Spooky Season has officially taken over Portland
Whether you want to scream your way through a haunted house, pick the perfect pumpkin, show off your costume, or simply consume an unreasonable amount of candy, we’ve got you covered. Here’s your guide to making the most of Halloween in Portland. Not into the spooky scene? Don't worry, we've got concerts listed below to escape the ghostly gathering with great music.
Photo: Spirit of Halloweentown / Treadway Events
Visit St. Helens, Oregon, the filming location of Disney’s Halloweentown, as the town transforms with Halloween attractions, live entertainment, celebrity appearances, themed experiences, photo ops, and family-friendly festivities.
Four haunted houses, terrifying live actors, immersive sets, special effects, and an all-new scare zone make Cinema of Horrors in Kelso one of the Pacific Northwest’s must-visit Halloween attractions.
Holocene transforms into The Bronze from Buffy the Vampire Slayer on October 24 with live bands covering songs from the show, goth bangers from DJ Colin Jones, and a Buffy-themed costume contest. Costumes are very much encouraged.
Step into the House of Harry at Holocene on October 29 for a Halloween dance night dedicated to Harry Styles, One Direction, Niall Horan, Olivia Rodrigo, Conan Gray, 5SOS, and more. Costumes are encouraged and doors open at 9 p.m.
Calling all witches. SNAP! takes over Holocene on October 30 with an all-'90s soundtrack spanning grunge, rave, pop, hip-hop, alt rock, R&B, and more, plus a cash-prize costume contest.
Photo: Dante's / FUSION PDX
FUSION takes over Dante's on October 30 with a huge lineup of dancers, live performers, and creative acts, plus a Halloween costume contest with a $100 prize. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m.
One of Portland's longest-running Halloween traditions returns to the Crystal Ballroom on October 31. Expect elaborate costumes, live music, performance art, and three floors packed with more than 1,500 people celebrating Halloween night.
Halloween Weekend Shows
Friday, October 30
Saturday, October 31
Sunday, November 1
Visit a Haunted House
Ready to get scared? We rounded up haunted houses and attractions in and around Portland, from seasonal scares to the kind that'll have you sleeping with the lights on. Face your fears, brave the mazes, and see just how much spooky season you can actually handle.
Find a Haunted House
Photo: The Pumpkin Patch
Visit a Pumpkin Patch or Corn Maze
This fall tradition may be cheesy, but it is also 100% worth it. Support our local farms and head to a pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin, enjoy some fall-flavored treats, get lost in a corn maze, and make a whole afternoon out of it.
Find a Pumpkin Patch
Trying to do all the fall activities? Check out our full
fall guide
!
