Haunted Pub Tour
October 1 - 31, 2019
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 Greek Festival
October 6, 2019
Portland Greek Festival has Greek food, crafts, music, and dance at NE 32nd Ave. & NE Glisan St. Free.
Portland Fall Home & Garden Show
October 6, 2019
The Portland Fall Home & Garden 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.
Wild About Game Exotic Dinner
October 6, 2019
Watch competing chefs cook elk, pheasant, rabbit, and water buffalo; try samples with wine; and vote for the best at Wild about Game at the Resort at the Mountain for age 21+. No dogs.
Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival
October 6, 2019
Both days of the Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival include a free kids’ kite-making workshop, a kids’ parade, and professional shows at the beach. Repeats in June. Free.
Fear Asylum Haunted House (Milwaukie)
October 6 - 27, 2019
Fear Asylum “has a charming, hand-crafted appeal that showcases volunteer spooks” at the Elks Lodge in Milwaukie. Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Halloween Fantasy Trail
October 6 - 30, 2019
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 noon to 5 p.m. on Sat. & Sun.) Cash.
Uncharted Realities Halloween Experience
October 6 - 31, 2019 (closed Tuesdays)
Uncharted Realities offers three Halloween options, including a terrifying experience for adults, a zombie showdown, and a kid-friendly experience downtown.
Portland Tattoo Expo
October 11 - 13, 2019
Portland Tattoo Expo brings tattoo artists and vendors from around the world to Portland Expo Center. You must be age 18 to get a tattoo, but henna is all ages.
Hood River Valley Harvest Festival
October 11 - 13, 2019
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. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Fearlandia Haunted House
October 11 - Nov. 2, 2019
Fearlandia includes two attractions, plus “not as scary” tours on one day. See schedule.
Portland Thorns Women’s Soccer
October 12, 2019 (7:30 p.m.)
Watch the Portland Thorns play the Washington (DC) Spirit in an exciting home game at Providence Park.
Hot Import Nights Car Show
October 12, 2019
Hot Import Nights features modified cars, nightclub acts, DJ music, foreign models, and vendors at Portland Expo Center.
West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 19, 2019
West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta includes a 5K run, a costume contest, a race across Tualatin Lake of the Commons in giant pumpkins, pumpkin carving, music, entertainment, kids’ crafts, and food & drink vendors in Tualatin. Free.
Barn Dance
October 19, 2019
The Barn Dance has live music, line-dancing lessons, a pig-roast dinner, and beer at Oregon Garden in Silverton for age 21+.
Salmon Homecoming
October 19 - 20, 2019 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Watch salmon swim up the Sandy River to spawn and die where they were born during Salmon Homecoming at Oxbow Regional Park in Gresham. Talk to guides, visit the campfire, and have hot drinks while they last. No pets. Free except parking.
Halloween at McMenamins
October 20 - 31, 2019
multiple locations
McMenamins has live music, dancing, and costume contests at various locations. (Note that the Olympic Club & Anderson School are located in Washington.)
Halloween Boo Cruise
October 26, 2019 (11 p.m.)
Halloween Boo Cruise [sound] features live music, three bars, bistro food for sale, and a costume contest aboard the Portland Spirit, departing from the dock at Salmon Street Springs, 1000 SW Naito Parkway.
Halloween On The Ice
October 26, 2019 (6 to 8:30 p.m.)
Halloween on the Ice features a DJ playing spooky music, a photo booth, costume prizes, games, and candy at Lloyd Center Ice Rink. Costumes without masks are welcome.
Howloween At The Zoo
October 26 - 27, 2019
Kids ages 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.
OMSI After Dark: Spirits
October 30, 2019 (6 to 10 p.m.)
OMSI After Dark: Spirits is a Halloween party with presentations, entertainment, and activities for age 21+. Optional spirits tasting. Costumes without weapons or face paint are welcome.
Boo-seum!
October 31, 2019 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Children wear costumes to Boo-seum!, which has trick-or-treating for fun activities and prizes (but no candy), spooky stories, art making, and a costume dance party at Portland Children’s Museum.
