Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and goblins—East Bayside is throwing the ultimate Halloween bash, and you’re invited! Join for the 4th Annual East Bayside Halloween Fest on Saturday, October 26th!
All day Saturday the 26th, Portland’s East Bayside neighborhood will transform into a festive playground with spooky vibes, tasty treats, and tons of activities. Think pumpkin carving, costume contests, live music, and more—all while your favorite local spots dish out some seriously good food and drink specials.
This annual event serves as a fundraiser for Maine Needs, with proceeds going to support Mainers in need throughout the winter months. Attendees are encouraged to don their best costumes, take part in the activities, and contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying the day’s events!
Event Highlights:
Get ready for a festive, fright-filled afternoon! With so much happening, it can be hard to decide where to start, but we’ve got you covered with the top must-do and must-visit events.
Joint Raffle Rules + Winnings
- All Day @ Toad & Co., Orange Bike Brewing, Freedom’s Edge Cider, and Bite Into Maine:
- Joint raffle! Bring in a clothing item to donate at Toad & Co. or buy a $10 raffle ticket to enter. Prizes for ticket purchasers AND a grand prize! View winnings.
- 12pm – 2pm @ Indigo Arts Alliance:
- Ellen’s Broom Read Along & Daniel Minter Making Workshop as part of the Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival.
- 12pm – 7pm @ Eighteen Twenty Wines:
- Witches & Wine! Special Witch’s Cauldron Cocktails & a witchy photo contest and raffle.
- 12pm – 8pm @ Belleflower Brewing Co.:
- Halloween movies and spooky music!
- 12pm – 8pm @ Goodfire Brewing Co.:
- 4th annual Pumpkin Carving Contest! $10 gets you a pumpkin and carving tools.
- 12pm – 8pm @ Three of Strong Spirits:
- A special Halloween cocktail menu!
Dog Costume Contest @ Rising Tide Brewing
- 1pm – 6:30pm @ Austin Street Brewery:
- Shop local artists and makers at the Spooky Fete Market!
- 12pm – 9pm @ Rising Tide Brewing Co:
- Dog Costume Contest! Grab your pooch and their best costume and bring them down to the brewery to be photographed and enter to win a Rising Tide prize pack with goodies for both you and your pup! Trick-or-treat bags and coloring pages for kids!
- 1pm – 11pm @ Hi-Fidelity Beer:
- Costume contest!
- 2pm – 5pm @ Austin Street Brewery:
- Enjoy live music at the tasting room!
For the complete schedule of events, check out Maine Needs’ post.
Giving Back:
Alongside the thrills and chills of the afternoon, you’ll find special fundraising opportunities for Maine Needs. Here’s the rundown:
- 9am – 4pm (closed from 12pm – 1pm) @ Moonday Coffee & Thicket Jewelry:
- 10% of all purchases donated to Maine Needs.
- 11am – 5pm @ Port Fiber:
- 10% of all purchases donated. Raffle!
- 11am – 11pm @ Oxbow Blending & Bottling:
- Vintage Barrel Bar and stocking it with a selection of vintage bottles and drafts from the cellar. 20% of all purchases donated.
- 12pm – sellout @ Meet on the Street:
- Parked at Après. $1 per fries or tacos donated.
- 12pm – 2pm @ Indigo Arts Alliance:
- Make a donation!
- 12pm – 6pm @ Dean’s Sweets:
- Chocolate samples! 10% of all purchases donated.
- 12pm – 8pm @ Austin Street Brewery:
- Buy a Patina Pale Ale to support!
- 12pm – 8pm @ Belleflower Brewing Co.:
- $1 per beer donated.
- 12pm – 8pm @ Goodfire Brewing:
- 10% of purchases donated.
- 12pm – 8pm @ Root Wild Kombucha:
- $1 per 12oz kombucha and hard kombucha purchase donated.
- 12pm – 7pm @ Eighteen Twenty Wines:
- 10% of purchases donated.
- 12pm – 8pm @ Three of Strong Spirits:
- $2 per speciality cocktail donated.
- 12pm – 9pm @ Rising Tide Brewing Co:
- $1 per 16oz pour donated.
- 12pm – 10pm @ Hardshore Distilling Co.:
- $1 per mulled cider donated.
- 1pm – 11pm @ Hi-Fidelity Beer:
- 10% of all purchases donated.
- 4pm – 9pm @ Friends & Family:
- $1 per pizza purchased donated.
