City of Hillsboro, OR

09/19/2025 | Press release | Archived content

Celebrate Spooky Season with Hillsboro Parks & Recreation

Hillsboro Parks & Recreation invites you to celebrate the Halloween season together. Discover reptiles and creepy critters at the HalloWetlands adventure, splash with floating pumpkins in the pool at SHARC, celebrate at a harvest festival at the Senior Center, or get into the groove at all-ability Halloween dance. There's no shortage of

Spirit of Halloween and Pumpkin Patch Trip

Experience two Halloween traditions on this local travel trip with the Hillsboro Community Senior Center. Visit charming St. Helens, where several spooky movies have been filmed including Disney's Halloweentown and the Twilight. Every year, St. Helen's celebrates Halloween by decorating the city with spooky fun decorations, special performers, dancers, and a faire. After enjoying the festivities, visit Plumper Pumpkin Patch to pick pumpkins or enjoy other fun activities. Lunch not provided.

Monday, October 13, 10 am to 5 pm
Ages 15+ | Hillsboro Community Senior Center
$44 Resident, $66 Non-Resident
Register to attend

HalloWetlands: A Frightfully Fun Event

Join an all-new event with fun, exciting programs for all ages at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve! Get creative with Halloween crafts, meet a variety of creepy and crawly reptiles and amphibians, explore the Wicked Wetlands Trick-or-Treat Trail, and so much more!

With mad scientist shows, games, and prizes for all, this is one Halloween event you don't want to miss! Costumes are optional.

Saturday, October 18, 11 am to 4 pm
All Ages | Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
$5 per person, ages 3 and under are free
No Registration Required

Halloween Dance with Griffin's Place

Celebrate the Halloween season with friends in your favorite costume! Plan for a night filled with friends, music, dancing, games, crafts, and food.
This is an adaptive recreation opportunity held in partnership with Griffin's Place, designed for teens and adults experiencing disability.

Wednesday, October 22, 5 to 7 pm
Ages 14+ | Hidden Creek Community Center
$10 per person
Register to attend

Jack-O-Float

Choose your pumpkin to take home from the "floating pumpkin patch" at SHARC. Stay for a registered recreations swim, coloring contest, cookies, and cider. Children under 7 years must be accompanied in the water by an adult. Adults are free with child registration.

Saturday, October 25, 4:30 to 5:30 pm
All Ages | Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center
$20 Resident, $30 Non-Resident
Register to attend

Haunted Harvest Festival

Get ready for a great time, where the only thing spooky is how much fun you'll have!

Join the Senior Center for a spooktacular afternoon of autumn magic, full of games, giggles, and ghoulishly good treats. Whether you're brewing up a costume as a mesmerizing witch, a charming scarecrow, or just flaunting your favorite flannel, come dressed as your boo-tiful self and join the fun!

Friday, October 31, 3 to 6 pm
Ages 10+ | Hillsboro Community Senior Center
$15 Resident, $23 Non-Resident
Register to attend

Ohana Teen Program - Halloween Movie Night

Join us for a spooky movie, costume contest, Halloween crafts, and plenty of pizza and food! This special evening event will look a little different than a typical night at Ohana, with a focus on Halloween festivities.

Friday, October 31, 6 to 9 pm
Grades 7 - 12 | Hidden Creek Community Center
$5 per person
Register to attend

Parks & Recreation Resources

  • Event Calendar
  • Register for Activities
  • Facilities & Rentals
  • Hidden Creek Community Center
  • Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center
  • Early Childhood Activities
  • Youth Sports
  • Nature & Science
  • Arts & Culture
  • Host your celebration with us!
  • Outdoors In: Park @ the Plaza
  • Walters Cultural Arts Center
  • Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
  • Tyson Recreation Center
  • Community Senior Center
  • Cultural Arts District
  • Gordon Faber Recreation Complex
  • Public Art Program
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