Photo courtesy of Holidays on Franklin
If you’re looking for a place to experience some spine-tingling Halloween magic, Vancouver’s Franklin Street should be at the top of your list. Known for its holiday displays, this neighborhood transforms into a hauntingly captivating spectacle during the month of October.
One residence in particular pulls out all the stops to make your Halloween season unforgettable. It joins the ranks of many Portland area haunted houses, displays and corn mazes.
Here’s when and how you can enjoy this annual event.
Halloween on Franklin
Halloween on Franklin is a nightly display that awakens the undead. Every evening in October from 6-9 p.m., the free Halloween display immerses you in a world where the skeletons roam and spooky creatures come to life.
Be greeted by towering skeletons, a menacing headless horseman, eerie spider webs, witches and an assortment of other creatures that haunt the night. These ghoulish figures are paired with special effects, lights and music, creating an atmosphere that’s both thrilling and mesmerizing.
What makes this display even more exciting are the surprise guest appearances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Expect to see familiar faces from some of your favorite Halloween movies, adding to the spooky charm of the event.
Pumpkin Sale
From October 1 to October 12, there’s a pumpkin sale with all proceeds going to the Gabriel Antonio Fazio Scholarship Fund. The pumpkins are provided by the Fazio family, so you can enjoy a free display and buy your carving pumpkins all in one place.
Halloween Night Festivities: Trick-or-Treat and Live Performances
The fun doesn’t stop there. On October 31, Franklin Street hosts an epic trick-or-treat event from 5 to 9 p.m. Families from all over the area gather here for a fun evening of trick-or-treating.
But what really sets Halloween night apart are the live performances. This year, you can expect to see appearances by some iconic characters—Ghostbusters, Michael Myers, Beetlejuice and more. These performers will interact with visitors, making Halloween on Franklin Street truly one of a kind.
Getting There and Parking
The display is located at 4616 NW Franklin Street in Vancouver, and is open to all who dare to visit. There is on-street parking available as well as additional parking in the nearby school lot on Franklin Street.
For more information, visit Holidays on Franklin’s website.
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