Saratoga Scare Fair
The Institute Of Fear brings your fears and phobias to life in an 8,000 square foot, terror inducing, indoor teen/adult haunted house located at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds! This truly scary attraction is not suitable for small children or the faint of heart. The Saratoga Scare Fair is open Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm and is located at Gate 5. Dates for the Saratoga Scare Fair are October: 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 24 & 25, 31 and November 1, 2014.
Double M’s Haunted Hayride
run by reservation Thursday-Sunday evenings during the month of October. Please check our website for the exact schedule www.doublemwestern.com. The Hayrides have grown to include a total of 6 attractions for one price! Reservations required. Cost is $24. For more information call (518) 884-9122.
Schuyler Farms Haunted Corn Maze
Every Friday and Saturday night in October through November 1st, beginning at Dusk (around 7pm) and ending at 10pm (last ticket sold at 9:15). The corn maze at Schuyler Farms turns into “The Field of Screams.” Have you ever wondered what comes out at night in the corn maze? Every twist and turn in the maze will hold a new surprise for you. As you navigate your way thru the corn maze, with just a flashlight to light 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...haunted buildings within the maze to pass thru...and many more surprises that will make you laugh, scream and maybe even cry! “We are the TALK of the town!” This is an outdoor event: Weather Permitting. For more information call (518) 695-5308.
Ghosts in the Yaddo Gardens
Experience the Spirit(s) of the Gardens and feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the Earth. “Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours” will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 p.m., through Friday, October 31. Docent-led tours begin at the Yaddo Garden parking lot and last for approximately one hour. Cost is $10 per person. Private docent- led ghost tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group. Contact Yaddo at (518) 584.0746 for more information.
Gavin Park Haunted Hayride and Haunted House
“Featuring the Mortimer Blackstone Haunted House” October 17, 18, 24 & 25 (Hayride only on October 31). 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. is for “Little Screamers!” Games, Costume Judging, Bounce House, Refreshments, and other Ghoulish Fun will be available. All events run rain or shine! Cost is $10 for hayride and haunted house. Ask for family rates . For more information please call (518) 260-9922 or (518) 729-9417. All proceeds will benefit Operation Adopt a Soldier & Veterans. Sponsored by John Vincek, John Ariel Farms and The Town of Wilton.
The Great Pumpkin Challenge
Saturday, October 18 at the Columbia Pavilion in the Saratoga Spa State Park. A great community event with 2,000 walkers (5K), riders and runners participating. There will be abundant refreshments following the race and a raffle for all registered participants. Rain or Shine, 5K & 10K Walk/Run 9:30am (Please arrive at START line by 9:15am), Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run 10:45am (Please arrive at 9:30am). Help us generate even more money to support the programs and services we offer to over 800 individuals with disabilities and families. By downloading a pledge form and collecting donations, the person with the most $$$ raised on the day of the event receives a $250 Price Chopper Gift Card. For more information or to register visit: http://www.saratogabridges.org/fundraising-events/great-pumpkin-challenge.
Halloween Party for Kids
Sunday, October 19th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the American Legion Auxiliary, Henry Cornell Unit 234, 23 Pleasant Street , Ballston Spa. Please join us for some ghoulish games, freaky fun, creepy crafts and frighteningly fabulous food! There will be a Costume Contest with prizes for Kids and a Raffle for Parents! This is a free event open to the Community.
7th Annual Halloween Gala
The Gala will benefit the Capital Region Office of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children on Friday, October 24, at 6:30pm-10:30pm at the Prime at Saratoga National, Saratoga Springs. Costume contests Fine dining, open bar, Silent/live auctions (including a swimming pool). For more information or to buy tickets, please visit www.ncmecnycr.org.
Ballston Spa Witch Walk
On Friday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m., there will be hundreds of witches roaming the streets of Ballston Spa. All for a good cause of course. Imagine walking down the street and seeing hundreds of ladies dressed up as their favorite witch. There’s Glenda the Good witch, the wicked witch, pageant queen witch, football star witch—the possibilities are endless! Which Witch will you be? The cost to join the pub crawl and strut your witchy stuff is only $25 per person. This price includes appetizers and live music at the end of the walk, as well as your donation to the charity. The proceeds will be going to Veterans Moving Forward. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 23 Pleasant Street Ballston Spa. 7:00 - 8:00 will be appetizers. Husbands and boyfriends can meet all witches at the end of the walk! (There is a $5 cover charge.) We bet you know a witch or two ... so grab your gal pals and join us for a great time. The only requirement is that you sport a witches’ hat! We hope to see you there! Register for the Ballston Spa Witch Walk today! Call or email Carol Lang (518) 884-9352 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by October 24, 2014 to reserve your spot. A check will need to be sent in advance. For more information call (518) 884-9352.
Greenwich Elks Halloween Party
October 24 at the Greenwich Elks, 104 Bulson Rd., Greenwich, 6 p.m.
Greenwich Elks Auxiliary would like to invite you to attend. Get your costumes ready – many categories. Music by “Children @ Play” from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., playing the top 40’s Classic Rock. Prizes to be awarded. Free Taxi rides 11 p.m. to Midnight within 10 miles. For more information call Donna (518) 692-2347.
The Lazy Dog Cookie Company’s Haunted Hound Halloween Party for Dogs & People
October 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the sPaw City Social Club, 101 Ford St., Ballston Spa.
Games - Raffle - Open Play - Food - Drink - Treats for all! All rules of sPAW CITY apply and online reservations are needed to attend this private event. There will be no ticket sales at the door. This is an over the age of 21 event. If you are bringing a dog you must go to sPAW CITY website to read all rules and register your dog as a client of sPAW CITY Social Club. Any questions please feel free to call! For more information call (518) 309-3732.
2014 Saratoga Downtown Business Association Fall Festival
October 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Saratoga Springs. Bring the whole family to celebrate the fall season in beautiful downtown Saratoga Springs with fun and games. Young and old alike will find themselves rediscovering all there is to love about the fall season at this fun-filled free event. Plus, with all of the fun activities planned, this is one event you and your family will not want to miss! For more information call the DBA at (518) 587-8635.
Special Olympics New York RUNDEAD 5K
Presented by VENT Fitness
October 26, Saratoga Spa State Park, Registration at 7:30 a.m. The race starts at 9:30 a.m. This 5k trail run in Saratoga Springs State Park to support Special Olympics New York. The obstacles on this run...zombies!! Will You Survive? Each runner will start off with a flag belt and three flags. These flags represent your lifelines. Zombies throughout the course will be attempting to take these one at a time. If you lose all three, you’re dead and the zombies have won. If you finish the race with at least one flag, you’ve survived. If zombies have taken all your flags you can complete the race but you won’t be eligible for awards. Make Yourself a Meal! Pre-registration cost for runners is $30, which goes up to $35 day of. Each runner will receive access to the course, race day festivities and an official rUNDEAD race day t-shirt. All ages welcome. Come support the Special Olympics New York...if you dare!
To register: Http://therundead.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1105242
Lions Club Annual Halloween Party
The town of Greenfield Lions Club will be having their annual Halloween party on Sunday October 26th from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Greenfield fire house on 16 South Greenfield Road, Greenfield Center. Jenny the Balloon Gal will be there as well as Magic Patty and Jo Jo the Fabulous face painter. This is a free event with games prizes and treats. Come dressed up for our costume contest!
