Halloween weekend in Albany is coming up and we’ve rounded up all the hot parties and Halloween-themed events you’ll want to check out to get into the spirit! Whether you’re looking for a full out Halloween bash, a costume contest at a local bar, or something more kid-friendly, Albany has it all for the spookiest holiday of the year.
Major Halloween Festivities
Halloween Party at Washington Park Lakehouse
Saturday, October 28
The Lark Street BID is once again putting on the ultimate Halloween bash at the Washington Park Lakehouse with costume contests, music, and an open bar. Tickets are $40 and do sell out, so hurry and get yours today!
Friday, October 27
This vampire ball serves as the signature fundraising event for the Alliance for Positive Health. You can enjoy food samplings from some of the area’s best restaurants, complimentary wine tastings, live entertainment, and more. Tickets are $90.
Halloween Parties at Restaurants & Bars
Halloween Party at LAX on Lark Restaurant & Lounge
Saturday, October 28
LAX on Lark is putting on its fourth annual Halloween party with great food, drinks, dancing, and prizes for Most Popular Costume and Sexiest Costume.
City Fear Hall at the City Beer Hall
Saturday, October 28
The City Beer Hall transforms into the City Fear Hall on Saturday with a dance party and a costume contest.
Waterworks Pub $2,000 Halloween Costume Contest
Friday, October 27
Waterworks is once again hosting a huge costume contest where they’ll be giving out $2,000 in cash prizes. You can win in a number of categories: Best Costume, Worst Costume, Scariest Costume, Sexiest Costume, Most Original Costume, or Best Group Costume. The cover charge is $10.
90s Halloween Dance Party at the Fuze Box
Saturday, October 28
If you can’t get enough of 90s music this is the Halloween party for you – a 90s dance party at the Fuze Box. Free candy and drink specials will be offered all night. The cover charge is $5 for 21 and over, and $10 for under 21.
Halloween for the Kids
Halloween Spooktacular at the New York State Museum
Saturday, October 28
Check out the new Halloween Spooktacular at the New York State Museum with crafts, games, dancing, storytelling, spooky science, and a kids costume parade.
Halloweentown – Family Fun Day at The Palace Theatre
Sunday, October 29
The Palace Theatre will be showing the 1998 movie Halloweentown on Sunday in conjunction with a day of games and activities.
Baby Costume Crawl & Trick-or-Treating at Colonie Center
Saturday, October 28
If you have a quick baby on the move this is the event for you! Enter your infant in the baby costume crawl at Colonie Center. The winner will receive a $500 gift card to Colonie Center – and bragging rights, of course.
Even More Halloween Fun
Friday, October 27
Bring your broomstick and magic wand for the Ballston Spa Witch Walk, when witches from all over make their way through the streets of Ballston Spa on a spooky pub crawl. Wristbands to participate are $25 in advance or $30 the day of, with proceeds going towards local dog and cat organizations.
Saturday, October 28
The Capital District YMCA is hosting a Halloween-themed 5K happening in the (supposedly haunted) Oakwood Cemetery in Troy. The cost is $25 for YMCA members and $30 for nonmembers. Run alongside gravestones, gargoyles, and maybe even ghosts.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Linda
Saturday, October 28
If you love the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show you can see a live show before the film for $10 at The Linda. As always with Rocky Horror, audience participation is highly encouraged.
