The last day of the 2026 season is Columbus Day, Monday Oct 12, 10 AM–5 PM. The park opened for 2026 on May 1 and usually returns in May.
About Huck Finn's Playland
Huck Finn's Playland on Erie Boulevard in Albany runs the classic rides from the old Hoffman's Playland in Latham, including the carousel, Little Dipper coaster and Ferris wheel. It suits kids about 2 to 10 and parents who rode them as kids. Entry is free, and the 25-ticket book at $45 is the cheapest way to ride.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single ticket | $4 | 2026 season · kiddie rides 1 ticket, major rides 2 |
| 10 tickets | $32 | $3.20 per ticket |
| Book of 25 tickets | $45 | $1.80 per ticket |
| Sunday wristband | $20 | Unlimited rides, Sundays only, one rider |
Admission is free. Adults who ride with a child need a ticket too.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
Unlimited rides for $20 on Sundays. Not valid for parties or groups.
See the deal$45 for 25 tickets, less than half the single-ticket price.
See the dealPromo codes
There are no real promo codes for Huck Finn's Playland. The 25-ticket book and Sunday wristband are the savings.
Good to know
- Address
- 25 Erie Blvd, Albany, NY 12204
- Hours
- Summer Tue–Sun 10 AM–7 PM, closed Mondays; Sept–Oct Sat 10 AM–7 PM and Sun 10 AM–5 PM.
- Phone
- +1-518-242-7575
- Type
- Amusement park · run by Westchester County Parks
- Official site
- hucksplayland.com
Don't miss
- Merry-Go-Round from Hoffman's Playland
- Little Dipper kiddie roller coaster
- 50-foot Ferris wheel
- Scrambler, Tilt-A-Whirl, Octopus and Paratrooper
- Flying Elephants, added in 2025
Little ways to save
Come on a Sunday and buy the $20 wristband if your kid will ride more than five times.
Otherwise buy the 25-ticket book for $45 and share it across the family.
Parents riding with little ones need their own ticket, so count them in.
Questions people ask us
How much are tickets at Huck Finn's Playland?
Tickets are $4 each, $32 for 10 or $45 for 25. Kiddie rides take one ticket and major rides take two.
Does Huck Finn's Playland have a wristband?
Yes. On Sundays a $20 wristband gives one rider unlimited rides.
When does Huck Finn's Playland close for the season?
The 2026 season ends Columbus Day, Monday Oct 12. September and October hours are Saturday 10 AM–7 PM and Sunday 10 AM–5 PM.
Is Huck Finn's the old Hoffman's Playland?
Its rides are. Hoffman's in Latham closed in 2014, and the rides reopened in Albany as Huck Finn's in 2015.
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Where these prices come from: Official tickets page, Official homepage (hours, last day), CBS6 Albany on 2026 opening, Wikipedia history, Albany.com ride list. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.