Halloween Fantasy Trail
October 2 - 30, 2018
Families love the lighted Halloween Fantasy Trail, with its decorated castle, suspension bridge, tunnel, and maze at Wenzel family farm in Oregon City, open 7 to 10 p.m. (Also open noon to 5 p.m. on Fri., Sat., Sun.)
Pumpkin Patches
October 2 - 31, 2018
Portland metropolitan area
Enjoy pumpkin patches, hayrides, and corn mazes.
- We Pick These 8 U-Pick Pumpkin Patches
- Portland, Sauvie Island, and east
- McMinnville, Salem, and south
- Beaverton, Tualatin, and west
Haunted Pub Crawl
October 2 - 31, 2018
The Haunted Pub Tour in Portland’s historic Old Town District includes tasting beer at two historic pubs, hearing stories about their resident ghosts, and exploring the Shanghai Tunnels. Closed Mondays.
Portland Fall Home Show
October 4 - 7, 2018
The Portland Fall Home Show fills the Portland Expo Center with home-improvement vendors, do-it-yourself workshops, a vintage marketplace, an artisan gallery, and orchids. Repeats in February.
Greek Festival
October 5 - 7, 2018
Portland Greek Festival has Greek food, crafts, music, and dance at NE 32nd Ave. & NE Glisan St. Free.
13th Door Haunted House
October 5 - Nov. 3, 2018
Billed as Portland’s oldest Halloween attraction, the 13th Door Haunted House features “animated creatures and theatrical actors” at 3855 SW Murray Boulevard in Beaverton. See schedule.
Clark County Scaregrounds
October 5 - Nov. 3, 2018
Clark County Scaregrounds has three haunted houses, carnival rides, midway games, and food vendors at Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield, WA. See schedule.
Wine Walk Lake Oswego
October 6, 2018 (2 to 5 p.m.)
A ticket to Wine Walk Lake Oswego gets you 8 tastes of wine, snacks, music, and art in local shops.
Bigfoot Bash At Logtoberfest
October 6, 2018
Bigfoot Bash at Logtoberfest features country music, local craft beer, and Sasquatch stories in the heart of Sasquatch country at Wind Mountain Ranch in Home Valley, WA.
Lake Oswego Historic Home Tour
October 7, 2018
The Lake Oswego Historic Home Tour features four historic homes within walking distance, starting at Oswego Heritage House.
Hood River Harvest Fest
October 12 - 14, 2018
Hood River Valley Harvest Fest has arts & crafts, a food court, cider, wine and beer tasting, produce, music, and a kids’ area overlooking the Columbia.
West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 20, 2018
West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta is a race across the lake in giant pumpkins, plus a 5K run, pumpkin carving, music, entertainment, kids’ crafts, costume contest, and food & drink vendors in Tualatin. Free.
Barn Dance
October 20, 2018 (6 to 11 p.m.)
The Barn Dance has live music, line-dancing lessons, a pig-roast dinner, and cold beer at Oregon Garden in Silverton for ages 21+.
Howloween at The Oregon Zoo
October 20 - 28, 2018 (weekends)
Kids 2 to 12 will enjoy scavenger hunts, treats, and prizes during Howloween at the Oregon Zoo from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Halloween at McMenamins
October 21 - 31, 2018
multiple locations
McMenamins has live music, dancing, and costume contests at various locations. (Note that the Olympic Club & Anderson School are located in Washington.)
Kumoricon Anime Convention
October 26 - 28, 2018
Kumoricon offers cosplay, gaming, dancing, panels, DJs, and a karaoke contest at the Oregon Convention Center.
America’s Largest Antique and Collectibles Show
October 26 - 28, 2018 (Friday costs more)
Billed as America’s Largest Antique & Collectible Show, this event has 1000 vendors selling furniture, movie memorabilia, glassware, estate jewelry, paintings, and toys at Portland Expo Center. Repeats in March & July.
Wes Anderson Halloween Costume Party
October 27, 2018
The theme for 2018 is Wes Anderson Halloween Party, with a costume contest and drink specials at Punch Bowl for age 21+. Free. [No web page yet.]
Trick or Treating Sponsored By Area Retailers
October 31, 2018
Free trick or treating for kids
- Oct. 31 - Alberta Street - 3:30 to 6 p.m.
- Oct. 31 - Cedar Hills Crossing
- Oct. 31 - Gresham (Main Ave.) - 4 to 6 p.m.
- Oct. 31 - Lake Oswego - 3 to 6 p.m.
- Oct. 31 - Oregon City - 4 to 6 p.m.
- Oct. 31 - Tigard (Main Street) - 4 to 6 p.m.
- Oct. 31 - Vancouver Mall - 5 to 7 p.m.
- undated - Milwaukie - 2 to 5 p.m.
- undated - Mississippi Avenue - 3 to 7 p.m.
- undated - Multnomah Village - 3 to 5 p.m.
’90’s Halloween Costume Party At McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
October 31, 2018
Dance to music videos at the ‘90s Costume Dance Party in Lola’s Room at McMenamins Crystal Ballroom.
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