by St. Helens, Oregon — Halloween celebrations are entering their final stretch in St. Helens, where the annual Spirit of Halloweentown festival is bringing movie nostalgia, spooky attractions and family-friendly entertainment to the historic downtown district. With Halloween falling on Saturday, October 31, 2026, visitors have two remaining festival weekends to explore the Oregon town made famous by the Disney Channel movie Halloweentown.
The festival is scheduled for October 24–25 and October 31–November 1, with activities taking place around 275 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051. Regular Saturday and Sunday festival hours are listed as 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., although individual attractions and Halloween-day programming may have different schedules.
Spirit of Halloweentown Events on October 24–25
The weekend of October 24–25 is one of the final opportunities to experience Spirit of Halloweentown before Halloween itself.
A special guest appearance is also scheduled for October 24–25, when Judith Hoag, who played Gwen Cromwell Piper in the Halloweentown films, returns to the festival. Celebrity photo opportunities require separate tickets, and availability may be limited.
Visitors can also explore themed attractions, entertainment areas, seasonal games, food vendors and photo opportunities throughout the festival grounds. Families planning a visit should check the official event schedule to confirm which performances and attractions are operating on their chosen day.
Halloween Attractions and Things to Do
Spirit of Halloweentown offers several activities for visitors who want more than a quick photograph with the town’s famous decorations.
The Great Pumpkin display and lighting experience is one of the festival’s signature attractions. The downtown setting also features live entertainment, roaming performers, costume contests and themed activities.
Other advertised attractions include a family-friendly haunted house designed without live monsters, a filming-location trolley tour, a harvest games area and themed exhibits inside the Masonic Building. Some attractions require an admission pass, while access to the downtown plaza and food vendor areas is free.
Fans of the original film can use the visit to explore recognizable filming locations and enjoy the town’s connection to the movie. The event combines Halloween entertainment with the small-town atmosphere that has made St. Helens a seasonal destination.
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Halloween Weekend Events on October 31 and November 1
The final festival weekend begins on Saturday, October 31, and continues through Sunday, November 1.
Halloween-day programming may differ from the regular weekend schedule, so visitors should check the official calendar before travelling. Travel Portland notes that Halloween itself includes limited afternoon and evening activities, including trick-or-treating at local businesses.
Sunday, November 1, provides another opportunity to visit the festival, explore its attractions and take photographs around downtown. Families travelling with children may prefer to review the attraction descriptions in advance to choose activities suited to their ages.
Tickets, Free Activities and Parking
Visitors can enjoy the downtown plaza and food vendor areas without paying general festival admission. A paid Spirit of Halloweentown Access Pass is available for participating ticketed attractions, and children aged five and younger are admitted to those attractions free of charge, according to the festival’s 2026 announcement.
Parking requires advance planning, particularly on the final weekends. The event’s visitor information warns that parking is extremely limited during the festival and recommends designated parking areas. Street closures and heavy crowds may affect access, so visitors should review current parking instructions before arriving.
Plan Your Visit to St. Helens This Halloween
St. Helens offers a distinctive way to celebrate Halloween in 2026, combining the nostalgia of Halloweentown with seasonal attractions, entertainment and family activities. The October 24–25 weekend is especially notable for its scheduled cast appearance, while October 31 brings Halloween-themed programming to the final weekend.
Before setting out, confirm ticket availability, attraction hours, parking arrangements, and the latest event schedule.
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