Scaring Up Some Halloween Fun in the Capital District

October 10, 2018

Are you ready for some spooky fun this Halloween. The Capital Region offers up everything from family fun events like the Saratoga Fall Festival to the super scary like the Zombie Zip Line.  There’s something for everyone – scary or fun, day or night.

Candlelight Annual Tour of Schuyler House

Experience the ambience of candlelight bathed rooms as you immerse yourself in the Schuyler House Annual Candlelight Tour on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Walk the floors and hear the stories of the Schuyler family and their many visitors including George Washington and Alexander Hamilton.


Old Saratoga Historical Association hosts the annual Candlelight Tour of General Philip Schuyler’s 1777 country house. Their members join park staff and volunteers to guide visitors on short tours throughout the evening.


Where:


Schuyler House

4 Broad Street

Schuylerville, NY 12871


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    When:  Saturday, October 13th

    Hours: 6 pm – 8:30 pm

    Cost: FREE (reservations required)

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    When:  Saturday, October 17th

    Hours: 11 am – 4 pm

    Cost: FREE

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17th Annual Saratoga Fall Festival

Bring the whole family to celebrate the fall season just in time for Halloween in beautiful downtown Saratoga Springs with fun, games and trick-or-treating!


The Saratoga Fall Festival has everything from a costume parade to rock climbing walls to live music and over 65 vendors offering seasonal favorites like pumpkin-spice lattes, hand-painted pumpkins, pies, pumpkin-flavored baked goods, fall apparel, and more!


Kids love dressing up early and heading downtown to paint pumpkins, ride ponies, and bob for apples. Parents love that it’s free!


Where:


Saratoga Farmers’ Market

112 High Rock Avenue

Saratoga Springs NY 12866

14th Annual Ballston Spa Witch Walk

Are you wondering what comes out at night in the corn maze? Stop by Schuyler Farms – the “sTalk” of the town.


Every twist and turn in the haunted corn maze will hold a new surprise for you. As you navigate your way through with just a flashlight to guide your way anticipation and fear will build inside of you.


There are demons and ghouls around every bend, masked men with chainsaws following behind you, and haunted buildings within the maze to pass through.


This is a unique experience that will have you coming back year after year! The maze can be slippery, so dress accordingly.


Location: 


Schuyler Farms

1124 Route NY-29

Schuylerville, NY. 12871


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    When:  Friday, October 26th

    Time:  6:30 pm – 11:55 pm

    Location:

    American Legion

    23 Pleasant Street

    Ballston Spa, NY 12020

    Cost: $25 if ordered before October 15th,

    $30 at the door

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    When: Saturday, October 27

    Time: 8 pm – 11:55 pm

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Hallo-WINE Party with FUNK EVOLUTION!

Get your costumes on and get FUNKY! Join us for our annual Hallo-WINE party with live party music on the deck by FUNK EVOLUTION! Saturday, October 28th from 8pm-Midnight. Wood Fired Pizza, Costume Contest and all your favorite wine, beer, spirits and hard ciders. $10 cover.


Where: 


462 Route 29 West

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866


Cost: $10 cover


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Ghost Ship!

Sail on the Adirondack Cruise & Charter Company’s Ghost Ship for a singularly unique Halloween experience – – if you dare! The journey begins with ghosts and ghouls roaming the docks on the haunted trail to the ship. The crew of the dead we sails the haunted, eerie waters of Saratoga Lake for close to an hour giving you plenty of time to learn all the secrets of the area. . If we even make it back alive, Warm apple cider and yummy S’mores await your return to shore – – that is, if you return.


Warning: Trail may be dark and unlit, with disturbing scenes and live actors. Stories and tales may be fictional or based on real events. Please decide if this cruise is right for your guests before purchasing tickets. Tickets are not refundable. Costumes are welcomed!


Location: 


Adirondack Cruise & Charter Co.

549 Union Avenue

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866


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    When:  Friday, October 27 – Sunday, October 29

    Hours:  7 pm & 8:30 pm

    Cost: 

    Children:  $10

    Adults:  $20

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    Dates:  Fridays & Saturdays in October

    Times:  Dusk until 10 pm, last ticket sold at 9:15 pm

    Cost:  $15 per victim

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Haunted Maze - Field of Screams at Schuyler Farms

Are you wondering what comes out at night in the corn maze? Stop by Schuyler Farms – the “sTalk” of the town.


Every twist and turn in the haunted corn maze will hold a new surprise for you. As you navigate your way through with just a flashlight to guide your way anticipation and fear will build inside of you.


There are demons and ghouls around every bend, masked men with chainsaws following behind you, and haunted buildings within the maze to pass through.


This is a unique experience that will have you coming back year after year! The maze can be slippery, so dress accordingly.


Location: 


Schuyler Farms

1124 Route NY-29

Schuylerville, NY. 12871


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Zombie Zip Line

Do your Halloween interests run more toward event that are not for the faint of heart? If so, this is the perfect “scare” for you. The nightmare begins with a corpse-guided tour along a serial killer infested forest and gets more interesting when victims are hauled into the trees among complete, utter horror.

Once in the trees, victims (guests) are submerged into complete darkness…alone, afraid, and vulnerable.. The only way down is through a screaming steel cable hundreds of feet along Mountain Ridge Adventure’s awesome Zip Line Park.

The terror occurs every Friday and Saturday night in the month of October from 7 pm – 10 pm.

Zombie Zip Line is intended for mature audiences only. You must be 14 years or older to participate and the age restriction is strictly enforced.

This is not your Disney horror show. This is the real deal.

Tickets are limited – book today!

Location: 

Mountain Ridge Adventure
300 Weatherwax Road
Schenectady, NY 12302



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    Days:  Fridays & Saturdays in October

    Hours:  7 pm & 10 pm

    Cost: $39

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