The Haunted Hamlet

October 31, 2026
Essex Town Hall and Main Street

Every October, Essex transforms into the Halloween capital of the Adirondacks! Join us for a tour of our haunted town hall and a community costume party on Main Street!

When is it?

October 31, 2026, time 2pm - 8pm

Where is it?

Essex Town Hall and Main Street

Main Street Attractions

This event is a collaboration between Essex Initiatives and the Town of Essex. Reach out or follow along for updates here:

Contact: Halloween@townofessexny.gov

‍Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086202152888

Haunted Town Hall graveyard at the Haunted Hamlet 2022
A spooky display of hand-crafted gravestones at the Haunted Hamlet in 2022.
‍Photo credit: Dana Cormier
Just a hint of the perils lurking within...
Photo Credit: Angel Forbes

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Toasting s'mores at the Main Street carnival in the 2022 Haunted Hamlet.
Toasting s'mores at the Main Street carnival in the 2022 Haunted Hamlet.
‍Photo credit: Dana Cormier

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Photo Credit: Phil Draper
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