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7 kid-friendly Halloween events near Albany / Capital Region with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 6 towns. The earliest to open is Colonie Harvest Fest, on September 26. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 2 list free admission.
Saratoga County farm festival built around a 7-acre themed corn maze, with pumpkin picking, hayrides, a petting zoo, a giant slide and a cornfield cafe.
Daytime farm festival near Albany with a corn maze, pumpkin picking, pig races and farm shows, plus a kids' Halloween costume party and parade on the last October weekend.
Columbia County orchard with a seasonal corn maze and pick-your-own apples, plus a farm market with baked goods and an ice cream window in the village.
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.
Free downtown festival where growers bring giant pumpkins to a weigh-off, run by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.
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.
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.
Colonie Harvest Fest, Corn Maze at Samascott Orchards, Fall Festival & Corn Maze at Schuyler Farms, Fall Festival at Liberty Ridge Farm, Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest, Saratoga Springs Fall Fest, and 1 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Colonie Harvest Fest on September 26, 2026.
Colonie Harvest Fest, Corn Maze at Samascott Orchards, Fall Festival & Corn Maze at Schuyler Farms, Fall Festival at Liberty Ridge Farm, Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest, Saratoga Springs Fall Fest, and 1 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Corn Maze at Samascott Orchards, Fall Festival & Corn Maze at Schuyler Farms and Fall Festival at Liberty Ridge Farm, all suggested for all ages.
Yes: Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest and Saratoga Springs Fall Fest list free admission on the official site.
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