Well, it’s Thursday, but it’s feeling as busy as a Monday over here in the DoPDX realm. On top of that, the weather is NOT giving fall, and it’s making it so hard to focus because who wouldn’t want to be outside right now? If you haven’t made it to a pumpkin patch yet, I highly suggest getting out to one this weekend! And if you don’t know where to go, check out our Halloween guide below!

Now, before we get into what’s happening around Portland, we’ve got a giveaway! Enter to win a pair of tickets to the Chaotic Singles Halloween Party at Moxy Portland Downtown on Friday, Oct. 30th!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Country and Americana legend Emmylou Harris is joining forces with acclaimed producer and musician Daniel Lanois and his trio for a special night of live music. Catch them at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Friday, March 5th.

• FEATURED: Step into the world of Disney's Halloweentown in the very town where it was filmed! Spirit of Halloweentown brings haunted attractions, costume contests, pumpkin games, live entertainment, and filming-location tours to St. Helens on select weekends through Nov. 1st.*

• Danielle Ponder is hitting the road in support of her sophomore album Everything Has Changed. Catch the powerhouse vocalist at Mississippi Studios on Tuesday, March 9th.

• FEATURED: Celebrating its 10th season, Cinema of Horrors is back at Three Rivers Mall in Kelso with four haunted houses, live scare actors, movie-quality sets, and an outdoor scare zone. Get your scares in on select nights through Nov. 1st!*

• Plus other just-announced shows!

YOUR GUIDE TO HALLOWEEN IN PORTLAND

Halloween is creeping up, and there's a whole lot of spooky stuff happening around Portland! From haunted houses and costume parties to scary movies and all things Halloween, we've rounded up the best ways to get your scare on.

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Calling all bread lovers! Portland Bread Fest is back on Sunday, Oct. 18th, bringing together local bakers, pastry makers, and plenty of baked goods at Avenue Portland. Admission is $5 at the door, so come hungry and bring a bag for all your goodies!

• Feeling a little rebellious? Dear Sandy is hosting a tattoo pop-up at Fear Sandy with artists Sailor Sisilia and Quanie's Funeral. Stop by for something strange, beautiful, or maybe a little questionable to add to your tattoo collection!

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