Halloween Trains and Where to Find Them

Whether your child wants to trick-or-treat at a train park or ride a haunted train with the Headless Horseman, there’s a Halloween rail experience for every age. Most are only a short drive from Portland, Oregon, and costumes are encouraged!

Trick or Treat Extravaganza at Molalla Train Park

The popular train park will be decorated for Halloween all October, but children can trick-or-treat the last Sunday in October, as they explore Molalla Train Park. It’s free to visit, and train rides are free, too! Keep in mind that the park is only open on Sundays and they are volunteer-run. Donations are very much appreciated.
Cost: Free

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Pumpkin Train at Flower Farmer in Canby

Visit Flower Farmer in Canby, Oregon, for a pumpkin patch experience and miniature train ride. The adorable pumpkin train runs weekends in October.
Cost: $10 for adults, $7.50 for ages 2-12 and seniors, free for under 24 months

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Headless Horseman Train Ride in Yacolt

Book your tickets early to this Headless Horseman train ride, as it’s very popular! Ride the train and catch a glimpse of the Headless Horseman, then take a family photo with him afterwards. Families say this event is not too scary for young kids, but you know your children best. This train runs the last weekend in October.
Cost: Typically $12-$18, tickets are not available yet as of this writing.

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Oregon Coast Scenic Halloween Train

Take the one-hour train ride on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad from Rockaway Beach to Garibaldi and back features on a train decorated for the season. Costumes are highly encouraged, and kids will receive a special gift bag. This train is not scary. Complimentary apple cider is included.
Cost: For the outdoor cars, the price is $32 for adults, $24 for children ages 2-12. For the indoor cars, the prices are $37 and $28.

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Halloween Train at Mount Hood Railroad

The Phantom of the Rails Halloween Train at Mount Hood Railroad is recommended for ages 13+, but if your tween doesn’t mind zombies dancing to Thriller, or an Agatha Christie -style mystery, they’ll probably be fine. My daughter was ten when she rode the Halloween train and loved every second!
Cost: This is the most expensive experience on our list. Prices range from $79 to $99 per person.

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Powerland Halloween

Admission to Powerland Halloween includes a trolley ride and miniature train rides, but there are many more crafts and activities to keep your child busy. This year’s theme is Saving Neverland, a Pirate Adventure, perfect for Peter Pan super-fans.
Cost: $18 for adults, $14 for ages 2-12, free for under 24 months.

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