Fall festival
Colonie Harvest Fest
Loudonville, NY
The Town of Colonie's community harvest celebration in a large town park, with music, family activities, food and craft vendors and a farmers' market.
- When
- Sat, Sept 26
- Hours
- 11am–3pm
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Family Halloween Events Near Albany / Capital Region 2026
4 family Halloween events near Albany / Capital Region with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 3 towns. The earliest to open is Colonie Harvest Fest, on September 26. 2 list free admission.
Fall festival
Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest
Saratoga Springs, NY
Free downtown festival where growers bring giant pumpkins to a weigh-off, run by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.
- When
- Sat, Sept 26
- Price
- Free
Fall festival
Saratoga Springs Fall Fest
Saratoga Springs, NY
Downtown Saratoga's family Halloween afternoon: trick-or-treating at Broadway shops, a pumpkin scavenger hunt, live music and the Pumpkin Roll down Caroline Street.
- When
- Sat, Oct 24
- Hours
- 12pm–3pm
- Price
- Free
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Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K
Albany, NY
The City of Albany's costumed 5K through a Halloween-decorated Washington Park, with a timed race plus a fun run and walk for families.
- When
- Sat, Oct 24
Quick Answers
What family Halloween events are open near Albany / Capital Region in 2026?
Colonie Harvest Fest, Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest, Saratoga Springs Fall Fest and Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do family Halloween events open near Albany / Capital Region in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is Colonie Harvest Fest on September 26, 2026.
What Halloween events near Albany / Capital Region are not scary at all?
Colonie Harvest Fest, Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest, Saratoga Springs Fall Fest and Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Are there free family Halloween events near Albany / Capital Region?
Yes: Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest and Saratoga Springs Fall Fest list free admission on the official site.
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