If you suffer from Samhainophobia,* this may not be your thing. But, if drinking and dancing in a creepy environment while wearing a costume is your favorite way to celebrate Halloween, there are several Halloween parties in Lake George to choose from. Halloween is Thursday, Oct. 31, but most establishments in Lake George are celebrating Saturday, the 26th. Costumes aren’t mandatory, but a really good one could win a prize. The following list is for the 21 and older crowd and all promise a good time.
*Samhainophobia (pronounced “sah-win-o-foh-bee-uh” because with Gaelic, MH is pronounced W, go figure…) – The fear of Halloween.
The Boathouse Halloween Costume Bash
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019
The Boathouse Restaurant
3210 Lakeshore Drive
Lake George, NY 12845
Reservations: (800)853-1632 or online at Open Table
Dinner service 5 – 9 p.m. Live music with the Tick Brothers 7 – 11 p.m. Halloween menu, dinner buffet and drink specials, costume contest with prizes.
Sans Souci Halloween Party
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019
Sans Souci of Cleverdale
92 Mason Road
Cleverdale, NY 12820
(518)656-5009
Sans will be open for regular dinner service 4:30 – 7 p.m., then switch to a pub menu (wings, pizza and specials) for the remainder of the evening. Costume party begins at 7 p.m. with music by Bobby Dick & Suzy Q. Costume contest with prizes.
King Neptune’s Pub “Game of Thrones”
Halloween party
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019
King Neptune’s Pub
1 Kurosaka Lane
Lake George, NY 12845
(518)668-2017
King Neptune’s will become the Seven Kingdoms for their annual themed Halloween bash (They go all out with the decorating each year!) The party begins at 9 p.m. with live music by Steal the Sky. Costume contest with cash prizes totaling $1,000 awarded in multiple categories. Your costume does not have to match the Game of Thrones theme. Customers are chosen at random to serve as judges.
Prizes:
Best Overall Costume – $500
Best Group Costume – $300
Funniest Costume – $100
Most Creative Costume – $100
Lake George Beach Club
Hallo-Weekend
Friday, Oct. 25 & Saturday, Oct. 26
Lake George Beach Club
3 Lower Montcalm Street
Lake George, NY 12845
(518)685-5418
The Beach Club is having two parties:
Party #1 is Friday beginning at 7 p.m. Music by Cryin’ Out Loud starts at 9 p.m. Sponsored by Shipyard Brewing.
Party #2 is Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. with The Schmooze on stage at 9 p.m. Sponsored by Jack Daniels – free swag 10 – midnight.
Both nights feature:
- $200 in prizes for Best Costume, Best Team Costume and Best Local Costume
- $3 Shipyard Pumpkin drafts
- 5 for $15 domestic buckets
- 5 for $18 import buckets
- I Wear Local Giveaways; beer Pong & Corn Hole.
The Lagoon Halloween Party
Saturday, Oct. 26
The Lagoon
204 Canada Street (Lakeside in the Village Mall)
Lake George, NY 12845
(518)685-5009
The party starts and 7 p.m. and runs ‘till closing. Drink specials, free pizza for snacking and a costume contest with $300 in prizes. DJ entertainment and beer pong.
Lakeside Lodge and Grille Halloween Party
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019
Lakeside Lodge and Grille
4934 Lake Shore Drive
Bolton Landing, NY 12814
(518)644-5253
Live music with local favorites The Blue Moon Band and The Switch. A prize is awarded for the most creative costume. Party starts at 7 p.m.
Backstreet BBQ Costume Party
Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019
Backstreet BBQ & Tap Room
75 Dieskau Street
Lake George, NY 12885
(518)685-3183
The party starts at 7 p.m. and goes ‘till the break of dawn with snacks, drink specials and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the costume contest. Live music.