PORTLAND, Ore. — Rainy fall days have officially arrived in the Rose City! October is in full swing, bringing vibrant fall leaves and cooler Portland weather. Many fall festivities offer indoor alternatives, including concerts, festivals, expositions and more.
This weekend brings a multitude of events across the Rose City. You've got Spirit of Halloweentown, Hawloween, two Portland Trail Blazers, The Maize at the Pumpkin Patch, a horror cinema drive-in, a haunted pub tour and more to look forward to. Here is our list of 8 things to do.
When: Oct. 16-27, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Oregon Zoo, 4001 Southwest Canyon Road, Portland, Ore.
What's going on: The Oregon Zoo is not staying behind when it comes to spooky events. "Howloween," a Halloween tradition for the zoo, is back this weekend. The zoo provides a fun and safe setting for costumed trick-or-treaters to learn about healthy habitats for wildlife in a fun scavenger hunt throughout the zoo. Howloween aims to be educational as well as fun.
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When: Oct. 26 - Nov.1, Multiple times
Where: Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, 112 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Portland, Ore.
What's going on: Let's save you some time from browsing through Yelp or Trip Advisor, as this event is an award-winning tour in Portland and is certified to get you spooked. Discover Portland's dark side in this spine-tingling walking tour — along with some beer, because what's more Portland than that, right? The tour guides are local historians and ghost hunters who enjoy this stuff and have a passion for it.
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When: Now until Oct. 31, various times
Where: Spirit of Halloweentown, 275 Strand Street, St. Helens, Ore.
What's going on: Halloween isn't here yet, but that doesn't mean the celebrations haven't started. The town of St. Helens is getting festive and marking Halloween during the entire month of October. St. Helens was the backdrop for the classic Disney Channel movie, "Halloweentown," which was filmed in 1998. Every year, part of the town is transformed into a month-long celebration of all things spooky and creepy, drawing tens of thousands of people. There are a number of special events and family-friendly attractions held on weekends, including a costume contest with cash prizes. Tickets for general admission and special attractions are available by the entrance arch on South First Street. All parking is free on weekdays, but weekend parking is $15.
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When: Oct. 25, 7 p.m., Oct. 27, 3 p.m.
Where: Moda Center, 1 North Center Court Street, Portland, Ore.
What's going on: Now, this isn't a Halloween event, but when the Blazers are home, you have to cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition. Watch as the Portland Trail Blazers take on the New Orleans Pelicans in these two back-to-back regular-season NBA games. Bring out your Rip City swag and head on over for some blazing fun!
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When: Now until Oct. 31, various times
Where: 11503 Broadacres Road, Hubbard, Ore.
What's going on: If you're looking for a good scare and don't mind a tiny drive, then the No. 1 ranked scariest haunted house in Oregon is for you. This family-owned and -operated seasonal haunted attraction and pumpkin patch is located in between Portland and Salem, and has been around for 20 years. It features two major attractions, a photo booth and food. Do you dare to come?
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When: Now-Oct. 31
Where: The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island, 16511 Northwest Gillihan Road, Portland
What's going on: Nothing screams fall family fun time like a corn maze and a pumpkin patch. This year, The Maize is turning 26 years old. It just opened last weekend on Sauvie Island and will remain open through Halloween. Grab your pumpkin spice lattes and head on over to The Maize.
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SPOOKY SEASON: Haunted houses and pumpkin patches in the Portland area
When: Now through Oct. 30
Where: Bauman's Farm and Garden, 2989 Howell Prairie Road, Gervais, Ore.
What's going on: The farm has been transformed for fall and features mazes, obstacle courses, rides, farm animals and more family-friendly fun. There's also seasonal drinks and food, including fresh apple cider and apple cider donuts. Parking is free.
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When: Now through Oct. 31
Where: Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 Northeast Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, Wash.
What's going on: All month long, you can watch horror blockbusters while something sinister lurks just beyond your windshield. This is similar to a haunted house, but you're in your car instead with the anticipation for something scary to happen. Tickets range from $59 to $60 per car, and the featured films include Hocus Pocus, Beetlejuice and Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
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Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly listed the Phoenix Suns, not the New Orleans Pelicans, as the opponent for the two Portland Trail Blazers games this weekend.
