NEWBERG, Ore. — Where will you haunt on the spookiest night of the year?
We’ve pulled together some local, family-friendly Halloween events from our calendar — whether you’re looking for something that caters to infants, pets, seniors, faith communities, culture lovers, football fans, the whole family, or a 21-and-over crowd. You’ll find candy, drinks, music, photo booths, costume contests, and more to help you celebrate the season.
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Trick-or-Treat Street
Friday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.
Downtown Newberg
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Downtown businesses will stay open late to hand out candy, treats, and treasures to trick-or-treaters of all ages. Event sponsor Stoller Wine Bar – Newberg plans to bring a spooky photo booth to Francis Square.
Organized by the Newberg Downtown Coalition, this family-friendly event is free, encourages costumes, and features volunteers from Kiwanis and the City of Newberg helping keep everyone safe by serving as crossing guards along busy streets.
Trunk-or-Treat
Friday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.
Red Hills Church at the Hopp Insurance parking lot, 804 E. First St.
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In partnership with Trick-or-Treat Street, the Red Hills Kids are hosting a trunk-or-treat. Anyone is welcome to host a trunk, volunteer for setup or teardown, or help serve drinks and donut holes.
This event is especially friendly for babies and elementary-aged children.
Día de Muertos
Thursday, Oct. 30, 5–8 p.m.
Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St.
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Celebrate the Day of the Dead with the Chehalem Cultural Center, which is hosting groups to share the evolution of traditional and contemporary Día de los Muertos traditions through food, music, dance, and art.
This event is free.
Newberg High School Bonfire
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6–9 p.m.
Newberg High School, 2400 Douglas Ave.
The NHS bonfire will be lit at 6:30 p.m., rain or shine, near the tennis courts on the north side of campus. Enjoy food trucks and music with your fellow students and families.
Hawthorne Loop Light Show
Every Night through Oct. 31, 6:15-10 p.m.
1202 Hawthorne Loop
Help the Hawthrone Loop Light Show SCARE awal Alzheimer’s Disease! One of Newberg’s favorite christmas light houses is stepping into spooky season with a spectacular light show every day until the end of the month. All donations to go fighting Alzheimer’s disease. When you’re driving by, tune your radtio to 102.7 FM to listen to get the full experience!
Those wishing to donate online should visit https://act.alz.org/goto/kendalZ
Halloween Pet Photo Booth
Friday, Oct. 31, noon–3 p.m.
Chehalem Senior Center, 101 W. Foothills Drive, Newberg
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The Chehalem Senior Center invites everyone — especially their fluffy friends — to don their best costumes for a free commemorative photo.
HollowEMO Night
Friday, Oct. 31, 5–10 p.m.
Stumptown Taps, 2401 Portland Road, Suite A6
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Here’s an event for the 21-and-over crowd: emo vibes, a costume contest, and, most importantly, beer.
Newberg Boosters Pregame Spooktacular
Friday, Oct. 31, 4–6:30 p.m.
Encore 77 Taphouse, 4205 E. Crestview Drive, Suite 127
Get into the spirit before the Tigers take on Sherwood in their final regular-season game of the year. Kickoff is at 7 p.m., and Encore 77 will be live streaming the game. Celebrate with Halloween-themed games and raffles on the patio.
Halloweekend
Saturday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.
Dobbes Family Winery, 240 S.E. Fifth St., Dundee
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Keep the spooky vibes going all weekend by visiting downtown Dundee businesses. The collaboration celebrates seasonal flavors, spirited fun, and community connection — with a monster mash and a tarot card reader rounding out the festivities.
Haunted Church Dance Party with DJ NoN
Friday, Oct. 31, 7–11 p.m.
McMenamins Old Church and Pub, 30340 S.W. Boones Ferry Road, Wilsonville
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Those 21 and older are invited to wear their best costume and compete for prizes at McMenamins’ historic church and pub in Wilsonville. Tickets cost $18 in advance and $23 at the door.
Pirates of Pinehurst
Thursday, Oct. 30, 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m.
S.W. Pinehurst Court, Sherwood
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Visitors to Sherwood can stroll along Pinehurst Court to see elaborate Halloween decorations featuring animatronics, lights, fog, and a 10-minute show.
It’s free to see the displays, show, and trick-or-treat, with sponsors raising money for the Sherwood Education Foundation.