos and festive autumn food and drink.

Jack-o'-lanterns illuminate the lawn of Plaza Park in St. Helens.

The Spirit of Halloweentown

The historic town of St. Helens, located 45 minutes from Portland, celebrates Halloween all month long with haunted tours, costume contests and more.
The White Eagle Saloon, circa 1905.

Haunted Portland

Portland is rife with spooky lore and tales of things that go bump in the night; find them with these mysterious spots and spirited walking tours.

Hit up Hollywood Vintage for the perfect Halloween costume.

Portland Costume Shops

People in Portland like to dress up all year! Find vintage duds, professional makeup and fabulous wigs at these favorite Portland costume shops.
The Corn Maize at The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island

The Corn Maize on Sauvie Island

The Corn Maize, located on Sauvie Island north of Portland, offers visitors five acres of physical and mental challenges in a corn field.