Halloween in the Adirondacks Deserves More Than One Night
Celebrate Halloween in the Adirondacks.
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, but Adirondack communities aren’t saving every costume for October 31. From October 23–31, celebrations give residents and visitors two weekends to put their disguises to work.
This year’s lineup favors community gatherings and family outings, with a few haunted diversions—and an invitation for pets to join the proceedings.
Glens Falls Boo2You brings trick-or-treating and performances downtown, while Howl-O-Ween at The Devlin in Lake Placid welcomes people and their animal companions.
Hallowed Forge pairs games and crafts with a haunted house in Old Forge.
On Lake Champlain, Haunted Hamlet transforms Essex’s Main Street and Town Hall for Halloween, with live music and pumpkin painting among the attractions.
ADK Taste’s Halloween guide brings together a selective collection of Adirondack events, chosen for their appeal rather than their place on the calendar.
The listings below help readers compare locations, activities and dates, whether the plan calls for a nearby afternoon outing or a Halloween stop during a longer Adirondack stay.
There’s no need to fit the whole region into one itinerary. A well-chosen celebration leaves more time for enjoying it—and gives that costume a second appearance.
Explore our curated guide to current and upcoming events in the Adirondacks.
Lake George region and the southern Adirondacks.
The woods at Silver Bay have developed a zombie problem. Friday nights in October offer an easy trail walk with Nerf blasters provided; Saturdays take you to Haunted Paine Hall for scares. Choose an evening—and some brave company.
Small ghosts, big treat bags. Boo2You brings free trick-or-treating, DJ Pete, and live performances to downtown Glens Falls on October 24—plus a new Maple Street shopping stroll for accompanying grown-ups.
Summer camp cabins become candy stops at Chestertown’s free Halloween festival. Add a handmade haunted house, Dancing Witches, and flying gourds, and October 24 has the makings of a spirited family afternoon.
The trunks dress up, too. Up Yonda Farm’s free Halloween gathering brings costumes, candy, and creative vehicles to Bolton Landing on October 24. Here’s what families should know before going.
Fifty years of Halloween fun deserves a parade. Lake George celebrates October 25 with activities at the high school, a 3 pm parade, and trunk-or-treating, food vendors, and entertainment until 7 pm.
The woods outside North Creek have company. Revolution Rail’s Halloween rides pair six miles of pedaling with scare actors, spooky forest scenes and a warm drink afterward. October 30–31; recommended for ages 13+.
Does your Halloween costume come with running shoes? Glens Falls’ Goblin Gallop returns October 31 with a 5K run/walk, a free kids’ Halloween Hop, and treat bags for young finishers. Registration details are here.
Halloween’s over. The pumpkins have other plans. Lake George’s Pumpkin Chunkin’ brings catapults, medieval entertainment, and a Great Pumpkin Drop to a free afternoon on November 7.
Tri-Lakes and High Peaks.
A locally designed tribute to America’s 250th takes shape in the corn at Tucker Farms. Explore by day in Gabriels, or bring a flashlight Friday or Saturday for an evening maze adventure, bonfire and s’mores.
The pets have Halloween plans, too. The Devlin in Lake Placid hosts pumpkin decorating, a haunted hotel, and pet activities—including bobbing for hot dogs—on October 23 with the Tri-Lakes Humane Society.
What’s this? Jack Skellington takes over the Arts Center Lake Placid Annex on October 23 at 7 pm. Rediscover The Nightmare Before Christmas at a $7 screening of the stop-motion musical favorite.
Lake Placid gives Halloween a head start: Friday brings a Main Street parade, downtown treats, and a Haunted School. Neighborhood rounds follow Saturday. Here’s the schedule for planning those costume appearances.
Those costumes deserve more than one outing. Downtown Saranac Lake businesses welcome trick-or-treaters on October 30, giving families a head start on Halloween. Here’s when to go and how to find participating stops.
Six giant trolls are taking over The Wild Center this summer. Created from reclaimed materials by world-renowned artist Thomas Dambo, these whimsical guardians invite visitors to explore the Adirondacks through art, storytelling, and environmental stewardship.
Lake Champlain & the ADK Coast.
Dancing witches, Adirondack ghost stories and a park full of jack-o’-lanterns: Ticonderoga’s HalloweenFest spreads the fun across October 23–31. Find the family festivities—or follow the scarier trail.
Essex puts Town Hall to wonderfully questionable use this Halloween. Haunted Hamlet pairs a free haunted house with live music, pumpkin painting, food trucks, and campfire s’mores—with an early session for the jump-scare-averse.
Central Adirondacks.
Those Halloween costumes deserve a dress rehearsal. Hallowed Forge brings games, a hayride, a haunted house, crafts, and music to Old Forge on October 24. Get the details for this family Halloween morning.
The library has a broomstick appointment. Indian Lake welcomes the Adirondack Dancing Witches for a morning of Halloween games, crafts, and treats on October 24. Catch the dancing at 11 am.
Who’s working the Adirondacks’ night shift? Newcomb’s Owl Prowl heads onto a 1-mile trail through woodland and a cedar swamp for an evening of learning about—and listening for—owls on October 24.
A costume with places to go: Inlet’s October 30 celebration moves from trunk-or-treating to a town parade, then ends with a costume competition and a party. Admission is free, and everyone in costume gets treats.
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