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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, all events listed below are free to attend unless stated in the description.
If you’d prefer to go trick-or-treating in your neighborhood, plan your route using the Portland trick-or-treat map.
Trick-or-Treat Events in and around Portland
Alberta Street
The annual Trick or Treat Alberta Street is on Halloween from 3–6 p.m. More than 40 Alberta Street businesses from NE 13th to NE 30th will be handing out treats to children as they trick or treat up and down the street.
Bar Cala is hosting kid’s face painting from 5-8 p.m.
Beaverton
BOOverton Trick-or-Treat returns on October 30 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.
A good starting point for downtown Beaverton is 12470 Southwest 1st Street in Beaverton.
Brooklyn Park
Friends of Brooklyn Park is hosting the 3rd Annual Halloween Cans for Candy event. On Sunday, October 30, from noon to 2 p.m., bring a bag or bucket of redeemable cans and bottles and get a bag of candy (4-6 pieces) at Brooklyn Park. Kids can play the BOO!! bag game for a chance at an extra bag of candy.
Funds raised from cans are used for the park’s Summer Youth Program. Costumes are encouraged. Masks and social distancing required.
Brooklyn Park is at SE 10th Ave. and Haig St. in Portland.
Cedar Hills Crossing
On October 31 from 5:30-7 p.m., participate in Mall-O-Ween. Look for the orange signs on windows of the participating stores and restaurants at Cedar Hills Crossing, both inside and outside.
Cedar Hills Crossing is at 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd. in Beaverton.
Denver Ave.
Trick-or-Treat on Denver Street returns on Thursday, October 27 from 5-7 p.m. Businesses along the main drag and side streets are offering special treats for kids in costume.
The event covers N. Denver Avenue and Kilpatrick and N. Willis streets in North Portland.
Downtown Troutdale
On October 31, 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. Historic downtown will be handing out treats to ghouls and goblins of all ages from 4- 5:30 p.m. The fun continues at The Columbia Gorge Outlets from 5-7 p.m.
Franklin Street
Halloween on Franklin Street hosts a Halloween display each night in October. On October 31 from 5-9 p.m., trick-or-treaters can get a special goodie while enjoying towering 12-foot skeletons, spooky witches on brooms, tombstones along with lights, music, and special effects.
The Halloween display is located at 4616 NW Franklin Street in Vancouver.
Gresham Station
Alpacas and sweet treats? Gresham Station is adding a new twist to trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 29. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy Halloween at Gresham Station. Meet with Mountain Peaks Therapy alpacas, trick-or-treat at participating retailers and do crafts.
Blue Pine Gallery & Gifts is hosting a craft session with Halloween themed paper bag puppets and a bookmark craft station. Pet Supplies Plus has Halloween pet photo station and will have giveaways. Orangetheory Fitness is hosting will have squares of activities for children and families to complete to receive a special treat.
Gresham Station is at 649 NW 12th Street in Gresham.
Gresham United Methodist Church
The annual Trunk or Treat event at Gresham United Methodist Church is taking place Saturday, October 29 from 1-3 p.m. Stop by for candy and games for kids of all ages.
Gresham United Methodist Church is at 620 NW 8th Street in Gresham.
Happy Valley Farmers Market
Put on your costume and celebrate the final Happy Valley Farmers Market of the year. On Saturday, October 29, 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 face painting, games, a balloon artist and surprise guests.
Happy Valley Farmers Market is at 13231 SE Sunnyside Rd. in Clackamas.
Krispy Kreme
On October 31, head to your nearest Krispy Kreme wearing your Halloween costume for a free doughnut of choice. All three locations in the Portland area are participating.
Leach Botanical Garden
Dress up as your favorite character and come on down to Leach Botanical Garden for a Trick or Treat Walk on Sunday, October 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy the autumn colors as you stroll around the garden and meet some costumed friends who will have a treat or two.
