All-Hallow E'en Weekly Event Roundup: October 27 to October 31
Find a scary wide variety of things to do to ring in the final week of Albany's All-Hallow E'en Festival.
Find plenty of safe and fun trick-or-treating opportunities, tours and spine-chilling sites to squeeze in some final scares, All-Hallow E'en themed arts & entertainment, Halloween parties, and general events to soak in the season!.
Halloween Events
All Hallow E’en Art Path
On view 24/7, all October long! | North Pearl Street
Inspired by the original 1904 & 1905 All-Hallow E’en Festival where local businesses showcased festive window displays, Albany Center Gallery has teamed up with local artists and businesses to create a stunning array of fall-inspired window art and outdoor murals. Explore this vibrant art path along North Pearl Street!
Folklore & Frost
October 28 | 12 PM | NYS Museum - Huxley Theatre
Join the New York State Museum every Tuesday in October for Folklore & Frost, a local documentary series exploring the rich history and mysterious tales of Northern New York.
Zombie Community Fun Run
October 29 | 5:30 PM | Quackenbush Square
Join Discover Albany, Cap City Runners, and Common Roots Brewing for a lighthearted race on the Albany Skyway! Outrun the undead, keep your flags, and earn a drink token—costumes encouraged!
Halloween Trivia
October 29 | 6 PM to 8 PM | Nine Pin Cider
Show off your spooky smarts during Halloween Trivia Night! Gather your team, grab a drink, and compete in a frightfully fun evening of themed questions and prizes.
Halloween Haus Ball & Ambassador Contest
October 31 | 8 PM | Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel
Experience bold creativity and fierce performances at the Halloween Haus Ball, celebrating self-expression, community, and the art of ballroom culture. Also featuring the annual Halloween Ambassador Contest. Costumes and confidence welcome!
Crossgates Malloween
October 31 | 3 PM to 6 PM | Crossgates Mall
Each year Crossgates Mall transforms into a Halloween dreamland complete with a mysterious costume contest and candy cauldrons at the doors of various stores. Stop by the Capital photo booth early to capture your Malloween memory. Photos are free and open for the first 100 families that drop by.
Trick or Treat at the Palace
October 31 | 4 PM to 7 PM | The Palace
While trick-or-treating on the 31st, make sure to stop by The Palace for treats, tricks, music, and more!
Trunk or Treat at Colonie Center
October 31 | 4 PM to 5 PM | Colonie Center Mall
Enjoy giveaways, selfie-stations, and safe trick-or-treating this Halloween at Colonie Center Mall! The first 250 registered Eventbrite guests in costume will receive a bag to collect candy, complete with 4 free game tokens from Prince UFO Catchers.
Typhoid Mary's Brew-Ha-Ha
October 31 | 8 PM | Nine Pin Cider
You won't want to miss this FREE Halloween drag show! Tricks, treats, and plenty of cider pours.
Lost & Found Beyond the Grave
October 31 | 9 PM | Lost & Found
Enjoy this spooky night of dancing featuring a Halloween costume contest with a cash prize!
City Fear Hall
October 31 | 10 PM to 2 AM | City Beer Hall
Enter if you dare. City Fear Hall returns for one haunted night only. Costumes, chaos, and creepy good vibes take over the hall. Music, drinks, and mayhem until the witching hour.
Haunted Tours
Dark Side of Downtown Tour
October 28 & 30 | Time varies | McGeary's Irish Pub
Uncover Albany’s hidden history with The Dark Side of Downtown! This guided walking tour, presented by Historic Albany Foundation and Discover Albany, dives into chilling true crime tales, eerie local legends, and long-forgotten mysteries lurking in the heart of the city. Follow the path of the Silent Stalker, revisit the assassination attempt on Albany’s Halloween Queen, and pause for a pint at Ophelia’s Pub along the way.
New York State Capitol Hauntings Tour
October 27 to October 31 | Various Times | New York State Capitol
The historic New York State Capitol is known for strange or supernatural occurrences, what spirits still roam this state landmark? Find out during a free, Capitol Hauntings tour!
City Séance Ghost Tour
October 27-28, November 3 | 7 PM | Meet at Discover Albany Visitors Center
Who are the famous spirits that linger around in the capital city? Will you be able to conjure these spirits as you journey through downtown Albany? Find out during this theatrical tour presented by Discover Albany and Capital Repertory Theatre!
General Fall Events
Fall Hudson River Sightseeing Cruises
October 27 to October 31 | Various Times | Dutch Apple Cruises
October is the last cruising month of the season, and you do not want to miss the beauty of Albany in full fall colors! Bring your friends and family and enjoy breathtaking views, fascinating history, and the magic of fall on the river.
Meet & Greet with Coach McNamara
October 29 | 7 PM to 8 PM | Apex Entertainment
Don’t miss your chance to meet the one and only Coach McNamara at Apex!
Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons
October 30 | 8 PM | Palace Theatre
Symphony of Seasons features a 35-piece orchestra performing the most memorable music from the game, and a screen above the stage playing gameplay footage plus original content created exclusively for this tour.
Shaker Holiday Market
October 8 to December 14 | Tuesdays through Sundays 10 AM to 4 PM | Shaker Heritage Society
Shaker Heritage Society's traditional Holiday Fair promotes the holiday spirit with regional artisans featuring handmade pottery, jewelry, fiber, artisan foods and much more!
Skye Consort & Emma Björling
October 31 | 8 PM to 10 PM | Old Songs Community Arts Center
Skye Consort & Emma Björling perform trans-Atlantic arrangements of songs and tunes from Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Scotland, England, Québec, Acadia, the USA, as well as original compositions. Each musician brings their own individual interpretation to these traditions to create this extraordinary collaboration, consisting of voices, fiddle, nyckelharpa, cello, bouzouki, banjo, and percussion. Collectively, the band presents an assortment of whirling polskas, groovy reels, passionate love songs, breathtaking hymns, and original compositions.
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