Lake George Halloween Parties 2018: Fun for the grownups

Halloween lands mid-week this year. Expect trick- or- treaters at your door on Wednesday, Oct. 31. For the adults, costume contests with cash prizes, drink specials, live music, dancing and spooky fun are on tap this weekend. Here is our roundup of Lake George Halloween parties — 2018 edition.
Friday, October 26
Boathouse Restaurant
3210 Lakeshore Drive
(518)668-2389
Annual Halloween Party, 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.
The $25 admission includes a dinner buffet. Music provided by All-en Entertainment. Dance the night away at one of the best costume parties of the year.
Saturday, October 27

Sans Souci
92 Mason Road
(518)656-5009
7 p.m. – 12 a.m. (or until the fun ends)

Head up the East Side of Lake George for the Annual Sans Haunt. Entertainment by Bobby Dick and Suzie Q. This party features a costume contest with giveaways, an ice luge with Pick6 Vodka drink specials. Spooky food and eyeballs in your drinks. According to Jenny at Sans Souci, “If you don’t come is costume – that is fine by us – but there will be a $10 donation collected to be donated to a local charity!”

King Neptune’s Pub
1 Kurosaka Lane
(518)668-2017
8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
King Neptune’s always has a theme going. This year’s Halloween party is looking for Greek Gods and Goddesses in the Lost City of Atlantis. Live music by Aquanett, an 80s tribute band that will bring you back to the days of big hair,  Ozzy Osborne, Bon Jovi, Metallica and Poison. No cover for costumed guests. This is a 21+ only party.
King Neptune’s Pub Costume Contest

• $500 Best Overall Costume
• $300 Best Group Costume
• $100 Most Creative Costume
• $100 to Funniest Costume

The Lagoon
204 Canada Street (Lake George Village Mall)
(518)685-5009
The Lagoon is the newest restaurant to join the Lake George Monster Mash. This costume party features music, cash prizes and drink specials. DJ and drink specials start at 8 p.m.
Backstreet BBQ and Tap Room
75 Dieskau Street
(518)685-3183
The party at everyone’s favorite Lake George biker bar starts at 7:30 p.m. Live music provided by The Gang of Ghouls featuring Danny Merchant. Costume contest with a Grand Prize valued at $500.
Lake George Beach Club
3 Lower Montcalm Street
(518)685-5418
The party starts at 9 p.m. with live music by Copy Kats. Come in costume to be eligible for a prize. The party features $4 Shipyard Pumpkin Drafts and Shipyard Brewing Giveaways. Free I Wear Local “Halloween Beer Sweater” to first 100 people.