3 Free Thriller Flash Mobs in Portland This Halloween

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Get ready to dance like the undead! This Halloween season, Portland-area zombies are gathering to perform Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller dance, and you can join the fun for free.

From a community center dance party to a worldwide synchronized performance, these three Halloween events invite you to dress up, practice your zombie moves or simply watch the spectacle.

Free Thriller Flash Mobs Around Portland

Thriller Flash Mob at Southwest Community Center

Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Location: Southwest Community Center, Portland
Admission: Free

Dress up and drop in for a Halloween-themed dance party at Southwest Community Center.

This hour-long event is an opportunity to get into the Halloween spirit, show off your zombie moves and dance alongside other community members.

Find details on the Southwest Community Center website.

20th Annual Thrill the World Portland

Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 3 p.m.
Location: Irving Park Basketball Courts, 707 NE Fremont St., Portland
Admission: Free

Portland zombies are joining dancers around the world for the 20th annual Thrill the World, a synchronized performance of Michael Jackson’s Thriller.

The celebration includes a Bollywood-inspired Thriller performance, followed by the main dance at 3 p.m. and two additional performances.

You can participate or watch and cheer on the dancers. Organizers will also collect donations for local nonprofit Hygiene4All.

Learn more on the Portland Zombies website.

Thriller Flash Mob at 1847 Food Park

Friday, October 30, 2026 | 4–7:30 p.m.
Location: 1847 Food Park, 1925 SE Scott St., Milwaukie
Admission: Free | Ages 10 and older

Learn the iconic Thriller choreography and put your new moves to use in a Halloween flash mob.

Professional dance instructors will teach the routine before the group performs two surprise dances later in the evening.

Here’s the schedule:

• 4–6 p.m.: Free Thriller dance class.
• 6:30 p.m.: First flash mob performance.
• 7:15 p.m.: Flash mob encore.

All skill levels are welcome. Come dressed in a zombie costume or something inspired by the original music video.

Donations supporting The Collective Dance Company are appreciated but not required.

Learn more about the 1847 Food Park Thriller flash mob.

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