What does Halloween season mean to you? Carving a pumpkin in sweatpants while sipping your first Spanish coffee of the season? Or do you prefer to ~pay~ to be terrified darting around in a darkened haunted house of gurgles and shrieks😂? Believe it or not, a few of you I know choose the latter so here’s a little PDX primer with something for everyone – whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect pumpkin, seeking a haunted house that will make your spine tingle, or both!
Pumpkin Patches for the Whole Family
1. Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch
• Location: 16511 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland, OR 97231
• What to Expect: A family-friendly favorite, the Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch offers more than just pumpkins. There’s a corn maze, hayrides, an animal barn and a market where you can find fresh produce and treats. It’s a beautiful spot for picking out a pumpkin while enjoying the scenic views of Sauvie Island.
• Highlight: The Maize corn maze, redesigned each year, is a big hit for all ages!
• Location: 16205 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland, OR 97231
• What to Expect: Also located on Sauvie Island, Bella Organic is known for its organic produce and sustainable farming practices. In addition to a great pumpkin patch, the farm has a haunted corn maze after dark and a family-friendly version during the day. This year’s maze is dedicated to teachers & educators and all school staff in Oregon get in FREE (teachers, admin, other support staff with school ID).
• Highlight: Try some of their organic hot apple cider and explore the farm’s haunted corn maze if you’re up for a spooky twist.
• Location: 14601 Arndt Rd, Aurora, OR 97002
• What to Expect: Just a short drive from Portland, Fir Point Farms offers a six-acre pumpkin patch along with fun activities like pony rides, a petting zoo and a hay maze. Their famous donuts and apple cider are a must-try.
• Highlight: The beautiful farm setting makes for a picturesque day out, especially with fall photo ops around every corner.
Haunted Houses for a Frightful Night
1. The Fear PDX
• Location: 7701 NE Vancouver Plaza Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662
• What to Expect: Just across the river in Vancouver, The Fear PDX is one of the largest and most intense haunted houses in the area. With multiple attractions and a Hollywood-style approach to effects and design, it’s a thrilling, immersive experience.
• Highlight: Get ready for spine-tingling moments as you walk through haunted houses like “Toxic Carnage” and “Slasher Shed.”
• Location: Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 N Winning Way, Portland, OR 97227
• What to Expect: Located at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Underhill Haunted House offers a combination of themed haunted attractions and interactive experiences. It’s a central spot for Portland locals, making it easy to fit into a night out downtown.
• Highlight: The atmosphere and attention to detail make it one of the most immersive haunted house experiences in Portland. Plus, younger fear-seekers can check out the Kid’s Monster Fest coming up!
Whether you’re after the perfect pumpkin or a ghostly encounter, the Portland metro area has something for everyone this Halloween season. Grab your friends and family, bundle up and get ready for some fall fun and fright! Happy Haunting!
Susie Knows PDX 