Probably like a lot of people, I may go a bit overboard when it comes to Halloween. It's just such a fun time of year and there are so many things you can do: whether it's scary or just going for a nice fall hike.

But, if your looking for Halloween fun, here's a list of events I've compiled for the Capital District and beyond. And feel free to check out The Record this weekend for even more information. (check below for some updated info)

Family Friendly:
NYS Museum - Halloween Party - http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/programs/halloween/

Hollyhock Hollow’een - Selkirk - 2nd annual Family Festival - Oct. 26 from 1-4pm at 46 Rarick Rd, Selkirk (mfolsom@aol.com)

Haunted tours:
Waggin' Tales and Ghostly Tales - Meet at Olde English Pub at Nov. 2 at 2 p.m., dogs encouraged - $15/person http://www.harmonyhousetours.com/

Capitol Halloween Tour - https://online.ogs.ny.gov/ogsEvents/CapitolhauntingsTours/default.aspx

Haunted Tours of Albany - harmonyhousetours.com

Haunted History Ghostwalk - http://www.saratoga.com/event/ghostwalks-of-saratoga-52032/

Murder at Cherry Hill - Albany - http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=2b6a065c4a9b98b5a0a57c098&id=f511b3e456&e=82f9c08cba


Halloween Parties:
Blackthorne Resort - Halloween party - http://blackthorneresort.com/ /

New World Home Cooking - Halloween Ball - Saugerties - 1411 Rt212 - Friday, Oct. 25 at 10pm


Haunted Hayrides/Cornmazes:
Double M - http://doublemhauntedhayrides.com/

Liberty Ridge - http://libertyridgefarmny.com/

Night Terrors Haunted Farm in Schoharie - http://nightterrorshauntedfarm.com/

Engelke Farm - http://www.engelkefarm.com/

Indian House Farm - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hasbroucks-Indian-House-Farm/170876066307470

Haunted Houses:

Razzano's Fright for Hunger - 2330 4th Ave., Watervliet, 6:30-9:30pm Tonight (Oct. 30), with proceeds going to charity https://www.facebook.com/events/304722732996790/?ref_dashboard_filter=calendar

Sigma Chi Haunted House - 58 Pinewoods Ave., Troy 6-10pm on Halloween, no charge

Haunted Credit Union - (518) 783-2211 https://www.facebook.com/events/610963492288201/

Black Thorne Resort: http://blackthorneresort.com/featured-activity/massacre-mansion-at-blackthornes/

Dr. Morbid’s Haunted House - http://www.drmorbid.com/hours.html

Little Theatre on the Farm’s Haunted Barn https://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Theater-on-the-Farm-Haunted-Barn/239688102738555

[After nearly 30 years of haunted houses, the Watervliet Dome is not hosting one this year. RIP 'vliet Dome Haunted House]


Beyond Haunted Houses:
Headless Horseman - http://www.headlesshorseman.com/f-a-q

13 Nights at Jiminy Peak - http://www.13nightsatjiminy.com/

Pure Terror Scream Park - https://pureterrorscreampark.eventbrite.com/

Well-known spooky haunts:
Oakwood Cemetery, Troy
Pinewoods Cemetery, Troy
Vale Cemetery, Schenectady
http://www.squidoo.com/capital-district-haunted

Other:

Halloween Parade - Hoosick Falls -  Hoosick Falls Halloween parade, Wednesday, October 30 at 8:00 pm, starting at Wood Park


Out of the area Halloween Road trips:
Salem, Mass.
Naples, NY - Naples Hotel - http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/lifestyles/701786/haunted-hotel-getaway/
Shocktoberfest - Reading, PA
Terror Behind the Walls - Philly
Nightmare: Face your Fear - NYC, NY
http://hauntedhousenyc.com/ - NYC
http://www.easternstate.org/halloween/visit/plan-your-visit - A PA state prison
www.TheBatesMotel.com - the Bates Motel in PA