Albany Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Albany and nearby
Albany welcomes Halloween 2026 around the Empire State Plaza with haunted entertainment and seasonal thrills across downtown.
Enjoy haunted festivities, October celebrations, and eerie adventures from guided ghost walks to family harvest markets and costume events.
Editor's Picks
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Albany Halloween Bar Crawl
Multi-venue Halloween bar crawl featuring drink vouchers and an after-party.
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Albany Twilight Market - Halloween Edition
A free night market for the strange and unusual.
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Albany's Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K
Costume-friendly 5K race featuring a witch's village and pumpkin patch.
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Trick or Treat at the Palace
Free candy, balloon twisters, and music from DJ TGIF.
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Eerie Albany Historic Ghost Tour
Downtown walking tour exploring capital city legends, folklore, and ghost stories.
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Halloween Spooktacular at the New York State Museum
Free museum festivities featuring spooky science specimens and a children's costume parade.
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Browse Halloween Near Albany by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Costume-friendly 5K race featuring a witch's village and pumpkin patch.
Haunted Experiences
Upstate New York haunt featuring multiple walk-through horror attractions.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Multi-venue Halloween bar crawl featuring drink vouchers and an after-party.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Halloween dance party with DJ Michael V and a costume contest.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
A free night market for the strange and unusual.
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about Halloween events and activities in Albany
- New York Towns Ranked for Fall Destinations Published: Fri, Oct 2, 2026
- Kids Eat Free at Albany Applebee's on Halloween Published: Wed, Sep 30, 2026
Albany Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
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