It’s scary how many Halloween events there are in our area – we collected 100 of them for you below. Have you picked out a costume yet? We hope so, because you’ve got your work cut out for you picking an event to wear it at. With so many options, you could celebrate Halloween every day for the next ten days straight.
The Hudson Valley makes for an extra-special Halloween. It’s awash in spooky folklore, draped in the brilliant reds and oranges of fall foliage, and if you know where the prime trick-or-treating spots are, you can fill a bag with candy in under an hour.
Our long list of Halloween events includes earlier events for kids, costume contests with big cash prizes, town-wide parades, raging dance parties that run late into the night and more than one dog-themed event.
Here is your definitive, all-inclusive guide to Halloween events in and around Ulster County in 2024:
Thursday 10/24
Kids Halloween Baking Class. Treat your little ones to a fang-tastic spooky Halloween cupcake decorating class with Chef Katie Kortright at Watergrasshill Bed & Breakfast in New Paltz, 5:30pm.
Halloween Trivia at The Dutch in Saugerties, 7pm.
Friday 10/25
Trunk or Treat. Thrilling games, arts and crafts, face painting, live music and plenty of treats at Ten Broeck Center in Lake Katrine, 2pm.
Haunted Huguenot Street – “The Curious Case of Edward Cary” at Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz, on the hour, starting at 5pm.
Boo at the Zoo Movie Night. BYO chair and blanket, come in costume and enjoy some tasty snacks at Forsyth Nature Center in Kingston, 5:30pm.
Throwback Halloween Bash with DJ Bryan Junior, tarot card readings and face painting at Angry Orchard in Walden, 6pm.
Monster Mania Spooktacular at Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum in Poughkeepsie, 6pm.
Halloween Dance at Wayfinder Experience in Kingston, 6pm.
Woodstock’s Haunted House. Witchy guides, live actors, creepy church organ, and possibly some chainsaws. This is a kid-friendly event and some proceeds will be donated to Family of Woodstock at Station Bar & Curio in Woodstock, 6pm.
Halloween Costume Party. Live cover bands, spooky food and drink specials and a costume party with cash prizes at Quinnz Pinz in Middletown, 7pm.
Peace, Love & Pumpkins: Friday Night Fright at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, 7pm.
A Jungle Love Halloween Spectacular on the Boat. Fourth annual Halloween costume cruise with live music from Jungle Love at Hudson River Cruises & Events, 7pm.
Dead Tide: A Hallows Weekend Music Show at The Yard in Beacon, 7pm.
Nosferatu with Radiohead: A Silents Synced Film at Orpheum Theater in Saugerties, 7pm.
Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Attractions. Terrifying trails, mazes and haunted houses at Headless Horseman in Ulster Park, time slots are from 7-9pm.
Halloween Party w/ Lil Bones at Di’Vine Wine Bar in Wappingers, 7pm.
Sonic Valley Halloween Show. The Hissyfits and Maximum Satan play an energetic punk show at Happy Valley Beacon, 7:30pm.
Haunted High Falls with Siren Theatre. All weekend at D&H Canal Historical Society in High Falls, 7:30pm.
Where the Devil Roams Screening at Denizen Theater in New Paltz, 7:30pm.
Hudson Brewing’s Halloween Bash. Guilty Pleasure provides rockin’ live music, costume contest, no cover at Hudson Brewing Company, 8pm.
Peekamoose’s Epic Halloween Bash. Costume contest, food and drink, tarot card reader, buffet, dancing and more at Peekamoose Restaurant in Big Indian, 8pm.
Haunted House Halloween Horror Night Party. Presented by DJ MHP, featuring music by DJ H2O, DJ Sahr B and Queen Paula Designs. There’s a costume contest and the party goes to 2am at Newburgh Brewing Company, 8pm.
Bat Boy: The Musical at The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 8pm.
Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) at Rosendale Theater in Rosendale, 8pm.
Haunted Prom with Jazzy M’Vore at Toasted in Newburgh, 9pm.
The Strangehouse Slideshow Spooktacular. A tribute to the vintage sideshow and freak shows of old, featuring various burlesque and daredevil performers, raffles and more at Colony in Woodstock, 10pm.
Saturday 10/26
Festival of Scarecrows. Scarecrows created by local artists and enthusiasts, live music and farm animals at Frog Alley Park in Kingston, 10am.
Catskill Mountain Railroad Pumpkin Express Trains at Catskill Mountain Railroad in Kingston, starting at 10am.
A Spooktacular Weekend with Weed Orchards. Halloween-themed food and drink, trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting and more at Weed Orchards & Winery in Marlboro, starting at 10am.
Kids Costume Skate at Skate Time in Accord, 11am.
Halloween Festival at Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center in Chester, 11am.
Ulster Eateries Halloween Party at Steve’s Pizza and Deli, 1pm.
