EUGENE, Ore. — The City of Eugene’s largest Halloween celebration is returning this weekend for another year of frights and delights. Halloween Downtown, which drew more than 10,000 visitors in 2025, promises an afternoon of immersive experiences for all ages, the City said.
The event, which is produced by City of Eugene Cultural Services, is spearheaded by David Dickinson, the community events and permit coordinator. After spending several months planning the day’s activities, Dickinson is eager to credit community partners for making it all possible.
“We have assembled quite the Justice League of spooky artist talent,” said Dickinson, who has dubbed the group Team Spooky. “There’s the animatronic zombie maker, the costumer, the theater guy, the illustrator, the multi-disciplinary artist, and they relate to the Team Spooky group identity as helping drive Halloween Downtown, but also laying a foundation for local Halloween tourism.”…