
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!.
- Family-Friendly Events
- Haunted & Eerie Events
- All-Hallow E'en Arts & Entertainment
- Halloween Parties
- General Fall Events
Family Friendly Events
All Hallow E’en Art Path
On view 24/7, all October long! | Downtown Albany
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 split between Maiden Lane near the gallery and Quackenbush Square outside of the Discover Albany's Visitor Center.
Trunk or Treat at Colonie Center
Friday, October 31 | 3 PM to 5 PM | Colonie Center Mall
Enjoy giveaways, selfie-stations, and safe trick-or-treating this Halloween at Colonie Center Mall! The first 200 guests to arrive in costume receive a pre-filled candy bag of devilish delights. Stores around the mall offer extra treats and some even tricks!
Crossgates Malloween
Friday, 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
Friday, 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!
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Haunted & Eerie Events
Dark Side of Center Square Tours
Tuesday, October 29 | Tours at 6:30 PM, 7 PM & 7:30 PM | New Scotland Spirits
Embark on a sinister tour exploring the "Dark Side of Center Square!" Presented by Historic Albany Foundation, this guided tour will delve into the stories behind the buildings you see every day in the Center Square area of Albany, peeling back the layers of history to discover tales of true crime, spooky stories, and murderous mysteries.
New York State Capitol Hauntings Tour
Daily from Monday, October 28 to Friday, November 1*| Tours at 5 PM & 6 PM | 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!
*Note that Friday, November 1 will be a Special Capitol Hauntings Open House. The event is self-guided, no reservations required!
City Seance Ghost Tour
Tuesday, October 29 and Wednesday, October 30 | 7 PM to 9 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!
All-Hallow E'en Arts & Entertainment
The E Block w/ Side-B and GoLeM
Thursday, October 31 | 7 PM to 11:30 PM | The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
Three of the Capital Region's favorite indie bands take the stage at The Hollow on Halloween night. Dance 'til you drop, costumes encouraged!
Lark Hall presents Halloween with Fungkshui & the TV Doctors
Thursday, October 31 | 8 PM to 11:30 PM | Lark Hall
Dress in your best costume and dance the night away on Halloween night at Lark Hall. Live music will be performed by bands Fungkshui and the TV Doctors.
Pop-up ProjectART
Friday, November 1 | 5 PM to 6 PM | Albany Center Gallery
Immerse yourself in the All-Hallow E'en Art Path. At this last opportunity to view the art path in downtown Albany, ring in the close of the All-Hallow E'en Festival with Albany Center Gallery. The Gallery will host live projection along the art path paired with live music offering a unique visual and audio immersive experience.
Mayhem & Madness
Friday, November 1 at 7:30 PM in Saratoga Springs | Sunday, November 3 performances at 2 PM and 4 PM at Schuyler Mansion
The Musicians of Ma'alwyck are taking over the Capital-Saratoga region with madness during the All-Hallow E'en Festival's closing weekend. The chamber ensemble invites you into the dark allure of 18th and 19th century music at this unforgettable concert.
GWAR
Saturday, November 2 | 7 PM | Empire Live
Heavy metal band, GWAR brings a close to Halloween in Albany, taking to the stage at Empire Live on Saturday.
Halloween Parties
Waterworks Pub 2024 Halloween Costume Contest
Thursday, October 31 | 10 PM to 4 AM | Waterworks Pub
Dress in your Halloween best for Waterworks Pub's massive costume contest on Halloween!
BOO Part II: A Halloween Afterparty
Saturday, November 2 | 2 PM to 4 PM | Common Roots Brewing Company
At this matchmaking event in collaboration with Micropolitan Matchmakers, mix and mingle, peek into the world of microbrewing, and enjoy some Halloween festivities.
City Fear Hall
Saturday, November 2 | 10 PM | City Beer Hall
At this thrilling party, be sure to dress in your Halloween best, winners of City Beer Hall's costume contest win free beer for a year. Dance the night away and create lasting memories at the photo booth. Enjoy a free personal pizza with every drink!
General Fall Events
BUILT 2024 Silent Auction & Art Show
Saturday, November 2 | 2 PM to 4 PM | Washington Avenue Armory
Every year, the Historic Albany Foundation hosts a weekend long silent auction and art show celebrating the region's unique architecture. Bid on over 200 pieces of art from paintings to photographs, sculpture to jewelry. Plus, as the organization celebrates 50 years, attend a 1974 themed Disco Ball on Saturday!
9th Annual Albany Lantern Parade
Sunday, November 3 | 4:30 PM to 6:15 PM | Washington Park Lakehouse
As the days grow shorter, help bring light in the community at the Albany Lantern Parade. This event has delighted families for the past 9 years. The parade celebrates light and connection with a handmade paper lantern walk beginning at sunset.
*This project is made possible in part by the City of Albany’s Albany for All funding program and President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. *This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP1752 awarded to the City of Albany, New York, by the U.S. Department of Treasury.