Spirited Evening: A Paranormal Experience at the Haunted Canfield Casino
Thursday, November 6 | 6:00–10:00 PM
Benefiting the Saratoga Springs History Museum
Presented by the Olde Saratoga Paranormal Group
Step into the Shadows of History… If You Dare
Get ready for an unforgettable night of spirits—both in your glass and in the air. The legendary Canfield Casino, featured on Ghost Hunters and Travel Channel’s Most Terrifying Places in America, opens its haunted halls for one thrilling evening of paranormal discovery, gourmet dining, and ghostly encounters.
This isn’t just dinner. This is a full immersive ghosthunting experience that will leave you questioning what’s real… and who might still be roaming the Casino’s historic halls.
🍸 Evening Highlights:
6:00 PM – Doors Open & Cocktail Hour
Sip, mingle, and soak in the eerie elegance of the Canfield Casino.
7:00 PM – Gourmet Dinner & Dessert
Enjoy a decadent buffet prepared by Salvato’s and Wandering Food Dude, paired with a full cash bar and live background music.
8:15 PM – Paranormal Panel Discussion
Hear from experts who know the Casino best, including:
Jamie Parillo (Museum Director)
Matt Derway (Olde Saratoga Paranormal Group)
Moderator: Peter Derway
Explore the difference between spirits and ghosts, learn ghosthunting techniques, and discover who might still be lingering in the shadows of the Canfield Casino.
👻 Become the Hunter
9:00 PM – The Ghost Hunt Begins (Sponsor Ticket Holders Only)
The first 75 sponsor ticket holders will gain exclusive access to a real guided paranormal investigation by the Olde Saratoga Paranormal Group inside the museum after hours.
Guests will rotate through 6 famously haunted locations, including:
The Hotel Room
High Stakes Room
Frank Leslie’s Room
Walworth Hall
Third Floor Broom Closet
Second Floor Office (Staging)
Each group will spend time learning how professional ghosthunting equipment works—and maybe even capture something otherworldly.
🕯️ Silent Auction + Exclusive Packages
Bid on once-in-a-lifetime items, including a private ghosthunting night with the Olde Saratoga Paranormal Group.
Auction ends at 10:00 PM—winners will be announced at the end of the evening or contacted the next day.
🎟️ Tickets & Sponsorship
This exclusive, spine-tingling experience will sell out—don’t wait!
Sponsorship Packages: From $250 + (Includes ghosthunting experience, more info below)
General Admission Tickets: $150 per person
Museum Member Entrance: $140 Per Member
On Sale Starting July
For more information, call 518-584-6920 x 102 or visit www.saratogahistory.org
💀 Will You Experience Something Unseen?
The Casino closes to guests at 10:00 PM, but the spirits… they may never leave.
Sponsor Ticket Prices
Title Sponsor – $5,000 – 1 Available
• Your company listed as the Title Sponsor for the Spirited Evening.
• Your company logo placed in the highly visible Museum Orientation area for 1 year.
• Logo and name as a sponsor on the event and corporate pages of our website and in our Membership e-newsletters.
• Recognition in all media releases, advertising and invitations.
• Opportunity for your company representative to welcome guests during the opening remarks.
• One table (10 tickets) and a private tour of the Museum and the Canfield Casino with the Executive Director (or another tour of your choice).
Executive Level Sponsorship – $2,500
• Your logo placed in the highly visible Museum Orientation area for 1year.
• Logo and name as a sponsor on the event and corporate pages of our website and in our Membership e-newsletters.
• Recognition in all media releases, advertising and invitations.
• Six tickets to the event and a private tour of your choice with the Executive Director.
Premier Level Sponsorship – $1,000
• Your logo placed in the highly visible Museum Orientation area for 1 year.
• Logo and name as a sponsor on the event and corporate pages of our website and in our Membership e-newsletters.
• Recognition in all media releases, advertising and invitations.
• Four tickets to the event.
Benefactor Level Sponsorship – $500
• Logo and name as a sponsor on the dinner and corporate pages of our website and in our Membership e-newsletters
• Recognition in all event invitations.
• Two tickets to the event.
Patron Level Sponsorship – $250
• Logo and name as a sponsor on the event and corporate pages of our website and in our Membership e-newsletters.
• Recognition in all invitations.
• One ticket to the event.