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Happy Halloween! Trick-or-treat events are popping up all over the Portland area, inviting your family to get out, show off your costumes and collect some delicious treats.
Whether you’re in Portland or one of the surrounding cities, chances are you have one of these trick-or-treat events happening a short drive from your home. Best of all, every event listed below is free to attend.
If you’d prefer to go trick-or-treating in your neighborhood, plan your route using the Portland trick-or-treat map.
While you’re out on the town, swing by one of these other Halloween events and cash in on these Halloween food deals, including free food for kids at participating Applebee’s and IHOP.
Trick-or-Treat Events in and around Portland
Alberta Street
The 8th annual Trick or Treat Alberta Street, presented by iQ Credit Union, is back this Halloween. On Sunday from 3:30– 6 p.m., Alberta Street businesses with Trick or Treat Alberta Street posters on display will be handing out treats to costumed children as they trick or treat up and down NE Alberta Street.
Plus, the first 500 kids who stop by in costume will get a limited edition trick or treat bag.
Beaverton
BOOverton Trick-or-Treat returns on Halloween from 1-3 p.m. in downtown Beaverton. Businesses will be giving out candy and goodies to children in costumes. Use this map to see all the participating locations.
Cedar Hills
On Sunday from 4:30-6 p.m., look for the orange signs on windows of the participating stores and restaurants at Cedar Hills Crossing.
Downtown Troutdale
On Saturday from 4-5:30 p.m., put on your costume, grab your candy bag and head to downtown Troutdale for trick-or-treating. Businesses along the Historic Columbia River Highway will be passing out candy.
Gresham Station
Alpacas and sweet treats? Gresham Station is adding a new twist to trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 30. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., meet with Mtn Peaks Therapy alpacas. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. kids in costume can trick-or-treat at participating Gresham Station retailers.
Happy Valley Farmers Market
Put on your costume and celebrate the final Happy Valley Farmers Market of the year. On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., trick-or-treat at 110 vendors, enjoy live music, shop local and snack on tasty food. There will be guest appearances by special characters and a pumpkin carving station.
Mike’s Drive-In
On Sunday, October 31 from 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., kids 12 and under can trick-or-treat at the drive-in and get a free small soft serve ice cream cone or a wooden nickel good for a free cone at another visit. Available at both locations.
Mississippi Avenue
Oregon City
Downtown Oregon City is inviting families to trick-or-treat at participating shops on Friday, October 29, from 4-6 p.m.
Salt & Straw
On October 31, kids dressed up as their scariest, silliest or favorite character will get a free kid’s cone. Kids 16 and under must be in costume to receive this complimentary scoop. This deal is available in shops only at all four Salt & Straw locations in the Portland metro.
The Streets of Tanasbourne
Hillsboro’s The Streets of Tanasbourne is hosting mask decorating, judging, giveaways on Saturday from 2-6 p.m.! Trick-or-treating will be taking place at participating shops, while supplies last.
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Halloween Food Freebies and Deals in Portland
Kids Eat Free at Applebee’s on Halloween
Various locations
Portland, OR
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