Halloween events this week in the Hudson Valley
“Spooky (but not too) Scary Stories”
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4pm
Cost of admission: Free
Howland Cultural Center, Beacon
Legendary storyteller Jonathan Kruk returns with “Witch’s Surprise!”, ghostly local lore “The Haunted Hand” and “The Rolly Head” with eerie music by Caffeine Kelman. Reserve at seat: bit.ly/spooky4kids
Haxan/Nine Inch Nails
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 8pm
Orpheum, Saugerties
A silent horror film that shows the history of witchcraft, which local filmmaker Blake Gingerich matches to a NIN soundtrack. https://www.upstatefilms.org/haxan-witchcraft-through-the-ages-w-nine-inch-nails-remix-by-blake-gingerich
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Live and Loud
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Cost of admission: $30
Assembly, 238 Wall Street, Kingston
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of legendary rock musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Assembly Kingston and Robert Burke Warren present an unforgettable evening featuring not only the classic film, but a simultaneous live performance by a costumed “shadow cast” and audience participation (dressing up as characters from the film, shouting at the screen, dancing in the aisles, etc.). Music by the Hudson Valley’s Hedons, Frank-N-Furters from Camp Kingston, Tarot Readings, a costume contest, goody bags and more! https://www.tixr.com/groups/assembly/events/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-live-loud-160355
Misery Opening Night Costume Night
Friday, October 31, 2025 at 8pm
Cost of admission: $25
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
Organizers ask attendees in costume to avoid full masks and large costumes that would be uncomfortable to sit in. Misery, based on Stephen King’s iconic novel, runs through November 2, 2025. Content Warning: Misery contains harsh language, depictions of violence, and the use of gunshots. Tickets
Crossing Over: A Halloween Party
Friday, October 31, 2025 from 9pm to 2am
Cost of admission: $15 advance, $20 doors
Assembly, 238 Wall Street, Kingston
A two-floor immersive party from Kingston Techno and Max Johl. Tickets
Walking Tour of Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11am
Cost of admission: Free with registration required
Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, 342 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie
Join Historian Shannon Butler as we visit with some of the most fascinating characters in local history, from businessmen and doctors, to artists and musicians. As we make our way through the property, we'll discuss the creation of the cemetery itself. This program is made possible through the partnership between the Poughkeepsie Public Library District and the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. This will be an outdoor event with lots of walking, so dress accordingly with appropriate footwear. Register
Boo Bitch: A Halloween F-cking Rager
Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 9pm to 1am
Cost of admission: $15 advance, $20 door
Assembly, 236 Wall Street, Kingston
Costume contest with $100 cash prize, photo booth, live performances, DJs and more. Tickets
Peace, Love and Pumpkins
Continues through November 2, 2025
Cost of admission: $25 in advance/$30 day of for general admission, $15/$20 ages 3-17
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Wind through the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival’s garden trails illuminated by thousands of jack-o-lanterns and glowing displays of themed pumpkin art. New this year includes a Halloween-themed Drone Show on October 11, October 17, October 25 and October 31, 2025. https://bethelwoodscenter.org
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