Halloween falls on a Wednesday this year, making this upcoming weekend “Halloween Weekend.” Get your scare on at local Halloween parties, pub crawls, and fun events. Take the whole family out for kid-friendly Halloween happenings. Or, skip the scares altogether and check out some non-Halloween fun. It’s all taking place in and around Albany!
Major Halloween Parties & Events
Halloween Party at Washington Park Lakehouse
Saturday, October 27
Hundreds gather at the Washington Park Lakehouse each year for one of the most exceptional Halloween parties in the area, hosted by the Lark Street BID. Come out for a live DJ, a photobooth, and maybe win a prize for your costume! The $40 admission includes complimentary craft beer, wine, and Nine Pin cider. And, you can take advantage of a free trolley to stay safe and save on parking.
Friday, October 26
This is the signature event of the year for the Alliance for Positive Health. Guests are invited to dress up as their favorite monster for a spooky good time with amazing food samples from area restaurants, complimentary wine tastings, and live entertainment.
Saratoga DBA Fall Festival in Saratoga
Saturday, October 27
Celebrate Halloween in Saratoga at the annual Fall Festival with a dog costume contest, magic shows, pony rides, crafts, live music, and trick-0r-treating.
Spooky Pub Crawls
HalloWeekend Pub Crawl in Albany
Saturday, October 27
Embark on a Halloween-themed pub crawl throughout Albany, with registration happening at Lax on Lark. Participation costs $12 and you’re expected to wear a costume.
Friday, October 26
Bring out your broomstick and pointy hat and head to Ballston Spa this Friday for the annual Witch Walk. This is a pub crawl around the village followed by snacks, live music, and a costume contest. It costs $30 to take part.
More Halloween Happenings
All Souls Harvest Village – Renaissance Rebellion
Friday, October 26 to Saturday, October 27
Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont has been putting on some fun events lately, and this looks like a great one – a Renaissance festival and Halloween come together for the All Souls Harvest Village. Journey through a forbidden forest, take a spooky hayride, and enjoy live music and entertainment. Admission is $15.
City Fear Hall at The City Beer Hall
Saturday, October 27
The City Beer Hall transforms into The City Fear Hall on Saturday with a costume contest, dance competition, photobooth, pumpkin beer, and more. You get a free pizza with every drink purchased!
miSci After Dark: Science & Spirits
Saturday, October 27
Did you know miSci in Schenectady isn’t just for kids? Come to the children’s museum after dark on Saturday for some craft beverages, a planetarium show, science demonstrations, and a costume contest. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.
Halloween Bash at Via Entertainment
Saturday, October 27
Head to Via Entertainment in Schenectady for a costume contest, games, and drink specials all night long. Admission is $12.
Festive Fun for Kids
Halloween Spooktacular at the New York State Museum
Sunday, October 28
Enjoy Halloween fun, including a costume parade, at the New York State Museum on Sunday. There will be crafts, games, dancing, storytelling, spooky science, and a visit from Pumpkin Head.
Saturday, October 27
Bring the kids to Colonie Center this weekend for some Halloween fun. There will be a costume catwalk contest, pumpkin decorating, a monster mash dance party, and more.
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Not Into Halloween? Check Out These Events
Sunday, October 28
Over 80 samples of different types of whiskey will be available at the Albany Whiskey Riot Festival – wow! This is happening at the Desmond Hotel. Tickets are $45 and include the tastings, a Powers Irish Whiskey tasting glass to take home, drink tickets to classic whiskey bars, and access to whiskey seminars.
Friday, October 26
Calling all trekkies! You can celebrate the 25th anniversary of Deep Space Nine at the Albany Capital Center. There will be vendor exhibits, celebrity guests, and more fun.
Friday, October 23
Troy Night Out is back and the theme this month is “Harvest Festival.” Come out to downtown Troy to enjoy art, music, food, and shopping.
