Day 16: Pumpkin Regatta

Gentlemen (and women), start your pumpkins! The West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta squashes all competitors as 1,000 pound pumpkins are hollowed out and put in the water, then people dressed in costumes race them. Yes. That’s what we said. Race them. (The 2010 Regatta is on 10/23. Get details here http://bit.ly/9A3nvm)

Day 24: Wenzel Farm Fantasy Trail

Join us on the Halloween Fantasy Trail in the woods at Wenzel Farm in Oregon City, Oregon. It’s ghoulishly good fun for even the youngest boos and ghouls! (www.fantasytrail.com)

Day 26: Scream at the Beach Haunted House

This haunted attraction in Portland, OR, is horrifying, creepy, super freaky — and really fun! It’s definitely not for young children or squeamish adults. www.ScreamAtTheBeach.com