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Corning, NY — Don’t let the kids have all the fun! This year, during The Days of Incandescence (which runs 10/24-10/26), adults are encouraged to put on their favorite costumes (bonus points if you dress in the 1880s theme of the event), grab a few of your closest friends, and head to Corning’s Gaffer District for a chance to taste local craft brews, spirits and wine. With a dozen different stops, a commemorative drinking vessel, and actors dressed as Corning residents from 1880 sharing bits of history, Archibald’s Libations Crawl on Friday October 25^th is fun adult-friendly lead-in to an epic weekend of fun.

Schenectady, N.Y. (Oct. 10) - Adirondack Theatre Festival (ATF) and Proctors Collaborative have entered into a three-year agreement to expand shared services and explore how the two will partner more significantly over the long term.

Proctors Collaborative has provided ATF with set construction and marketing services on a fee basis for the past three seasons and cross-marketed for over five years.

Saratoga Springs, NY – The 3rd Annual Witch Walk & Dance, an exciting community event blending fun, philanthropy, and Halloween spirit, returns to Saratoga Springs on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Hosted by Witch Walk SOSA (Southern Saratoga), this event will raise crucial funds to support local animal rescue efforts while offering participants a magical day filled with entertainment, costumes, and more.

In Honor of 100th Anniversary Celebration

New ‘Events’ Calendar Feature Allows App Users to Discover Upcoming Events at Parks and Historic Sites through Filters of Their Choice 

Online and Offline Trail Maps Help Visitors Navigate Their Surroundings and Enhance Safety

The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced a new events feature and refreshed icon design for the New York State Parks Explorer app. The New York State Parks Explorer app is a free, user-friendly resource for visitors to plan trips and stay connected to their favorite locations throughout the State’s unparalleled collection of parks, historic sites and recreation trails.

Ghost hunts, ghoulish walks, and guided tours for fall

Batavia, N.Y. – The Haunted History Trail of New York State is home to the state's largest collection of haunted and Halloween happenings taking place now through the end of October. Events range from guided ghost walks and themed Halloween parks to historical haunted tours and paranormal investigations. A complete listing can be found on the Haunted History Trail’s online Ghostly Events Calendar.

Festival to Run October 24 - 26, 2024 at the Triad Theatre in New York, NY, Presented by HauntTV

Renee Huff Continues as Owner and Festival Executive Director

Check out a Festival Sizzle Reel Trailer HERE

New York, NY (Oct. 2, 2024) – The Haunted House FearFest, presented by HauntTV with media sponsor Den of Geek, is proud to announce the full film slate and programming for the 6th annual festival running October 24 - 26, 2024 at the Triad Theater in New York City. Check out a festival sizzle reel trailer here.

Norwich, N.Y. – Thanks to generous support from the Friends of the Museum District, the Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) will again host offerings for the semi-annual statewide commemorations known as Path Through History weekend.

As part of “Museums & More!” Day on Oct. 12, CCHS will host special programming from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experience “Life on ‘The Lillie’” with the Chenango Canal Association and “18^th Century Living” with historic interpreter George Cummings.