Halloween is almost here. See what spooky events are coming up

By on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

EASTERN OREGON – October is here and Halloween is less than a month away. That means it’s time to get costumes prepared, stock up on candy, and get ready for a whole host of spooky events across the region. For anyone looking to participate in fall festivities and frights, check out the following local Halloween events:

Union County

  • La Grande Main Street Downtown 2026 Halloween Safe Trick or Treat
    • Date: Saturday, October 31st.
    • Time: 4;00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    • Location: La Grande. Adams Avenue between 3rd and Greenwood & accompany cross streets.
    • About: Kids, families and local businesses are invited to participate in a safe downtown Halloween trick or treating event, including a costume contest for all ages. Expect anywhere from 1,500 – 2,000 kids downtown during the event. Businesses asked to register by October 27th.
    • Registration/Links: https://www.lagrandemainstreet.org/events
  • Cook Memorial Library Halloween Storytime
    • Date: Thursday, October 19
    • Time: 10:30 a.m.
    • Location: Cook Memorial Library, La Grande
    • About: Kids and families are invited to a fun Halloween themed storytime at Cook Memorial Library. Costumes are strongly encouraged by not required.
    • Registration/Links: https://www.cookmemoriallibrary.org/event/halloween-storytime-3/

Baker County

  • Halloween Masquerade Weekend
    • Date: Friday & Saturday October 30-31st 
    • Time: 5:00 p.m. (30th) & 7:00 p.m. (31st. Times vary depending on ticket chosen)
    • Location: Geiser Grand Hotel
    • About: A grand masquerade ball and live action murder mystery are scheduled across two days at the Geiser Grand Hotel in Baker City. Events include music, dancing, cocktails, and more Halloween festivities. Specific activities will depend on tickets purchased.
    • Registration/Links: https://www.bakercitydowntown.com/downtown-events-calendar
  • Pumpkin Carving Contest
    • Date: Tuesday, October 27 (Drop off deadline) & Saturday, October 31 (Winners announced)
    • Time: 12-6 p.m. drop-off time (27th) & 4:00 p.m. pick up time (31st)
    • Location: Baker Food co-op
    • About: Baker Food co-op is hosting a simple, fun pumpkin carving contest. Pick up an entry form at the co-op and drop off submitted pumpkins by 6:00 p.m. on the 27th. Winners will be announced on Halloween.
  • Sumpter Trunk or Treat and Pumpkin Carving
    • Date: Saturday, October 31st
    • Time: 12:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
    • Location: Downtown Sumpter
    • About: Join the City of Sumpter for an afternoon of fun Halloween activities, including trunks full of treats, Halloween Train Rides, a haunted house, carved pumpkin contest, and Halloween-theme Carnival Games. Drop off carved pumpkins before noon at the tent across from Sumpter Nugget at 160 Mill Street to enter.

Wallowa County

Malheur County 

  • Ontario Trunk or Treat
    • Date: Friday, October 30th
    • Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    • Location: FRCC Parking Lot, Ontario
    • About: Hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of Western Treasure Valley, the community is invited to the 7th Annual Ontario Trunk or Treat and Ontario Clubhouse Classic Halloween Extravaganza. Join in for some pre-Halloween Halloween festivities and family fun.
    • Registration/Links: https://cca.ontariochamber.com/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=ORONT&evtid=10010981&class=B
  • Vale Trunk or Treat
    • Date: Saturday, October 31st
    • Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    • Location: Corner of Washington Street and John Day Highway, Vale
    • About: Join the Vale community for an evening of candy, hot chocolate, and hot dogs, along with a hay fort, during the city’s 7th annual Trunk or Treat event. 
  • Vale city-wide trick’r treating
    • Date: Saturday, October 31st
    • Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    • Location: Downtown Vale
    • About: Alongside the Halloween night Trunk or Treat event, kids and families are invited to partake in a city-wide Trick ‘r Treat extravaganza at participating local businesses.

Know an upcoming community Halloween event we missed? Drop us a line at news@elkhornmediagroup.com and we’ll add it to the list! Please include an event title, date, time, locations, a little about the event, and any links needed for information and registration.

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