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Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Our Kids Calendar is packed with family-friendly events happening all around Portland! Please confirm event details with the host— we do our best to keep things accurate, but event details can change!
Quintessential Portland activities, plus new ones to try!
Sellwood’s favorite Halloween festival returns, with tricks and treats for all!
Explore the wonders of World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum at no cost.
Join us for an enchanting visit as the Garden transforms into a magical realm filled with tricks and treats! Costumes are highly encouraged for all ages. We’ll have Halloween arts […]
Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have […]
Head to a Multnomah County Library near you, or venture out to a new one for various storytimes and activities! There's an option for pretty much every day of the […]
Come One, Come All to the Halloween Ball! The fun kicks off with a costume parade in The Grand Lobby, followed by an interactive live storytime. Then it’s time for […]
If you’re looking for quintessential fall fun, there’s plenty of local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats! Visit a favorite this weekend, or try […]
ENJOY PERFORMERS, DELICIOUS FOOD, SPOOKY EXHIBITS, FAMILY FUN, AND MUCH MORE! From late September through October, Spirit of Halloweentown offers something for everyone. Wander through haunted streets, explore themed attractions […]
OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked […]
For the 30th anniversary of Milagro’s Dia de los Muertos festival, audiences will meet Pedro Linares, who dreamed up alebrijes, in this playful homage that celebrates his totemic creations. In […]
Portland’s longest-running Día de los Muertos celebration turns 30 this year! Each year, Milagro observes Día de los Muertos with the premiere of a new production, altar displays, and community […]
BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE x MIKE BENNETT STUDIOS Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt October 15-31 | during center hours Creep your way through Bridgeport Village to discover 12 hidden Halloween characters created by local artist Mike Bennett—but beware… […]
Make a spooktacular evening of family fun by visiting one of (or several of) Portland's best Halloween home displays! Brook Rice, the artist behind the beloved free Pumpkin Display in […]
Head to Topaz Farm for their Fall Harvest weekends! Experience no overcrowding, shorter lines and lots of fall family fun. What’s Included with Admission (In advance: $12 per person (ages […]
Kick off your fall season with the kids this year in the corn maze at Bella Organic Farm! Get lost in their 7 acres of corn, play games inside […]
Llamas in the Pumpkin Patch? Only at Frog Pond Farm. Open daily starting September 19, Frog Pond Farm is a place where animals take center stage, memories are made, and […]
Free Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch at Bella Organic Farm are now running every day all the way until Halloween. While you're at Bella's: U-Pick your own pumpkin right off […]
Your Magical Adventure Awaits! This October, Discover a Halloween Filled with All Wonder, No Frights. A beloved dragon has fallen into a deep, magical slumber, and her wild dreams are […]
Get ready for an exciting Halloween adventure! Dive into the Spooky Square, where you can participate in Halloween-themed activities and crafts. Experience a one-of-a-kind trick-or-treating journey and marvel at the […]
Want to a low key, crowd free fall pumpkin experience? Head to Triskelee Farm. Free admission to the market and pumpkin area. Come for kids fall activities! Kids activity pass […]
Explore the wonders of World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum at no cost today, from 10 am – 4 pm. Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum is brought to you […]
“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest […]
Celebrate fall with a bounty of family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at Boo Bash, Oct. 25–31. Enjoy Halloween-inspired delights without the fright! Boo Bash Activities: • Explore fluorescent fun in […]
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo is the largest internationally traveling oddities/subculture event in the world. A space showcasing hand selected vendors, artists and small businesses with all things weird. You'll find items […]
Explore the wonders of World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum at no cost today, from 10 am – 4 pm. Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum is brought to you […]
Take your little ghosts, goblins, and ghouls trick-or-treating in Montavilla on October 26! Participating businesses are listed below. Please note: businesses are offering trick-or-treat at varying hours throughout the day. […]
The MAiZE at The Pumpkin Patch, the premier destination for family-friendly entertainment and fall harvest bounty on Sauvie Island, is thrilled to announce the celebration of our “Cornlandia” themed corn […]
Visit Flower Farmer in Canby, Oregon, for a pumpkin patch experience and miniature train ride. The regular train runs weekends in October. The 2025 Boo Train runs October 17-18, and […]
Since 1954, Molalla Train Park has held a special place in the hearts of families Tailored to train enthusiasts, the park offers exciting train rides from May to October. The […]
Enjoy chopping for vintage clothes, jewelry and home goods! This family-friendly event happens the last Sunday of the month, April-October. Rain or Shine.
The popular train park will be decorated for Halloween all October, but children can trick-or-treat the last Sunday in October, from 11 am-4 pm, as they explore Molalla Train Park. […]
Sunday Family Fun Day at Oak Knoll Winery Bring the whole crew—no babysitter needed! Join us for a relaxing, family-friendly afternoon at the winery. Rain or shine, we’ve got fun […]
Pokéween & trick or treat is coming to the Portland area! October 25th & 26th! FREE POKÉMON TRICK OR TREAT BUCKET EACH DAY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! $5 Adult Admission! Kids […]
Come join Friends of Brooklyn Park for our 6th Annual Halloween “Cans for Candy” event on Oct 26th. Bring a bag or bucket of redeemable cans and bottles and get […]
Grizelda the Green is a grouchy witch who absolutely, positively, HATES Halloween! So this year, she’s cooked up a plan to end the holiday once and for all. But both […]
