Halloween is coming to Portland, and local artist Mike Bennett is getting ready to fill the season with ghosts, witches, tombstones, monsters, and plenty of playful Halloween spirit. Mike Bennett isn’t a lifelong Portlander, but he’s brought such funky, weird joy to Portland, as if he’s always been here.
Mike Bennett has several spaces in the area. Mike’s Studio, Wonderwood, and the soon-to-change Portland Aquarium (closing its doors on October 4th).
Known for his colorful, imaginative artwork, Mike Bennett has created a Halloween collection you can shop online, letting families bring a little of his spooky world home. His Halloween merchandise includes hats, shirts, window clings, yard signs, and other fun decorations, featuring the ghosts, witches, tombstones, and creatures that have become part of his distinctive artistic style.
Whether you’re decorating the front yard, getting ready for a Halloween party, or simply looking for something fun to wear, Mike Bennett’s Halloween creations offer a playful way to celebrate the season.
Mike’s Studio is the creative home of Portland artist Mike Bennett. Located in Northeast Portland, the open, family-friendly studio is designed around joy, creativity, and play.
Visitors can join hands-on art activities and special events, and the studio also offers birthday parties for kids of all ages. It’s a place where families can experience art together rather than simply look at it.
During Halloween season, that playful creativity takes on an especially spooky character.
Mike’s Studio DEAD MEDIA: A Haunted House Is Coming
707 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97212
The Halloween fun doesn’t stop with merchandise.
DEAD MEDIA is coming soon with a free, family-friendly Haunted House, opening October 1, 2026.
Designed as a spooky experience for families, DEAD MEDIA promises another way to step into Mike Bennett’s imaginative world. The haunted house will be open for the Halloween season, with more details coming soon.
Also, Halloween has taken over Wonderwood. For even more Halloween fun, head to Wonderwood Cafe & Indoor Mini Golf in Portland’s St. Johns neighborhood.
Wonderwood Cafe Is Haunted!
7410 N Chicago Ave, Portland, OR 97203
(503) 956-5706
Hours:
- Monday–Thursday: 1:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Friday–Sunday: 10:00 AM–8:30 PM
- Last tee time: 8:00 PM
Now through October 31, Wonderwood Cafe is celebrating Halloween with a special menu and Mike Bennett’s ghosts, monsters, and goblins. Wonderwood combines an all-day cafe and restaurant with a 9-hole indoor mini-golf course, creating a family-friendly destination where visitors can grab a meal, enjoy a coffee or soft serve ice cream, and play a round of mini golf under one roof. And during October, Wonderwood gets a Halloween makeover.
With Halloween merchandise, a free haunted house, an artist’s studio, spooky food, and indoor mini golf, Mike Bennett’s Halloween world offers Portland families several ways to celebrate the season. For large group outings or parties, Wonderwood recommends contacting hello@wonderwoodsprings.com to help with planning.
From a ghostly yard sign on the front lawn to a spooky shirt or window cling, Mike’s artwork brings Halloween home. For those looking to get out and experience the season, DEAD MEDIA and Wonderwood offer opportunities for families to enjoy the fun together.
As Portland heads into October, Mike Bennett’s ghosts, witches, monsters, and tombstones are ready to make Halloween a little more colorful and obviously a lot more fun.
Johanna is married with two kids, three dogs, three cats, one leopard gecko, several chickens, and a few fish. She has been in the Pacific Northwest since the dream was alive in the 90s but has Southern roots and hails from Arkansas. The family spends a lot of time at some sort of sporting event for the kids. Johanna likes to fast craft, garden, host parties, and bake. Johanna and her crew go hard traveling, DIY-ing, and are always up for a new adventure or challenge.