Your Downtown Albany Fall Calendar
Experience Autumn in the Heart of the City
Downtown Albany is the place to be this fall, with a calendar packed full of celebrations and seasonal fun. Sip a spiced latte, shop local deals, or bring the whole family to crowd favorites like Hounds of Halloween, Trick-or-Treat at the Palace, and Oktoberfest. Something is happening every week to keep your fall full of excitement. Eat well, shop local, and celebrate the season in Downtown Albany. Be sure to check this fall events calendar for updates!🍂
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Deals and promotions:
Ascend Wellness MD (59 N Pearl):
Ascend Wellness is offering seasonal specials on two powerhouse treatments this October for $25, down from the regular price of $40:
- The Slim Shot: a targeted metabolic injections series designed to support fat breakdown, boost energy, and optimize your metabolism
- The Tri-Immune Shot: an immune-modulating formulation to support your body’s defense mechanisms, especially valuable in seasonal transitions
Bombshell Hair and Beauty Studio (488 Broadway):
- Downtown Albany location had a new esthetician offering $99 on all facials.
- For the month of September, each client visit enters them into a raffle for a chance to win a year of complimentary blowouts. Drawing will be on October 1.
- Receive a complementary blow out every last Friday of the month from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Downtown Albany location.
Phone: 518.621.7459
Website: https://bombshell-hair.com/
Fort Orange General Store (412 Broadway): Stock up on cozy candles and receive 20% off your total candle purchase on 10/13/2025, Columbus Day.
New menus and fall-inspired beverages:
Motor Oil Coffee (136 State Street): Introducing fall coffee specials such as Cinnamon Blazer (chai meets cinnamon, caramel & hazelnut. Hot or iced, always bold.), Jack-O-Fuel (pumpkin cold brew topped with creamy pumpkin cold foam), Flame Fuel (S'mores-inspired latte with marshmallow fluff, chocolate & graham crumbles, iced comes with marshmallow cold foam), and more! Try one today.
Phone: 518.706.3385
Website: https://motoroilcoffee.com/
Stacks Espresso Bar (488 Broadway): Stacks has introduced a made-for-fall menu with new items such as Apple & Brie Toast (warm brie spread with cranberry chutney, apple slices, and topped with bacon and arugula), Stacks Autumn Bowl (ancient grain bowl base with arugula, topped by turkey, smashed avocado, picked red opnion, and beet chips), and a Sapsucker Latte (maple. caramel. espresso. milk. The return of the classic!).
Phone: 518.915.1000
Website: https://www.stacksespresso.com/
Fall activities and events
Double H Ranch Fundraiser: The Double H Ranch Fundraiser at 677 Prime takes place on Saturday, November 8, at 6:00 PM. This benefit dinner supports Double H Ranch, a nonprofit camp that provides free year-round programs for children with life-threatening illnesses. The evening features a multi-course tasting menu with beverage pairings, volunteer service by U.S. Budokai Karate, and a collaboration between Executive Chef Ken and his son, Dean, whose experience with Double H inspired the event. A portion of each ticket directly supports the Ranch’s programs.
Phone: 518.427.7463
Website: https://www.677prime.com/
Albany Capital Center (55 Eagle Street):
Dead Man Hand’s Tattoo Expo: On October 24-26, the Capital Center will transform into a hub for tattoo artistry, entertainment, and Halloween-themed festivities, bringing together tattoo enthusiasts, artists, horror fans, and live performances for an unforgettable weekend. Learn more here.
Phone: 518.487.2155
Website: https://www.albanycapitalcenter.com/
Albany Center Gallery (488 Broadway):
After Hours Artist Reception: On Friday, October 3, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, ACG invites you to our “After Hours” Artists’ Reception to celebrate and explore the All Hallow E’en Art Path in Downtown Albany! Wander along a path of eerie artwork, enjoy the magic of FALL-bany, and support nearby businesses along the way.
Phone: 518.462.4775
Website: Home | Albany Center Gallery
City of Albany (24 Eagle Street):
Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5k: Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K is back on Saturday, October 25 in Washington Park (Albany, NY) with more decorations & surprises throughout the beautifully, haunted course. You may run or walk the course, and costumes are encouraged.
Phone: 518.434.5075
Website: City of Albany’s Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K Registration Page
Discover Albany (25 Quackenbush Square):
City Seance Ghost Tour: Discover Albany hosts a theatrical walking Ghost Tour that weaves a tale of some noted historical figures of Albany on October 8-30, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Crossing the veil in search of historic Albany specters like Legs Diamond, the young Herman Melville Spouting Tales about a Whale in the Hudson, and the cursed couple who shared Lincoln’s ill-fated theatre box—Henry and Clara Rathbone. ***Article stated that they were looking for actors for this year***
Eerie Albany Historic Ghost Tour: Join Discover Albany for a guided tour of the ghosts, ghouls, and gossip lurking within the buildings of Downtown Albany. Who is the ghostly figure who lingers past closing time at the historic Olde English Pub? What mysteries lie within the beautiful homes that line Ten Broeck Triangle? Can you explain the shadowy figures who roam the Capitol halls at night? Uncover this and more - if you DARE!
Phone: 518.434.1217
Website: https://www.albany.org/things-to-do/albanys-all-hallow-een-festival/
Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (21 Lodge Street):
Hounds of Halloween: A Canine-Costume Contest and Dog Trick-or-Treating event on Saturday, October 18, starting at 11:00 PM at Quackenbush Square. Pre-register for $20 or purchase tickets at the door for $25. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Mohawk Humane Society.
