Halloween in the Gorge: Witches, haunted houses, trick-or-treating and family fun fill October calendar

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Oct 16

Written By Columbia Community Connection

By Joshuah Albert

The Dalles, Ore., Oct. 16, 2026 — Witches will take over downtown The Dalles, haunted houses will welcome thrill-seekers, and costumed children will fill streets across the Columbia River Gorge as communities prepare for more than two weeks of Halloween celebrations.

From Goldendale and White Salmon to Hood River, Stevenson and The Dalles, the festivities begin Friday, Oct. 16, and continue through Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31.

The regional calendar features family-friendly trunk-or-treat events, costume contests, pumpkin patches, Halloween parties, live music and activities for teenagers and adults.

Among the early highlights are The Dalles Witches Walk weekend Oct. 16-17, the Klickitat County Harvest Festival in Goldendale on Oct. 17, and a series of haunted attractions leading up to downtown trick-or-treating across the Gorge on Halloween.

Here is a roundup of scheduled activities.

Friday, Oct. 16

Witches Walk Masquerade Ball — The Dalles

The second annual Witches Walk Masquerade Ball will kick off Halloween festivities at Sunshine Mill from 6 to 10 p.m.

The adults-only celebration features dancing, music from DJ MR.ELIVE beginning at 7 p.m., a photo booth, food, beverages and a cupcake bar.

The event is open to ages 21 and older. Tickets are required, with food and beverages sold separately.

Goosebumps Movie Night — Hood River

Hood River Middle School will host a free screening of "Goosebumps" beginning at 6 p.m. Snacks will be available for purchase.

Saturday, Oct. 17

10th Annual Witches Walk — The Dalles

Downtown The Dalles will fill with witches and other costumed participants for the 10th annual Witches Walk, a Halloween tradition that draws participants to the city's downtown business district.

The downtown walk is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m., with related activities taking place beforehand.

Witches Walk Pumpkin Painting — The Dalles

The Dalles Art Center will offer free pumpkin painting from 4 to 7 p.m. Supplies will be provided.

The activity is among several Halloween-themed events planned at the art center during the final weeks of October.

Klickitat County Harvest Festival — Goldendale

Goldendale will celebrate the harvest season with a festival featuring Halloween activities, including a trunk-or-treat event from 3 to 5 p.m.

Organizers are planning a family-friendly, no-scare area for younger children, along with a separate haunted trunk option for visitors seeking a more frightening experience.

Monday, Oct. 19

Tween and Teen Horror Movie Night — Stevenson

The Stevenson Community Library will host a horror movie night beginning at 4:30 p.m.

The event is intended for ages 9 to 19.

Friday, Oct. 23

Grossology STEM Night — The Dalles

The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, 5000 Discovery Drive, will host Grossology STEM Night from 5 to 8 p.m.

The evening features spooky, slimy science experiments designed to combine Halloween fun with hands-on learning.

Costumes are encouraged, and themed food offerings will include cauldron nachos and chili.

Saturday, Oct. 24

Hallowine Walk — Hood River

Hood River will host a Halloween-themed wine walk from 1 to 5 p.m., giving adults an opportunity to explore participating businesses and sample local wines.

Fall Fun-O-Rama — The Dalles

The Fort Dalles Riders Club will host its Fall Fun-O-Rama beginning at 10 a.m.

The event includes horse costume activities, contests and a potluck gathering.

Teen Halloween Party — Hood River

The Hood River Library will host a Halloween party for teenagers from 6 to 8 p.m.

The celebration includes costumes, games, a movie and food.

Wonderworks Halloween Party — The Dalles

Wonderworks, 206 Madison St., will host a Halloween party beginning at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 28

The Black Forest Haunted House — The Dalles

The Dalles Public Library will transform into the Black Forest Haunted House for a four-day Halloween attraction.

The haunted house is advertised as an all-ages event, with sessions scheduled throughout the final days before Halloween.

Hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 28-29; 3 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30; and noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

Halloween Story Hour — The Dalles

The Dalles Art Center will offer a free Halloween Story Hour from 4 to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 29

Columbia Gorge Toyota & Honda Trunk or Treat — The Dalles

Columbia Gorge Toyota & Honda, 1900 W. Sixth St., will host a trunk-or-treat celebration from 5 to 7 p.m.

The family event will include a bounce house, face painting, popcorn, cotton candy and a costume contest.

Friday, Oct. 30

After Hours Teen Haunted House Party — The Dalles

The Dalles Public Library will host an after-hours Halloween party from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for ages 11 to 18.

The event is connected to the library's Grimm's Fairy Tale Community Read and will feature Halloween activities in the library after its regular operating hours.

Parents must drop off and sign in participating teens.

Gorge Winds Halloween Concert — The Dalles

The Gorge Winds Concert Band will present its fall Halloween concert at 7 p.m. at the Granada Theatre.

The concert will feature seasonal music, with donations appreciated.

Saturday, Oct. 31 — Halloween

Halloween will bring a full afternoon and evening of celebrations across the Gorge, with downtown businesses, libraries, community organizations and entertainment venues offering activities for children and adults.

The Dalles

Downtown Trick-or-Treating

The Dalles Main Street will host downtown trick-or-treating from 3 to 5 p.m.

Participating businesses will welcome costumed children and distribute candy throughout the downtown shopping district.

Monsters in the Park

City Park will host Monsters in the Park from 4 to 6 p.m.

The family-friendly celebration will feature a costume contest, games, kettle corn, cotton candy and a haunted house.

The Dalles Art Center Trick-or-Treat

The Dalles Art Center will welcome trick-or-treaters from 4 to 6 p.m. The activity is free.

Die Hollow 2026

A Halloween event called Die Hollow 2026 is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at 930 E. 19th St.

Bargeway Pub Halloween Party

Bargeway Pub will host a disco-themed Halloween party beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The celebration includes a costume contest.

Halloween at Sunshine Mill

Sunshine Mill will host a Halloween dance event featuring electronic music performances from 8:30 p.m. until 2 a.m.

The event is restricted to ages 21 and older.

Hood River

Kids Safe Halloween

Downtown Hood River will host Kids Safe Halloween from 4 to 7 p.m. along Oak Street.

The annual celebration gives children and families an opportunity to enjoy trick-or-treating in the downtown business district.

Haunt the Heights

Working Hands Fermentation will host Haunt the Heights from 2 to 10 p.m.

The Halloween celebration will include live music, vendors and activities for children. Admission is listed as free.

Hood River Library Halloween Party

The Hood River Library will host a Halloween party from 4 to 6 p.m.

Activities include crafts, treats and a glow-in-the-dark room.

Family Halloween Party

A family Halloween party is scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Hood River Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The event will feature trunk-or-treating and games.

Funky Cranium Halloween Concert

Double Mountain Brewery will host a Halloween concert featuring Funky Cranium beginning at 8 p.m.

White Salmon

Downtown Halloween Celebration

White Salmon will close Jewett Boulevard to vehicle traffic from 5 to 7 p.m. for a community Halloween celebration featuring downtown trick-or-treating and other family activities.

A costume parade is scheduled to begin around 6 p.m., with participants gathering at City Hall at 5:50 p.m.

The celebration will also include several nearby attractions.