If you're trying to decide where to celebrate Halloween this year, let us suggest that you Roam The Empire to Rensselaer County, and enjoy the multiple fun options being offered in Downtown Troy at Troy Night Out.
Below is a list of where to go for Halloween festivities:
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Performances, art openings, and other cool stuff that you just can’t miss
Audrey Rosaria Salon :: 1809 Fifth Ave.
Annual Halloween Party! Bring your children for trick or treating, and stay for a cocktail and snacks. Costumes are highly encouraged. 6-9 p.m.
Butterfly Plant Studio :: 1809 5th Ave.
A curated selection of plants and pots ready to go as one creation. Local art, handmade jewelry, home decor, signature tea, and more. Visit during TNO for trick or treating!
Cafe Euphoria :: 225 River St.
Monthly open mic during TNO, 6-7:30 p.m.! General dinner service also open.
Captain JP Cruise Line :: Office Address 278 River St., Boat Address 177 Front St.
Halloween Costume Party Cruise with the Refrigerators Band on one deck and a DJ on another deck. Tickets can be purchased over the phone, 518-270-1901. If you miss the TNO cruise, they have another one on Saturday night!
Clement Frame Shop & Art Gallery :: 201 Broadway
Show No. 8: Good Old World, paintings by Jeff Wigman Artist Reception: October 28 - 6-8pm. Jeff Wigman’s paintings bring together humor, tragedy and beauty with an understanding of old world techniques and materials.
Collectiveffort / Refuge :: 1813 Fifth Ave.
Black Magic Party! A cross-cultural celebration of the spirits. An evening of devilishly danceable tunes and even more delectable debauchery. Collectiveffort is bringing the party to Refuge Event Space. Get your tickets now!
Franklin Alley Social Club :: 50 Franklin St.
5th Annual Halloween Extravaganza! Two floors, two bars, Blood Bag cocktails, DJ Jungle Punk on the dance floor, beers and costume contest prizes from Big Ditch Brewing.
Hallway at Second Street Studios :: 68 Second St.
Join us in celebrating the artists behind some of the Capital Districts largest arts organizations. Representing Collar Works: Jenny Kemp, Emily Nola, Natasha Holmes. Representing Albany Airport Gallery: Kathy Greenwood, Nick Warner, Sara Pruiksma. And representing Albany Center Gallery: Tony Iadicicco, Molly Clarkin, Karina Wojnar.
Helderberg Meadworks :: 45 Third St.
Join us on Troy Night Out this month for a Halloween party at the meadhall! We will have mead and candy flight pairings, a costume contest (prize tbd), a very special spooky cocktail, and will be playing your fave B horror movies all night. The perfect first stop on your All Hallow's Eve night of fun!
lightexture :: 2 Third St.
Troy Samba is performing outside the storefront from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Special 15% off all lighting fixtures on TNO!
Market Block Books :: 290 River St.
Celebrate the spooky season and the release of Spirit Week at this all-ages cartooning event! Visit Market Block Books during TNO for the graphic novel book launch/signing with Ira Marcks! Get a free custom bookmark and join in on a COMIC JAM (all-ages cartooning, storytelling game). More info here!
Matt’s Refillery :: 199 River St.
Plant swap and propagation party, and trick or treating for the kids! Extended hours until 8 p.m. for TNO!
Muddaddy Flats :: 49 Third St.
For Troy Night Out, there is nothing more fun and fitting for our walkable city, than a Walking Taco. A Muddaddy Flats Walking Taco is a taco made in a bag of Doritos that you eat from the bag with a fork. They are popular and fun from the food truck, and now available at the restaurant for TNO. Three flavors of Doritos and four taco varieties to create the mix that strikes your fancy. Vegan is available too. Of course Halloween will be here.
The Ruck :: 104 Third St.
Join The Ruck for an Evening with Lone Pine Brewing. Start your Halloween Weekend off with Beer Treats including: Brightside American IPA, Neon Leaf Double IPA, Slush Punch Fruited Sour, Cloud Cake Milkshake Double IPA, and Holy Donut Blueberry Glaze Imperial Sour Ale.
Superior Merchandise Co. :: 147 Fourth St.
Join us for Hallowine Time! From 6-10pm we'll be serving mulled red wine, hot cider, apple cider donuts along side our full menu of natural wines and bar snacks
THINQubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity :: 30 Third St.
Halloween-inspired pop-up of their STEAM program from 5-8 p.m. Get ready for hands-on experiments with their mad scientist and trick or treating the THINQubator way with the candy cannon!
Victorious Life Church :: 1838 Fifth Ave.
Troy Unplugged Community Open Mic: 7:30 pm. Open mic sign-ups for performers: 7:00-7:30 pm. Whether you just want to hear some good music, or share your talent, it’s a fun community night out! Admission is free, with a $3 suggested donation, 100% of proceeds will go directly to support Joseph’s House and Shelter; and all ages, skill levels and music genres are welcome. Donations may also be made online at: https://www.vlcctroy.org/donate For those who cannot attend in person, this event will also be live streamed on Troy Unplugged’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TroyUnplugged.org. Let’s Make Music & Build Community together!
518 Craft :: 200 Broadway
Troy Samba is playing at 8pm and 9pm!
*Troy Night Out is presented by the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District
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