Putting together a plan for the ultimate Halloween is easy in Portland; Halloween is arguably our favorite holiday. No matter how elaborate our costumes, however, fall in Oregon typically means rain, making these notable alternatives to residential door to door trick or treating great opportunities for joyous (and less soggy) memories – so grab your selfie stick, come in costume, and don’t forget a cauldron for candy! Trick or Treat!

Not So Scary Halloween at the Portland Children’s Museum

October 28th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The pre-holiday festivities at Portlands beloved Children’s Museum include trick-or-treat bag decorating, pumpkin smash sensory play, storytimes, and glow-in-the-dark painting. Added bonus, the changing trees in the adjacent Hoyt Arboretum will fill your heart will love for autumn.
4015 SW Canyon Road, Portland
portlandcm.org

HOWLoween at the Oregon Zoo

October 20 – 28 (weekends), 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HOWLoween’s zoological scavenger hunts are the perfect way for your costumed creatures to learn more about the wild animals they love to dress up as, from ladybugs to jungle cats.
4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland
oregonzoo.org

Safe Trick or Treat in Historic Downtown Gresham

October 31 4 pm – 6 pm
Every year the charming storefronts of Historic Main Street in Downtown Gresham welcome costumed kiddos to celebrate Halloween in grand fashion. The impromptu parade that floods the tree lined streets is just as fun to spectate as it is to participate in.
Main Avenue between First and Fourth streets, Gresham
exploregresham.com

Trick or Treat on Alberta Street

Oct. 31 3:30 pm – 6 pm
Alberta Street businesses know how to throw a party, so you can be sure your kids will have a blast trick or treating the diverse variety of storefronts from 11th ave all the way to 32nd and back again. Pro-tip; shoes can make or break this extra-long walk, so make sure the whole family opts for something sensible and comfortable
NE Alberta Street, Portland
albertamainst.org

Trick or Treat on Main Street in Oregon City

October 31 4pm – 6pm
Oregon City’s picturesque location along the Willamette River makes visiting it for an afternoon of trick or treating even more delightful. This annual tradition features a pumpkin carving contest, with entries featured in the participating storefronts. Make sure your costumes can support a sweater – those riverfront winds can be chilly!
Main Street, Oregon City
downtownoregoncity.org

Trick or Treat on Mississippi Ave

October 31 3pm – 6pm
Like many other popular small business boulevards in the Portland Metro, Mississippi is hosting their own Trick or Treat festivities. Look for black and orange balloons outside participating shops and prepare to fill your jack o lantern buckets with sweets.
N Mississippi Ave (between Freemont and Skidmore)
mississippiave.com

Trick or Treat in Downtown Tigard

October 31 4pm – 6pm
All along Main Street in Downtown Tigard, participating business will display a pumpkin in their windows to lure young trick or treaters in with candy, prizes, and lots more Halloween fun. This annual tradition is a wonderful way to enjoy Tigard’s affable historic downtown.
Main Street, Tigard (from North Main by Rite Aid/Value Village, all the way south towards Main Street Village)
exploredowntowntigard.com