Phone: 518.465.2143
Website: https://www.downtownalbany.org/houndsofhalloween
Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market (spooky edition): On October 5 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, explore a fantastic collection of talented artists, makers, and vendors, hailing from Massachusetts, New Jersey, Downstate New York, Vermont, and the Capital Region, offering an impressive selection of T-shirts, vinyl, vintage items, original art, antiques, baked goods, beard care, natural soaps, witchy stuff, jewelry, taxidermy, bone art, and much more!
Phone: 518.900.5900
Website: https://empirelivealbany.com/
Empire State Plaza (265 Madison Ave):
Oktoberfest: Celebrate Oktoberfest on September 25 at the Empire State Plaza with traditional German food, authentic music, vendors, and a special Steinholding Contest! The winner will receive a gift basket with goodies from the Empire State Plaza Visitor Center & Gift Shop!
Phone: 518.474.4759
Website: https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/
Fort Orange General Store (412 Broadway):
First Friday, 10/3: Join Fort Orange General Store from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM for live music, special drink offers, and 15% your total purchase when you sip and shop with us. Local craft beer will be on draft, featuring the launch of our FOGS reusable aluminum cups.
Hounds of Halloween, 10/18:
- Stop by FOGS with your pup in their best "paw-stume"
- Check out the Photo Booth Station and take a Selfie with our FOGS Nipper, "Tail of the City"
- Receive 15% off your total purchase during the event with a costumed pup-in-tow
- Trick-or-treats for your pup's "paw-stume": FOGS' very own locally baked treats for your pup
Phone: 518.818.0105
Website:fortorangegeneralstore.com
Historic Cherry Hill (523 S Pearl Street):
Mulled Wine & Murder: A Tasting Event with the Siena Beverage Institute: On October 8 at 5:30 PM, Historic Cherry Hill hosts an evening of "mulled wine and murder" by the glow of jack-o'-lantern light with food and beverage tastings from circa 1827-the, the year of Cherry Hill's infamous murder. A collaboration with the Siena Beverage Institute. Be among the first to view the pumpkin art show--carved and painted pumpkins by local artists inspired by Cherry Hill and is murder-- and cast a vote for your favorite.
Murder at Cherry Hill: A Harrowing Walk through a Historic Event: Guests will meet the historical players, walk in the footsteps of a murderer, and revel in harrowing--and historical--titillation. Along the way, learn about slavery, class, and women's rights.
TOUR DATES: October 9-11, 15-18, and 22-25
Pumpkin Party on The Hill: Historic Cherry Hill hosts Pumpkin Party on the Hill on October 11 from noon to 3:00 PM. Enjoy free Stewart’s ice cream, watch a pumpkin carving demonstration, and do some pumpkin decorating of your own! View an array of creepy jack-o’-lanterns created by Albany artists and vote for your favorite! Winners will be announced at 2:00 PM!
Phone: 518.434.4791
Website: https://historiccherryhill.org
Music on the Patio - Fall Edition: Live music by Caity Gallagher and Dan Dekalb on Thursday, September 25. Happy hour from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Phone: 518.389.7201
Website: https://loch-quay.com/
New York State Capitol (State Street and Washington Ave):
Capitol Hauntings Tours: Which two United States Presidents visited the Capitol after they died? What happened to the "lost" Capitol murals and their eccentric artist? Does the secret demon carved in stone hold a Capitol curse? Does the night watchman who died in the Capitol Fire of 1911 still make his rounds? Explore these questions and other tales of sightings and strange things on our Special New York State Capitol Hauntings Tour. The tour lasts about an hour, but the chilling tales might haunt you forever.
Dates:
- 5:30 PM during a Capitol Hauntings Open House on Friday, October 3. This is a self-guided experience. Reservations are not required.
- 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM Wednesday through Friday, from October 1 through October 24.
- 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, from October 27 through October 31.
Phone: 518.474.2418
Website: https://www.albany.org/event/capitol-hauntings-tours/51788/
Palace Theatre (19 Clinton Ave):
Rocky Horror Picture Show: On Monday, October 20, at 7:00 PM, The Kids of Albany are BACK for their Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Palace Theatre! Come and see that toast and toilet paper fly as we celebrate 15 years of Rocky Horror at the Palace Theatre with The Kids of Albany!
Trick-Or-Treat At The Palace! The Palace Performing Arts Center is pleased to present a Happy and Safe Halloween Trick-or-Treat event at the Palace Theatre on Friday, October 31, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. When you’re out trick-or-treating with the family, be sure to stop by the Palace Theatre for special treats, activities, spooks & scares, and music by DJ TGIF!
Phone: 518.465.3335
Website: https://www.palacealbany.org/
Ten Broeck Mansion (9 Ten Broeck Palace):
Fall Finds Family Scavenger Hunt: Ten Broeck Mansion hosts the 5th annual Fall Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, October 25.
Phone: 518.436.9826
Website:https://tenbroeckmansion.org/
The City Beer Hall (42 Howard St)
Stein Holding Competition: The City Beer Hall presents a Stein Holding Competition sponsored by Jack's Abbey on Wednesday, October 1, at 8:00 PM. Visit their Facebook page for details.
Phone: 518.449.2337
Website: thecitybeerhall.com
