Halloween Must-See Bucket List in Portland, Oregon

Funky Fact: With over 1.4 million trees in Portland, the city is magical in the fall when the leaves turn red and gold.

Halloween is a popular holiday in Oregon, with many people participating in costume parties, trick-or-treating, and other spooky activities.

Many communities in Oregon also hold Halloween carnivals and festivals, with games, food, and activities for all ages. Some popular Halloween attractions in Oregon include the Salem Haunted Fairgrounds, the Oregon Trail of Terror, and the Portland Zombie Walk.

Trick-or-treating is also a popular activity in Oregon on Halloween, with many neighborhoods decorating their houses and handing out treats to costumed children. Some communities also hold trunk-or-treat events, where people decorate their car trunks and hand out treats from them.

Overall, Halloween is a fun and festive time in Oregon, with plenty of spooky activities and events for all ages to enjoy.

  1. Halloween Town: Halloween Town is a seasonal event held in Portland, Oregon that features a variety of Halloween-themed activities, including a haunted house, trick-or-treating, carnival games, and live entertainment.
  2. Tualatin Giant Pumpkin Regatta: The Tualatin Giant Pumpkin Regatta is an annual event held in Tualatin, Oregon that features a race of giant pumpkins (weighing up to 1,000 pounds!) across Tualatin Lake. The event also includes live music, food vendors, and other activities.
  3. Mt. Angel Oktoberfest: The Mt. Angel Oktoberfest is an annual event held in Mt. Angel, Oregon that celebrates German culture and traditions. The event includes live music, dancing, traditional German food and drink, and other activities.
  4. Visit the Salem Haunted Happenings festival and take a ghost tour of the city
  5. Go pumpkin picking at a local farm and carve jack-o’-lanterns
  6. Visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s annual Boo at the Zoo event
  7. Take a trip to Portland and attend the Portland Zombie Walk
  8. Visit the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’s Halloween laser light show
  9. Attend a spooky movie marathon at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland.
  10. Go on a haunted hayride at a local farm or pumpkin patch
  11. Visit the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center’s Halloween festival and listen to ghost stories around the campfire.
  12. Take a scenic drive through the Columbia River Gorge and stop at the Haunted Bridge in Mosier.
  13. Attend a Halloween party at a local brewery or winery and try some spooky-themed drinks.

I hope you have a great time at these events and enjoy your Halloween in Oregon!

Keep Travel Funky.