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It’s Halloween season! Below you can find all the parties, trunk-or-treats and other haunted events taking place in the Cayuga County area through Oct. 31.
This guide will be updated throughout the month. If you have an event to add, please email it to citizencalendar@lee.net. All listings are free.
For more Halloween events outside the Cayuga County area, visit auburnpub.com/calendar.
Great Pumpkin Hunt and Halloween Witch Hat Hunt
WHAT: Hunt for 50 hidden witch hats and 50 small pumpkins using the clues provided. All children who record their findings on the official form can turn it in for a Halloween goodie bag. Those who find all the pumpkins will also be able to solve a puzzle leading to the location of the great pumpkin. All participants will receive a prize.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Friday, Oct. 31
WHERE: Ward W. O’Hara Agricultural & Country Living Museum and Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Sr. Educational Center, 6880 E. Lake Road, Owasco
COST: Free and open to the public
INFO: Call (315) 252-7644
Fright Night Mansion
WHAT: Annual haunted attraction operated by nonprofit APE Scare and Care with new haunted rooms and twists.
WHEN: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31; children’s matinees from noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays
WHERE: Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St. Road, Aurelius
COST: Admission $10; supports local charities
INFO: Visit facebook.com/apescareandcareinc
Halloween movies at Auburn Public Theater
WHAT/WHEN: ”Dead Ringer” (1963) at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11; ”Bride of Frankenstein” (1935) at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18; ”Ed Wood” (1994) at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25; ”Dracula” (1931) at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1
WHERE: Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn
COST: Free and open to the public
INFO: Visit auburnpublictheater.org or call (315) 253-6669
Fort Hill Cemetery tours
WHAT: Tours led by the Cayuga Museum of History & Art, showing participants how to identify common symbols on graves and highlighting the stories of the famous and lesser-known people buried there.
WHEN: 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 12, 19 and 26
WHERE: Bradley Chapel entrance, 19 Fort St., Auburn
COST: Admission $25 general public, $20 museum members; supports the museum and cemetery
INFO: Visit cayugamuseum.org/cemetery-walking-tours
Old-Fashioned Halloween
WHAT: Family Halloween party with trick-or-treating from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 2 p.m., costume parade at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. with prizes, pumpkin carving from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., tours, rides on horse, wagon, Model T and tractor-pulled wagon, refreshments, music and more
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
WHERE: Ward W. O’Hara Agricultural & Country Living Museum, 6880 E. Lake Road, Owasco
COST: Admission free and open to the public
INFO: Call (315) 252-7644
Fall Family Fun Day
WHAT: Fall-themed crafts, trick-or-read giveaways, treats and performance of “Not-So-Spooky Spooktacular” by Jeff the Magic Man at 11 a.m. with a “flying pumpkin” balloon bracelet for each child to take home.
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
WHERE: Seymour Library front lawn, 176-178 Genesee St., Auburn
COST: Free and open to the public; will take place inside in event of rain
INFO: Visit seymourlibrary.org
Oktoberfest with Halloween party
WHAT: German food, wine, craft beer, car show from noon to 4 p.m., live music by Ampersand Project from 1 to 4 p.m., and Halloween party with live DJ from 6 to 9 p.m.
WHEN: Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
WHERE: Treleaven Wines, 658 Lake Road, King Ferry
COST: Free and open to the public
INFO: Visit treleavenwines.com
Manifestations in Moravia Fall Festival and Pumpkin Walk
WHAT: With vendor market, food, DJ, trunk-or-treat and bounce house, featured exhibit at the Cayuga Owasco Lakes Historical Society and grand opening of the Hamilton Salon & Apothecary and Haus of Hamilton’s new building. Hosted by Visit MLNY, Hamilton Salon & Apothecary and Haus of Hamilton.
WHEN: 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
WHERE: Main Street, Moravia
COST: Free and open to the public
Fifth annual Home Run Halloween
WHAT: Halloween celebration hosted by the city of Auburn and Auburn Doubledays, with trick-or-treating, character meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, free doughnuts, and hot dogs and beverages available for purchase.
WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19
WHERE: Falcon Park, 130 N. Division St., Auburn
COST: Free and open to the public; bring your own treat bags but a limited supply will be available. Rain date Oct. 26.
INFO: Visit auburnny.gov
Fourth annual Hallo-Weekend Party
WHAT/WHEN: Weekend-long Halloween party with Scary-oke Karaoke Pre-Party with DJ Bryan Throw Productions from 9 p.m. to close Thursday, Oct. 23; Hallo-weekend Jump Off with DJ Big Hype from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24; and live music by The Dean’s List from 8 to 11 p.m. and DJ Dolla from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
WHERE: Britches’ Dance Bar, 192 State St., Auburn
COST: No cover
INFO: Visit facebook.com/britchesdancebar
Family movie: ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’
WHAT: Screening of the holiday classic with doughnut holes and popcorn provided.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24
WHERE: Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
COST: Free and open to the public
INFO: Visit skanlibrary.org
Fifth annual Trunk-or-Treat
WHAT: Family Halloween event hosted by East Hill Medical Center with music, branded swag (bag, flashlight, stickers and toothbrushes) and information about community partners and local resources
WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24
WHERE: Booker T. Washington Community Center, 23 Chapman Ave., Auburn
COST: Free and open to the public; children must be accompanied by an adult
INFO: Visit easthillmedical.com
Halloween Trivia Night for Teens
WHAT: Questions about Halloween movies, pop culture, history, music and more. Teams of four people maximum.
WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24
WHERE: Seymour Library, 176-178 Genesee St., Auburn
COST: Free and open to teens; no registration required. Pizza and snacks provided.
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INFO: Visit seymourlibrary.org
Specialty tour: ‘Death Rites and Victorian Mourning Culture’
WHAT: Learn about bygone customs and symbols of death used by people during the 1800s, including the Seward family, as they coped with war, rampant disease and more.
WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and Thursday, Oct. 30
WHERE: Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn
COST: Admission $10 members, $15 nonmembers
INFO: Visit sewarhouse.org or call (315) 252-1283
Halloween Bash featuring Town Hall Heist
WHAT: Party with live music, costume contest, Halloween-inspired beers and decor, more.
WHEN: 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, Oct. 24
WHERE: Shep’s Brewing Co., 132 Genesee St., Auburn
COST: No cover
INFO: Visit shepsbeer.com
‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’
WHAT: Screening of the 1975 classic on its 50th anniversary with introduction about the history of Halloween in queer culture by Director of Development & Outreach Geoff Starks. Costumes encouraged.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24
WHERE: Cayuga Museum Carriage House Theater, 203 Genesee St., Auburn
COST: Admission $10; bags of props for interacting with movie $10; includes light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Costumes encouraged.
INFO: Visit cayugamuseum.org or call (315) 253-8051
Trunk-or-Treat
WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25
WHERE: Auburn United Methodist Church, 99 South St., Auburn
Haunted History Tours of Auburn
WHAT: Costumed guides will take guests around the museum grounds and the streets of Auburn, sharing tales of Victorian funeral practices, spectral encounters from Seward family lore, true crime stories and more from local folklore and history.
WHEN: 6 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, through Wednesday, Oct. 29
WHERE: Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn
COST: Admission $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; reservations required
INFO: Visit sewardhouse.org or call (315) 252-1283
Evil Circus Halloween Party
WHAT: With costume contest and prizes, food truck, carnival games and entertainers, and music by Name Brand Covers.
WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
WHERE: Prison City Brewing, 251 North St., Auburn
COST: Tickets $10
INFO: Visit prisoncitybrewing.com
Halloween Drag Show
WHAT: Hosted by Ivanna Michaels and Ginger Gigi Diamond, with performances by Foxxy, Angelique and Chevelle, costume contest with prizes, and music by DJ Adam Paradise.
WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
WHERE: Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St., Auburn
COST: Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door
INFO: Visit auburnpublictheater.org
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest
WHAT: Bring your dog in costume for contest on the library lawn, with judging in multiple categories. Dogs should be leashed at all times. Will be canceled in event of inclement weather.
WHEN: 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26
WHERE: Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
COST: Free and open to the public
INFO: Visit skanlibrary.org
Talk: ‘Auburn, N.Y.: The Birthplace of Spiritualism’ by Dr. Joyce Smith
WHAT: Smith will explore the popular 19th and 20th century social religious movement, including communicating with the dead through seances, its connections to President Millard Fillmore and Mary Todd Lincoln, its impact on abolition and women’s suffrage, and her 2002 exhibit at the Cayuga Museum and book “The Possible Impossibilities.”
WHEN: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28
WHERE: Seymour Library, 176-178 Genesee St., Auburn
COST: Free and open to the public; no registration required
INFO: Visit seymourlibrary.org
Trick-or-Treat Story Time
WHAT: Halloween-themed storytime followed by trick-or-treating around the library.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 29 and 30
WHERE: Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
COST: Free and open to ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver; costumes encouraged
INFO: Visit skanlibrary.org
Vintage Ghost Painting
WHAT: “Spook-ify” a vintage print by painting ghosts and other Halloween elements on it.
WHEN: 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30
WHERE: Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
COST: Free and open to ages 8 to 12; registration required
INFO: Visit skanlibrary.org
‘Spirits and Stories’
WHAT: Handcrafted cocktails and stories by local historian Kihm Winship.
WHEN: 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30
WHERE: Sherwood Inn, 26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles
COST: Tickets $30
INFO: Visit sherwoodinns.com
Fair Haven’s Halloween Ball
WHAT: Party with food, costume contests, music by Bonfire (AC/DC tribute) and more.
WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31
WHERE: Colloca Estate Winery, 14678 W. Bay Road, Sterling
COST: No cover
INFO: Visit collocawines.com
Executive Editor David Wilcox can be reached at (315) 282-2245 or david.wilcox@lee.net.
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