If you’re searching for the best Halloween events in Portland, search no more! We’ve compiled a list of the top Halloween festivals, special events, haunted houses, and trick-or-treating spots here in the Portland area.
Portland Halloween Events 2017
Howloween, Saturday
When: October 28, 2017; 10 AM-3 PM.
Where: 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR (Oregon Zoo)
Cost: Free with zoo admission ($14.95 Adult/$9.95 Youth Ages 3-11)
Description: “The zoo provides a fun and safe setting for this Halloween tradition, where costumed trick-or-treaters learn about wildlife in a fun scavenger hunt throughout the zoo. Kids can collect treats & prizes at the different stations. Activities are best suited for children 2-12, but all are welcome.“
West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta
When: October 21, 2017; 10 AM- 4 PM.
Where: 8325 SW Nyberg St, Tualatin, OR (Tualatin Lake of the Commons)
Cost: Admission & most of the activities are free
Description: “If you’ve never been to the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta odds are you’ve never seen anyone sit inside a giant pumpkin let alone race one across a lake dressed as a superhero or the tooth fairy. Over the last 13 years, the award-winning West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta has become Oregon’s best October event. The Regatta also includes a giant pumpkin weigh off, pie eating contest, kids’ costume contest, pumpkin golf, pumpkin bowling, clown and magic shows, hot food and much more.”
Haunted Trail/Enchanted Trail at Mary S. Young Park
When: October 27 & 28, 2017; 7-11 PM
Where: 19900 Willamette Drive, West Linn, OR (Mary S. Young Park)
Cost: $12.95 Early Bird Special/ $15 At the Event
Description: “The Haunted Trail is a walk through the woods at night where you will encounter scenes and characters to scare you along the way. Recommended for those OVER 8 years of age. For those who are not ready to be scared we provide the Enchanted Trail (recommended for families with younger children, children under 3 years of age are FREE).”
Not-So-Scary Halloween
When: October 29, 2017; 10 AM- 2 PM
Where: 4015 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR (Portland Children’s Museum)
Description: “There’s no trick-or-treating in the rain when you’re at the Museum. Treat your family to a playful, festive, and not-so-scary day of Halloween fun at Portland Children’s Museum! Including Spooky Story Times,
Glow in the dark painting, Trick-or-Treating around the Museum, and more.”
Portland Haunted Houses 2017
The Fear PDX Haunted House
Dates/Times of Operation: Click Here
Where: 5413 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR
Cost: General Admission $25-30, VIP Fast Pass +$15
Description: “Portland’s scariest, largest scream park has added a 6th haunted house for it’s 2017 season. Free onsite parking!”13th Door Haunted House
Dates/Times of Operation: Click Here
Where: 3855 SW Murray Boulevard, Beaverton, OR
Cost: General Admission $18-20, VIP +$20
Description: “At the 13th Door Haunted House of Oregon (the Original), you will experience Portland’s Best Haunted Attraction! With our highly detailed sets you will become part of the horror as you journey amongst our animated creatures and theatrical actors. Join Portland’s oldest Halloween Attraction this fall at Oregon’s largest single event.”
