5th Annual Witch Walk & Dance 2026 in Saratoga Springs NY

The Witches are gathering in Saratoga Springs for a night filled with cackles, dancing, and fun for the 5th annual animal fundraising event.

The 5th Annual Witch Walk & Dance, organized by Witch Walk SOSA, takes place Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in downtown Saratoga Springs, NY. The event benefits animal charities.

Registration and wristbands: Presale is $25 through October 14; after October 14, wristbands are $30. The stated donation at the door is $35. Registration and the basket raffle are from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at 37 High Rock Ave, City Center Parking Garage lower level. Donations and wristbands are available through Venmo at https://www.venmo.com/u/witchwalksosa or Eventbrite at https://5th-annual-WitchWalk-Dance.eventbrite.com.

A $25/$30 donation is strongly encouraged to participate in the walk, dance, and related activities. Wristband donations support the event and its animal charities; the majority of donations go to the charities. You can also support the cause by attending dance practices. Donations are still appreciated if you buy a wristband but cannot attend.

Event details:
- The Witch Way Market is in Congress Park from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., organized by Jessica, owner of The Dark Gem Shoppe.
- The Witch Way Wanderers perform flash mob-style dances at downtown locations, starting at High Rock Park, with an early performance in Congress Park during the market. Dancing continues until 9:00 p.m.
- Open dance practices are held every Wednesday from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Check the Witch Walk SOSA Facebook page for updates. The final dress rehearsal is October 14 at City Center High Rock Park.
- The basket raffle features baskets donated by local businesses and witches.

With an official Witch Walk wristband, participants can enjoy specials at listed pub crawl venues. The final list of participating venues will be confirmed by the ticket sales date.

Caroline Street:
- The Misfit – 1 Caroline St
- Saratoga Tin & Lint Co. – 2 Caroline St
- Lucy’s Bar – 5 Caroline St
- Saratoga City Tavern – 19–21 Caroline St
- Desperate Annie’s – 12 Caroline St
- Bourbon Room – 8 Caroline St
- Spa City Tap & Barrel – 13 Caroline St
- Soundbar – 6 Caroline St
- Clancy’s – 43 Caroline St
- Trotters – 45 Caroline St

Putnam Street:
- The Ice House – 70 Putnam St
- Putnam Place – 63 Putnam St

Phila Street:
- Bailey’s – 37 Phila St
- Harvey’s – 14 Phila St
- Fillies – 39–41 Phila Street
- Magic Moon – 17 Phila St (2026 perk details to be announced)

Lake Ave:
- Parting Glass Pub – 40–42 Lake Ave
- Whitman Brewing Co. – 39–40 Lake Ave

Additional 2026 perks are to be announced. The first 75 participants to show their wristband receive a free gift, and wristband holders receive 10% off purchases all day at Magic Moon.

Animal charities for 2026:
- Whispering Willow Wild Care: https://www.whisperingwillowwildcare.org/
- Operation At Ease: http://operationatease.org
- Alfie’s Rescue: https://alfiesrescue.com
- Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist: http://hopeanimalrescue.org
- Whiskers Animal Benevolent League: (518) 458-CATS (2287), https://www.ewhiskers.com/

Witch Walk SOSA began in Ballston Spa in 2005 and is now based in downtown Saratoga Springs. The Friday-before-Halloween pub crawl in Ballston Spa is not affiliated with Witch Walk SOSA; it does not include Witch Way Wanderers dances, and donations collected there do not support this cause.

Updates:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/witchwalkSOSA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/witchwalksosa/ and https://www.instagram.com/witchwaywanderers/
- Event information: https://www.discoversaratoga.org/witch-walk-sosa/
- Eventbrite: https://5th-annual-WitchWalk-Dance.eventbrite.com
- Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/witchwalksosa