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FEATURED EVENTS

Scare Grounds PDX at Oaks Park

Select dates, October 1-November 1 | Are you brave enough for Oaks Park after dark? The twisted minds behind ScareGrounds PDX are taking over the park this Halloween season with terrifying haunted houses, scare zones, monsters on the midway, the thrills and chills of Oaks Park's rides, mini golf, and roller skating, and much more! *The haunted houses are not recommended for children under 12. All guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 21.*
Dates: 
10/11/2026
10/15/2026
10/16/2026
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Location: 
Oaks Park, 7805 Southeast Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR 97202, United States
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Fall Fest in the Forest | West Linn Parks & Recreation

We are so excited to introduce our brand new Autumn event: Fall Fest in the Forest. Fall Fest in the Forest celebrates the changing seasons with a range of family-friendly activities, entertainment, and delicious food.
Dates: 
10/17/2026
11 am - 2 pm
Location: 
22500 Salamo Road, West Linn, OR, USA
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Lookout Landscapes

September 5 - February 28 | Lookout Landscape is an immersive art exhibition by Oregon-based artist and designer David Buckley Borden and a team of collaborators working across forestry, design, and engineering.
Dates: 
10/11/2026
10/13/2026
10/14/2026
10am - 4pm
Location: 
World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221, United States
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Squishing of the Squash at Oregon Zoo

Join us for the annual Squishing of the Squash, where the Oregon Zoo's Asian elephant family demolishes some of the area’s largest pumpkins. This event will take place during Howloween. Enjoy a safe setting for trick-or-treaters to learn about wildlife with exciting activities throughout the zoo. Howloween activities are best suited for children ages 2-10, but all are welcome.
Dates: 
10/17/2026
1 pm - 2 pm
Location: 
Oregon Zoo, 4001 Southwest Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221, United States
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Milagro presents Marigolds y Memorias

October 14 - November 8 | Marigolds y Memorias is an original devised production inspired by the traveling carpa tradition, in which humor, music, and storytelling come together in a vibrant theatrical journey. Guided by an elder, a younger generation learns to build an altar, the heart of Día de Muertos, discovering the meaning behind each of its elements, from candles and marigolds to photographs, ofrendas, and cherished recuerdos. Through song, dance, and short theatrical vignettes, the altar gradually takes shape as an act of remembrance and cultural inheritance, inviting audiences to consider how traditions are taught, how memory is kept alive, and what is carried forward when we share rituals across generations.
Dates: 
10/14/2026
10/15/2026
10/16/2026
Showtimes vary
Location: 
Milagro, 525 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214, United States
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The Halloween Ball | NW Children's Theater & School

Saturdays and Sundays, October 10-25 | Come One, Come All to the Halloween Ball! The fun kicks off with a costume parade in The Grand Lobby, followed by an interactive live storytime. Then it’s time for a splendiferous dance party and enchanting sing-a-long! Don’t forget to save room for scary delicious Halloween treats at concessions.
Dates: 
10/11/2026
10/17/2026
10/18/2026
10am, 12:30pm & 3pm
Location: 
Northwest Children's Theater, 1000 Southwest Broadway T-100, Portland, OR 97205, United States
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