As we move into the final week of October, now’s your chance to attend a spooky seasonal event if you haven’t already! There’s a masquerade ball, several Halloween parties, Irish ghost stories, witchy craft nights, and more. Will you decorate a pumpkin, go see a scary movie, attend a cemetery tour, or go see the Dracula ballet? It’s all possible this week in the 315! Don’t miss out on the fun - before we know it, Thanksgiving festivities will be in full swing!

As per usual, we’ve got lots of live music events for you, from rock ‘n roll to jazz to symphony orchestras. In Syracuse, there’s a magic show and a cabaret night, plus, John Cleese himself will be making an appearance at a screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail! Elsewhere, check out local bazaars and craft fairs, Sip & Paint events, stand-up comedy with Caroline Rhea (remember Aunt Hilda from Sabrina the Teenage Witch?), and wine walks in the Finger Lakes.

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Starring the world’s greatest award-winning magicians, this 21st century magic show is unlike anything you have seen before – filled with modern illusions and arts of deception, performed live on stage. Catch this exciting production at the OnCenter in Syracuse. 

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/masters-of-illusion-live-6e3e7b00/ 

Join us at the Landmark Theater in Syracuse for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with the one and only John Cleese! This once-in-a-lifetime event features a special screening of the beloved cult classic, followed by an uproarious conversation and audience Q&A with Cleese himself. 

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/not-dead-yet-john-cleese-and-the-holy-grail-at-50/ 

Get ready to Sizzle & Sass your way into an electrifying night of unapologetic allure and irresistible charm! Hosted by Arya Klos and presented by Come Out Central New York, this intimate cabaret at Gilded Club in downtown Syracuse features dazzling performances, stunning drag, and sultry vibes in a glamorous, inclusive setting. 

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/sizzle-and-sass-a-new-cabaret-experience34468/ 

Bram Stoker’s iconic tale, Dracula, takes flight in a bold new ballet. Prepare for an elegant journey into the heart of desire where passion, power, and the supernatural collide. Don’t miss this show at Inspiration Hall in Syracuse!

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/dracula33677/ 

Big Shrimp, formerly known as Baked Shrimp, is reborn with a new lineup and an invigorated sound, ready to take the music world by storm. Join the fun at Funk ‘N Waffles in Syracuse!

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/big-shrimp-halloween-extravaganza/ 

Ever felt more like the villain than the hero? Celebrating your life-long villain-era? Wonder why the outsiders and the outcast always seemed so much more... YOU? Let's explore what makes a villain really a villain in a society that has historically demonized people outside the status quo. Join this fun workshop at 560 Art Collective in Syracuse. 

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/exploring-queer-villainy-a-halloween-zine-making-workshop/ 

Catch this fun show at ONCO in Syracuse! Kid Roscoe features members who have played in some of the best bands in CNY. They'll be slinging original music with some select covers.

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/kid-roscoe-at-onco/ 

Join us at the Landmark Theater in Syracuse for this unforgettable night of rock and intensity. This stacked lineup is guaranteed to deliver a relentless, emotionally charged concert experience.

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/in-this-moment-black-mass-tour/ 

SUNY Oswego's Living Writers Series is back again this year! Join the English and Creative Writing Department to hear from author Shannon Luders-Manuel at this virtual event.

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/living-writers-series-shannon-luders-manuel/ 

Spooky season is HERE, and we’re super excited to celebrate at 443 Social Club in Syracuse with our Devil’s Night Masquerade Ball featuring live music with the mighty Los Blancos, plus complimentary hors d’oeuvres, frightfully fun cocktails, and a costume contest.

https://443socialclub.com/event/devils-night-masquerade-ball-10-30/?t=1761087455 

Join us for Bunco at the Bethel Community Center in Pulaski! Fun game if you wish to learn; it’s easy, we will show you. Hope to see you there old and new faces. $10.00 each to play cash prize awarded at the end of the evening. Proceeds go to support the Bethel center.

Come enjoy a fun night of bowling for a cause at Lighthouse Lanes in Fulton!

https://iheartoswego.com/59175/halloween-bowling-fundraiser-for-oswego-county-childrens-fund.html 

A self-guided haunt for those that dare at the Sweet Memorial Building in Phoenix.

https://iheartoswego.com/59972/grimsleys-gorge-self-guided-haunt-phoenix.html 

Three days of frightening radio dramas to scare you. Each day a different collection of stories guaranteed to fill you with dread. Come check it out at the Frances Marion Brown Theatre in Oswego.

