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A mandrill celebrates Howloween at the Oregon Zoo.

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Halloween Events in and Around Portland

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

Updated Feb. 5, 2020

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 things to do this Halloween, from the spooky to the downright strange.

Portland’s Annual Halloween Events

West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta

Just when you think you’ve seen everything, you realize you’ve been missing the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta since 2004. This cherished local event returns to the Tualatin Commons every October with a series of races. The series is exactly what it sounds like, consisting of paddlers piloting a gaggle of gigantic gourds through a watercourse on Tualatin Commons lake. The event kicks off with a giant pumpkin parade and weigh-off, followed by a full day of costumed contestants plying the shallow lake in 1,000-pound pumpkin boats.

Pumpkin Patches in and Near Portland

A favorite Halloween-time tradition in Portland is heading to one of the area’s many pumpkin patches, each packed with enormous, orange pumpkins and tons of family-friendly activities (think petting zoos, live music, shopping, food and drinks). Enjoy hayrides, corn mazes (both haunted and not) and apple cider galore.

Spirit of Halloweentown

Every October, St. Helens (the filming site of the classic movie Halloweentown) remembers its brush with the fame with The Spirit of Halloweentown, a fun, family-friendly celebration of the season’s spookiest holiday around. Expect costume contests, trick-or-treating through St. Helens’ Old Town District, haunted town tours and scarecrows galore (the town even lights a “Great Pumpkin” in the city plaza).

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

Go To October Events

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.

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.

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.

West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta

This annual race series consists of paddlers piloting a gaggle of gigantic gourds through a water course.

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.

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.

Upcoming Halloween Events

Check out our editor's picks for spooky celebrations and festivities around Portland.

Ongoing

BeerQuest Haunted Pub Tour

Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub $45

Uncover Portland’s dark side on this spine-tingling walking tour and hear firsthand accounts of paranormal encounters – all while sampling six local beers. The Old Town District in downtown Portland, Oregon is lined with beautiful historic buildings and cobblestone streets. Lively with restaurants and nightlife today, 100 years ago Old Town was home to many…

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West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta

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This annual race series consists of paddlers piloting a gaggle of gigantic gourds through a water course.

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