EASTERN OREGON — The spooky season is here, and Eastern Oregon abounds with all sorts of holiday fun, from trunk-or-treat events to harvest festivals.

Read on to find out what’s happening near you.

BAKER COUNTY

Baker City

• Get a fright at Churchill Haunted Studios on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-26, plus Halloween, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Churchill, 3451 Broadway St. Tickets are $13 in advance or $18 at the door. For details, visit churchillbaker.com.
• Get ready for spooky history with Haunting on the Hill on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center near Baker City. From noon to 4 p.m., visitors can make crafts, join a costume contest and take a spooky tour of the exhibits. Admission is free.
• JQ’s Livestock and Dog 4H Club will have a Pup Parade and Paw-stume Contest at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 in Geiser-Pollman Park. The group will parade through the park and down Main Street to Court Street. Participants can start checking in at 1 p.m. Entry is $5 and prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in each category: Partners (human and canine); Favorite “Pup” (age 8 and younger); Spookiest; Funniest; Most Creative. Dogs must be six months or older, in good health and on leash at all times. All proceeds support the JQ’s 4H Club dog program. For information, call Dana at 541-403-0113.
• A Harvest Festival is planned at Harvest Church, 3720 Birch St., from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. The afternoon includes a Dutch oven cook-off, bone fire, laser tag, food, apple cider and more. For information, call 541-523-4233 or bakercityharvest.org.
• For a healthier take on the holiday, check out ”Halloween for the Health of It” trunk-or-treat from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Quail Ridge Golf Course, 2801 Indiana Ave. There will be treats, games, activities and youth bike rodeo.
• The annual Trick-or-Treat on Main Street, organized by the Baker City Kiwanis Club, will be from 4-6 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31. Main Street will be closed to traffic from Campbell Street to Auburn Avenue. Businesses and organizations on and off Main Street are welcome to hand out candy. For more information, call Debbie Poe, 541-403-0483.
• A Trunk-or-Treat is planned for 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31 at the Baker City Christian Church, 675 Highway 7. You’ll find games, s’mores, hot dogs, chili and, of course, candy.

Durkee

• The Durkee Community Corp. will have a Halloween Carnival from 6-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, at the Durkee Grange Hall. Attendees will find games, treats, music, prizes, costume contests and candy.

Halfway

• A New Moon Halloween 2 Star Party is 5-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the Pine Valley Fairgrounds in Halfway. Enjoy food, drinks, activities and star gazing. Dress warm, and bring chairs and blankets.

Huntington

• The Huntington Haunted Forest runs two days this year: Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, 6:30-11 p.m. Meet at the Huntington Lions Park and take a shuttle to the family-friendly Halloween walk-through scene. Admission is $10 adults and $5 for ages 15 and younger. Hot chocolate and popcorn will be available by donation, and other concessions can be purchased (cash only).

Richland

• The Eagle Valley Grange’s truck-or-treat is Saturday, Oct. 26, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Eagle Valley Grange community park. Activities include games, contests, candy and a lunch of chili dogs. To donate, or for information, call Brooke, 541-540-3953 or Meghan, 541-893-3287.

Sumpter

• The Sumpter Valley Railroad will offer four short Halloween train runs from the Sumpter Station on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Fares are $19 adults, $16 seniors/military, $13 ages 3-17.
• On Saturday, Oct. 26, Sumpter’s main street will fill with decorated vehicles for the annual Trunk-or-Treat from 1-3 p.m.

GRANT COUNTY

Canyon City

• On Halloween, Oct. 31, Humbolt Street in Canyon City will be closed for the crowds of trick-or-treaters who arrive around 5 p.m.

John Day

• 1188 Brewing will have a Halloween-themed trivia night — ”Trick or Trivia” — and a costume contest on Friday, Oct. 25, starting at 5:30 p.m.
• A Halloween party from 8 p.m. to midnight on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Bare Bones Bar with a costume contest and music by Scotty Mac and the Nugs. Cover is $5.
• The John Day Elks Lodge’s annual Kids Carnival and Haunted House is on Halloween from 4-9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, at the lodge, 140 NE Dayton St. Attendees will find prizes, candy and hot dogs. Entry is one can of nonperishable food for the local food bank.
• The third annual Bare Bones trunk-or-treat is planned for Thursday, Oct. 31 starting at 4:30 p.m. at 671 W. Main St. in John Day. Cars that want to participate need to sign up ahead of time at Bare Bones Bar.