When you’re done walking the trails, stop at the Manor House for a complimentary beverage and a fun craft. This event will happen rain or shine.
The price is $5 per person. Kids 5 and under attend for free. Leach Botanical Garden is located at 6704 SE 122nd Ave. in Portland.
McMenamins Kennedy School
Visit the Northeast Portland McMenamins during holiday weekend for lots of festivities, including trick-or-treating from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 31.
Kennedy School is at 5736 NE 33rd Ave. in Portland.
Mike’s Drive-In
On Monday, October 31 from 10 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, corn dog or a wooden nickel good for a free cone at another visit. Available at all locations.
Mississippi Avenue
Multnomah Village
From 3:30-5:30 p.m. on October 31, participate in the trick-or-treat costume parade at Multnomah Village.
The route runs from SW Capitol Hwy and Troy St, between SW 31st and SW 37th Ave. in Portland.
Oregon City
Downtown Oregon City is inviting families to trick-or-treat at participating shops on October 31 from 4-6 p.m.
A good starting point is at Liberty Plaza, 813 Main St. in Oregon City. Don’t miss the Harvest Fest on Saturday!
Orenco Presbyterian Church
Orenco Church for is hosting the annul Trunk-Or-Treat event with tons of treats and fun for the whole family. On Saturday, October 19, from 4-6:30 p.m., wear a costume and bring a bag to collect goodies. This is an outdoor event so be prepared for all weather conditions.
Orenco Presbyterian Church is at 6420 NE Oelrich St. in Hillsboro.
Quarterworld Arcade
From 1-7 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, trick-or-treaters can stop by Quarterworld Arcade for goodies while supplies last.
Quarterworld Arcade is at 4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd. in Portland.
Salt & Straw
On October 31, kids dressed up as their scariest, silliest or favorite character will get a free kid’s cone. New this year, dogs in costume can get a pup scoop.
Kids 16 and under must be in costume to receive this complimentary scoop. This deal is available in shops only at all five Salt & Straw locations in the Portland metro.
The Rose Church
Visit the Rose Church for Rose Kids Trunk or Treat On Saturday, October 29, from 2-3 p.m. The parking lot will be filled with decorated cars for kids to pick up prepackaged candy and goodies!
The event is taking place at the Rose Church’s parking lot, 2838 E Burnside St. in Portland.
The Streets of Tanasbourne
Hillsboro’s The Streets of Tanasbourne is hosting Trick-Or-Treat at The Streets on Saturday, October 29, from 3-6 p.m.! Trick-or-treating will be taking place at participating shops, while supplies last.
The Streets of Tanasbourne is at 10050 NW Emma Way in Hillsboro.
Thirsty Sasquatch
Stop by Vancouver’s pizza shop and bar from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, for a trick-or-treat family event. Thirsty Sasquatch will have goodie bags, treats, and all kiddos who come in costume will be entered in a raffle!
Thirsty Sasquatch is at 2110 Main Street in Vancouver.
Vancouver Mall
Attend the Trunk or Treat event hosted by Orchards Cars and Coffee on October 30 from 4-6 p.m.
The event is held at the lower level lot by JC Penney’s at the Vancouver Mall.
Vancouver Groove Nation Dance Academy
On Sunday, October 30 from 5-7 p.m., join Makers Church Northwest for the Waking the Dead Trunk or Treat. The event includes a trunk or treat with lots of candy, taco trucks, music, a thriller flash mob, and live fire performers.
The event is held at Groove Nation Dance Academy, 3000 Columbia House Boulevard #107 in Vancouver.
Venvino Art Studios
On Sunday, October 30, from 1-3 p.m., Venvino Art Studios is hosting several local businesses in the studio that will be passing out candy and goodies to kids. Plus, all our Halloween projects will be 50% off! Come trick or treat and stay for a project! come in costume and enter our costume contest to win a $50 Gift Card to the studio!
Venvino Art Studios is at 13329 SE Misty Drive in Happy Valley.
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