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Happy - spooky! - Tuesday~
October has kicked off with some nice, rain… it also means it’s spooky season with Halloween soon upon us. Personally, I hate this holiday. I’m easily spooked with jump scares, grotesque masks, gore and more. I like to say I have my feet firmly planted in reality, thus unwilling to indulge in the spooky. But for you all, I guess I can put together a list of all the wretched Halloween events happening in town… (I’m being sarcastic.)
Do let me know if I’ve missed anything or other ideas for me to write about, reachable at [email protected].
Picking pumpkins,
Em Chan
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Halloween in Salem: events, trunk-or-treats and more
OooOOOooOOOooo ~ was that a convincing ghost? No? Darn. Well, I’ve searched high and low for all things Halloween in our town and guess what: there’s actually quite a fun range to check out preceding the day itself. I’ve listed them by category, so let’s get into it:
Haunted houses + spooky activities
Craving something truly scary? These events and destinations are meant to bring the frightening factor to Halloween.
Beginning Oct. 10, Fright Planet: Scare at the Fair: The fairgrounds’ haunted houses, carnival rides, DJ, reptile exhibit, and more return during the weekends throughout October. Tickets available now for all weekends. 2330 17th St. NE.
Beginning Oct. 17: Ghosts of the Grand Haunted Theatre: The Grand Theatre’s haunted house experience returns, bringing a journey through the Grand Theatre to locate a dangerous cult that apparently lives inside the theatre’s walls. Tickets are available now for the experience. 187 High St. NE.
Oct. 26, Market for the Strange: Spooky Scary Skeletons: Market for the Strange’s spooky edition! Find creepy, frightening and scary decor, fashion and other handmade goods from over 70 alternative makers at the Salem Convention Center. Costumes encouraged! 200 Commercial St. SE.
Halloween-adjacent activities
These activities are inspired by the Halloween spirit, with alternative programming to just kids in costumes asking for candy. Includes movie viewings, live music, and more.
Oct. 9, Monster Mash Bingo Bash: The Multifamily NW is hosting free Halloween-themed Bingo Night at The Yard, with proceeds going toward Liberty House. There will be prizes for best costumes, raffle prizes and food and drinks available for purchase. 4106 State St.
Oct. 19, Hauntcert: Enjoy a free seasonal music concert from the Willamette University Music Department. 900 State St.
Oct. 25, Bowser’s Boo Bash: This dog-friendly gathering held at Zenith Vineyard to support shelter animals. There will be a live and silent auction, photobooth, dog and huan costume contests, games, raffles, pet communicator and more. Dog tickets are available, and come with special dog goodie bag. Tickets available now. 5657 Zena Road NW.
Oct. 25, Silent Film Series: Nosferatu (1922): Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror is a German Expressionist film that will have live organ accompaniment by Rick Parks on the Mighty Wurlitzer for this special screening at the Elsinore Theatre. Tickets available now. 170 High St. SE.
Oct. 25, 4th Annual Halloween Vendor Bash: The Selfie Shop is hosting its fourth annual Halloween Vendor Bash. Rain or shine, it will have vendors plus special activities like trick-or-treating, costume contest, bounce house, crafts for kids, and live entertainment. Free admission! 2051 State St.
Oct. 29, Phantom of the Opera Dinner and a Movie: Northern Lights Theatre Pub is offering this special night of screening Phantom of the Opera and offering dinner, akin to the Valentine’s Day special. Dressing up like the Phantom with a mask is encouraged. Tickets available now. 3893 Commercial St. SE.
Oct. 30, Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics: The Candlelight concert series brings an evening of Halloween-inspired music to the Willamette Heritage Center for one evening. Tickets available now. 1313 Mill St. SE.
All-ages Halloween celebrations
These are traditional costumed Halloween events that are family-friendly, broken into two categories: trick-or-treating and other activities.
Other activities
Starting Oct. 11, Powerland Halloween: Powerland Heritage Park brings back its Halloween non-scary adventure for weekends throughout the month. This year’s theme is A Wizard’s Challenge, including unlimited trolley rides, steam traction engine wagon rides, scavenger hunt, pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating plus other kids’ activities. Tickets are available now. 3995 Booklake Road NE.
Oct. 24, Hocus Pocus (1993) showing: The Elsinore Theatre is offering a theatre screening of Hocus Pocus, with tickets available now.
Oct. 25, Spooktacular Adventure!: The Athletic Edge Adventure Park is hosting two days of Halloween fun, including trick or treating around the park, themed snacks, and spooky play time. Reservations are open now. 1379 Madison St. NE.
Oct. 25, Scarousel Bash: The Riverfront’s Carousel is offering a day of special Halloween activities, both free and with the purchase of a Carousel Bash Pass. Free activities include themed activity pages and spooky photobooth. Passes only available in-person on the day of the event. 101 Front St. NE.
Oct. 26, Halloween Re-Engineered: Swing by outside of Gilbert House Children’s Museum for the amazing gizmos handing out candy along Trick or Treat Lane. Admission includes a slice of pizza, museum admission is separate. 116 Marion St. NE.
Trunk or Treat/Alternative trick-or-treating destinations
Oct. 24, Salem Tennis and Swim Club Trunk & Treat: The recreation center is offering car-to-car trick or treating, for all ages. 4318 Lone Oak Road SE.
Oct. 25, Newsong Church Trunk or Treat: The Newsong Church of God of Prophecy is hosting its annual trunk or treat, with professional photo booth, raffles, food available for purchase, and free candy. 4660 Portland Road NE.
