Spirit of Halloweentown: An Oregon Halloween town on the Columbia River with a month-long Halloween themed festival celebration! Located in the Pacific Northwest city of St. Helens where Halloweentown 
, the Disney movie was actually filmed.
2020 Information (not canceled)
Be ready for October 2020 here in St Helens, Oregon.
Everything is going as planned for Halloweentown this year!
Yes, that’s right. They have not backed down during the Covid-19 Pandemic and their websites claim they are going on as scheduled.
Ticket Prices
But there is an important update!
You must buy tickets this year.
That’s right. In the name of safety comes profit.
Large profits. Check out these ticket prices.
Dates September 26 – November 1, 2020
Not a single mention of lockdowns, SARS, safety precautions, anything. Because it is Halloween, everyone will be wearing masks already!
And because when you charge so much, not many people will show up.
Halloweentown Location
Courthouse Plaza at The Historic Riverfront District
275 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR (map)
Parking Cost:
Parking is a little confusing this year.
I guess because of the high ticket price, it is included? Maybe they don’t expect many people because there is no mention of shuttle or overflow parking lots.
451 Plymouth Street, St. Helens, OR 97051
Don’t forget to wear your Halloween Costume
Yes, everyone dresses up for Halloweentown and it’s always fun to show off your costume.
Here are our top picks for this years Halloween Costumes avilable from Amazon!
Hotel Options
You do not have many options for local lodging in this small town of St. Helens. Here are the few recommended options that will be sold out fast.
Be sure to call because opperations may be different with the “current situation”.
- Best Western Oak Meadows Inn (503) 397-3000
- Motel 6 at Village Inn Restaurant (503) 397-1490
- Deer Island Manor Site
- Nobb Hill B&B Site
- AirBnB
Whatever you do, don’t stay in Portland! You may end up wanting to move there but we can give you 47 reasons not to move to Portland.
Nestled away on the beautiful Columbia River in the Northwest quadrant of Oregon, just 30 miles outside of Portland, you will find Halloweentown for the entire month of October. Yes, that’s right, a town that celebrates Halloween all month long! The actual name of the city is St. Helens, Oregon. It is located on Highway 30 in Columbia County in the Columbia Gorge. This area is so beautiful, it is worth the drive alone. It is located between Portland and the coast, so if you wanted to make a beach day out of the trip, you could stay in a local hotel overnight.
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The events take place every weekend in October at the Courthouse Plaza in the Historic Riverfront District. It’s quite epic for a small Oregon town.
Photo Credit Facebook
Spirit of Halloweentown Events and Attractions
These events are listed in no particular order. You must check the official Columbia County schedule for actual times and dates. Also, note that these are not all free events. This information is also provided for you on the official documentation.
- Lighting of the Great Pumpkin
- Bonfires
- Costume contests for humans and pets
- Parades
- Live music
- Street performances
- Haunted tours
- Pumpkin patch
- Treasure hunts
- Pumpkin carving contest
- Pony rides
- Happy hours for adults
- Paranormal convention
- Tractor Rides
- Family Fun
- Pumpkin Patch
- Hot Rod Hearse Rally
- Ghost talks
- Tarot card readings
- Face painting
- Celebrity meet and photo ops
- Giant scarecrows
- Lots of local food vendors
- And much more!
Check out these Halloween Address Labels! And tons of other custom printed labels.
Be prepared to see a lot of great Halloween costumes, pumpkin carvings, spooky decorations, creative local businesses, and more! Many great photo ops, street performances, treasure hunts, and more. An enjoyable weekend packed full of family fun in Halloween Town, St. Helens, Oregon.
How did Halloweentown Start?
It all goes back to 1997 when a Disney film crew showed up to the Oregon city of St. Helens to film a cult classic by the name of Halloweentown. The locals really got into the spirit of the set and decided to do a Halloween themed month-long celebration every year from then on out. Now the town transforms into a month-long festival annually for kids and families from all around. They expect up to 10,000 people on a peak night in the month of October.
Is Halloweentown Free?
No. Not anymore. For one, nothing is free, and you know that. Due to “safety concerns”, they will charge you top dollar.
Watch the video! It’s a great place for the kids and family!
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Actual Resident says
I have been a resident of this town for 42 years and have watched this disaster grow into a grubby group of greedy grabbers year by year! I wouldn’t set foot in Halloween town if you PAID ME! It’s just damn pitiful how greedy these people have become especially when this “event” was formerly free and it would be absolutely NOWHERE without Debbie Reynold (deceased, sadly! ) :( So be prepared to fork over the major bucks and perhaps catch Covid whilst you are down there in Old Town! I would recommend that people stay away in droves!
I would NOT go to this fake COMPLETELY COMMERCIAL RIPOFF event if I were paid to go! Go only if you want your wallet to look starved. I say BAN HALLOWEEN TOWN FOREVER! And, YES, I am a long time resident of this burg!
Keegan Evangelist says
I didn’t see specifically but who are the celebrities this year? This is gonna be our first time visiting and we can’t wait.
Tom says
It’s not worth the money just to see a pumpkin in the town square.
M says
I’ve come here every year with my daughter for the past 4 years, and sad to see the ticket price so high.
dawn J says
What is wrong with them? There is a pandemic still going on and those of us that live here would not like to catch Covid. If we can’t have our kids go to school or the fair, why have this? Best believe I will be checking the CDC and state guidelines.
Luanne Fugate says
We are coming and have everything registered, although, I was wondering if the fires are a concern that could cancel anything?
Susan says
We went last year and the $45 ticket was well worth it!
Nicole says
There is 6 of us coming from Ohio to visit this year! Can’t wait.
Katie says
Does anyone know when the pumpkin lighting usually is? My husband has to take leave for the trip and we have no idea when to plan for. It says it’s still going on for 2020 as of now.
Elizabeth Arroyo says
This place is definitely on my bucket list.
Bryan Kummer says
I can’t wait to come visit this October! I’m bring friend along too! Thanks for bring the spirit of Halloween back to life!
Lori and Rod says
I am hoping this will go on for 2020 as we enjoyed being Batman and Batwoman in our convertible 1958 Chevy 2 years in a row. Anyone know which date it will be if goes on. We want to be sure to plan to be in town as we leave for Arizona in October. Please post!
Esther Matzen says
As far as fall events in Oregon go, Halloweentown belongs on the bucket list. Among the many daily events taking place all month long, a nightly ghost walk travels through downtown. On weekdays it is open 12:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is also a creepy haunted house for adults.
Cassandra Smith says
A few of us are interested in visiting this in October of 2020 if it is still going to happen. I know the dates have not been posted yet, but I would like to get reservations as early as possible. Do you know when the dates will be posted?
arden beyer says
We were planning on visiting Halloween Town but after reading the reviews I think we will skip it. Thanks for the honest review.