Something Lurks in the Halls… Will You Dare to Join Us?Beneath the velvet curtains and creaking floors of the historic Canfield Casino lies something you can’t quite explain. This November, for one night only, the doors will open after dark, and the spirits said to haunt these halls may just come out to play.
The Saratoga Springs History Museum invites you to A Spirited Evening, a night of mystery, ghost stories, and chilling discovery in one of the most famously haunted places in America. Featured on Ghost Hunters and Travel Channel’s Most Terrifying Places in America, the Canfield Casino has long held a reputation for eerie encounters, cold spots, and unexplainable phenomena.
This isn’t your typical gala or fundraiser. This is your chance to be part of a living, breathing ghost story. Whether you’re a history lover, thrill-seeker, or paranormal enthusiast, this evening offers a rare opportunity to step beyond the velvet ropes and into the unknown.
And for those bold enough to sponsor the event, your reward is something most never experience: a guided investigation of the building’s most haunted spaces… long after the lights have dimmed.
🍷 Dinner, Drinks & the Unseen
🕕 6:00 PM – Doors Open & Cocktail Hour
Sip and socialize with fellow guests as the air begins to shift. You're not alone in the room—and that might not just be your imagination.
🕖 7:00 PM – Gourmet Buffet & Dessert
Enjoy a delicious buffet provided by local favorites Salvato’s and Wandering Food Dude, alongside a full cash bar and hauntingly good background music.
🎤 8:15 PM – Paranormal Panel Discussion
As dinner wraps up, settle in for chilling tales and investigative insights from:
• Jamie Parillo, Saratoga Springs History Museum Director
• Matt Derway, Olde Saratoga Paranormal Group
• Dan & Lauren Perez, The Radikals
• Moderated by Peter Derway
They’ll share the Casino’s haunted history, ghosthunting techniques, and personal experiences that blur the line between history and the hereafter.
👻 9:00 PM – The Ghost Hunt Begins (Sponsors Only)
And then… the real adventure begins.
Only the first 75 sponsor ticket holders will be invited upstairs for an after-hours guided paranormal investigation led by the Olde Saratoga Paranormal Group and The Radikals. Guests will rotate through six of the building’s most paranormally active spaces, including:
• The Hotel Room
• High Stakes Room
• Frank Leslie’s Room
• Walworth Hall
• Third Floor Broom Closet
• Second Floor Office
Paranormal experts will demonstrate the use of EMF detectors, spirit boxes, and thermal imaging cameras—the very tools used in professional investigations. Guests won’t operate equipment, but will get a rare look into how these devices detect energy changes, temperature fluctuations, and (possibly) voices from the beyond.
As the lights flicker and the energy shifts, you might just witness something no one can explain.
🕯️ Silent Auction
A curated selection of items will be available during the evening, with all proceeds supporting the Museum. Auction closes at 10:00 PM; winners will be announced before the event ends or contacted the following day.
🎟️ Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities
This unforgettable event supports the preservation and programming of the Saratoga Springs History Museum.
General Admission: $150
Museum Members: $140
Sponsorships: Start at $250 and include tickets + ghosthunt access + major visibility!
💼 Sponsor Levels (Includes Ghosthunt Access!)
Level Perks
🏆 Title Sponsor – $5,000 Top billing, 10 tickets, logo visibility for 1 year, media exposure, private tour, and speaking opportunity
💼 Executive Sponsor – $2,500 6 tickets, logo placement, media exposure, private tour
🌟 Premier Sponsor – $1,000 4 tickets, logo visibility, media recognition
🕯️ Benefactor – $500 2 tickets, name/logo on event materials
👁️ Patron – $250 1 ticket, name/logo in event listings
🕰️ Important Dates
Sponsorships Close: September 15
Event Date: Thursday, November 6 | 6:00–10:00 PM
🎟️ Get Your Tickets or Become a Sponsor: https://www.saratogahistory.org/spirited-evening
📞 For questions, call 518-584-6920
💀 Will You Experience Something Unseen?
The Casino will close its doors to guests at 10 PM. But the stories—and the spirits—may follow you home.
Event Venue
1 E Congress St, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States, New York 12866
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