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Popular Events: Immerse yourself in the excitement of the Albany Halloween Bar Crawl, a lively tour of local bars where costumes and spirits abound. With themed drinks and festive activities, it's a great way to celebrate the spooky season. The Albany Halloweekend Hangover Pub Crawl features unique drink specials and live music, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere as you mingle with fellow revelers. And definitely don't forget the Headless Horseman—a captivating event that brings to life the legend of Ichabod Crane with a delightful twist. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Albany
- Albany Halloweekend Hangover Pub Crawl
- Albany Halloween Bar Crawl
- Headless Horseman (Ulster Park)
- Field of Horrors (Troy)
- Fright Fest at The Great Escape (Queensbury)
- Albany Official Halloween Pub Crawl
- Double M Haunted Hayrides (Ballston Spa)
- Haunted Corn Maze at Schuyler Farms (Schuylerville)
- Troy Night Out (Troy)
- Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K
See these and even more events listed below!
Albany Area Haunted ExperiencesPermalink
Headless Horseman Permalink
What to Expect:
Immersive haunted experience with a new theme each season.
Description:
Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions is a renowned Halloween event in Ulster Park, New York, featuring a haunted hayride, walking trail, corn maze, and haunted houses. The event is themed around Samhain, with ancient rituals and modern-day frights. It is not recommended for children under 13 and includes special Children's Day events on October 5th and 19th.
Where: Ulster Park | More Info: Headless Horseman
Field of Horrors Permalink
What to Expect:
"Renovated haunted attractions with new scares around every corner."
Description:
Field of Horrors is a haunted attraction in Upstate, NY, offering six renovated attractions for the 2024 haunt season. Visitors can experience a nightmarish trail of terror, confront killers, and navigate through eerie settings like a madman's slaughterhouse and a cursed tomb. The event promises intense scares and mind-boggling experiences.
Where: Troy | More Info: Field of Horrors
Fright Fest at The Great Escape Permalink
What to Expect:
Immersive haunted house experiences with themed mazes.
Description:
Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Escape is a Halloween event featuring frightful haunted houses, eerie scare zones, and spine-chilling live entertainment. The event includes premium haunted mazes, such as those based on Stranger Things and The Conjuring, and offers family-friendly activities during the day that transition into scary thrills at night.
Where: Queensbury | More Info: Fright Fest at The Great Escape
Double M Haunted Hayrides Permalink
What to Expect:
A comprehensive haunted experience featuring a tractor-drawn hayride and multiple themed attractions.
Description:
Double M Haunted Hayrides is Upstate New York's premier haunted attraction, offering a terrifying experience that has been thrilling visitors for over 30 years. The event features a haunted hayride through dark woods, followed by various themed attractions like Brutality, Blood Moon Farm, The Last Inn, Doom County FEARgrounds, and Slaughter Swamp. Each attraction offers a unique and frightening experience that will keep you screaming.
Where: Ballston Spa | More Info: Double M Haunted Hayrides
Haunted Corn Maze at Schuyler Farms Permalink
What to Expect:
A 7-acre corn maze with demons and ghouls around every bend, creating a unique and frighteningly fun experience.
Description:
Experience the thrill of Schuyler Farms' Haunted Corn Maze, a spine-tingling adventure that will leave you screaming with delight. Every Friday and Saturday night in October, brave souls can navigate through the 7-acre corn maze, encountering demons and ghouls around every bend. With just a flashlight to light your way, anticipation and fear will build as you face masked men with chainsaws and haunted buildings. This unique experience promises to be a Halloween highlight you'll never forget.
Where: Schuylerville | More Info: Haunted Corn Maze at Schuyler Farms
Boys & Girls Clubs Haunted House Permalink
What to Expect:
A free and safe Halloween event for youth of all ages.
Description:
The Boys & Girls Clubs Haunted House is a free and family-friendly Halloween event in Albany, NY, open to youth of all ages. The event features a safe and fun haunted house experience at the Albany Clubhouse, located at 21 Delaware Ave. The event takes place on Friday, October 25, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and on Saturday, October 26, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Special thanks to our community partners who help make these events possible.
Where: Albany | More Info: Boys & Girls Clubs Haunted House
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Troy Night Out Permalink
What to Expect:
A city-wide scavenger hunt where participants can explore downtown Troy, discover local shops, and learn fun facts about the area.
