Witches Walk Registration

The Annual Witch Walk & Dance Animal Benefit returns for its 5th year on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Downtown Saratoga Springs, NY. This fundraiser gathers over 500 participants to support animal charities and local businesses. Attendees are invited to dress up in imaginative witch attire—think hats, flowing costumes, and broomsticks—and join citywide dances, joyful performances, and a festive atmosphere.

Key highlights:
- Registration & Basket Raffle runs from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at 37 High Rock Ave (City Center Parking Garage, lower level). Pick up your wristband and an exclusive 2026 enamel pin, and browse raffle baskets donated by local businesses and participants.
- The Witch Way Wanderers Dancers perform flash mob–style dances throughout the day and often invite spectators to join in.
- Citywide dancing starts at the new City Center Park and continues at downtown locations until 9:00 p.m.
- Dance practices are open to all every Wednesday, 4:30–7:00 p.m. at Roosevelt Baths, with a final dress rehearsal on October 14 at High Rock Ave Park.
- The Dark Gem Shoppe will host a Witch Way Vendor Market from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with many vendors donating to the Basket Raffle Fundraiser.

With a wristband, participants can access Witchy Pub Crawl Specials at numerous local bars on Caroline, Putnam, and Phila Streets, including drink discounts, themed cocktails, and perks such as free gifts and shopping discounts at Magic Moon.

Registration donation: $25 presale (until 10/15), $30 after 10/15, and $35 at the door. Wristbands are required to participate in all Witch Walk SOSA activities and can be purchased via Venmo (@witchwalksosa) or Eventbrite.

Animal charities for 2026 include:
- Whispering Willow Wild Care
- Operation At Ease
- Estherville Animal Shelter
- Troy NY - Operation Snip
- Witches Kittens
- Kitten Angels | Cat Rescue Upstate New York
- German Shepherd Rescue of NY, Inc.
- North Country Wild Care

The event is organized by volunteers, and most proceeds benefit animal rescue nonprofits. The event is open to all who wish to join the walk, attend dance practices, or simply support animal welfare. For updates and more details, follow Witch Walk SOSA on social media.