Ulster Corps’ 14th Annual Zombie Escape Run. A timed 5k, a 2k walk, and a free 1k fun run for the kids with zombies and other spooky surprises at Fifth Lake Hudson Valley in Rosendale, 11am.
Children’s Halloween Party at Palenville Branch Library, 11am.
Halloween Tricks & Treats. Celebrate Halloween at the Saugerties Farmers Market with a costume contest, animals (which might also be in costume), a pumpkin head raffle, crafts, food and much more at 115 Main Street in Saugerties, 11:30am.
Halloween Honky-tonk Dance Party at West Kill Supply in Kingston, 12pm.
Mummy Mason Jar Craft at Senate House State Historic Site in Kingston, 1pm.
Trick or Treat in Marlboro. Collect treats while meeting and greeting local businesses and community organizations. Dance performances, costume contest, prizes, music, ice cream sundaes, baked goods, food, kids’ crafts, halloween games, hay maze and more in Marlboro, 2pm.
Rosekill Halloween Party. Featuring live music from over a dozen bands, DJ dance party, live music, costumes, bonfire, games, woodfired pizza, comedy, fire spinning, storytelling, open jam and more at Rosekill Farm in Kingston, 2pm.
Hansel and Gretel Theater for Kids at Old Dutch Church in Kingston, 2pm.
AppleFest. Live dance music, fiddle contest, apples, raffles and more. Food, drink, beer and cider will be available for purchase at Stone Ridge Orchard in Stone Ridge, 2pm.
MyKingstonKids Halloween Fest and Parade. Halloween party with a space theme incorporates alien worlds and extraterrestrial encounters at YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County in Kingston, 2pm.
Halloween Skate. Hit the ice in your best costume, try your luck at a 50/50 raffle and enjoy a bake sale at Kiwanis Ice Arena in Saugerties, 3pm.
Poltergeist at Rosendale Theatre, 4pm.
Halloween at Inness with Michael Hearst & The Unusual Creatures. Cash bar, free popcorn and juice boxes at Inness in Accord, 4pm.
Trick or Treat Drive Through. Costumes, decorations and goodies for kids of all ages at Woodstock Fire Company #4 in Woodstock, 4pm.
Haunted Huguenot Street – “The Curious Case of Edward Cary” at Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz, on the hour, starting at 5pm.
You Are the Ghost that Haunts Your Home. Spooky art and textiles by Keri Oldham at 1 Mile Gallery in Kingston, 5pm.
Trunk or Treat in the Town of Ulster, 5pm.
Deities & Demons Masquerade Ball. Electronic music, ecstatic dance, fire circle, fire spinning, acrobats, belly dancers, laser light shows, tarot readers, palmists, face painters and more at COSM Chapel of Sacred Mirrors in Wappingers Falls, 5pm.
Halloween Costume Party & Glow Golf. For $90 you get two glow balls, two beers, and a buffet at Stone Dock Golf Course in High Falls, 6pm.
Woodstock’s Haunted House. Day two of a spooky, unique and kid-friendly Halloween event at Station Bar & Curio in Woodstock, 6pm.
Black Cat Bash at Catamount Lodge in Hillsdale, 6pm.
Stories of Lore from Around the World at Reher Center in Kingston, 6pm.
Halloween Dance Party at James Earl Jones Theater in Poughkeepsie, 6:30pm.
Teen Halloween Party at Elting Memorial Library in New Paltz, 7pm.
Living History Tour. Presented in collaboration with Theatre on the Road, this spooky cemetery tour dives into local history at Old Dutch Church in Kingston, 7pm.
Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Attractions. Terrifying trails, mazes and haunted houses at Headless Horseman in Ulster Park, time slots are from 7-9pm.
Living History Cemetery Tour: “The Burning of Kingston” at Old Dutch Church in Kingston, 7pm.
Halloween Party with Jimmy Lee Duo at Di’Vine Wine Bar in Wappingers, 7pm.
Haunting at the Wicked Winery at Sweet Clover Winery in Woodbury, 7pm.
Where the Devil Roams Screening at Denizen Theater in New Paltz, 7:30pm.
The Ed Palermo Big Band Halloween Show at The Falcon in Marlboro, 7:30pm.
Halloween Party with Carlin & The Gentlemen at The Lemon Squeeze in New Paltz, 7:30pm.
Halloween Dance Party. Costume required, costume contests with cash prizes, two floors of DJs, $15 cover, 21+ at The Maiden in Kingston, 8pm.
Lara Hope / Sci Flies Pre-Halloween Party at Tubby’s in Kingston, 8pm.
Evil Genius Halloween Party at The Hurricane Grill in Poughkeepsie, 8pm.
Bat Boy: The Musical at The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 8pm.
Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) at Rosendale Theater in Rosendale, 8pm.
Halloween Party at Silk Factory in Newburgh, 8pm.
X-Files Halloween Costume Party at Glen Falls House in Round Top, 8:30pm.