MORROW COUNTY Boardman

• The Taylor Pumpkin Patch offers a variety of agri-tourism activities, including a corn maze, corn pits, apple slingshots, a pumpkin cannon and a haybale pyramid at 79115 Root Lane. Entry is $5 per person; children under 3 are free. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to dusk; and Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In addition, hay rides are available on the weekends. And get your scare on during the haunted house Oct. 25-26, 6-9 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Also, Bros, Brats, Brews is Saturday, Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m. Beer and brats cost $5 each. For more information, visit www.taylorpumpkinpatch.com, search Facebook via bit.ly/4f7VzgK or call 541-571-3708.
• The Boardman Community Trunk-or-Treat is Thursday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road. Don your costumes and collect candy from decorated vehicles in the parking lot. In addition, hot chocolate will be available for $1 from Boardman Jumpstart Java and free tasty snacks from the Tillamook County Creamery Association. Also, you won’t want to miss a chance to see Eastern Oregon’s celebrity pumpkin carver Roger Pope, who appeared on Season 13 of “Halloween Wars.”

Heppner

• Grab your costumes and candy bags to trick-or-treat at Heppner businesses from 2-5 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31 on Main Street.

Irrigon

• The Irrigon Halloween Festival and Trunk-or-Treat is Thursday, Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m. at the Irrigon Event Plaza, 420 NE Main Ave. In addition to candy, the event includes hamburgers, hot dogs, and games from 4:30-6 p.m. Also, follow the lighted path to the Irrigon Fire Department for some spooky fun in the Haunted House from 4-8 p.m. (541-626-2045, www.facebook.com/irrigonchamberofcommerce).

Lexington

• Two Wolves Media and the Broken Spoke are teaming up for a Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. at 125 W. Main St. In addition to rocking your best costume for a chance to win a prize, enjoy the music of Ty Lane of the FrogHollow Band.

UMATILLA COUNTY

Echo Corn Maze

• The Echo Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch is hosting special activities leading up to Halloween at 300 N. Dupont St. For more information or to purchase advance tickets, visit www.echocornmaze.com. For questions, contact 509-528-5808 or info@echocornmaze.com.
• Catch a screening of “Children of the Corn” during movie night on Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. Concessions include beer, wine and cider. People are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket.
• The final Field of Screams for the 2024 season is Saturday, Oct. 26, 7-9 p.m. The cost is $12, which includes the regular general admission activities.
• The annual harvest festival — which features face painting, pumpkin carving, a scavenger hunt and a costume contest — is Sunday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A portion of ticket sales will support area foster families through Hands & Feet Inc.

Hermiston

• The Next Chapter Bookstore will have a Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the shop, 1000 S. Highway 395 Suite C. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes for this gathering that features treats, crafts and storytime.
• Several area businesses are joining the boo crew at City Auto Sales for Trunk or Treat 2024. The family-friendly event is Wednesday, Oct. 30, 3:30-6:30 p.m. at 80857 N. Highway 395. Activities include a costume contest, raffles, giveaways, goodies and candy.
• Treats on Main & Beyond offers safe trick-or-treating Thursday, Oct. 31, 3-5 p.m. in downtown Hermiston — watch for signs posted in the windows of participating businesses. After hitting the Main Street area, head “beyond” for carnival games, a haunted house, prizes and more fun from 4-6 p.m. at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. For more information, search bit.ly/3F3ZOcW. For questions or to volunteer, call 541-667-5018.
• Fall Fest 2024 is Thursday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Hermiston Nazarene Church, 1520 W. Orchard Ave. It features a trunk-or-treat, a train ride for youngsters, popcorn with various seasonings and a selfie photo booth. Non-candy prizes are available. Parking and walking routes are wheelchair-accessible and stroller-friendly. (541-567-3677, www.hermnaz.church).
• Everyone is invited to the annual trick-or-treat and (not so) haunted house on Thursday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. at Guardian Angel Homes, 540 NW 12th St. The event also features an opportunity to make crafts and enjoy refreshments.

Milton-Freewater

• North Main Street will come alive again with the 14th annual Festival of Fun + Fright on Thursday, Oct. 31. From 4-6 p.m., the Milton-Freewater Chamber Downtown Alliance will host the Halloween Safe Trick or Treat, and the zombies will be back this year at 7 p.m. for the Zombie Crawl. Also, A Pumpkin Decorating Contest will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Freewater Square. Contestants will compete for a gift certificate to a local restaurant and winners will be announced via social media. Register at https://forms.gle/GRL5FxBG5hefEDja8. For more information, call 541-938-5563 or email info@mfcda.org.
• The First Christian Church, 518 S. Main St., will have a trunk-or-treat event from 4-8 p.m. on Oct. 31. Cars will be decorated and passing out candy. Food will be available to purchase and kids can play games. Those who would like to decorate a car can call 541-938-3854.

