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SPOOKY DAY IS MONDAY, OCT. 31

Plan HALLOWEEN Fun

With Special Calendar

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(Printed Version in Hometown Oneonta, Freeman’s Journal)

FRIDAY, October 28

SUNY CARNIVAL – 5-6 p.m. Halloween Carnival. Order of Omega honor society hosts family carnival & dorm trick or treat. Info, (607) 436-2514. Hunt Union, 108 Ravine Pkwy., SUNY Oneonta.
FRIGHT FEST 2016 – 5 p.m. performance by They sent the Followers, 7 p.m. Haunted House,. $10 per ticket includes snacks, beer, wine. Body by Stacy, 5514 State Hwy. 7, Oneonta.


BUMP IN THE NIGHT! – 5:30, 6, 6;30, 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. Hour-long tours of The Farmers’ Museum during the most HAUNTING time of year. Also Sat., Oct. 29. Reservations required. $10 per person (ages 3 and up), séance is $10 extra for adults, $7.50 for students, seniors and members. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Info, www.farmersmuseum.org

SUNY TRICK OR TREAT –
6-8 p.m. After the carnival, tour guides lead parents and children through a trick-or-treat in the residence halls of SUNY Oneonta. 108 Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta. Info, http://suny.oneonta.edu/news/students-host-halloween-events, (607) 436-2514.
GHOSTS! – 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 p.m. Candlelight Ghost Tours visits all places in mansion where ghostly manifestations have been reported over 150 years, including those identified by Ghosthunters! Fri. and Sat., through Oct. $20 per person, reservations required. Hyde Hall National Landmark Historic Site, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-5098, www.hydehall.org
HALLOWEEN PARTY – 6 p.m. Best costume for creativity, uniqueness, and scariest wins a bottle of wine. Prizes handed out throughout the night. Empire House, 136 Marion Ave, Gilbertsville. Info, empirehousefinedining.com, (607)783-2859.
PARANORMAL – 6:30 p.m. Author and Cooperstown Candlelight Ghost Tours Founder Bruce Markusen tells of the paranormal activity of Cooperstown. Woodside Hall, 1 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, Karen Cadwalader (607)547-0600.
DON’T BREATHE – 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m. showings (also Sat., Sun.), new horror film, “Don’t Breathe.” Free with student ID; $3 for general public. Red Dragon Theatre, SUNY Oneonta. Info, (607) 436-3730, connect.oneonta.edu
HALL OF FAME – 7 p.m. Halloscream: Fright Night. Take a haunted tour of the galleries. National Baseball Hall of Fame, 25 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, http://baseballhall.org/events
JIMKATA – 7 p.m. doors. Halloween weekend party with Jimkata, with new album, In Motion. Oneonta Theater, 47 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info: http://oneontatheatre.com/jimkata-halloween-weekend-party-friday-october-28th/
VILLAIN CABARET DINNER – 7-10 p.m. Delicious dinner and villainous show performed by local actors. Accompaniment and musical direction by Tim Iversen. Costume Contest! 50-50 raffle, prizes! $20 admission includes diner and show. Cash bar. Elks Club, 84 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, tickets, (607) 432-1800, orpheustheatre.org
COSTUME CONTEST – 9 p.m. Bartenders Ball & Halloween Costume Contest. Categories: scariest, sexiest, mos original, best in show. B Side Ballroom, 1 Clinton Plaza, Oneonta. Info, bsideballroom.com
BUMP IN THE NIGHT – 9:15 p.m. Recreated 19th Century Séance in the style of the Fox Sisters. $10 Adult. Reservations required, (607)547-1461, farmersmuseum.org/ghost-tours

SATURDAY, October 29

GREAT PUMPKINS – 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. or as long as they last! Local pumpkins with character, great prices and selection. Perfect for the Cooperstown Pumpkin Glow! Cooperstown Farmers Market, 101 Main St. (behind Key Bank in Pioneer Alley). Info, (607) 547-6105, http://www.otsego2000.org/
COOP LOOP – 11 a.m. 10k & 5k race around Cooperstown. Registration 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Includes costume contest with prizes for scariest, funniest, best group, most creative, best overall. Cost, 5k $30, 10k $35. Begins and ends at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Hwy. 52, Cooperstown. Info, clarksportscenter.com/events/coop-loop/

