2024 Spirit of Halloweentown in St. Helens

Photo courtesy of Spirit of Halloweentown

Celebrate the haunting holiday all month long during Spirit of Halloweentown in St. Helens.

Visiting St. Helens during the fall may feel like a trip back to your childhood. In 1998, Disney Channel’s Halloween classic “Halloweentown” was filmed in the small city of St. Helens, Oregon. Since then, the community has transformed the Riverfront District into the Spirit of Halloweentown celebrating all things spooky for the season. The city was also a filming site for Twilight and has embraced vampire and werewolf lovers alike.

In 2024, the Spirit of Halloweentown is September 28 through October 31. The main plaza is open every day with special events taking place on select days.

Plan your trip to this family-friendly fall celebration located a short drive from Portland.

2024 Spirit of Halloweentown

Spirit of Halloweentown events are held on Saturdays and Sundays from September 28 through October 31, 2024. Hours are 12-8 p.m. on Saturday and 12-6 p.m. on Sunday. The event is also open with limited activities on Halloween, Thursday, October 31, from 4-8 p.m.

The pumpkin plaza is free to visit. This year, you can access the attractions for one ticket price. I’ve included the full list of attractions along with ticket pricing below. 

The Pumpkin Plaza

The Pumpkin Plaza is where the haunting begins with the event’s big pumpkin taking center stage. The square hosts games, activities, performances and photo ops. 

There are strolling performers filling the plaza with entertainment during the weekend. There’s also costume contests and haunted hot rods featuring spookily decorated hearses and classic cars.

You’ll find the vendor village with goods and food options for sale along with a Spirit of Halloweentown gift shop.

Throughout the plaza are elixir stations, walk-up beverage stations where you can sip on brews and spooky elixirs.

The plaza is free to visit. You can stop by the big pumpkin any day of the week with activities and vendors open on the weekends.

Also, you can take a self-guided tour through the haunted places and famous film locations around St. Helens. Discover the spooky history of iconic spots along with sites where the original “Halloweentown” movie was filmed.

Attractions

In addition to lots of free activities, you can also indulge in these paid attractions. Here’s the description for each one followed by this year’s ticket pricing.

Boo Bash Pavilion

Enjoy a mix of games, covered seating and live entertainment. While the kids play, adults can relax with an exclusive cocktail or craft beer from the Boo Bash’s elixir station.

Alien Meet and Greet

Have you ever wanted to meet a real alien? Now is your chance! Have an encounter at the Alien Meet and Greet, snap a photo with an extraterrestrial visitor and learn about their intergalactic world.

Oddities Museum

View the bizarre and the fascinating at the Oddities Museum. you’ll find rare and unusual items for curious minds and those who enjoy the strange side of life to explore.

The Pumpkin Photo-Op

Get up close with Jack the Pumpkin in the courthouse plaza. This VIP experience lets you capture a perfect shot with Jack. Digital photos included with ticket. Prints available for sale.

Haunted House

Brave the eerie halls of our Haunted House, designed to be spooky yet family-friendly. This attraction is ideal for people who enjoy a good scare without too much gore. There are no live monsters making it a kid-friendly attraction. 

Nightmare on 4th Street Train Ride

Take a train ride to a hauntingly beautiful yard display to spot a spooky scene filled with jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, and other Halloween decor.

Tickets

This year, ticket options are simplified into one price. Admission price includes:

• Haunted House Entry
• Access to Alien Meet & Greet
• Access to Oddities Museum
• Boo Bash Pavilion
• Train Ride To Nightmare On 4th Street Haunted Yard Display
• Free Digital Photo with Jack The Pumpkin

Advance tickets are $40 for adults (ages 13+) and $20 for kids 12 and under. You can also buy haunted house only admission for $15 in advance. 

Day of tickets increase to $45 for adults, $25 for kids and $20 for the haunted house only. 

Children 5 years of age and younger are admitted for free. Keep in mind, general admission to the pumpkin plaza and its activities is free. 

Parking

Free parking is available throughout town, but it is limited. 

Designated parking lots are available with shuttle service. Parking is $25 in advance online and $30 onsite.

The event is at 275 Strand St. in St. Helens, Oregon. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Spirit of Halloweentown’s website. 

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