Spirit of Halloweentown
Fall festival · St. Helens · Oregon
St. Helens leans hard into its role as a filming location for Disney's Halloweentown, turning its riverfront Courthouse Plaza into a haunted house and costume-contest stage, with actors from the movie making appearances throughout. Circus acts and magic shows round out select weekends from late September through Halloween.
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Plan your visit
Select days, Sep 26 to Nov 1, 2026, at Courthouse Plaza and along Strand Street
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 24–October 28
Color builds from October 9 · mostly bare by November 15
Sampled at Spirit of Halloweentown’s own coordinates and elevation (15 m) rather than a regional average.
50 weather points cover Oregon, and the model shifts their answer 8 days later, which is what it takes to match 2 published peak dates from smokymountains.com and explorefall.com. Oregon is running 2 days later than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Spirit of Halloweentown
The color window runs about 26 days, holding until around November 4. Against Oregon overall, that is 2 days later. Most of that is elevation. It sits at 49 ft.
From Portland it is about 25 mi, close enough for a morning drive.
Spirit of Halloweentown on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Oregon, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Spirit of Halloweentown open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 26 – Nov 1. Select days, Sep 26 to Nov 1, 2026, at Courthouse Plaza and along Strand Street. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Spirit of Halloweentown peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 24–October 28 (best estimate October 26). Color starts around October 9 and is mostly bare by November 15.
- How do I get to Spirit of Halloweentown?
- Spirit of Halloweentown is in St. Helens. The closest city is Portland, about 25 mi away. It's part of Oregon's fall lineup.
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