Haunt the Heights and Beyond: A Guide to This Week’s Halloween Happenings
The Dalles, Ore., Oct. 21, 2025 — The Mid-Columbia is stirring with Halloween spirit this week. Events from The Dalles to Hood River and beyond offer tricks, treats, and tunes for all ages leading into the haunted weekend.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Halloween lovers can head to Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks for a Fall & Halloween Night Market running 6–9 p.m., featuring local artists, vendors, and live music by Aram Arslanian.
Thursday, Oct. 23
Bingen Theater hosts a 50th Anniversary screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 7:30 p.m. Costumes are encouraged, props are welcome, and audience participation is all part of the fun. Tickets are $17 in advance or $20 at the door.
Friday, Oct. 24
Teens can celebrate safely at the Hood River County Library’s Teen Halloween Party from 6 to 9 p.m.
Those staying downtown can enjoy County Line, an Americana group playing The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River from 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25
The weekend’s biggest blowout, Haunt the Heights, takes over Pine Street in Hood River with a full day of live music, food vendors, cider and wine, a bounce house, and both pet and human costume contests. Local favorites Early Morning Ramblers and Groove Cabin headline before an after-party featuring Supernova at The Underground.
Other Saturday thrills include Funkship’s Halloween Costume Dance Party at Bingen Theater (7:30 p.m.)
Spooktober Film Festival at The Granada Theater in The Dalles—showing Halloweentown at 2 p.m. and Nosferatu at 7 p.m. with live organ accompaniment
Carved Pumpkin Contest at Hood River Elks Lodge from 4 to 8 p.m.
Whether it’s dancing, markets, or monster movies, the Gorge is alive with eerie energy this week. Many events are free or low-cost, offering accessible fun for families, music lovers, and mischief-makers alike.
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