In the Halloween spirit? We’ve got our top picks for Halloween themed events this weekend, including kid-friendly happenings, along with four other exciting events!
Halloween Events
Friday, October 21
Head to the Plaza Visitor Center in the Empire State Plaza to find out more about the haunted happenings in our capital city! This event is free, but space is limited and fills up quickly. Call 518.474.2316 for more information.
Saturday, October 22
The Madison Theater is presenting a showing of Ghostbusters – for just $0.35! You’ll definitely want to get in on this awesome deal to see one of your favorite Halloween classics.
Halloween for Kids
McKownville Pumpkin Patch & Other Pumpkin Patches
Friday, October 21 to Sunday, October 23
Have you chosen your pumpkin yet? Head out this weekend with the whole family to pick out the perfect match for your household – Halloween is only a little over a week away!
Pumpkins will be available at the McKnownville United Methodist Church on Western Avenue in Albany starting on Friday with 22 acres of pumpkins available. These pumpkins are being sold as a fundraiser for the Missions Scholarship Fund at the church. Or, feel free to explore all the other pumpkin patches in the area through our pumpkin patch guide.
Saturday, October 22
If you’ve ever wanted to try gravestone rubbing now is your chance! Mountain View Cemetery in Castleton is holding a family-friendly Halloween tour to do some gravestone rubbing, find a vault, and discover older sections of the cemetery.
Pet Adoptions & More
Saturday, October 22
Howl-o-Ween is not only holding an adoption clinic, but also a costume contest for dogs! Bring your own dogs to this event in their favorite Halloween costume. There will also be a variety of vendors and k9 demonstrations from local police departments.
Out of the Pits Adoption Clinic
Saturday, October 22
Considering adding a furry friend to your family? There will be an adoption clinic held at the Tractor Supply Company in Glenmont with dogs for adoption and Out of the Pits merchandise available for sale.
Theater
Friday, October 21 to Sunday, October 23
You’ll have three chances this weekend to catch this great show at the Schenectady Civic Playhouse. In this comedy, two women choose vastly different life paths after grad school, only to find themselves wishing they had the other one’s life.
Through Friday, October 21
This amazing, four-time Tony-winning production is happening at Proctors Theater. Don’t miss out on this compelling story about an American soldier who meets a mysterious French girl in the aftermath of WWII.
Want to check out more events happening? Go to the full events calendar.
