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Quintessential Portland activities, plus new ones to try!
Sellwood’s favorite Halloween festival returns, with tricks and treats for all!
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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 kid-friendly activities like crafts. There's several to choose from — our post sorts them by day and location. Try a new one or visit a […]
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 week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
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 a splendiferous dance party and enchanting sing-a-long! Don’t forget to save room for scary delicious Halloween treats at concessions. Shows are Saturdays and Sundays at […]
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 a new one — maybe even visit a new one each weekend this fall if you’re up for it! Our post (sponsored by Topaz Farm) […]
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 like the Great Pumpkin Lighting and the Haunted House, and enjoy live entertainment and special events throughout the festival. Whether you’re here to relive the […]
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 beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]
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 this fantastical retelling, he attempts to trade his soul with La Muerte to save his brother, but quickly learns that you shouldn’t gamble with death. […]
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 events with the 5th annual Central Eastside Muertos Celebration. Visit their website to see event offerings including performances, workshops, bike decorating and more.
There's nothing like a good scare for Halloween and the Portland metro area has lots of frightful opportunities. Many have coupons on their sites or through internet coupon sites, so you could even get a discount on your shivers. Some also offer VIP tickets for an extra charge that takes you to the front of […]
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… they’re lurking on the windows of our shops and restaurants! This spooky scavenger hunt is perfect for little goblins and ghouls—and a wickedly fun way […]
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 West Linn (currently on hiatus this year), put together this incredible Halloween home display routes for anyone who wants to make a night of it […]
Sellwood’s favorite Halloween festival returns, with tricks and treats for all! Join us for donuts-on-a-string, apple cider pressing, face painting, pumpkin games & more! Also featured: Sebastiano’s will be selling delicious dinner fare, and drinks will be available for purchase A frightfully sweet variety of treats will be available at our delicious bake sale, with […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED BY THPRD A Celebration of Life, Culture & Tradition Shochicalli Wellness & Art Center, in partnership with THPRD, invites you to the Sempoashochitl Festival! Saturday, October 25 • 4–8 pm Garden Home Rec Center Discover the beauty of the marigold flower through tradition, tamales, therapeutic uses, and art. Enjoy live […]
Get ready for a spooktacular good time at NCPRD's Boo Bash Carnival! This family-friendly event is perfect for children of all ages. Enjoy safe and fun trick-or-treating at our many booths, play classic carnival games with a Halloween twist, and unleash your imagination with creepy, cute crafts. Costumes are encouraged, but feel free to join […]
Trinity Music presents a family-friendly organ concert and pumpkin carving party to benefit youth music programs! Don your costume—spooky, silly, or from a galaxy far, far away—and join Trinity Music’s organists for the annual PipeScreams Halloween Spectacular, a family-friendly organ concert guaranteed to surprise and delight audiences of all ages. This year’s adventurous program features […]
Spooky History Tour (6 and 8 PM - Sat & Sun only) $20 - Take a guided ghost walk through Newell Pioneer Village and hear chilling tales of Oregon's haunted past. This tour blends real history with eerie folklore as you explore cabins, a one-room schoolhouse, and the famously haunted Newell House.
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR!!!! Bring the kids, bring the whole family!! As always, we will be passing out candy until we run out! Come through and fill your bags or set up your car and join in on the fun. This is a big event every year and we hope to see its […]
FREE family-friendly walk-through Halloween display created by a mother and daughter duo. Every year it gets bigger and better. This is our 3rd year as CARNAVAL DES ZOMBIE. Ringmaster tour guides available on Saturday & Sunday. "Fortune-teller" passing out candy on Halloween night. Join the fun at this community event, presented for the sole purpose […]
What’s this? What’s THIS?! 🎶 This is movie night! 🖤 Come sing your bones out with Jack & Sally at this all-ages Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-A-Long! 🎃 Popcorn, themed cocktails & mocktails, and cozy spooky vibes at our queer-owned community arts space. 🎃 Costumes? Encouraged. Singing off-key? Required. 🗓️ Sat Oct 25 · 7pm · […]
One theatre. Infinite timelines. Endless screams. This fall, Theatre in the Grove invites you on a spine-tingling journey through the ages in our all-new haunted experience: The Haunted Theatre of Temporal Terror. Step into our possessed time machine and prepare for a scream ride that spirals out of control, unleashing classic horrors from across the […]
The Saloon Ensemble‘s joyful all-ages yearly celebration “The Nitemare B4 Xmas is back!!” Portland's own The Saloon Ensemble will once again bring to the stage a live performance of the brilliant score complete with all your favorite songs, Jack and Sally on stilts, Oogie Boogie, Zero, Sandy Claws and all your other favorite characters, interactive […]
Mama & Me: ABBA Dance Party! Bring the whole family to the Alberta Abbey for a night of sparkling costumes, unforgettable hits, and non-stop dancing with Band After Midnight, Portland’s sensational ABBA tribute band! This special all-ages show is perfect for kids (and adults!) who LOOOOVE ABBA and the music of Mamma Mia. Sing along […]
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 & crafts, seasonal drinks, scavenger hunt, and a Grand Finale costume parade on the Trick or Treat Trail. Don’t miss out on this magical Halloween […]
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 kid-friendly activities like crafts. There's several to choose from — our post sorts them by day and location. Try a new one or visit a […]
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 week — visit their calendar to find what works for you. A sample of weekly library storytime and activity options: -Book Babies -Pajama Storytime -Tiny […]
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 a splendiferous dance party and enchanting sing-a-long! Don’t forget to save room for scary delicious Halloween treats at concessions. Shows are Saturdays and Sundays at […]
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 a new one — maybe even visit a new one each weekend this fall if you’re up for it! Our post (sponsored by Topaz Farm) […]
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 like the Great Pumpkin Lighting and the Haunted House, and enjoy live entertainment and special events throughout the festival. Whether you’re here to relive the […]
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 beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]
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 this fantastical retelling, he attempts to trade his soul with La Muerte to save his brother, but quickly learns that you shouldn’t gamble with death. […]
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 events with the 5th annual Central Eastside Muertos Celebration. Visit their website to see event offerings including performances, workshops, bike decorating and more.
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… they’re lurking on the windows of our shops and restaurants! This spooky scavenger hunt is perfect for little goblins and ghouls—and a wickedly fun way […]
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 West Linn (currently on hiatus this year), put together this incredible Halloween home display routes for anyone who wants to make a night of it […]
