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HALLOWEEN GUIDE Featuring event guides and more for Halloween in St. Helens

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Halloween is in the air!

The leaves are starting to change, and while across the United States that means the beginning of fall, in St. Helens it means it’s almost time for the town to be taken over by the Spirit of Halloweentown.

Each year around Halloween, the City of St. Helens is transformed into a Hallow-

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een lover’s heaven.

Over the past 20 years, St. Helens has become a city steeped in Halloween tradition, and the signature month-long event is an homage to two movies that were filmed in the town: Disney’s “Halloweentown” and the vampire-novelturned-movie “Twilight.”

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Each year, the Riverfront District undergoes a Halloween makeover, and downtown becomes decked out in spooky decorations that bring the Halloween spirit to life.

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Get your scare on and get out to St. Helens to be part of this annual holiday tradition!

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2023’s Little Trick or Treaters Parade!

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The Little Trick or Treaters Parade is back again, taking the streets on Oct. 28.

Come show off your Halloween look at this family

friendly event!

It’s kids, costumes, and a whole lot of fun. For over 100 years, The Chronicle has sponsored a children’s

parade.

This year will be no different. Once again, The Chronicle is partnering with St. Helens Grocery Outlet.

The Little Trick or Treaters Parade will be held at 1 p.m. on 1st Street in St. Helens.

Line up begins at 12:30 p.m. at the corner of 1st

Street and St. Helens Street.

Bring a bag to hold your candy. For questions, please call Kelli at 503-397-0116.

Hope to see you there!

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Halloweentown is one of the biggest events of the year in St. Helens, and each year it draws tens of thousands of tourists and Halloween enthusiasts to the town on the banks of the Columbia River.

Halloweentown’s roots derive from the town’s presence on the silver screen, as the Historic Riverfront District provided the backdrop for Disney’s 1998 classic film “Halloweentown.”

Ever since then, the town has hosted annual events to bring people into the community and celebrate the spooky holiday in style.

Over the last several years, the festival has also hosted events in recognition of the city being a filming location for the first “Twilight” movie.

This year will feature a host of special guests, including members of the cast from

both Twilight and Halloweentown.

The Spirit of Halloweentown festival is regularly listed as a national destination spot for Halloween celebrations and has been featured on ABC News, MTV, Vogue, Entertainment Weekly, BuzzFeed, Country Living, Huffington Post, and many other recognized news outlets.

About the St. Helens Community St. Helens is a Columbia River community rich with history and culture. On their expedition to the Pacific Ocean in 1805, Lewis and Clark made a stop in what is now St. Helens.

In 1850, Captain H.M. Knighton of New England founded the town, which was first named Plymouth before being rechristened within a year to St. Helens for the town’s magnificent view of Mount St. Helens. Originally established as a riverport, St.

Helens is located 30 miles northwest of Portland. As the county seat, it is the largest community in Columbia County, with a population of almost 15,000.

Many of the city’s community events are held in the historical Riverfront District, where visitors and residents enjoy an expansive view of the Columbia River, Mount Hood, and Mount St. Helens.

Originally settled by New England loggers, St. Helens’ basalt rock quarry, timber, and shipbuilding were major industries in the early 1900s, earning the town the nickname of “Paycheck City.”

Because of the industrial operations occurring in St. Helens and its location on the Columbia River, it rivaled Portland as a competing port city. After an unfortunate fire burned the docks of Pacific Mail, a team of Portland businessmen persuaded Pacific Mail to locate in the new port town of Portland, establishing the port of Portland as the dominant port in

the region.

The Riverfront District of St. Helens features a Nationally Registered Historic District encompassing 10 blocks, which includes residences and civic buildings dating back nearly a century. The town has also served as the backdrop to several popular films, most notably the Disney Channel television film “Halloweentown,” and the film adaptation of Stephanie Meyer’s novel “Twilight.”

The City of St. Helens is currently overseeing a Waterfront Redevelopment Project. The project aims to reclaim almost 280 acres of formerly industrial riverfront property to serve the community in new ways. Phase One of the Streets and Utilities Extension Project is currently under construction with Riverwalk Project Phase One groundbreaking anticipated to occur in late 2023. Learn more about the St. Helens Waterfront Redevelopment Project at www.sthelensoregon.gov/waterfront.

