Our Spooktacular Turns 12 and It Was Fang-tastic!

A dozen years of Halloween fun, and this might have been our best yet! Blue skies and bright fall leaves made it the perfect afternoon for Samuel’s 12th Annual Halloween Spooktacular in Rhinebeck, NY.

The red velvet ropes went up, the patio heaters glowed, and the Hudson Valley’s most creative creatures came out in full force.

Meet This Year’s BOO Crew

Our staff went all out this year:

• A purple-coated chocolatier handed out baskets of Samuel’s goodie bags.
• A bubbly good witch in pink floated by with her wand.
• A green-faced alien with wiggly antennae greeted guests.
• A fluttering moth and a heavenly angel kept the candy coming.

Darryl from Button Down Balloons Returns

Our favorite balloon wizard, Darryl from Button Down Balloons, was back again! He arrived in a dapper top hat and greatcoat, with a lucky ace tucked in the brim.

Darryl twisted up magic from his trusty vintage suitcase all afternoon. Balloon skeletons were the hit of the season. Swords, wands, and one fabulous pink octopus were close behind.

Costume Highlights

The costumes were truly SPOOK-tacular. We spotted:

• A pack of little devils with pitchforks
• A crew of face-painted pirates (and their captain!)
• A cardboard robot and a fire-breathing dragon
• A skeleton dinosaur and unicorn fairies
• Bumblebees, snow queens, and superheroes
• A dalmatian pup
• A family of lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!)

Bonus points to the matching skeleton family. They were truly bone-afide winners!

Thank You for 12 Sweet Years

From the bottom of our candy-loving hearts, thank you for making twelve years of Spooktaculars possible. We can’t wait to see your costumes next Halloween!

Stay sweet and spooky,
—The Samuel’s BOO Crew 🎃👻🦇🍬

A Boo-tiful Afternoon at Samuel’s 11th Annual Halloween Spooktacular 2025!

Eleven years in, and our Halloween Spooktacular is still the sweetest scare in Rhinebeck! Families packed the sidewalk outside Samuel’s Sweet Shop for an afternoon of costumes, candy, and spooky fun.

Our BOO Crew Dressed to Impress

We rolled out the red velvet ropes, and our staff got into the spirit too. You might have spotted a purple-coated candy maker with a golden ticket, a caped crusader, a buzzing bumblebee, and a lovely ladybug.

One dramatic Victorian lady even fainted right on the sidewalk! Don’t worry. She made a full recovery once the candy came out.

Balloon Magic with Darryl from Button Down Balloons

The star of the street was our friend Darryl from Button Down Balloons. He was back for another year of balloon magic, straight from his vintage suitcase.

His Halloween menu had something for every little monster:

• Sammy the Spooky Snake
• The Zombie Neutralizer Gun
• Morticia the Flower
• Sidney the Skeleton
• Spot, the Slightly Large Spider

Spooky skull wands were the must-have accessory of the day!

The Cutest Costumes in the Hudson Valley

Rhinebeck’s tiniest trick-or-treaters brought their A-game. We saw witches, princesses, a cuddly honey-loving bear, a pint-sized lion, a cauldron-carrying witch, and a whole royal court of snow queens.

Our pumpkin display out front was looking smashing. And our candy cauldron was bubbling over with Halloween treats and sugary surprises.

Thank You, Rhinebeck!

Thank you to every little monster (and big one!) who celebrated with us. Your spirit makes this tradition so special. We’re already brewing up ideas for next year!

Stay sweet and spooky,
—The Samuel’s BOO Crew 🎃👻🦇🍬

A Wickedly Good Time at Samuel’s 10th Annual Halloween Spooktacular 2024!

We got our SPOOK on this Halloween at Samuel’s 10th Annual Halloween Spooktacular, and it was a WICKED good time for everyone! The energy was electric as ghouls, goblins, and kids of all ages filled the event in their most creative and spooky costumes, making it a feast for the eyes and the imagination.

The highlight of the afternoon was Darryl from Button Down Balloons, who wowed the crowd with his incredible balloon-twisting skills. From witches to pumpkins and everything in between, his creations were a hit with both kids and adults alike.

Of course, no Halloween event at Samuel’s would be complete without our signature sweet treats! Our tables were overflowing with candy, Halloween-themed goodies, and plenty of sugary delights, spreading joy (and chocolate smudges) to everyone who attended.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made this year’s Spooktacular another frightfully fun success. We loved seeing all the creativity, smiles, and Halloween spirit, and we can’t wait to do it all over again next year!

Stay sweet and spooky,

—The Samuel’s BOO Crew 🎃👻🦇🍬