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Halloween Bash & 2026 Season Closing Party
Get ready for one last big party on Lake Champlain! On Saturday, October 31, 2026, The Old Dock Restaurant in Essex, NY is celebrating Halloween and wrapping up the 2026 season with an all-day bash packed with live music, costumes, food, drinks, and plenty of spooky fun.
Live Entertainment | 1 PM–10 PM
Mark Henry & Ash White – local favorites
Michael Poczobut – pianist/vocalist performing Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, The Beatles, oldies, sing-alongs, and crowd requests
Neil & The Natives – yacht rock band
The festivities include:
Huge food & drink specials all day and night
Costume contest with prizes for the top 3 costumes
Candy for kids and grown-ups
A full Halloween atmosphere overlooking beautiful Lake Champlain
A final celebration before The Old Dock closes out its 2026 season
The Old Dock Restaurant
2752 Essex Rd, Essex, NY
Reservations: Text Becky at 518-564-8004
Come dressed up, bring your friends, enjoy the music, and help The Old Dock close out the season with a Halloween celebration to remember!
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Lake Champlain Region
Champ's Local Tips
Skip the I-87 traffic — take the ferry between Burlington, VT and Port Kent, NY. Twenty minutes, and the view beats the highway.
