Costume Swap at the East Greenbush Library
Swap instead of shop! This is recycling at its most fun! Here’s how it works:
- Costumes (all sizes: infant to adult) will be accepted in the Children’s room 9/30 – 10/11.
- For each complete, clean, gently worn costume, you will receive 1 swap ticket to claim a new-to-you costume at this event on Saturday, October 12 from noon – 2pm.
- No guarantee of fit or selection.
- Not interested in receiving a swap ticket? Donations of additional costumes will also be accepted!
Costume Madness at the Howe Branch (Albany Public Library)
“[Ages 11-17] Every Wednesday in September and October, come get your cosplay on! Using our sewing machines, hot glue, tools, and a wide range of materials and fabrics, participants can make costumes for upcoming conventions and fairies, Halloween, or anything else! We will make armor, props, and costumes for manga/anime/videogame characters, superheroes and more. Registration is required: please register online, in person at any branch or by calling (518) 472-0485.”
Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 2:30-4:45pm
Howe Branch (Albany Public Library)
“(All ages) Come to the Howe Branch and trade in your old Halloween costumes for new ones! We will have costumes here and will also be accepting donations and swaps of clean, gently worn ones, sizes infant to adult. Any donations are appreciated, and can be dropped off in advance or during the event at the Howe Branch. Children do not need to bring a costume in order to take one; one costume per child. We cannot guarantee costume selection and sizes; first come, first served. All are welcome!”
Costume Swap at the Voorheesville Public Library
Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 11am-2pm
“Swap what you no longer use for a new-to-you costume. Donations of clean, gently used costumes and accessories will be accepted starting October 7. All leftovers will be donated.” See Facebook event for more details.
Free Halloween Costume Giveaway
Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 10am-4pm
Castleton Public Library
“Browse a selection of donated Halloween costumes, wigs, masks, and accessories & pick out costumes to take home! Donations of clean, gently used items accepted from 9/1/19 through 10/18/19.”
Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 10am-Noon
RCS Community Library in Ravena, NY
“Bring a gently used costume to the Library to receive a token from October 1-11. Exchange your token for a new-to-you costume at the Costume Swap on Saturday, October 12th from 10-12 or trade it in for a fine waiver. All remaining costumes will be donated to charity. Go green and save money! Refreshments will be served on the 12th”
Franklin Community Center in Saratoga Springs, NY
Franklin Community Center is holding a Halloween Costume Drive. Drop off new and used costumes between now and October 22, 2019. See their Facebook post on October 5th for details about when you can drop off costumes.
Places to buy costumes:
Party City Albany, Clifton Park, Latham & Schenectady
Spirit Halloween Albany, Amsterdam, Colonie, Glenmont, Queensbury, Schenectady & The Wilton Mall
The Costumer Albany & Schenectady
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