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/foretold-tales-an-anthology-of-terror/ 

Enjoy a fun night of live music at Brewerton Center for the Arts.

https://iheartoswego.com/59994/the-baby-boomers-band-brewerton-center-for-the-arts.html 

Get ready for a night of fierce drag performances, spooky vibes, and fabulous costumes at our Spooktacular Drag Show at GS Steamers in Oswego!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spooktacular-drag-show-hosted-by-xandra-dee-tickets-1704522916929?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Come trick or treat horse style at JD Performance Horses in Oswego! There will be free games and crafts, $5 pony rides, vendors, raffles, food, costumes, and more. 

https://iheartoswego.com/59997/haunted-horses-event-oswego.html 

Join us for a spooky (but family-friendly!) evening at Van Boo Park’s Walk in the Dark at The Hub in Central Square! Stroll along 1.5 miles of wooded trails glowing with over 200 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns. Enjoy festive family fun, tasty food, and a touch of Halloween magic around every corner. 

https://iheartoswego.com/59322/van-boo-park-walk-central-square.html 

Using the title All That Remains as a jumping off point, poets will reflect on the constant work of assembling coherence from fragments. Following the recitation Christopher McEvoy will talk about his painting practice and how he assembles meaning using visual fragments. Come learn something new at the Tyler Art Gallery at SUNY Oswego.

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/all-that-remains-poetry-reading-and-art-talk/ 

Drums Alive Ability Beats is an all-inclusive program for all ages and abilities that unlocks limitations and empowers participants to achieve healthy and happy lives through research-based fitness and wellness applications. Join us at Ohio Street Studio in Oswego.

https://www.peacefulremediesoswego.com/drumsalive 

This film explores grief, truth, identity, and the perils of longing for connection. Come watch it at Munson in Utica!

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/munson-film-series-eleanor-the-great/ 

The Other Side in Utica opens its 2025-2026 Jazz Season by welcoming sax and woodwind performer, Charles Pillow. He has performed with numerous music legends, including Frank Sinatra, Mariah Carey, Jay Z, Luther Vandross, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, and Joe Henderson. 

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/jazz-at-the-other-side-presents-charles-pillow/ 

Merrily We Roll Along tells the story of how the lives and friendships of three friends devolve over the course of 20 years. Catch this charming musical at Players of Utica!

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/merrily-we-roll-along/ 

Get ready for a frightfully good time as the Oneida County History Center proudly presents "Utica Boo," a new play written by local author Dennis Webster. This captivating "Haunted Whodunnit" will bring local history to life with a spooky twist. 

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/utica-boo-a-haunted-whodunit-34341/ 

It’s the return of our biggest annual fair at Rome Capitol Theatre! Don’t be too scared! We’ll have a ton of awesome vendors, food trucks, drinks, family activities, entertainers, tattoos and more. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/2039733513518972/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

Come try some yoga at Munson in Utica. Each class offers a 15-minute introduction to art in the gallery followed by an hour of yoga. All levels of ability are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your own yoga mat.

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/munson-art-and-yoga/ 

Come out and create your own Spooky Bats on a canvas at E98 Art Studio in Rome. Our fun professional instructors will help you create your own Art Piece from start to finish!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1294810588867369/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

Our 2nd annual Fall Bazaar is back! Join us for a fun day at Utica Recreation Center for a craft show and basket raffle!

http://facebook.com/events/1331279574753685/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

Join us for a presentation about the death and mourning practices of the Oneida Community, and how their practices differed from conventional society.

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/oneida-community-cemetery-tour34265/ 

Celebrate Samhain with authentic Irish ghost stories, music, and songs collected in rural Ireland in the 19th century. Musicians of Craobh Dugan-O'Looney will perform in a spooky atmosphere created upstairs at the Irish Cultural Center in Rome.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1475995666942743/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

Join us at Beeches Manor in Rome for our spooktacular Halloween Party!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1108254664771568/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

Join us at the Other Side in Utica for a jazzy night featuring Tom Townsley, Morris Tarbell, Sean Peters, Jake Lozo, and Lenny Milano.