Mission

• A spook-tacular Halloween party for adults 21 and older is Saturday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Wildhorse Sports Bar, located off Interstate 84 exit 216. Dress in your best gothic-glamour costume (no masks allowed and face paint must not prevent identification) to receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a $500 cash prize. In addition, the crowd favorite will win $500. Also, dance the night away to new and classic hits performed by 24/7.

Pendleton

• The Juniper House trunk-or-treat celebration is Friday, Oct. 25, 5-7 p.m. at 301 SW 28th Drive. People are asked to park on the street and walk to the parking lot.
• Pendleton Christian School’s annual Fall Festival is Saturday, Oct. 26, at 3121 SW Hailey Ave. A fundraiser for the Seventh-day Adventist-affiliated school, a veggie burger dinner with root beer floats will be served at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $7.50 per person or $28 for a family of four or more. Festival games starting at 7 p.m. — log sawing, frog pond, axe-throwing, darts, pillow fighting, fruit ninja, pumpkin toss and more — are 50 cents each. Organizers request no scary or gory costumes. For more information, call 541-276-0615 or search www.facebook.com/harrisjunioracademy.
• The Rivoli Theater Coalition is presenting Rivoli Horror II, a Halloween costume ball, on Saturday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. at the Flying X Speakeasy Lounge, 220 SW First St. In addition to a costume contest, the event features dancing, trivia, raffles and more. The cost is $25 each or $40 per couple via bit.ly/3znCQys. Money raised from the event will benefit the theater restoration project. For more information or a link to purchase tickets, search www.rivolitheater.org.
• The annual Halloween Carnival is Monday, Oct. 28, 6-8 p.m. at the Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate. The free event features games, a photo booth, treats and more. For more information, call 541-276-8100 or search www.pendletonparksandrec.com.
• The Pendleton Downtown Association is hosting its annual safe trick-or-treating event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 3-5 p.m. For a list of participating merchants, search Facebook via bit.ly/4eXe47q or look for a sign in their window.
• The sixth annual Heritage Haunt is Thursday, Oct. 31, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Heritage Station Museum, 108 SW Frazer Ave. The grounds will be decorated for Halloween, and be sure to check out the spooky caboose.
• Electric Sundown is hosting a Harvest Bazaar Oct. 25-26, noon to 8 p.m. at 14 SE Third St. In addition, special activities: Teen Glow Night ($10) on Sunday, Oct 27, 7-9 p.m.; Haunted House ($10) on Monday, Oct. 28, 7-9 p.m., followed by 15-minute solo sessions ($20) from 9 p.m. to close; Dress-like-a-Ghost Night ($10) on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7-9 p.m.; followed by Photo Evidence Night ($20) from 9 p.m. to close.; Glow, Laser and Flash Night Haunted House ($10) on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7-9 p.m., followed by Paranormal Activity Night ($20) from 9 p.m. to close and Haunted House ($10) on Thursday, Oct. 31 7 p.m. to close. For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/3VBb36a

Umatilla

• Trick-or-Treat on Sixth Street is Friday, Oct. 26, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Participating businesses will have signs posted. The first 30 minutes features a “sensory-friendly” atmosphere with no flashing lights or loud sounds. The event also includes a business decorating contest and a pet costume contest.
• A pumpkin carving contest will offer first through third place prizes with gift certificates ranging from $15 to $50. Fewell Farms donated pumpkins for the event — pick one up in advance, while supplies last, at the Umatilla Chamber of Commerce, 100 Cline Ave. Carved pumpkins will be accepted at the chamber office all day on Thursday, Oct. 24, or between 9-11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. For more information, search www.umatillachamber.org or call 541-922-4825.

UNION COUNTY

Cove

• Cove’s trunk-or-treat is Sunday, Oct. 27, 4-6 p.m. at Cove High School, 803 Main St. Local residents and businesses will decorate cars and trucks to hand out candy. The Cove/Union Oregon High School Equestrian Team will sell chili and cinnamon rolls. For information, call Shanda at 541-910-2933.

Imbler

• Night Fright Productions has a “Toy Store Possession” haunted warehouse on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26, plus Halloween, from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $18 at hauntpay.com. For details, check Facebook or call 541-901-5042.

