Halloween

Ten Spooktacular Things to Do for Halloween 2022 in Portland

Black Lagoon Pop-Up, Cinema of Horrors Drive-In, and More Events
October 12, 2022
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Rogue has resurrected their smash-hit Killer Pumpkin Fest. (Rogue Ales & Spirits via Facebook)
If Halloween means more to you than bite-sized Twix and decorative gourds (both good), you're not alone. Portland takes All Hallows' Eve very seriously, as displayed by the hundreds of freaky options on our Halloween calendar. To help you narrow down your plans, we've rounded up 10 of the biggest and best events to know about, from major parties where you can show off your costume to spooky performances to haunted houses. Still preparing for Halloween? Check out our guide to fall festivities around Portland.


The Fear PDX Past Event List
The most sprawling haunted house in town features nine frightening attractions—Slaughter, No Vacancy, Dark Carnival, Purgatory, Slasher Shed, Midway of Fear, Radioactive Rampage, and The Harvest—that will have you facing your worst fears. Enter if you dare.
12219 NE Glisan, Hazelwood (Oct 1-30) 

Spirit of Halloweentown Past Event List
You'll find it impossible not to get into the spooky spirit at St. Helens' annual tribute to Halloween. Leaning into the fact that the movies Halloweentown and Twilight were partially filmed there (Halloweentown cast members, plus Ashley Greene and Peter Facinelli of Twilight fame, will make appearances this year), the city transforms into a themed attraction complete with a giant pumpkin, circus performers, a haunted house, and more.
St. Helens (Oct 1-31)

Cinema of Horrors Drive-In Past Event List
Strobe lights, special effects, and a freaky crew of scare actors will transform this series of drive-in screenings into bone-chilling experiences to remember. Pick your poison: flicks on the schedule range from tame and kid-friendly (Hocus Pocus) to downright terrifying (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, anyone)?
Clark County Fairgrounds (Through Oct 31)

Black Lagoon Pop-Up Past Event List
Break out your best goth finery: The Jupiter NEXT Hotel's stylish '70s-inspired bar Hey Love is hosting Black Lagoon, a spooky Halloween-themed pop-up bar. The experience, dreamed up by bartenders Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage in New Orleans in 2019, features dungeon-esque decor and deliciously ghoulish libations like the "Closed Casket" (Bruichladdich Classic, St. Remy, Giffard L’Abricot, passionfruit syrup, a d miso falernum) and the "Hellraiser" (Hornitos, Chairman’s Spiced Rum, Cointreau, and spiced oat orgeat).
Hey Love, Buckman (Oct 17-31)

Hocus Pocus Halloween Bash starring Ginger Minj Past Event List
Everyone's favorite glamour toad will hop on stage for this Halloween spooktacular. Ginger Minj (who also appears in Disney+'s newly released Hocus Pocus 2) will bring the glitz and glam for this original script and musical tribute to the Hocus Pocus story, written by comedy queen Mr Ms Adrien and costumed by Gidget Galore. Slap on your own Halloween duds for a chance to win a prize!
Aladdin Theater, Brooklyn (Tues Oct 18)

Freaky Deaky PDX Past Event List
Put on your spookiest rave attire for two nights of the freakiest floor-shaking, bone-rattling, and bloodcurdling EDM from dubstep demon Svdden Death, future bass wizard CloZee, hip-hop boogeyman Bloodsport, bass monster LSDREAM, and more.
Expo Center, North Portland (Oct 28-29)

Haunted House Party Past Event List
45 East presents two rooms and two nights of ghostly, ghoulish electronic and dance music. Heads will roll to local, national, and international artists such as J. Worra, Honeyluv, Kyle Kinch, Todd Jensen, and more. 
45 East, Central Eastside (Oct 28-29)

Carla Rossi’s Hell House Halloween Past Event List
Gather 'round, It Girls—Carla Rossi's Hell House Halloween will be the spooky destination for Halloween gooping and gagging this month. Set within a less-hateful version of an evangelical Hell House, Portland's premier drag clown will host the evening of installations, performances, and moody tunes from DJ Orographiche. The party is also a mutual aid fundraiser, so you can get weird for a good cause.
Oregon Contemporary, Kenton (Sat Oct 29)

Killer Pumpkin Fest Past Event List
Get into the Halloween spirit with pumpkin beers, storytelling, costume contests, axe throwing, and even pumpkin smashing at this free and all-ages event. Sales benefit UKANDU, a volunteer-driven nonprofit whose mission is to "bring joy, hope, and connection to communities impacted by childhood and adolescent cancer."
Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery, Buckman (Sat Oct 29)

Hocus Pocus in Concert Past Event List  
Follow the spellbinding adventures of three badass witches (played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy) who want to suck out children’s souls as the Oregon Symphony provides a live score to one of the most beloved Halloween films of all time.
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, South Park Blocks (Oct 29-31)

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