Happening Around Schenectady:
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Join us Thursday, October 30th, as police cars, fire trucks, and community partners make spooky stops across the city to hand out candy, Halloween coloring books, and high-visibility safety bags!
When: October 30th, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Max410 at The Waters Edge (2 Freemans Bridge Rd, Glenville, NY)
Halloween on the Hill
This year’s event will feature exciting new attractions alongside community favorites, including a costume fashion show, a sweet potato pie bake-off, a pie-eating contest, and a trick-or-treat lane.
When: Friday, October 31st, 2025 from 6:00 PM to at 8:00 PM
Where: Hamilton Hill Arts Center (409 Schenectady Street, Schenectady, NY)
4th Annual Pumpkin Smash
Join us at the Schenectady High School Fields to SMASH your pumpkins for a good cause, keeping them out of the landfill! All smashed pumpkins will be composted and returned to the school gardens throughout the district. There will be games, community tables, and free cider & donuts!
When: Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: (1445 The Plaza, Schenectady, NY)