BATMAN! –
Noon. Halloween Oc”Dobler” Fest! Noon-4 p.m. celebrate Dobler’s German Heritage with bratwurst, strudel, pumpkin ale and other goodies! 5 p.m. “Scattered Flurries” welcomes Halloween with costumes and prizes. Special prices for Batman-themed costumes! Dobler’s Brewery and Tavern, 1917 State hwy. 205, Mt. Vision. Info, (607) 433-6600.
BUMP IN THE NIGHT! – 5:30, 6, 6;30, 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. Hour-long tours of The Farmers’ Museum during the most HAUNTING time of year. Also Sat., Oct. 29. Reservations required. $10 per person (ages 3 and up), séance is $10 extra for adults, $7.50 for students, seniors and members. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Info, www.farmersmuseum.org
GHOSTS! – 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 p.m. Candlelight Ghost Tours visits all places in mansion where ghostly manifestations have been reported over 150 years, including those identified by Ghosthunters! Fri. and Sat., through Oct. $20 per person, reservations required. Hyde Hall National Landmark Historic Site, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-5098, www.hydehall.org
DON’T BREATHE – 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m. (also Sun.) showings, new horror film, “Don’t Breathe.” Free with student ID; $3 for general public. Red Dragon Theatre, SUNY Oneonta. Info, (607) 436-3730, connect.oneonta.edu
HALLOWEEN DANCE – 7-10:30 p.m. for ages 13-18. Cost $4. Oneonta Teen Center, 4 Academy St., Oneonta.
COSTUME CONTEST – 7 p.m. Roots’ Halloween Soiree & Costume Party. Roots Brewing Co., 175 Main St., Oneonta.
COSTUME CONTEST – 8 p.m., winners drawn 11:30 p.m. Best female costume, best male costume, best couple costume. $15 person, $25 couple Timber Creek Saloon and Restaurant, 2957 State Hwy. 23, West Oneonta.
BUMP IN THE NIGHT – 9:15 p.m. Recreated 19th Century Séance in the style of the Fox Sisters. $10 Adult. Reservations required, (607)547-1461, farmersmuseum.org/ghost-tours.

Sunday, October 30
PUMPKIN DROP OFF – 1-4 p.m. Pumpkin display. To contribute bring your carved or decorated pumpkin to the CAA porch with a candle to light them anytime before 6 p.m. All pumpkins welcome. Admission free. Village Hall Porch, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, (607)547-9777, cooperstownart.com.
TRUNK-OR-TREAT – 4:30-6:30 p.m. Enjoy games and win candy. Costumes optional. Nothing scary or gory. Parking lot, Community Bible Chapel, 577 Greenough rd., Cooperstown. Info, communitybiblechapel.com, (607)547-9764
PUMPKIN GLOW – 6-7 p.m. Jack “O’ Lantern Festival. (Pumpkin drop-of, 1-4 p.m. on Village Library porch). Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www.cooperstownart.com
DON’T BREATHE – 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m. showings, new horror film, “Don’t Breathe.” Free with student ID; $3 for general public. Red Dragon Theatre, SUNY Oneonta. Info, (607) 436-3730, connect.oneonta.edu

MONDAY, October 31, HALLOWEEN

ONEONTA TRICK-OR-TREAT – 3-6 p.m. participating businesses only, Main St., Oneonta. facebook.com/DestinationOneonta/
HALL OF FAME – 3:30-5 p.m. Free admission to children in costume with parents. Experience a trick or treat adventure through Plaque Gallery. National Baseball Hall of Fame, 25 Main St, Cooperstown. Info, http://baseballhall.org/events

COOPERSTOWN PARADE – 5-6 p.m., Line up in Cooper Park, parade down Main St., Cooperstown.
ONEONTA TREAT & PARADE – 3-6 p.m., 7 p.m. parade. Trick of Treat on Main St. Participating businesses will have signs in their storefronts. 7 p.m. parade through downtown Oneonta. (Line up on Elm St. 6:15-6:45 p.m.)
PARTY! – 6:30 p.m. Schuyler Lake Halloween Party hosted by F.D. Auxiliary and United Methodist Church. Games and costume parade with prizes and
refreshments. All welcome. Schuyler Lake Fire Dept., 1490 Cty. Rd. 22, Schuyler Lake.

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