Caruthers Landing Dock: 110 SE Caruthers St, Portland, OR 97214
Embark on a spooky voyage aboard the Explorer Jetboat to the famous Spirit of Halloweentown in St. Helens! Skip the hassle of driving, with the dock less than a block from the festivities. Along the way, our guide will share chilling tales of St. Helens and Portland’s seedy past. Once ashore, you’ll have about 4 hours to explore, including access to the paid attractions. Whether you’re a fan of the iconic Disney movie “Halloweentown” or seeking Halloween family fun, this cruise has something for everyone!
2026 Dates: October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 & November 1
Cruise Timeline:
10:15 am – Boarding at Caruthers Landing Dock
10:30 am – 11:45 am – Jetboat cruise to St. Helens
11:45 am – 3:45 pm – Time at festival
3:45 pm – Boarding begins in St. Helens*
4:00 pm – 5:15 pm – Jetboat cruise back to Portland
*Please give yourself enough time to walk back to the dock. If you are late, you will be responsible for finding your own transportation back to Portland. Please be aware that the town of St. Helens does not have Uber/Lyft or taxi service.
Oregon North Coast — Clatsop and Tillamook County trailheads
Explore some of the Oregon North Coast’s most memorable trails without arranging a second vehicle!
Onward Adventures offers one-way Winter Sunday Hike Shuttles during the first four Sundays of each month from October 4, 2026, through March 28, 2027.
Park at the designated finishing point, ride with Onward Adventures to the starting trailhead and hike back to your vehicle at your own pace.
Monthly trail rotation:
First Sunday — Fort to Sea Trail
Park at Sunset Beach and shuttle to Fort Clatsop.
Second Sunday — Tillamook Head Trail
Park at the Seaside trailhead and shuttle to Indian Beach.
Third Sunday — Neahkahnie/Oregon Coast Trail
Park at Elk Flats and shuttle to Manzanita.
Fourth Sunday — Cape Falcon Trail
Experience coastal forest and beautiful ocean viewpoints.
The shuttle fee is $10 per person. Staying overnight in Seaside? Show your Seaside hotel receipt and your hike shuttle is free!
Advance reservations are required. Meeting times, locations and additional instructions will be provided when your reservation is confirmed.
These are transportation-only outings and are not guided hikes. Participants are responsible for evaluating their abilities, bringing suitable clothing, water and supplies, and preparing for changing coastal conditions.
Routes may change because of weather, trail conditions, park access or closures.
Call 503-741-9790 or email [email protected] to reserve your shuttle.
A portion of this project was made possible through a grant from the City of Seaside Tourism Advisory Committee, funded by room tax dollars.
Taste your way through some of the best Pacific Northwest craft beverages aboard the Portland Spirit! Local breweries, cideries and distilleries will be on board showcasing their latest creations. Tickets include a 2-hour sunset cruise, 10 beer/cider tasting tickets, 4 spirits tasting tickets and a souvenir tasting cup.
October 22nd
Agrodolce Distilling Co. 🥃
Bauman’s Cider 🍎
Backwoods Brewing 🍺
Eastside Distilling 🥃
Leikam Brewing 🍺
Full Sail Brewing 🍺
New Deal Distillery 🥃
pFriem Family Brewers 🍺
Portland Cider Co. 🍎
Quartz Mountain Distillers 🥃
StormBreaker Brewing 🍺
Vice Beer 🍺
Victor-23 Brewing 🍺
Wild Roots Spirits 🥃
Get on board for a ghoulishly good time on our Halloween Boo Cruise! Dance the night away as one of Portland’s top DJs spins the party hits. There is a full-service bar and bistro menu available for purchases on board. Fun, flirty or frightening, come aboard in your best costume and join the costume contest with prizes for the top three costumes worth hundreds of dollars.