Alright, it’s finally here: Halloween weekend! Let’s send October off with a bang, everyone.

Oct 28-30

Fall at Packer Orchards

The Packer Farm Place in Hood River Valley is definitely doing fall right. There is nothing cozier than a cool October afternoon on the farm, and Packer Farm will have everything you need to get in the spirit of the season. There will be pumpkins to pick and carve, a corn maze, trick-or-treating at the Farm Place, apple cider donuts, freshly dipped caramel apples, pies, fresh fruit, jellies, jams, famous cookies and the list could go on! Oh, what a time of year! Free, packerorchardandbakery.com

Oct 29

Tour of Untimely Departures

Sounds eerie already, doesn’t it? Get ready for some real ghost stories, courtesy of Portland’s historic Lone Fir Cemetery. Ghoulish guides will take tour guests on one of two candle-lit routes through the cemetery, where you’ll hear all about real residents and the odd circumstances surrounding their untimely departures. Ticket sales will go towards restoring the tomb of legendary brewer brothers George Frederic Bottler and George Michael Bottler. All ages welcome, but some content will be on the more mature side. Costumes encouraged! $5-15, friendsoflonefircemetary.org

Oct 29

Howloween

Had enough zombies, ghosts and goblins? Then spend this Halloween at the Oregon Zoo! This Howloween tradition provides a fun, safe way to celebrate Halloween. Your little costumed trick-or-treaters can spend the day engaged in activities that will teach them about wildlife and habitats from around the world. The scavenger hunt will lead them all throughout the zoo and to stations where they can collect treats and prizes. In honor of our animal friends, the zoo will provide only deforestation-free candy. Best for ages 2-12, though all are welcome. Free with admission, oregonzoo.org

Oct 30

The Rainy Day Family Halloween Spooktacular Monster Mash Bash (For Kids!)

It’s a monster mash! Probably the cutest lil’ monster mash you’ll ever see. Spend this Halloween with the Rainy Day Family, featuring Penny’s Puppets, Tallulah’s Daddy, Pointed Man Band and the Alphabeticians. Shake your sillies and join Fae the Fairy as she discovers just how fun Halloween can be, with a whole new set of songs by The Rainy Day Family. After the music, the Village Ballroom will be filled with carnival games, prizes and candy! There will be food and drink provided by The Oregon Public House. Best for ages 0-8. $8-10, brownpapertickets.com

Oct 30

2016 Mushroom Festival

Sure, Halloween’s all well and good, but maybe you’re thinking, “What about the mushrooms?” For some of us, fall is all about foraging for fungi! This weekend hosts the Mushroom Festival, which is a totally awesome family event where you can feast your eyes on the west coast’s largest mushroom exhibit. There will also be hayrides, live music, a scarecrow competition, apple pressing, kids’ activities, delicious food and wine and much more. Don’t miss the culinary demonstrations where you will see just what those mushrooms can do in the kitchen. Putting the “fun” in “fungus,” friends! Kids 12 and under free, suggested donation of $8, mountpisgaharboretum.com