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This year offers a variety of fun and spooky opportunities to those who attend Halloweentown in St. Helens this fall.

The following schedule has been taken directly from the event’s website, and the descriptions have been written by the event organizers. These events and dates are subject to change.

View the entire schedule with links at spiritofhalloweentown.com.

Weekday Parking:

Parking is free and available throughout town. Head to S 1st Street St. Helens, OR 97051, and you’ll find parking available in City Lots.

All parking is free on weekdays.

Weekend Parking:

$15 paid parking off Old Portland Road. Purchase your online ticket in advance and save $5. Onsite cash parking is $20. Put 1810 Old Portland Road, St. Helens, OR 97051, into your map, and you’ll find the entrance of our new parking location. There, you will take our shuttle to Spirit of Halloweentown. You may ride the shuttle anytime once you are parked in the lot.

The weekend parking lot opens at 9:45 a.m. Please do not park in residential neighborhoods or roadsides; our citizens need to be able to park at their homes, and your cooperation is appreciated.

Blocking driveways or parking anywhere requiring permits without permit placards can result in being towed or ticketed. Designated permitted lots not in the main parking lot are patrolled.

ADA parking is available on the street, and we will make those locations available once your general parking ticket is purchased online.

ADA: Attractions and areas may not be accessible due to weather, ground conditions, building restrictions, and general location. Please check attraction descriptions and recommendations for details. Sand Island is not ADA-compliant due to the general wooded area.

Pets: No animal may be off leash or not in the owner’s control. Any disruptive pet, including ones that are barking, will be politely asked to go home or remain in a vehicle as appropriate. Well-behaved, non-barking dogs on leash are welcome. Please note that some attractions may not allow pets, and it will be stated if this is the case.

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House of the Twisted and Bizarre presented by Beaver Home Grange #518 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Walk through haunted house. There is full scare and no scare depending on age. This is a no touch haunted house and is family friendly. Also available, kids’ games, Bingo, snacks for sale, and meals to buy. $6/adults, $4/ages 6-10, and free for kids under 6.

D.B.K. Investigations Old Town Ghost Walk sponsored by ShoeString Community Players 9 p.m. Showtime on the front steps of Columbia County Museum, 244 Strand St., St. Helens. Shows are outside and entail an hour of standing and walking around downtown St. Helens. $13/ person. For questions, contact Taylor-Jane Vaerewyck, SSCP Producer, jane@sscptheater.org, 503-396-9951 or photographer, Jane Photography, janemvphotography@gmail.com, Instagram & Facebook @janemvphotography.

Zombie Escape Halloween Bazaar and Walk Thru Haunted House presented by Vault Elite Tumble and Cheer Noon – 6 p.m. at 1904 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens. Costume contest, local vendors, drinks and bake sale.

Game Day Zombies 1:45 p.m. A special Halloweentown performance by members of the St. Helens High School Cheer Team in front of the old courthouse steps.

The Big Halloween Parade 6:30 p.m. The parade is brought to you by Heather Epperly, Agency of American Family Insurance. Daytime activities include special guests as follows: 2 p.m. Performance by Oregon City Children’s Theater.

House of the Twisted and Bizarre presented by Beaver Home Grange #518 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Walk through haunted house. There is full scare and no scare depending on age. This is a no touch haunted house and is family friendly. Also available, kids’ games, Bingo, snacks for sale, and meals to buy. $6/adults, $4/ages 6-10, and free for kids under 6.

Pumpkin Lighting 7:30 p.m. in the Plaza.

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2023 HALLOWEEN

EVENT GUIDE

This year offers a variety of fun and spooky opportunities to those who attend Halloweentown in St. Helens this fall.

The following schedule has been taken directly from the event’s website, and the descriptions have been written by the event organizers. These events and dates are subject to change.

View the entire schedule with links at spiritofhalloweentown.com.

Oct. 20, 21, 27, 28, 7:30PM, 8:30PM, 9:30PM McCormick Park, 475 S 18th St. St. Helens OR, 97051 $19.13 per person Purchase tickets at SSCPTHEATER.ORG

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Circus Luminescence Performance Team 12:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

House of the Twisted and Bizarre presented by Beaver Home Grange #518 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Walk through haunted house. There is full scare and no scare depending on age. This is a no touch haunted house and is family friendly. Also available, kids’ games, Bingo, snacks for sale, and meals to buy. $6/adults, $4/ages 6-10, and free for kids under 6.

