(Pacific City, Oregon) – Get ready for a night of spooky fun by the sea! The fifth annual Trick or Treat the Dory Fleet is back at the Kiawanda Community Center on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. This favorite local Halloween tradition promises an evening full of costumes, candy, music, and coastal community spirit!
As the sun sets over the beach, the Kiawanda Community Center will transform into a Halloween wonderland. Families are invited to wander through the parking lot of decorated Dory Fleet boats, enjoy festive activities, and fill their candy bags with sweet treats.
What to Expect:
Trick-or-Treating – Visit each decorated Dory boat and collect goodies galore!
Games & Activities – Join in Halloween-themed games and fun hosted by the Nesko Women’s Club.
Live Music – Tap your toes to tunes from local musician Brett Lucich as the parking lot comes alive.
Snacks & Refreshments – Enjoy tasty treats and Pelican Beer available for purchase throughout the night.
Community Partners – Visit with local community groups like the Lions Club, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Nesko Women’s Club, the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association and the Dorymen’s Heritage Center committee.
Best of all, admission is free! Everyone is welcome to join the fun and celebrate Halloween, Pacific City–style.
The event is proudly hosted by the Kiawanda Community Center and sponsored by the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association with support from the Nesko Women’s Club, the Lions Club, the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber and Pelican Brewing.
For event details and updates, check out the Facebook Event Page “2025 Trick or Treat the Dory Fleet.”
About Kiawanda Community Center: The Kiawanda Community Center (KCC), a 501c3 nonprofit in Pacific City, Oregon, is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment. Their mission centers around embracing local heritage by promoting community engagement through intergenerational activities and culturally diverse programs. These initiatives enrich the lives and values of citizens and visitors of South Tillamook County.
About the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association: The Pacific City Dorymen’s Association (PCDA) stands as one of Oregon’s most active and influential 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organizations. Their primary mission revolves around safeguarding the continued existence of the 115-year-old tradition of dory activity from Cape Kiwanda. Thanks to an ever-growing membership, the PCDA annually contributes nearly $10,000 to various programs and projects in the community, which includes support for student scholarships, freshwater fishery enhancement programs, school lunches, fire and rescue efforts, and the Linfield College dory history program.