The Fear PDX fancies itself “Portland’s Scariest Haunted House,” so this is targeted at more hardcore haunt-seekers; organizers warn those with heart conditions or high blood pressure. There are several distinct haunted houses and “scare zones”: a classic mansion, a toxic waste–filled pumpkin farm, and clown-filled fun house.

In October, Sellwood staple Oaks Park turns to the dark side, hosting three haunted houses in addition to its usual theme park rides and carnival-style games. Festivities include a haunted cinema, a ghoulish royal court complete with torch-lit catacombs (“...abandon hope at the gate.”), and "the suffocating depths of a compromised subterranean medical facility." Don’t miss zombie archery. 

Have you ever wanted to be a part of a horror movie? To each their own, but if so, this Clark County drive-in experience has you covered. You’ll watch a movie in the safety of your car while a theater troupe of Halloween horrors lurk just outside your doors, on brand with the night’s screening. This year’s lineup ranges from a family-night Beetlejuice screening, plus The Purge, Sinners, Friday the 13th (2009), The Conjuring. What’s screening October 31? Halloween (1978), of course. 

Milwaukie’s Davis Graveyard was started in 1997 by Halloween-obsessed couple Chris and Jeff Davis. Every year they transform their property into a spooky spectacle that passersby can come and view for free. That price is right, but it’s not an interactive experience—you’ll be viewing the intricate graves from the other side of a fence. However, in recent years the couple has introduced interactive tours and photo ops ($20+) for those eager to learn how the undead sausage is made. Actors and a team of crafting experts all help put on the production, which draws hundreds of people every year.

This Hubbard hair-raiser is split into two attractions: the Dark, a series of chambers guests work their way through in complete darkness, hoping to avoid various ghosts and ghouls; and the Manor, a house haunted by the ghost of a killer kid who murdered her parents. You can calm your nerves or fuel up for the adventure at the on-site grill, which offers bacon-infused funnel cakes, fresh curly fries, and apple cider.

In October, the whole city of St. Helens transforms into Halloweentown, the fictional setting for the 1998 Disney Channel movie of the same name, which was shot in and around the small Oregon town. There are many events to check out, but some of the main attractions include the Halloweentown Train, a museum of peculiarities and oddities, and an Explorer Jetboat Haunted Harbor Tour . Check Spirit of Halloweentown’s site for a month’s worth of weekend events, including appearances by several actors from the 1998 film as well as Mac the Giant Alien and Supernova the Strong Woman.