D.B.K. Investigations Old Town Ghost Walk

13 - 14 sponsored by ShoeString Community Players

9 p.m. Showtime on the front steps of Columbia County Museum, 244 Strand St., St. Helens. Shows are outside and entail an hour of standing and walking around downtown St. Helens. $13/ person. For questions, contact Taylor-Jane Vaerewyck, SSCP Producer, jane@sscptheater.org, 503-396-9951 or photographer, Jane Photography, janemvphotography@gmail.com, Instagram & Facebook @janemvphotography.

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“The Haunted Hot Rods” Start your engines and join the fun 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. King and Queen of Halloween Children & Family Parade at 2 p.m. Dress in costume, join our merry little parade and receive treats at Courthouse Plaza.

Game Day Zombies 1:45 p.m. A special Halloweentown performance by members of the St. Helens High School Cheer Team in front of the old courthouse steps.

Halloween Cookie Decorating Class with Birdie’s Devine Delights 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 126 W B Street in Rainier. Preregister online at birdiesdevinedelights.company.site/ or in the store at 126 W B Street in Rainier. Cost is $50 per class. For questions, please call 503-791-8499 or email birdiesdevinedelights@yahoo.com.

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House of the Twisted and Bizarre presented by Beaver Home Grange #518 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Walk through haunted house. There is full scare and no scare depending on age. This is a no touch haunted house and is family friendly. Also available, kids’ games, Bingo, snacks for sale, and meals to buy. $6/adults, $4/ages 6-10, and free for kids under 6.

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You are the paranormal investigator!

An exploration behind the veil of the unknown at Oregon’s most haunted hotel Fridays & Saturdays, 8 pm and 10 pm, 10/6 - 10/28 For info and tickets: facebook.com/psychickathleen or psychic-kathleen.com | 71 Cowlitz St., St. Helens

Halloween Cookie Decorating Class with Birdie’s Devine Delights 4:30 p.m. – 6 :30 p.m. at 126 W B Street in Rainier. Preregister online at birdiesdevinedelights.company.site/ or in the store at 126 W B Street in Rainier. Cost is $50 per class. For questions, please call 503-791-8499 or email birdiesdevinedelights@yahoo.com.

Sande School of Horsemanship Halloween Party Kids Night Out 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. for ages 5-8 and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. ages 9 and older at 33836 Bennett Rd., Warren. Come in costume.

There will be games, snacks, horse activities and photo included.

Rain or shine. For questions, please call 503-717-3730.

House of the Twisted and Bizarre presented by Beaver Home Grange #518 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Walk through haunted house. There is full scare and no scare depending on age. This is a no touch haunted house and is family friendly. Also available, kids’ games, Bingo, snacks for sale, and meals to buy. $6/adults, $4/ages 6-10, and free for kids under 6.

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The following schedule has been taken directly from the event’s website, and the descriptions have been written by the event organizers. These events and dates are subject to change.

View the entire schedule with links at spiritofhalloweentown.com.

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Scarecrows Tales in the Dark presented by ShoeString Players 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. at McCormick Park, 475 S 18th St., St. Helens. This is a guided tour through the woods. Listen to the stories of victims all while avoiding what lurks in the dark. $19.13/person. Purchase tickets at sscptheater.org. For questions, contact Taylor-Jane Vaerewyck, SSCP Producer, jane@ sscptheater.org, 503-396-9951 or photographer, Jane Photography, janemvphotography@gmail.com, Instagram & Facebook @ janemvphotography.

Halloween Carnival hosted by the Lewis and Clark PTO Noon – 4 p.m. at Lewis and Clark Elementary, 111 S 9th St., St. Helens.

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House of the Twisted and Bizarre presented by Beaver Home Grange #518 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Walk through haunted house. There is full scare and no scare depending on age. This is a no touch haunted house and is family friendly. Also available, kids’ games, Bingo, snacks for sale, and meals to buy. $6/adults, $4/ages 6-10, and free for kids under 6.

