When the blood comes back to your face, you can enjoy the costume party afterwards. 203 SE Grand Ave., 231-2925. Sliding scale donation. This one's for the kiddies. Start with some face-painting at Portland Impact at Southeast 47th Avenue and make your way down, stopping along the way to get sugared.
Merchants leave balloons outside as their invitation for treats.
Hold your ghastly little ghouls by the hand . The Ballroom Dancer's Association hosts a swank evening of West Coast swing, ballroom and Latin dancing with a touch of the Halloween spirit. There will indeed be the traditional costume contest. 111 NE 11th Ave., 321-5194. 8 pm Saturday, Oct. 30.