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/scary-blues-at-the-other-side/ 

Come check out Severance Mountain, a locally produced horror film at Pickens Hall in Heuvelton!

https://northcountrynow.com/stories/halloween-horror-comes-to-heuvelton,329332 

This student-run haunted house at Clarkson Hall in Potsdam benefits Students Without Borders.

https://northcountrynow.com/stories/haunted-infirmary,324465 

Come to the Russell Theater to listen to the SVC Explorers of the Unknown as they blend history, treasure hunting, and the supernatural in their storytelling. The evening will include local lore, field tales, and insights into ghost-hunting tools and techniques. 

https://northcountrynow.com/stories/bow-fest,329950 

The Parishville Amvets will host a craft show, which includes, soaps, woodworking, baked items, hand painted signs, hand crafted jewelry, and many seasonal items. 

https://northcountrynow.com/stories/craft-and-vendor-show,328158 

Come to Old Town Hall in Waddington for this fun event featuring live music, a raffle, concessions, and prizes for best costumes.

https://northcountrynow.com/stories/adult-halloween-dance,329720 

Get ready to explore the dark side of history with a unique walking tour experience, offered by Ogdensburg History Museum.

https://northcountrynow.com/stories/ghost-walk-in-ogdensburg,327060 

Come to the Louisville Arena for a fun craft night where you can decorate a pumpkin or paint whatever you want. Drinks, snacks, and desserts available.

https://northcountrynow.com/stories/sip-paint-and-halloween,326003 

This evening at Foundry Square in Potsdam invites everyone to don their best witchy attire and enjoy a night of Halloween fun. Warlocks are welcome, too. Guests can look forward to drink specials, DJ dancing, and playful contests with prizes for the “Best Cackle” and “Most Creative Hat.”
https://northcountrynow.com/stories/witches-night-out,326842 

Free Halloween party in North Lawrence! The dress code is costumes, fancy dress or pajamas, whatever you are comfortable in. There will be snacks, drinks, games, and prizes. 

https://northcountrynow.com/stories/adult-halloween-party,326006 

Baklava Express, an NYC-based fusion band led by oud player Josh Kaye, blends Mediterranean and Middle Eastern musical traditions. Enjoy the show at Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall in Canton.

https://northcountrynow.com/stories/musical-performance-baklava-express,327873 

Get ready for a wickedly good time at our first-ever Halloween Party here in our tasting room at Montezuma Winery in Seneca Falls! Enjoy spooky pizza, eerie cocktails, and a pumpkin walk.

https://cayugawinetrail.com/events/winery/10-24-2025 

Visit Cortland County churches to hear pipe organs and music selected for Halloween week in October! Organists at each venue will explore the unusual position of this “king of musical instruments” as part furniture, part church architecture, and part acoustical delicacy.

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/cortland-county-organ-crawl/ 

Come and sip delicious wine, and soak up the sounds in a beautiful vineyard setting at Lucas Vineyards in Interlaken.

https://cayugawinetrail.com/events/winery/10-25-2025-2 

Join us in the tasting room at Knapp Winery in Romulus for live music every Saturday 2pm–5pm! Enjoy wine tastings, wines by the glass & bottle, and light bites.
https://cayugawinetrail.com/events/winery/10-25-2025

Caroline Rhea is a stand-up comedian and actress, best known for her role as “Hilda Spellman” from the hit series ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’ and her numerous comedy specials on HBO, Comedy Central and Showtime. Come catch the show at Del Lago Casino in Waterloo!

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/caroline-rhea/ 

Come One, Come All… if you dare. Step right up for Prison City’s 4th Annual Halloween Party in Auburn - this year, the tent flaps open on our most twisted theme yet: EVIL CIRCUS!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1270106157855664/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

Celebrate Spooky Season at Hosmer Winery in Ovid! Travel to 3 different stations for spooky wine and food pairings within the winery - plus live music, spooky slushies, tons of local vendors and more! 

https://cayugawinetrail.com/events/winery/10-25-2025-1 

Looking for the perfect Sunday vibe? We’ve got you covered! Come kick back, relax, and enjoy our mimosa buckets with your crew at Montezuma Winery in Seneca Falls.

https://cayugawinetrail.com/events/winery/10-26-2025 

This concert at The Rev/Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn will feature movements of famous symphonies. 

https://cnyarts.org/events/events/view/symphony-spectaculars/ 

Get ready to howl at the moon and stomp your boots – Rockin’ Boots is bringing the party to Clam Man's Party House in Seneca Falls!

https://www.facebook.com/events/4163797100555505/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

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