Trick-or-Treat the Blvd. organized by Heather Epperly Agency, Inc. American Family Insurance 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Businesses on Columbia Blvd. from Hwy 30 down to 15th St. will be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters.

Start at American Family Insurance, 1570 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens and receive a map and list of participating businesses.

For questions, please call 503-397-2033 or email rstephen@ amfam.com. You can also check for updates at Trick-or-Treat the Blvd. on Facebook.

House of the Twisted and Bizarre presented by Beaver Home Grange #518 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Walk through haunted house. There is full scare and no scare depending on age. This is a no touch haunted house and is family friendly. Also available, kids’ games, Bingo, snacks for sale, and meals to buy. $6/adults, $4/ages 6-10, and free for kids under 6.

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Columbia Arts Guild “Harvest of Arts Sale” Offering Halloween arts and crafts. Open noon to 6 p.m. Wild Currant, 201 S. 1st, St Helens, Oregon.

Trunk or Treat at Eaton’s Tire & Auto Repair and Dari Delish 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the corner of 17th and Columbia Blvd. in St. Helens. No car show entry fee, donations accepted. 100% of donations help fund a scholarship for graduates of St. Helens High School Automotive Program. Event is rain or shine. Award for best decorated entry. Partic-ipants provide their own tricks or treats. Option to start setting up at 2 p.m. For questions, con-tact Jody at jody.w.turner@comcat.net or 503-369-0127 or call Dan Smith at 503-334-7401.

D.B.K. Investigations Old Town Ghost Walk sponsored by ShoeString Community Players 9 p.m. Showtime on the front steps of Columbia County Museum, 244 Strand St., St. Helens. Shows are outside and entail an hour of standing and walking around downtown St. Helens. $13/ person. For questions, contact Taylor-Jane Vaerewyck, SSCP Producer, jane@sscptheater.org, 503-396-9951 or photographer, Jane Photography, janemvphotography@gmail.com, Instagram & Facebook @janemvphotography.

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25th Anniversary Celebration of Halloweentown Movie It’s been 25 years, and this is going to be super special with guests from Halloweentown, including: “Sophie, Dylan, Luke and Marnie.” Paid Photos and Autographs from the ticket site at http:// www.spiritofhalloweentown.com. Rys Thomas and Coupe de Foudre strolling entertainment.

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Scarecrows Tales in the Dark presented by ShoeString Players 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. at McCormick Park, 475 S 18th St., St. Helens. This is a guided tour through the woods. Listen to the stories of victims all while avoiding what lurks in the dark. $19.13/person. Purchase tickets at sscptheater.org. For questions, contact Taylor-Jane Vaerewyck, SSCP Producer, jane@ sscptheater.org, 503-396-9951 or photographer, Jane Photography, janemvphotography@gmail.com, Instagram & Facebook @ janemvphotography.

D.B.K. Investigations Old Town Ghost Walk sponsored by ShoeString Community Players 9 p.m. Showtime on the front steps of Columbia County Museum, 244 Strand St., St. Helens. Shows are outside and entail an hour of standing and walking around downtown St. Helens. $13/ person. For questions, contact Taylor-Jane Vaerewyck, SSCP Producer, jane@sscptheater.org, 503-396-9951 or photographer, Jane Photography, janemvphotography@gmail.com, Instagram & Facebook @janemvphotography.

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The following schedule has been taken directly from the event’s website, and the descriptions have been written by the event organizers. These events and dates are subject to change.

View the entire schedule with links at spiritofhalloweentown.com.

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Halloween Craft Bazaar St. Helens Senior Center 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the St. Helens Senior Center, 375 S 15th St., St. Helens. This is a family friendly event. Come by for family friendly activities, spooky vendors, raffles, face painting, freaky photo booth, and costume contest. For questions contact manager@tnthriftstore.com.

Performances by Terra Zerra Strong Woman 12:30 & 3:30 p.m. and Leaping Louie strolls the crowd.

Trunk or Treat at the St. Helens Moose Lodge & Car Show Noon – 4 p.m. at 57317 Old Portland Rd., Warren. Stop by for a car show, indoor activities and Trunk-or-Treat. For questions, call 503-397-5354.

Oct. 28 – Rainier Eagles Trunk or Treat 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Rainier Eagles 4022, 109 W A St. in Rainier.

