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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!
Northwest Children’s Theater presents the timeless musical, The Wizard of Oz, just in time for the holidays!
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 […]
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 the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
FREE SPOOKY MOVIE NIGHTS ✨👻🎃🍿 with FREE POPCORN every Monday in October at The Heist! Movies start at 5pm (end time is approximate). Movie lineup (check event host website in case something changes): October 13: Ghostbusters, The Addams Family October 20: The Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands October 27: Halloween Scream
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
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 […]
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 the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
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 she and the trick-or-treaters are in for some surprises that will make this the most memorable Halloween ever! Fly on over and join author A.A. […]
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
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 […]
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 the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
Pirates & Pumpkins Family Cruise with Island Style Charters – Celebrate Fall on the Willamette! Set sail this fall with Island Style Charters for a family-friendly adventure full of pirates, pumpkins, and Halloween fun! Our one-hour Pirates & Pumpkins Cruise is perfect for kids (and kids at heart) of all ages. Come in your favorite […]
👻🎃 Our spooktacular Halloween Party is BACK, but this time as a full-blown Halloween Farmers Market! ✨ What to Expect: 🛍️ Spooky Artisan Vendors – find handmade goods, creepy crafts, and hauntingly fun gifts all along 21st Ave. 🎸 Live Music – local punk & rock bands will keep the energy high all evening. 🧙♀️ […]
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
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 […]
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 the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
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) […]
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 […]
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 the maze, and plan to spend the day on the farm riding the cow train, shopping in the farm store, visiting with farm animals, and […]
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 24-30. Cost: $12 for adults, $8 for ages 2-12 and seniors, free for under 24 months Want more Halloween trains? See our post here!
This FREE family-friendly walk-thru Halloween display will astonish, amaze & educate!! Zombie carnival and mermaid themed event where you can walk thru at your own pace and as many times as you'd like. No Jump scares, all abilities access. Beaverton/Aloha area. Find us on all social media @grandmashalloweenhouse
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come out and celebrate the last day of the season with us on October 25th. We will have trick or treat for the little ones. We encourage pets to be dressed up in costumes, stop at the market booth for a prize and if enough are in the market at 11am we will have them […]
EVENT: Halloween theme harvest races on mostly grass and compact trail with some sidewalk, making for a speedy course! Spectator friendly venue with a festive Halloween/Fall vibe! REGISTRATION: Registration opens September 1, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm on Monday, October 20. No refunds. Race options include: Youth 2k, 3k, 4k, & high school 5k registration […]
Come dressed up in your favorite costume and Trick-Or-Treat with our 130 vendors on the the final day of our 2025 Season Farmer's Market. Enjoy games, music, treats, balloons, face painting and more! When: October 25th, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Where: 13231 SE Sunnyside Rd.
