When is Spirit Halloween opening? It seems we can tolerate a lot of uncertainty in town, but access to emergency vampire teeth is where we draw the line.
Spirit Halloween is open. 928 NW Circle Blvd. Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. (except Sunday, closes at 9 p.m.). Will they have the Ron Burgundy costume again this year? We’ll see.
Here is our “way too early” guide to Halloween. As more events trickle or treat in, we’ll keep it updated. Double-check times and locations. If you see an event with little to no info, and a GPS location in the middle of the woods, it’s probably a Blairing no-no.
That was a bad Blair Witch Project reference. FYI.
The Melon Shack offers both sides of the season. A pleasant daytime outing and the chance to question your decisions in a cornfield after dark. Its haunted corn maze runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Organizers say anyone in line to purchase a ticket by 10 p.m. will get into the maze.
The pumpkin patch, daytime maze, super slide, and tire playground are open daily from 10 a,m. to 6 p.m. Train rides and hayrides operate Fridays from noon to 6 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last boarding is at 5:45 p.m.
The Melon Shack is located just north of Corvallis on the corner of Hwy 20 and NE Garden Ave. The Melon Shack.
Davis Family Farm, at 4380 NE Highway 20, brings pumpkins, hayrides, a corn maze, a hay pyramid, and children’s activities. Homemade doughnuts and fresh-pressed apple cider provide an excuse to linger. The farm stand is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Public hayrides begin at 2 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. on weekends, with the last departure around 5:30 p.m.
If you’d rather get spooked on pavement, Engage Corvallis Ghosts & True Crime in Haunted Corvallis turns downtown sidewalks into a storytelling route. The hour-long walking experience explores local ghost stories, murders, and grisly accidents, with performances offered daily in October. Tickets are $17 when purchased at least 48 hours ahead, or $21 for general admission. Times vary, so check Engage Corvallis.
The family festivities pick up on Friday, October 23, when Burn Boot Camp Corvallis hosts its free Halloween Carnival from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 2479 NW Kings Blvd. Expect games, treats, prizes, and festive booths hosted by local businesses. Costumes are encouraged, and the event is open to the community.
On Saturday, October 24, Corvallis Parks & Recreation’s Children’s Halloween Party begins at 4 p.m. at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. The city promises a not-too-spooky evening of Halloween games and goodies, suitable for children who enjoy dressing as monsters but would prefer not to meet one. More info here.
The following afternoon, the Majestic Theatre offers a seated, indoor alternative with “Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest” on Sunday, October 25, at 3 p.m. The G-rated movie follows George through pumpkin picking, costume competition, and the mystery of a hat-stealing scarecrow. Tickets are $5, and the screening is in the Starker Auditorium at 115 SW Second St. Tickets are available online.
Plant Bingo + Little Shop of Horrors is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, at 6 p.m. at Oregon State University’s LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St. So… not Greenhouse Coffee. The Halloween-week event is listed at $20. Event and ticket information is available through OSU.
Come Friday, October 30, the grown-ups have some decisions to make.
The Monster Ball runs from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St. The 21-and-older party promises music, dancing, and Halloween festivities, with food and drinks available for purchase. If you’re scared of AI-generated graphics, their poster will be spooky to you. Costumes are encouraged, and online tickets are $20 plus fees.
That same evening, Ecstatic Dance Corvallis hosts its Halloween edition from 7 to 10:15 p.m. at the Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall. The gathering features freeform dancing to EDM and global bass, an extended DJ set, and a closing 20-minute symphonic gong meditation. It is phone-free and substance-free, with no choreography to learn. Standard admission is $13 to $20, with need-based and pay-it-forward options.
Halloween itself falls on Saturday, October 31, and Corvallis Pride is embracing the overlap with “A Very Queer Halloween.” The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds, featuring drag, music, live entertainment, artists, local vendors, food, community resources, and activities. The daytime celebration is family-friendly, alcohol-free, substance-free, and open to all ages. Costumes, Pride gear, and everyday clothes are all welcome.
Downtown, the annual Trick or Treat runs from 2 to 5 p.m. on October 31. Families can visit participating shops, then head to Waterfront Park for games and activities. Children get candy, parents get a walk, and everyone gets a reminder that comfortable shoes can be part of a costume.
Also on Halloween night, the Whiteside Theatre turns up the volume with Ludicrous Speed and Middle Aged Against the Machine, performing from 8 to 10 p.m., with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. Ludicrous Speed brings its eight-member ska revue, while Middle Aged Against the Machine delivers a tribute to Rage Against the Machine. Halloween attire is encouraged.
The concert is at 361 SW Madison Ave. Advance tickets are $10, with online presales ending at 8 p.m. on October 30. Day-of-show tickets are $15, available online and at the door.
Crowbar at the downtown American Dream Pizza, starts its Halloween party at 7 p.m. on October 31 and keeps going until closing. The 21-and-older event has no cover charge, $7 cocktail specials, $1 off house cocktails for customers in costume, and a 10 p.m. costume contest with prizes.
For ghouls with good footwork, Oscar’s Tacos & Cantina is hosting A Dance of Ghouls & Goblins on Saturday, October 31, from 8:30pm to midnight. Son de Cuba will provide live salsa music for a night of tacos, drinks, and dancing, with prizes for the best costumes. The party takes place at 2475 NW Ninth Street. Admission is $20, and guests must be 21 or older.
This article was written by Jackson Hayes, a contributor to The Corvallis Inquirer. If we missed your Halloween event, feel free to shoot us an email: editor@corvallisnow.com.
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