Halloween may not be until the end of this month, but there are lots of opportunities in Lake Oswego to get your spook on before then. Check these out.

Create a Pumpkin Treat Bowl. It may not be scary, but it will make handing out your treats a lot more festive. This class teaches you how to build a pumpkin paper mache container for all your Halloween goodies. Friday, October 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center. Cost is $24 for Residents; $36 for Non-Residents. Register for Class #12343 at the Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Department.

Lakewood Theatre Company Halloween Costume Sale. There are treasures to be found at this event to make your Halloween costume a one-of-a-kind. Check out my previous post. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, October 16-17. 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18. Lakewood Center for the Arts Community Meeting Room. 368 S. State Street.

Luscher Farm Scarecrows. Take a tour of the more than 90 scarecrows and see if you can find sneaky Pete! 125 Rosemont Rd.

Teen Lounge Scary Movie Campout. A full evening of spooky fun for 11-17 year olds includes s’mores, scary movies and planning who is going trick-or-treating and where. Friday, October 23 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Palisades School, 1500 Greentree Rd. 503.675.2549.

Halloween Night at Lakeridge High School features games and activities for young children. Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30 p.m .to 8:00 p.m. in the lower gym and hallway. 1235 Overlook Drive. 503.534.2319.

Halloween Movie Night. The library will be hosting a Family Movie Night for the younger crowd and their parents showing The Nightmare Before Christmas from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Snacks are included but bring your own blankets for cuddling up. Thursday, October 29. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth Street. 503.697.6580.

Zombie Garden Day for ages 5-12. With school out the Friday before Halloween, the kids will have lots of excitement to burn off. Let them do it while planting a zombie garden, dressing up in zombie rags and doing the zombie stomp to spooky music. Friday, October 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Luscher Farm, 125 Rosemont Road in West Linn. Cost is $60 for Residents; $90 for Non-Residents. Register for Class #12322.503.675.2549.

Go Trick-or-Treating in the Best Lake Oswego Neighborhoods. Check out my round-up of the most popular neighborhoods for trick-or-treating in Lake Oswego.

Don’t be spooked by trying to figure out how to sell your home or find a new one in Lake Oswego. Give me a call at 503.939.9801 or check out my website — I’d love to put my over 25 years experience and love for Lake Oswego to work for you.

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