There is nothing like a good scare for Halloween and the Portland metro area has lots of frightful opportunities. Portland-area haunted houses range from a free, family-friendly attraction by Mike Bennett to elaborate haunts made for teens who love a serious fright.
Parents, use caution with these creepy houses. Some are way too scary for the youngest goblins.
Dead Media at Mike Bennett Studios
A haunted house that leaves room in the budget for Halloween treats? Yes, please. Portland artist Mike Bennett’s new indoor attraction, Dead Media Video Rentals, is free and family-friendly, though still spooky. The premise: a video-store manager played a tape marked “DO NOT PLAY” and disappeared. Now the store needs your help! It opens October 1 at Mike Bennett Studios in Northeast Portland.
When: Opens October 1, 2026; check for current hours before visiting.
Where: 707 NE Fremont St., Portland
Cost: Free
Best for: Families looking for a spooky outing without the ticket price.
Crow Manor
Portland’s new crow-themed haunted house comes with a choose-your-own-scare-level twist. Book the Haunting Experience for unpredictable encounters with live actors, the Narrative Experience for a scripted mystery, or the Matinee Experience for a calmer walkthrough with brighter lighting, reduced sound and no actors or scares. The setting is a historic Irvington home saved from demolition by John McCulloch, and proceeds benefit Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Look closely: the crows are in the details!
When: Haunting Experience: October 9–10, 16–17, 23–24 and 29–31, with entry windows from 6–9:30 pm. Narrative Experience: October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, with entry windows from 6–9:30 pm. Matinees: October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, with entry windows from 4–5 pm.
Where: 2116 NE 18th Ave., Portland
Cost: Adults $20; ages 5–17 $10; ages 4 and younger free. Reserve tickets.
Best for: Families with different scare tolerances. Choose the experience carefully; the venue cautions that some experiences may not suit younger children.
Oaks Park Scaregrounds
Turn your Halloween outing into a whole evening at Oaks Park. Scaregrounds’ 2026 lineup features two main haunted houses, The Silver Scream and Forbidden Fortress, plus scare zones, entertainment and vendors. Five additional haunted houses are available with an upgraded ticket, and rides cost extra. This one belongs on the list for kids who actively want to be scared.
When: Select nights October 1–November 1
Where: 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland
Cost: Currently advertised from $25; prices vary by date and entry time and increase closer to the event. Rides and additional attractions cost extra.
Best for: Teens who love intense haunts and want multiple attractions in one outing.
The Fear PDX
The Fear PDX has expanded to 13 haunted attractions for 2026: five featured attractions, five scare zones and three bonus mini-haunts. New this year is The Oni, a mini-haunt joining a lineup of creepy settings, elaborate props and live scares. Reserve an entry time online; optional attractions and ticket upgrades cost extra.
When: Select dates September 26–November 7; check the ticket calendar for availability.
Where: 12219 NE Glisan St., Portland
Cost: General admission starts at $32.99, with no online purchasing fees.
Best for: Teens who consider screaming part of the fun.
Haunted House at Spirit of Halloweentown
Make a day of Halloween in St. Helens, where the haunted house is designed to be spooky and family-friendly, with no live monsters. Haunted-house entry is included in the Spirit of Halloweentown attraction pass, along with other activities. You can also explore the town, street vendors and plaza for free.
When: Weekends September 26–November 1; check which attractions are operating on your chosen day.
Where: Downtown St. Helens
Cost: Included in the paid attraction pass; check current ticket prices. Children 5 and younger are admitted free.
Best for: Kids who enjoy eerie scenery but would rather skip actors jumping out at them.
Milburn’s Haunted Manor
Head to Hubbard for two haunted attractions: The Manor and The Dark. This longtime, family-owned haunt is a better match for older kids who are excited about a frightening night out. Choose one attraction or purchase a dual pass to experience both.
When: Select October nights; check the venue’s calendar before heading out.
Where: Hubbard
Cost: $25 per attraction; a dual pass for both attractions is listed at $40 per person.
Best for: Older kids and teens who enjoy serious scares.
Cinema of Horrors
At the Clark County Fairgrounds, the movie isn’t the only thing to watch: live actors bring the scares right up to your car. Cinema of Horrors combines a drive-in screening with an interactive horror experience. Check the film’s rating and the event details before bringing kids. For a walkthrough instead, the separate Cinema of Horrors in Kelso offers four haunted houses at Three Rivers Mall.
When: Ridgefield drive-in: October 7–11, 14–18, 21–25 and 28–31. Gates open at 5 pm; movies begin at 7 pm or dark. Kelso opens September 25; check its calendar for operating dates.
Where: Drive-in: 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. Haunted houses: 1301 Grade St., Kelso.
Cost: Drive-in tickets are sold per vehicle and must be purchased online. Check drive-in prices or Kelso haunted-house prices.
Best for: Horror-loving teens; choose the movie as carefully as the haunt.
Haunted Corn Mazes
Prefer your frights outdoors? Bella Organic’s haunted corn maze on Sauvie Island sends you into the dark with lurking creatures and chainsaw scares. It opens September 26 and runs Friday and Saturday nights in October through October 30. There is no haunted maze on Halloween night this year. The farm does not recommend it for children under 13, requires a paying adult supervisor for guests 13 and younger, and does not admit children 5 and younger.
Cost: $35–$45, depending on the night; fast passes cost extra. The on-site ticket booth is cash only.
Find more farms in our Portland-area pumpkin patch and corn maze guide.
Can’t get enough haunts? Try a Portland ghost tour or spooky train.
