Family Fun
- Ellms Family Farm has one of the coolest Pumpkin Glow & Light Shows in the Capital District! Tickets are going fast. They also have other fun activities for the whole family, like pick-your-own pumkins, corn mazes, and yummy cider donuts. View the Farm Map here
- On Sunday October 25, the Clifton Park- Halfmoon Public Library will be having their first every drive thru pumpkin parade! You can even enter your own pumpkin! In case of inclement weather, this event be be held virtually.
- On October 23, 24, & 25 Saratoga Downtown Business Association will be hosting their Fall Festivities
- All October long, join in on spooky family-fun of Halloween at the Hollowed Harvest at Altamont Fairgrounds! There are more than 7,000 jack-o-lanterns!
Online Events
- “The BOO-jolais Ball is the premier Halloween event of the Capital Region, incorporating the best aspects of the season with fundraising for a great cause! Due to COVID-19, the 5th Annual BOO-jolais Ball will take place virtually on Friday, October 30th, 2020. This event will bring the signature elements of the beloved BOO-jolais right to your home or office including food from local restaurants, wine to enjoy, a fabulous online silent auction, and more! Celebrate Halloween with the Alliance for Positive Health as we all work together to make our communities healthier and safer.” Purchase tickets here.
- Enter your pup in the virtual Costumed Canine Contest this October
Spooky Events (recommended for 18+ years old & NOT faint of heart)
- Double M Haunted Hayrides
- Zombie Zip Lining – A night of terror! (Super scary!!!)
- Nightmares at Liberty Ridge Farm One of The Capital Region’s most terrifying haunted houses & mazes!
- Field of Horror in Troy
- As seen on Ghost Hunters and America’s Most Terrifying Places – Halloween Ghost Tours at the Canfield Casino
For more scary events check out The Scare Factor
21+ years events
- Whether you are looking for a night out with the girls or a date night, check out the awesome events Saratoga Paint and Sip Studios has to offer for the month of October.
- On Sat, Oct 24 The City Beer Hall is having their Harvest Festival
Check out the Haunted History Trail of New York State for more events throughout NYS.