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New York State Museum’s Halloween Spooktacular
Celebrate Halloween with a day of free family fun at the New York State Museum’s Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Families can enjoy creepy art projects, ghoulish games, spooky science specimens, dancing, and other hands-on Halloween activities throughout the museum. Costumes are encouraged, so kids can dress up as their favorite characters, creatures, ghosts, or goblins and join the fun.
The celebration wraps up with a children’s costume parade at 1 PM. Please note that the Halloween Spooktacular does not provide candy or snacks.
Event Location:
222 Madison Avenue, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY
Organizer: New York State Museum
Cost: Free Event
Appropriate For: Children and families
Registration: No Registration Required
Wheelchair Accessible: Wheelchair Accessible
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