Island City

• La Grande Country Club, 10605 S. McAlister Road, is hosting a trick-or-treat event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For information, visit lagrandecountryclub.com or call 541-963-4241.

La Grande

• Union County Community Connection will have a Spook-A-Rama Halloween Party and fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m. at the Riviera Activity Center, 2609 N. Second St. Attendees will find kids games, prizes, a silent auction and a costume contest. Proceeds benefit senior programs, such as meals and Meals on Wheels. For information, call 541-963-7532.
• Zombies will overtake the Riverside Park Trail Oct. 25 and 26 for the Haunted Trail, a project of La Grande Parks and Recreation in partnership with the La Grande High School theater club. The “spooky” experience for families and small children is from 6-8 p.m. ($12), followed by “terrifying” ($14) from 8-10 p.m. for older kids and adults who like to be scared. For information, visit lagrandparks.org.
• An adult-only masquerade party is happening Saturday, Oct. 26, 7-11:30 p.m. at Brickyard Lanes, 1212 Jefferson St. Tickets are $15 at brickyardlanes.com or call 541-975-3286.
• La Grande Main Street Downtown’s Halloween Safe Trick-or-Treat is Thursday, Oct. 31, 4-6:30 p.m. Businesses along Adams Avenue will hand out treats and information. A highlight is the costume contest with prizes awarded for the best family costumes, as well as for ages 0-6 and 7-12 (winners receive a crown and a sash). For information, visit lagrandemainstreet.org or call 541-963-1223.
• Another adult event, The Big Monster Mash Costume Party, is happening Friday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. at HQ, 116 Depot St. Presented by McLaughlin Events and Marketing, the evening features a DJ, photo booth and a costume contest. Tickets are $30 or $50 per couple at thebigmonstermash.rsvpify.com. For information, call/text 770-578-9195.
• The Grande Lumiere Tea Room presents the Dietz Afterlife Hotel for a murder mystery dinner on Friday, Nov. 1, starting at 6:30 p.m. at 1101 Washington Ave. This “Tim Burton Mashup Costume Party” and murder mystery game is inspired by “Beetlejuice.” The evening, for ages 18 and older, includes dinner, desserts, a no-host bar for ages 21-plus, and a prize for the best costume. Tickets are $50 by calling 541-963-2253.

Summerville

• Fall fun is on tap at Summerville Stables, 66967 Hunter Road, with a pumpkin patch on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include horse and pony rides, petting zoo, hay rides, wagon train, go-carts, s’mores, hot cocoa and cider and pumpkin painting. Tickets are $12 at summervillestables.com or $15 at the gate. For information, call 541-910-8383.

Union

• The Union Carnegie Library, 182 N. Main St., will host pumpkin painting on Friday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. Painting supplies and pumpkins will be provided. For information, call 541-562-5811.
• The Union trunk-or-treat is Thursday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. in the Union High School parking lot, 540 Main St. For information, email Main Street Union at msunion.2022@yahoo.com.

WALLOWA COUNTY

Enterprise

• Haunt Camp and the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, in collaboration with Fishtrap, present Spooky Story Slam, a live reading of spine-tingling tales, on Friday, Oct. 25, 7-9 p.m. at Cloverleaf Hall, 600 NW First St. For details, visit fishtrap.org.
• Ghosts and goblins — and princesses — can head to downtown Enterprise for the annual trunk-or-treat on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. Main Street will be closed for the event, and cars will be decorated and filled with treats.

Joseph

• Show off your skills at a pumpkin carving contest on Oct. 26, 4-7 p.m. at Slack Drinks and Dining,108 N. Main St. The event includes family games, pumpkin carving, a hot chocolate bar, bobbing for apples, and drink and food specials. (Bring your own pumpkin.
• Watch the Witch returns to Joseph on Oct. 31 from 4-6 p.m. This is presented by the Joseph Chamber of Commerce.

Lostine

• Head to the Z’s BBQ at the Lostine Tavern for a Halloween party on Thursday, Oct. 31, featuring music by Country Moonshine and costume contests for kids and adults. The music starts at 7 p.m., and children are welcome until 9 p.m. Contest winners are announced at 8:30 p.m.

Wallowa

• The fourth-annual Wa-Howl-La trunk-or-treat is Oct. 26, 1-3 p.m. in downtown Wallowa on Pine Street. For questions, or to reserve trunk space, call Candice, 541-805-6294.