Oct. 26, Free Church’s Annual Trunk or Treat: Free Church is hosting their annual trunk or treat with themed cars, volunteers handing out candy, games, activities and bouncy castle (weather permitting). 6994 Sunnyside Road SE.
Oct. 31, Trick or Treating at Deepwood: https://www.travelsalem.com/events/trick-or-treating-at-deepwood-2/
Oct. 31, CandyFest: The West Hills Community Church is a free alternative Halloween event with activities, games and lots of candy. 1650 Brush College Road NW.
21+ activities
No kids allowed! These fun, adults-only happenings are a mix of salacious activities and are held past 9 p.m.
Preceding Halloween
Oct. 11, The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Per annual tradition, the celebrated film screening includes the Denton Delinquents Shadow cast at the Grand Theatre. There will be two showings, one at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets available now. 191 High St. NE.
Oct. 18, Rest in Pieces - Ghosts of the Grand Launch Party: This launch party kicks off the Ghosts of the Grand haunted adventure for the season. There will be music from DJ Mackie, Death Tag, photobooth, ghost hunting, costume contests and themed cocktails. Tickets available now; ghost hunting session sold separately. 185 High St. NE.
Oct. 18, House of Whorrors: Under the Spell of Burlesque: Holly Dolly Burlesque graces the stage of The BAD Space with a spell-binding show. Tickets available now. 2572 19th St. SE.
Oct. 18, Foolish Mortals: A Haunted Mansion Burlesque Cabaret: The creepiest burlesque cabaret show is coming into Salem, a one-night show at the Grand Theatre. Tickets available now. 191 High St. NE.
Oct. 25, The Masquerade Ball: The 4th Annual Masquerade Ball hosted by Quantum Light Annex returns to the Reed Opera House ballroom. There will be a costume contest, live music, drinks, snacks and dancing. Tickets available now.
Oct. 30, The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Screening: The Elsinore Theater is hosting a classic screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show for the film’s 50th anniversary. No shadow cast. Tickets available now. 170 High St. SE.
Day-of Halloween celebrations
The Pumpkin King’s Ball: Swing by The BAD Space for this ball. Live spooky music will be performed by DTW, followed by karaoke. Prizes for best costume and best karaoke performer will be given. Doors open at 8 p.m., tickets available now. 2572 19th St. SE.
Halloween Bash at BeeHive Station: Come to the BeeHive Station with a costume to celebrate Halloween! There will be a costume contest, giveaways, specials, and music by FlashBack. 1510 Fabry Road SE.
Web of Terror: Halloween at The Southside Speakeasy: The speakeasy is hosting “mutha ghoul” RiRi Caliente and an evening of dancing, themed drink specials plus costume and pumpkin carving contests. Tickets are available now. 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE.
Flying Nimbus Presents: Nightmare in the Ballroom featuring Showtigers: Enjoy an evening of music in a swirling dreamscape of sound and spectacle with Flying Nimbus and special guests Showtigers at The Grand Theatre Ballroom. Tickets available now. 187 High St. NE.
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl of Salem: This Halloween bar crawl is hosted by Crawl With Us, and features drinks, no cover at bars, drink and food specials, after party, and more. Tickets are available now and will increase the closer it gets.
Phew! But wait, there’s still this week’s high school games and matches so keep reading! If I somehow did miss something… you can reach me at [email protected].
My press-on nails are killing me with this long newsletter,
Em Chan
High School sports this week:
Fall sports is fully in swing, and I will be writing a season overview for these sports later this month. Any storylines I should mention or know? Let me know at [email protected]. Here’s the games/matches/meets you can check out this week.
Football matches on Friday, 10/10
West Salem hosting North Salem, 7 p.m.
South Salem hosting Sheldon, 7:15 p.m.
Sprague at South Medford, 7 p.m..
Salem Academy hosting Taft, 7 p.m.
McKay hosting Hillsboro, 7 p.m.
Girls’ varsity volleyball matches this week
10/7:
Chemawa Indian hosting St. Paul, 3 p.m.
Chemawa Indian hosting Perrydale, 3 p.m.
Blanchet Catholic at Scio, 6:30 p.m.
McKay hosting Corvallis, 6:30 p.m.
Salem Academy at SCHS, 6:30 p.m.
McNary hosting South Salem, 6:30 p.m.
West Salem hosting Sprague, 6:30 p.m.
10/8:
Blanchet Catholic at Dayton, 4 p.m.
Blanchet Catholic hosting Amity, 5:30 p.m.
Livingstone Adventist at Perrydale, 6 p.m.
10/9:
Salem Academy hosting Taft, 4 p.m.
Blanchet Catholic hosting Amity, 5:30 p.m.
Chemawa Indian at Lewis Academy, 6 p.m.
Livingstone Adventist at Perrydale, 6 p.m.
McKay hosting South Albany, 6:30 p.m.
West Salem hosting North Salem, 6:30 p.m.
Salem Academy hosting Willamina, 6:30 p.m.
McNary hosting Sprague, 6:30 p.m.
10/10:
Chemawa Indian at WVCHS, 6 p.m.
10/11:
South Salem at West Linn, 8 a.m.
10/13:
Chemawa Indian at Jewell, 6 p.m.
Cross Country meets in Salem/Keizer, 10/7 - 13
10/9:
SKPS - Claggett/Whiteaker/Stephens/Straub at Claggett Creek Middle School
SKPS - Crossler/Parrish/Judson/Waldo at Bush Park
SKPS - St/Walker/Leslie/Houck at Houck Middle School
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