Halloween weekend is here! Are you looking for a truly scary good time, or perhaps you’d like something a bit more family-friendly? No matter your preference, we’ve got some great choices for you to find your Halloween groove in the Capital Region this weekend.
Fall Family Fun
Saturday, October 29
Check out this fall festival right in Stillwater for homemade food and crafts, trick-or-treating, games, a scarecrow scavenger hunt, and a children and pet costume parade! Food pantry donations are accepted as an entry fee.
Friday, October 28 to Sunday, October 30
Have you checked out the many farms in the Clifton Park area recently? If you haven’t gone apple picking yet, there are still some late varieties out there! Still need to get a pumpkin? Discover where the pumpkin patches are. There are also corn mazes, petting zoos, and more – get out there before the fall slips into winter!
A Spooky Good Time for the Kids
Friday, October 28
There’s free admission to this trick-or-treating event! The Parkside Church in Clifton Park is also featuring Jeff Boyer’s Bubble Trouble, an interactive bubble show for all ages!
Saturday, October 29
Head to Colonie Center for pumpkin decorating at Whole Foods Market, a reptile show, balloon twisters, and a costume contest with prizes for the following age groups: 2 to 4 years, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, and 11+ years.
Saturday, October 29
Celebrate with the ghosts and ghouls at the New York State Museum’s Monster Mash & Bash Halloween party! Play games, make festive crafts, and watch Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest.
Halloween Happenings for Adults
Saturday, October 29
You won’t want to miss out on this ultimate Halloween party! There will be a monetary prize costume contest, professional photos, a live DJ, and much more – this party is for ages 21+ and has an open bar for beer and wine. Under the Big Top is happening in a heated tent across the street from The Barrel Saloon in Albany – Chris Pratt, owner of both The Barrel Saloon and the Pearl Street Pub, does an amazing job with this event.
Tickets are $30 in advance, or $40 at the door, and proceeds are to benefit the Albany Business Improvement District. Tickets can be purchased through EventBrite, and CliftonPark.com fans get 20% off – just use the promo code “freakshow”!
Friday, October 28 to Saturday, October 29
The Institute of Fear is back at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa! This is a truly scary attraction that is not suitable for young children. Get ready for all your fears and phobias to be brought to life!
Need more events to check out? Head over to the full events calendar.
