Find the Best 2026 Halloween Events in the Capital Region
Zombies, ghosts, and witches, oh yes - welcome to Halloween season in Albany! Whether you care to get frightened or just sit back and relax, Halloween-themed events are happening all over the Capital Region.
See Upcoming Halloween Events In & Around Albany
Double M Haunted Hayrides: Opening Night
Today
· 7:30 PM
Don't miss out on opening night at Double M Haunted Hayrides!
Double M Haunted Hayrides, 678 New York 67 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Jaco Pumpkin Tree with LIGHTS!
Sat, Sep 26
· 2:00 PM
Choose your colors!
Canvas Corks & Forks, Canvas, Corks & Forks Schenectady, NY 12305
Zombie Zipline
Fri, Oct 2 until Sat, Oct 3
· 8:00 PM
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If you like Halloween and are looking for the most unique, fun and thrilling horror in all of the Northeast, then look no further.
NY Zipline, 300 Weatherwax Rd. Schenectady, NY 12302
Double M Haunted Hayrides: Little Monsters Day
Sat, Oct 3
· 11:00 AM
Join us for Little Monsters Day - a not-so-spooky celebration designed just for families and our youngest fans!
Double M Haunted Hayrides, 678 New York 67 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Zombie Zipline
Fri, Oct 9 until Sat, Oct 10
· 8:00 PM
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If you like Halloween and are looking for the most unique, fun and thrilling horror in all of the Northeast, then look no further.
NY Zipline, 300 Weatherwax Rd. Schenectady, NY 12302
Double M Haunted Hayrides: Little Monsters Day
Sat, Oct 10
· 11:00 AM
Join us for Little Monsters Day - a not-so-spooky celebration designed just for families and our youngest fans!
Double M Haunted Hayrides, 678 New York 67 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Albany Twilight Market - Halloween Market
Sat, Oct 10
· 5:00 PM
Enjoy the Twilight Market!
Washington Park Lake House, Washington Park Albany, NY 12203
Zombie Zipline
Fri, Oct 16 until Sat, Oct 17
· 8:00 PM
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If you like Halloween and are looking for the most unique, fun and thrilling horror in all of the Northeast, then look no further.
NY Zipline, 300 Weatherwax Rd. Schenectady, NY 12302
The Town of New Scotland Harvest Festival
Sat, Oct 17
· 2:00 PM
The Town of New Scotland invites the community to the 1st Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 17 from 2-6 PM at the Captain Joseph Hilton Park Barn, 14 Hilton Road in Slingerlands.
The Captain Joseph Hilton Park Barn, 14 Hilton Rd Slingerlands, NY 12041
Zombie Zipline
Fri, Oct 23 until Sat, Oct 24
· 8:00 PM
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If you like Halloween and are looking for the most unique, fun and thrilling horror in all of the Northeast, then look no further.
NY Zipline, 300 Weatherwax Rd. Schenectady, NY 12302
2026 Albany's Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K
Sat, Oct 24
· 12:00 PM
Join us at Washington Park on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM for the Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K.
Washington Park Albany, NY 12203
Zombie Zipline
Fri, Oct 30 until Sat, Oct 31
· 8:00 PM
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If you like Halloween and are looking for the most unique, fun and thrilling horror in all of the Northeast, then look no further.
NY Zipline, 300 Weatherwax Rd. Schenectady, NY 12302
Halloween at Rocking Horse Ranch
Fri, Oct 30 until Sun, Nov 1
· 12:00 AM
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All-Inclusive Halloween Weekend at Rocking Horse Ranch: Fireworks, Meals, Accommodations, & Activities INCLUDED!
Rocking Horse Ranch, 600 State Route 44/55 Highland, NY 12528
The Halloween Bar Crawl - Albany
Sat, Oct 31
· 4:00 PM
Haunt the bars in Albany with us at our Halloween Bar Crawl on Oct. 31st - don't ghost us! 🎃 Get Spooky With US This Halloween! 🎃
Washington Tavern, 250 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203
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About the Author: Joe Legault
Joe is a local writer/editor from Lake Luzerne, NY, with a passion for hiking the Adirondack high peaks, running half marathons and 5Ks, and visiting local craft breweries like Common Roots and Dancing Grain. He enjoys writing about the region's can't-miss attractions and activities.
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