The Haunted Hamlet

October 25, 2025, time 2pm - 8pm

Essex Town Hall and Main Street

The Haunted Town Hall will open its doors from 4:30pm–8pm (it's FREE)!
- Come early for a "no scare" experience! From 2:30-4pm the lights will be off but no actors will jump out at visitors to the Haunted Town Hall.
The Main Street Carnival runs from 2–8pm. Enjoy s'mores around the campfire, browse craft vendors, and monster mash to spooky dance tunes!
Live Music by Ploughman's Lunch at 4pm and 5:30pm
Pumpkin Painting (sponsored by the Belden Noble Memorial Library) behind Town Hall 2pm-4pm
Haunted Hayride Tours (sponsored by Essex Community Theatre) Time tbd‍
Shop local: The Adirondack Art Association, The Barn Door Tavern, Essex Book & Leaf, The Essex Ice Cream Café, The Essex Inn on the Adirondack Coast, The Neighborhood Nest, The Old Dock Restaurant & Marina, The Pink Pig Café & Cottage Antiques‍
Food trucks: Indian Bay Pizza on Point, Irma’s Tamales, and the Willsboro Diner.

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Spooky (or not-so-spooky) storytime with Petey the Snake at Belden Noble Memorial Library. Petey will be here all afternoon for kids to meet and learn about. Rinda (Petey's owner) will read stories at 2:30, 3:30, and 4:00.

Book-inspired costume photo contest at Belden Noble Memorial Library. Come dressed in a costume inspired by a book and get your picture taken! We'll collect all of the pictures and give out prizes in various categories. This will go on throughout the afternoon.

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

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