Home Indoor Fun Cool Costume Parties for Your Little Monsters by Maura O'BrienSeptember 11, 2015 Search more like this community centerfree admissionfarmers marketzooelementary schoolfirst childtrick or treatcostume paradeface paintingfun filledhalloween activitieshalloween costumesscavenger huntmonster mash Advertisement Trending Now Viral & Trending School’s Cell Phone Policy Goes Viral after Mom Refuses to Comply: ‘Nope’ News California Becomes 1st State to Provide Free Meals to Public School Kids News CDC’s New COVID Guidelines: Kids Can Stay in Class If Exposed News Nanny Job Listing Goes Viral Because It’s Bonkers News The ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Cast Is Posting Sneak Peeks of Season 3 on Instagram Advertisement No matter if you have Princess Elsa or a Minion in your home this year, you know the kids will be looking for any excuse to don their favorite Halloween costumes. So even if you already have a trick-or-treating route mapped out, throw on a costume for a little extra family fun at one of these community events.photo: Personal Creations via Flickr creative commons Peninsula Park Community Center Monster Mash All ages are welcome at this annual North Portland celebration, where your little witches, ghosts and goblins will have the chance to play Halloween-inspired games, dance the Monster Mash and make creepy crafts with their friends and neighbors.Peninsula Park Community Center Monster Mash Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m. Free admission Peninsula Park Community Center 700 N Rosa Parks Way 503-823-3620 Online: portlandoregon.govSouthwest Community Center Monster Mash In search of a community Halloween event near Beaverton? There will be plenty of vampires, zombies and Frankensteins dancing the night away at the annual Southwest Community Center Monster Mash. Costumed children and adults will be treated to an evening of craft-making, game-playing, dancing and plenty of merry-making.Southwest Community Center Monster Mash Oct. 24, 4-6 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets: Through Oct. 23, $12/first child age 1 & up, $6/additional kids; on Oct. 24, $14/first child age 1 & up, $8/additional kids; free for parents and kids 11 months & under Southwest Community Center 6820 SW 45th Ave. 503-823-2840 Online: portlandoregon.govphoto: amboo who? via Flickr creative commons Monster March Celebrating its 15th year this Halloween, the annual Monster March is a lively, fun-filled parade of parents, children, ghouls and superheroes that winds its way through Sellwood Westmoreland. The route, which begins and ends at Llewellyn Elementary School, is just under one mile, making it a perfect afternoon activity for costumed parents, pets and children of all ages.Monster March Oct. 25, 3 p.m. Free admission Llewellyn Elementary School 6301 SE 14th Ave. 503-381-6543 Online: sellwoodwestmoreland.comPortland Farmers Market Great Pumpkin Events Costumes are highly encouraged at the Great Pumpkin Events happening this year at two outposts of the Portland Farmers Market. Stop by the King location on Oct. 25 for a day of pumpkin-carving and face-painting—just don’t leave without snagging a goody bag. And on Halloween itself, the PSU location will host a pumpkin carving contest beginning at 9 a.m., as well as a costume parade (with treats for all participants) that begins at noon.King Farmers Market Great Pumpkin Event Oct. 25, 10 am-2 pm Free admission King Farmers Market NE 7th Avenue & NE Wygant Street 503-241-0032 Online: portlandfarmersmarket.orgPSU Farmers Market Great Pumpkin Event Oct. 31, 9 am-2 pm Free admission PSU Farmers Market SW Park Avenue & SW Montgomery Street 503-241-0032 Online: portlandfarmersmarket.org photo: anjanettew via Flickr creative commonsOregon Zoo Howloween Will you have any lions, tigers or bears trick-or-treating with you this year? Consider bringing them to the Oregon Zoo, which will host a scavenger hunt and Halloween activities for costumed kids ages 3-11. Your little ones will learn about animals and their habitats around the world, while collecting treats and prizes at stations along the way.Oregon Zoo Howloween Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets: Free with zoo admission ($11.50/adults; $10/seniors; $8.50 kids 3-11; free for kids 2 & under) Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Rd. 503-226-1561 Online: oregonzoo.orgTrick-or-Treat at the Streets of Tanasbourne You’ll find a fun and safe family environment at the Streets of Tanasbourne, where popular retailers will be handing out candy to costumed kids under the age of 12. This festive event is ideal for small children unable to walk long distances—and for parents hoping to pick up a few fall wardrobe essentials.Trick-or-Treat at the Streets of Tanasbourne Oct. 31, 1-3 p.m. Free admission The Streets of Tanasbourne 19350 NW Emma Way Hillsboro, Or 503-533-0561 Online: streetsoftanasbourne.com photo: Southern Arkansas University via Flickr creative commonsHalloween in the Village If you have little trick-or-treaters with early bedtimes, consider stopping by Halloween in the Village in Multnomah Village. Grab a walking map (and a complimentary cup of coffee) from Starbucks, and treat your family to an afternoon of games, trick-or-treating and a charity food drive. Before heading home, don’t forget to swing by Dr. Lisa Jensen’s dental office for a surprise treat.Halloween in the Village Oct. 31, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free admission Pick up a map and begin at Starbucks 7737 SW Capitol Hwy. Online: multnomahvillage.orgBelmont District Trick-or-Treating Although Portlanders need few reasons to frequent the unique collection of shops, cafés and restaurants in the Belmont District, the businesses in this eclectic neighborhood will also hand out surprises to trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Your kids will find candy at Zupan’s, Stumptown, KoiPod Salon, Blue Basil Thai, Movie Madness and other businesses, while Yarnia will even have a small knitting project for parents.Belmont District Trick-or-Treating Oct. 31, 4-7 p.m. Free admission SE Belmont Street between 33rd & 47th Avenues 503-407-2667 Online: belmontdistrict.orgWhat are your plans for Halloween? 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