Monster’s Ball at The Tavern. Featuring DJ, light fare, ax throwing, costume prizes, silent auction and open bar at Beekman Arms in Rhinebeck, 8:30pm.
Halloween Costume & Dance Party at Greenport in Hudson, 8:30pm.
Back to the Garden 1969: A Hippie Halloween at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 8:30pm.
Halloween Dance Party. Music by DJ Eddie P, costume mandatory, $20 cover, and big cash prizes for top two costumes ($1000 and $2000) at Ole Savannah in Kingston, 9pm.
Sunday 10/27
Ghostly Gallop 5K and Kids Run for Fun at Hudson High School in Hudson, 9:30am.
Catskill Mountain Railroad Pumpkin Express Trains at Catskill Mountain Railroad in Kingston, starting at 10am.
Barktober Fest. Includes a pet costume contest and parade, bone bar for dogs, raffle and games, live music and special brew. $40 per person gets you admission, food and your first drink at Keegan Ales in Kingston, 2pm.
Hudson Halloween Trick or Treat & Costume Contest at Hudson Hall in Hudson, 2pm.
Haunted Huguenot Street interactive theater experience at Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz, on the hour, starting at 3pm.
Bat Boy: The Musical at The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 3pm.
Scary Stories in the Barn at Mount Gulian Historic Site in Beacon, 4pm.
Haunted Huguenot Street – “The Curious Case of Edward Cary” at Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz, on the hour, starting at 5pm.
Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Attractions. Terrifying trails, mazes and haunted houses at Headless Horseman in Ulster Park, time slots are from 7-9pm.
Monday 10/28
Halloween Party. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and costumes welcome for a morning of crafts, activities, making friends and spooky fun at Play Haven in Kingston, 9am.
Tuesday 10/29
Spooky Hudson Valley at the Alice Desmond Center for Community Enrichment in Newburgh, 12pm.
Halloween Spooktacular. Bounce house, face painting, DJ and more at Texas Roadhouse in Kingston, 5pm.
An AI Shakespeare Halloween. Participants will read aloud a one-act Halloween play in the style of William Shakespeare written by AI at Kingston Library, 6:30pm.
Antwaun Stanley (of Vulfpeck) with Halloween DJ Afterparty at The Mushroom Palace in Saugerties, 7pm.
Tales from the Hood (1995) at Tinker Street Cinema in Woodstock, 8pm.
Wednesday 10/30
Little Shop of Horror: The Director’s Cut (1986) at Rosendale Theater in Rosendale, 2pm, 7pm.
Grovetober. Live music in a pet cemetery, spooky stories, and a candlelight tour at Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie, 5:30pm.
Pup Parade & Dog Costume Contest at Tinker Street Tavern in Woodstock, 5:30pm.
Haunted High School Reunion Murder Mystery at Hudson House Distillery in West Park, 6pm.
Halloween Films Marathon at Phoenicia Playhouse in Phoenicia, 6pm.
The 30th annual haunted house at the New Paltz Youth Center — “Town of Terror” 220 Main Street, New Paltz. 6-8pm
Marilyn Kirby’s Halloween w/ The Black Cat Band at The Colony in Woodstock, 8pm.
Devil’s Night Horrorsleaze Cinema Live at Tinker Street Cinema in Woodstock, 8pm.
Scary-oke Halloween Party w/ Amanda & DJ Guy at The Half Moon in Hudson, 8pm.
Thursday 10/31 — Happy Halloween!
Night of 100 Pumpkins at The Bakery in New Paltz, noon.
Trick-or-Treat on Huguenot Street in New Paltz, 3:30pm.
Woodstock Halloween Parade. A beloved annual tradition with costumes galore, trick-or-treating at local merchants, dancing and music in Woodstock, 5pm.
Monster Sprint on Main Street in New Paltz, 5:45pm.
The ReLaTiVeS Punk Rock Halloween Costume Party at Colony in Woodstock, 6pm.
New Paltz Halloween Parade at 6pm.
The Rocky Horror Halloween Extravaganza. Experience Rocky Horror live and like never before with an incredible roster of rockstar talent. Costume contest and dance party to follow at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, 7pm.
Glam Rock Halloween. Performances by Tonus Maximus and the Glam Rock Cabaret and Haunted Cat, along with live dancers at The Unicorn Bar in Kingston, 7pm.
The 30th annual haunted house at the New Paltz Youth Center — “Town of Terror” 220 Main Street, New Paltz. 6-10pm
Friday 11/1
Freaks Out at Night Halloween Bash at Seasoned Lounge in Lake Katrine, 10pm.
Saturday 11/2
Halloween at Deer Mountain Inn. A David Lynch inspired party with open and cash bars, late night snacks and DJ. $95 per person at Deer Mountain Inn in Tannersville, 9pm.
Trunk or Treat and Messy Church at Saint James United Methodist Church in Kingston, 4pm.
Join the family! 
