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New Paltz, NY (October 8, 2026) – Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz, NY will present Elliott and Schlemowitz’s "Phantasmagoria," a magic lantern show, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

In the late 18th century, the scientist, balloonist, and showman Étienne-Gaspard Robertson created a sensation in Paris with the Fantasmagorie, a magic lantern show blending science and the occult. His innovation of a rear projected image and fantascope projector, designed to be wheeled along wooden tracks, created the illusion of diminutive ghosts and goblins slowly growing into gigantic form, as if stalking toward the astonished audience.

December 19-20 at Arthur Zankel Music Center

Saratoga Springs, NY (October 8, 2026) — Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announces the return of its popular Sounds of the Season holiday series from December 19–20, featuring internationally acclaimed brass ensemble Canadian Brass with Wonderful Time of the Year (DEC 20); Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center performing Bach’s Complete Brandenburg Concertos (DEC 19), and a new family program, Nutcracker Notes with Mozart for Munchkins (DEC 19).

Corning, NY (October 5, 2026) — Fall Fun is in full swing at CMoG! Special this week, we have Tough Stuff Guest Artist Toots Zynsky joining us in the Amphitheater Hot Shop. On Saturday, we have a one-of-a kind Great Glass Pumpkin Experiment demonstration. Demonstrations are free with Museum admission, and kids and teens under 18 are always free!…

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs will host its annual Autumn Festival on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Lower and Middle School campus, located at 62 York Avenue in Saratoga Springs. This family-friendly celebration is open to the public and will feature a lively mix of seasonal activities and entertainment.

First Open House in More Than 15 Years Offers Rare Behind-The-Scenes Look at New York’s Historic Preservation Work  

Three-Day Event Features Conservation Labs, Historic Artifacts, Hands-On Activities, Tours, Presentations and Revolutionary War Exhibits 

Cohoes, N.Y. - The New York State Division for Historic Preservation will open the doors of its Peebles Island headquarters to the public for the first time in more than 15 years during a three-day Open House — Thursday, October 15 - Saturday, October 17, 2026. Free and open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day, the Open House will offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how New York preserves, protects and shares its history.

Lake George, N.Y. — Fort William Henry invites locals and visitors to celebrate the season along the shores of Lake George during its Harvest Festival at Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge, taking place October 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 from 4–10 p.m.

Tivoli, N.Y. – Marie Cole has been a member of the Tivoli Artists Gallery since 1993, and we are thrilled to announce her solo exhibition ESCAPE ROUTE.  The show runs from October 16-November 15, 2026.  Please join us for an opening reception on Saturday, October 17, from 5-7 p.m.

Mohawk Valley Latino Association to Host Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Utica, N.Y. – The Mohawk Valley Latino Association (MVLA) invites the public to a special event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and fostering cultural exchange in the Mohawk Valley. The celebration will be held October 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Oneida County History Center, 1608 Genesee Street, Utica.