Description:
Troy Night Out is a monthly celebration in downtown Troy, NY, held on the last Friday of every month except December. The event transforms the streets into a vibrant scene with live music, art pop-ups, delicious food, and drinks. Participants can explore local shops, discover hidden bricks in a city-wide scavenger hunt, and enjoy various activities that showcase the charm of downtown Troy.
Where: Troy | More Info: Troy Night Out
Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K Permalink
What to Expect:
A Halloween-themed 5K run with an afterparty featuring giveaways and costume contests.
Description:
The Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K is a family-friendly event that features a beautiful Halloween-inspired course through Jennings Landing. This race includes chip timing by ARE Event Productions and offers age-based divisional awards and random prize drawings. All registered runners receive a wicking fabric shirt. The event also includes an afterparty with giveaways, vendors, decorations, and a DJ. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be awards for the best adult, duo, and kids costumes.
Where: Albany | More Info: Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K
Halloween themed Cookies & Crafts Permalink
What to Expect:
A guided 2-hour Halloween-themed cookie decorating class where participants can learn various techniques while enjoying craft beer.
Description:
Join Upstate Art & Crafts and Shea's Crafted Cookies at Singlecut North for a fun Halloween-themed cookie decorating class. Learn various techniques to decorate vanilla sugar cookies while enjoying deliciously crafted beer. This 2-hour guided class is perfect for adults and includes all necessary materials and recipes to take home. The event is designed to be approachable for everyone, making it an excellent activity to unleash your creativity and enjoy quality time with friends and family.
Where: Albany | More Info: Halloween themed Cookies & Crafts
Autumn Glow Festival at Mabee Farm Permalink
What to Expect:
A 45-minute luminescent night walk featuring over 1,000 handmade Chinese lanterns created by artisans with decades of experience.
Description:
Step into a dazzling and whimsical world of light with over 1,000 handmade Chinese lanterns. Each unique piece holds a story that will be told to visitors, enhancing their experience. The Autumn Glow Festival celebrates the culture and craftsmanship of traditional Chinese lantern festivals, making it a perfect fall activity for families and friends.
Where: Rotterdam Junction | More Info: Autumn Glow Festival at Mabee Farm
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near AlbanyPermalink
Albany Official Halloween Pub Crawl Permalink
What to Expect:
A Halloween-themed pub crawl with exclusive perks and a social media costume contest.
Description:
Join the Albany Official Halloween Bar Crawl on October 26, 2024, for a frightfully fun night. This event includes free entry into over 4 venues, 2-3 drink vouchers, a Halloween goodie bag, and access to a free after-party. Enjoy generously low drink specials, live music, and a social media costume contest with a $2,000 prize value.
Where: Albany | More Info: Albany Official Halloween Pub Crawl
BOO Part II A Halloween Afterparty with Beer Tasting Food and Mingling Permalink
What to Expect:
A unique blend of beer tasting, food, and socializing in a festive atmosphere.
Description:
Join Micropolitan Matchmakers and Common Roots Brewing for BOO Part II, a Halloween afterparty featuring beer tasting, delicious bites, and mingling with area singles. Enjoy a flight of beers, learn about legacy and experimental brews, and indulge in appetizers and pizza while wearing your best Halloween costume.
Where: Albany | More Info: BOO Part II A Halloween Afterparty with Beer Tasting Food and Mingling
Albany Halloween Bar Crawl Permalink
What to Expect:
The unique feature of this event is its immersive Halloween atmosphere with exclusive drink specials and a thrilling after-party.
Description:
Join the ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl in Albany on October 26, 2024 Dress up in your spookiest costume and explore some of the best bars in town. Enjoy electric atmosphere, exclusive drink specials, and a thrilling after-party. Meet new people, discover hidden gems, and make unforgettable memories. This is not just any bar crawl; it's an immersive Halloween experience where creativity and fun collide.
Where: Albany | More Info: Albany Halloween Bar Crawl
Albany Halloweekend Hangover Pub Crawl Permalink
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration featuring over 4 venues with free entry, generous drink specials, and a $2000 prize value social media costume contest.
Description:
The Halloweekend Hangover Bar Crawl in Indianapolis is a festive event where participants can enjoy Halloween-themed drinks, food specials, and live music at multiple venues. The event encourages creative costumes and offers exclusive promotions, drink specials, and prizes. It promises a fun-filled night with a social media costume contest and a free after-party.