Halloween Family Concert 2026
NEWS CONTACT:
Jennifer Brink, Executive Director
Phone: (518) 793-1348
E-mail: exdir@gfso.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 8, 2026
Glens Falls Symphony presents its annual “Halloween Family Concert”
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 1 p.m., the Glens Falls Symphony presents its 3rd annual “Halloween Family Concert” ahead of the Glens Falls Collaborative’s annual Halloween downtown tradition, Boo2You! The concert will feature symphony members in a Brass Quintet and a Percussion Duo at the Wood Theater in Glens Falls.
Hosted by Music Director Charles Peltz and Musician Gerald Lanoue, members of the Symphony will perform musical favorites from a wide range of genres and styles. The performance in the Wood Theater will be festive, with fun seasonal activities and treats, and audience members of any age can dress in their Halloween best. Saturday's performance will be a sensory-friendly concert, a welcoming and inclusive experience for people of any age, including those with sensory sensitivities.
Following the concert, families can walk out onto Glen Street and enjoy all the Boo2You festivities for the afternoon. Ticket purchase is required for entry to the concert, while the Boo2You events on Glen/Ridge streets from 2-4 pm are free.
Halloween Family Concert:
Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 12:30 pm:
- The Symphony will host free pre-concert activities for kids of all ages in the inner lobby area of the Wood Theater before that afternoon’s performance. There will be a photo backdrop so audience members can take photos with family and friends.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 1:00 pm:
- Symphony Halloween family concert starts
Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 2:00-4:00 pm:
- Immediately following the concert, Boo2You, presented by the Glens Falls Collaborative, will present activities along Glen and Ridge Street and in City Park, including trick-or-treating at downtown storefronts and along the sidewalks, live performances, and more. Children and their guardians are encouraged to attend in costume to trick-or-treat and enjoy the festivities.
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Tickets:
2026 Glens Falls Symphony Halloween Family Concert
$30 Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children)
$12 Adult Ticket, or $8 Children/Student Ticket
Visit or call (518) 793-1348 to purchase tickets.
For more information, contact Jennifer Brink at (518) 793-1348 or exdir@gfso.org
Glens Falls Symphony Office (518) 793-1348
Located upstairs in the LARAC Gallery building: 7 Lapham Place in Glens Falls
(No Elevator)
Office hours: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
About Glens Falls Symphony
The Glens Falls Symphony, begun as a community amateur orchestra in 1977, now moves into its fifth decade of music-making as a professional orchestra. Since Maestro Charles Peltz’ arrival in 2000, the fully professional Glens Falls Symphony has performed a dynamic repertoire, regularly including musical premieres and world-renowned guest artists.
The orchestra continues to expand its musical and educational offerings to include Children’s Concerts for up to 3,000 students in the 7-county region in Warren and Washington counties, plus in the southeastern Adirondacks. The orchestra served over 14,000 people in 2025, and the 41st season welcomed some of the largest concert audiences in its history. The musicians offer master classes, as well as family concerts, summer pops programs, and more. Cited as “one of the great orchestras of our country” by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Joseph Schwantner, the orchestra comprises professional musicians who come from all over the Northeast and beyond to perform.