Looking to have a ghoulishly good time this Halloween weekend in Albany? We’ve rounded up our top seven picks happening this weekend. From spooky movie screenings to incredible costume parties, we have you covered. Check it out!
Troy Night Out
Celebrate Hallow’s Eve in downtown Troy! This Halloween themed Troy Night Out is filled with great specials, deals and activities. From Slidin’ Dirty’s Anniversary Block Party to Troy Savings Bank Music Hall’s pop-up ticket sale, you will not want to miss out on this fun (and spooky) evening!
Hocus Pocus
Who doesn’t love this Halloween classic? Swing over to the majestic Palace Theater on Friday evening and catch a screening of Hocus Pocus! This 1993 comedy tells the tale of the Sandersen sisters, a trio of witches who are inadvertently resurrected by cynical teenager in Salem, Massachusetts.
Costume Party & Two Year Anniversary at LAX
On Friday and Saturday, LAX will celebrate Halloween and its two year anniversary! There will be a costume contest, an open bar special, great music and more!
Crossgates Mall-O-Ween
Round up the kiddos in your life on Saturday afternoon and head over to Crossgates for their annual Mall-O-Ween! From 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, there will fun activities, a costume contest, prizes and games on the lower level by Apple.
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Join The Linda for a traditional Halloween presentation of the Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday evening. Join the cast of The Whip It Outskirts! for a live show before the film, then watch the performers take the night to a whole new level! Get ready for an evening of interactive entertainment!
City Fear Hall
On Halloween night, Albany’s City Beer Hall will transform into City Fear Hall, a haunted beer hall experience you will not want to miss! There will be a costume contest (win free beer for a year…seriously), a 90s dance party and a pumpkin pie eating contest.
Halloween Under the Big Top
Join Chris Pratt as he hosts the 10th Annual Halloween Party: Under The Big Top, a fundraiser for Pearl Palooza on Saturday night. Tickets are $25 online and $40 at the door, and include open bar, a live DJ and incredible Halloween décor. Costumes are required!
Check out all the weekend happenings in Albany!
