Halloween weekend is almost here! We’ve rounded up top picks for fun events going on, from Halloween parties to costume contests and beyond. And if Halloween is not your thing, we’ve found some non-scary events happening as well.
Get Your Scare on at These Halloween Happenings
Saturday, October 27
Celebrate Halloween this weekend at Boo 2 You in downtown Glens Falls! Arrive in costume and check out spooky dance performances, trick-or-treating, a petting zoo, a costume parade, and more festive fun.
Saturday, October 27
The Park Theater is hosting its first-ever Halloween Party! There will be music, dancing, games, and prizes. There’s just a $5 cover charge to check it out. Costumes are encouraged.
Halloween Costume & Dance Party at JP Bruno’s
Saturday, October 27
You can expect a DJ, dancing, drink specials, and cash prizes for costumes at JP Bruno’s on Saturday night.
Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade
Sunday, October 28
Greenwich is putting on its annual Halloween Parade. Costumed kids, adults, and pets will make their way down Main Street, competing for the best costume in a variety of categories.
Haunted Barn at The Little Theater on the Farm
Friday, October 26 to Saturday, October 27
The last of the Haunted Barn at the Little Theater on the Farm in Fort Edward is happening this weekend. Don’t miss out on this spooky haunted attraction – the theme this year is “Aliens: Area 27.” Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids 4 to 12.
Hocus Pocus With a Live Cast at Forged
Friday, October 26 to Saturday, October 27
Forged in Hudson Falls is hosting a showing of Hocus Pocus with a shadow cast. This is a family-friendly event and Halloween costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.
Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Charles R. Wood Theater
Friday, October 26 to Saturday, October 27
See everyone’s favorite cult classic at the Charles R. Wood Theater with a live shadow cast. Admission is $20.
Pumpkin Smackdown at The Great Escape
Saturday, October 27 to Sunday, October 28
The Pumpkin Smackdown returns to The Great Escape during the final weekend of Fright Fest. Bring a smashable, no-longer-needed pumpkin to receive a discounted admission for kid’s price. Then, you get to throw it off the top of Alpine Bobsled.
Gods of Thunder: A Tribute to Kiss at The Strand
Friday, October 26
Whether you’re a Kiss fan or not this will be a fun event: The Strand in Hudson Falls is hosting a Kiss tribute show with some Halloween flare, including a costume contest with an adult category and a kids category.
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Check Out a Festive Run & The Making Strides Walk
Saturday, October 27
The Goblin Gallop Halloween Run is a two-mile run happening at the Abraham Wing School to benefit Adirondack Runners and the Nepal Village School Project. There will be a special raffle for all costumed participants. If you’d like to participate in this one, hurry and register by 12am on Friday.
Making Strides of the Adirondacks
Sunday, October 28
Making Strides of the Adirondacks is happening at the Cool Insuring Arena. The event includes an opening ceremony, a walk, and there will be a special area for survivors and caregivers to check out information and services available.
Find More Fun Events Taking Place
Not into Halloween? Check out a fall festival, a comedy show, a scrabble tournament, or a Thunder game:
Fall Festival Open House at Camp Chingachgook
Saturday, October 27
Enjoy a beautiful day at the scenic Champ Chingachgook in Kattskill Bay. There will be archery, hiking, s’mores, seasonal crafts, and tours. The event is free but registration is required.
Jon Fisch – Stand Up Comedy at The Park Theater
Friday, October 26 to Saturday, October 27
Jon Fisch will perform at The Park Theater. He’s appeared on The Late Show and Last Comic Standing, among other appearances. Tickets are $22.
Saturday, October 27
An extreme scrabble tournament is taking place at the Elks Lodge in Queensbury. It costs $30 to play and will include a buffet breakfast.
Adirondack Thunder VS Maine Mariners
Friday, October 26
The Thunder will face off against the Mariners at the Cool Insuring Arena on Friday.
Adirondack Thunder VS Worcester Railers
Saturday, October 27
The Thunder’s second game of the weekend will be against the Railers.