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The The Little Trick or Treaters Parade al Origin Presented by The Chronicle and sponsored by St. Helens Grocery Outlet. It’s kids, costumes, and a whole lot of fun. For over 100 years, The Chronicle has spon-sored a children’s parade. This year will be no different. Once again, The Chronicle is partnering with St. Helens Grocery Outlet. The Little Trick or Treaters Parade will be held at 1 p.m. on 1st Street in St. Helens.

Line up begins at 12:30 p.m. at the corner of 1st Street and St. Helens Street. Bring a bag to hold your candy. For questions, please call Kelli at 503-397-0116. Hope to see you there!

House of the Twisted and Bizarre presented by Beaver Home Grange #518 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Walk through haunted house. There is full scare and no scare depending on age. This is a no touch haunted house and is family friendly. Also available, kids’ games, Bingo, snacks for sale, and meals to buy. $6/adults, $4/ages 6-10, and free for kids under 6.

Halloween Witches & Wizards Ball presented by the St. Helens Senior Center 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. at 375 S 15th St., St. Helens. Come by for an evening of dancing, macabre mu-sic, treats and tricks. Get your tickets now! $7 per ticket, $13 per couple. For questions contact manager@tnthriftstore.com.

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Witches Celebration, Witches on the Water, Beer Fest, and Little Trick or Treaters Parade Loads of witches throughout the day will jump into town here and there. Enjoy the fun, including Ursula, Maleficent, The Wicked Witch, Glenda the Good Witch, Ariel, and others. Witches on the Water Weekend is extra special, with our paddling witches floating down the river on their boards. It’s a famous spectacle we are honored to receive. Fun music in the plaza in the evenings and beer and after-hours party. See tickets for special offerings. ***Developing events - The Ghouls Gambol Rally will bring an all treats and no tricks Halloween Car Rally and outing. Prizes for top finishers and best decorated cars. Cars begin to arrive at 1:30 p.m. For details, visit https://fb.me/e/6NNNeVDpj. Rally website: https://www.cascadegeargrinders.org/ghouls-gambol-2023.html.

Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/HbJzX6zx. MSR event registration: http://msreg.com/CSCCGG23

Annual Kiwanis St. Helens Day Breakers Children’s Fair 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at McBride Elementary School, 2774 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens. Event will be held in the gym and cafeteria. Fun for all ages. Come in costume. This event is free.

Leaping Louie & Rys Thomas Leaping Louie 12:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. and Rys Thomas strolls the crowd.

Annual Trunk or Treat by Hometown Pizza 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at 109 E A Street Plaza, Rainier, Oregon. There will be raffles and prizes for costumes and best decorated vehicles. This event is free. Any vehicle is welcomed to show up an hour before the event to decorate their vehicle. Please bring your own candy to hand out. For questions, please contact Nina Pogue at 503-556-3700.

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St. Helens Senior Center Trunk or Treat 2 p.m. in the parking lot of St. Helens Senior Center, 375 S 14th St., St. Helens. Prizes awarded for: Best Trunk Décor, Best Portrayal of Theme, Best Costumes, Kids Favorite Trunk, Best Halloween Spirit. If you would like to participate please contact Amy at 503-397-3377 before Oct. 27.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Drive-Thru 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Scappoose Police Department or stop by anytime to pick up your treat. This event is put on by The Scappoose Police Department along with the employees of the City of Scappoose.

House of the Twisted and Bizarre presented by Beaver Home Grange #518 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Walk through haunted house. There is full scare and no scare depending on age. This is a no touch haunted house and is family friendly. Also available, kids’ games, Bingo, snacks for sale, and meals to buy. $6/adults, $4/ages 6-10, and free for kids under 6.

The Little Trick or Treaters Parade October 28, 1 p.m., at 1st Street in St. Helens It’s kids, costumes, and a whole lot of fun. For over 100 years, The Chronicle has presented a children’s parade.

This year will be no different. Once again, The Chronicle is partnering with St. Helens Grocery Outlet.

The Little Trick or Treaters Parade will be held at 1 p.m. on 1st Street in St. Helens. Line up begins at 12:30 p.m. at the corner of 1st Street and St. Helens Street. Bring a bag to hold your candy.

For questions, please call Kelli at 503-397-0116. Hope to see you there!

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