TIME OUT OTSEGO for SATURDAY, October 17

Celebrate Locally Filmed Horror Films

HALLOWEEN—4-7:30 p.m. “Shock-toberfest Film Event.” Celebrating independent and locally produced horror films. Admission by donation. Open to ages 18+. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or https://www.foothillspac.org/

ROSEBOOM—All day. “Community Lawn Sale Day.” Continues 10/18. Map will be published by the Town of Roseboom. (607) 437-0650 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10101248990541530&set=gm.2053954575251912&idorvanity=128618074452248

SATURDAY HIKE—All day. Scenic excursion with the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Bring a packed lunch, snacks and water. Dress appropriately and bring equipment for the weather/trail conditions. Pre-registration required. This week’s hike will be the Bramley Mountain Fire Tower, Delhi. (607) 431-8010 or https://susqadk.org/saturday-hikes/

BOATING—8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “New York State Boating Safety Course.” Led by Dr. Kiyoko Yokota. Registration required. SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station Upland Interpretive Center at Thayer Farm, 7027 State Highway 80, Springfield. https://www.facebook.com/events/1443447294355638/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

GILBERTSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays through October. Located by the Gilbertsville Post Office, 3 Commercial Street, Gilbertsville. (607) 783-2305 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10233288497016416&set=gm.2844485682561715&idorvanity=1641876026156026

POSTPONED TO 10/24 – GARDEN CLUB—9 a.m. to noon. The Oneonta Garden Club will hand out free bags of multi-color daffodils to area residents. First-come, first-served. Oneonta Farmers Market, Huntington Park, Dietz Street, Oneonta. lauriezimniewicz@gmail.com

ONEONTA FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to noon. Huntington Memorial Park, Dietz Street, Oneonta. https://oneontafarmersmarket.org/

PASSPORT FAIR—9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your documents and get assistance obtaining a passport. Fees apply. Presented by the Otsego County Clerk’s Office. Unadilla Town Hall, 1648 State Highway 7, Unadilla. (607) 547-4276 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122173569872642569&set=a.122126852228642569

COOPERSTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 101 Main Street, Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8881 or https://www.otsego2000.org/cooperstown-farmers-market

FUNDRAISER—9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Annual Fall Book Sale. Gently-used books, media and more to benefit Kinney Memorial Library. The Meeting House, 3080 County Highway 11, Hartwick. (607) 293-6600.

COFFEE GROUP—9:15 a.m. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1041799608480754&set=pcb.1041800028480712

WRITING—10 a.m. “Sacred Writing Circle.” Supportive writing workshop. All welcome, no religious/spiritual affiliation needed. No creative writing experience necessary. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1494467586038003&set=a.546921787459259

FESTIVAL—10 a.m. Sharon Springs Poetry Festival. 10 a.m. Adult poetry workshops followed at 1 p.m. by the “Poetry and Posterity” panel discussion. Free and open to the public. Chartwell Studios, 521 State Highway 20, Sharon Springs. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1096047399739074&set=gm.2069402330373803&idorvanity=128618074452248

SQSPCA—10 a.m. to noon. Adoption event and wellness clinic. Bring your four-legged friend for free microchipping and rabies and distemper vaccines with the Susquehanna SPCA. First come, first served. Today, get 50 percent off adoption fees. Five Star Subaru, 331 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 547-8111 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1513477634140459&set=a.625555512932680

OWL FALL FEST—10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Fall into Fables.” Featuring literacy kickoff, snacks and a chance to meet author Marian Mattice. Admission by donation. Oneonta World of Learning, 167 Youngs Road, Oneonta. (607) 431-8543 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1586299463293822&set=a.670826358174475

ART EXHIBIT—11 a.m. to 3 p.m. View “Surprising Union,” an exhibit featuring “combines” of found material to create new objects. Free. On view Saturdays or by appointment through 10/17. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown. (315) 941-9607 or https://www.facebook.com/TheArtGarageCooperstown

SELF-DEFENSE—11:30 a.m. No Gi Open Mat. Open to all levels. Held each Saturday. Oneonta Jiu Jitsu Academy, 5366 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-8882 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1638636541388993&set=a.529327338986591

POLITICS—Noon. “NO KINGS 4: Help Get Out The Vote.” Neahwa Park, Oneonta. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1714096447388086&set=gm.1101677142351630&idorvanity=665014462684569

EXERCISE—Noon. “Let’s Move: Come Play Capoeira.” Unique Brazilian practice that blends martial arts, dance, music and culture. All welcome. Held each Saturday. Green Earth Health Market, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-6600 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1599017385560750&set=a.784934640302366

HALLOWEEN—1-3 p.m. “Pumpkin Painting Workshop.” The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1766392344612053

ART—1-7 p.m. “Measured Drawing.” 10-week class taught by painter/instructor Yulia Levkovich. Held through 12/19. Fees apply; registration required. Levkovich Academy at the Liberty Street Art Gallery, 10-12 Liberty Street, Utica. (315) 793-2003 or https://www.libertystgallery.com/levkovich-academy.html

SEWING CLASS—1:30-3 p.m. All experience levels welcome. Held each Saturday. The Green Giraffe, 179 Main Street, Unadilla. (607) 369-3234 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=278537215089176&set=a.112626061680293

POTTERY—1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters work on personal projects. No instruction provided. Fees apply. Held 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Autumn2026/OpenStudio8Weeks

CARD GAME—1:30-5 p.m. VFW Pitch Tournament. Bar food available, 50/50 raffle and more. Fees apply. Morris VFW Post 1417, 314 Ellis Road, Morris. (607) 263-2411 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1533095665481887&set=a.465227552268709

OPEN HOUSE—2-3:30 p.m. Learn about adult home living, respite care and the adult social day program. Featuring ice cream and live music by Saxalicious. Woodside Hall, 1 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-0600 or https://www.facebook.com/events/3518689508312576?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

FUNDRAISER—2-6 p.m. “United Royalties Spooktacular.” Featuring vendors, haunted house, costume party, music, dancing and the Cauldron Creations Cook-Off. Fees apply to enter the cook-off. Support the United Way of the Mohawk Valley at Utica Royalties, Parish Building, 730 Broadway Street, Utica. (315) 733-4691 or https://www.unitedwaymv.org/spooktacular

SCIENCE—4 p.m. “DIY Sustainability Event: Make Your Own Compost Bin.” A.J. Read Science Discover Center, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-2011 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1873436697550487&set=gm.1782309799861259&idorvanity=1782308096528096

WORKSHOP—4:30-6:30 p.m. “Saturday Night Out: A Pottery Immersion Workshop.” Tickets required. Azure Arts, 1149 Allen Lake Road, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-8899 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1957180661568572/1957180671568571/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

RECEPTION—5-7 p.m. View the exhibit “Roberta von Hahmann: A Retrospective.” Featuring oil paintings of landscapes, still lifes and portraits. Includes coffee and cookies. On view through 11/14. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus

HALLOWEEN—5:30-8:30 p.m. “Things That Go BUMP in the Night Ghost Tours.” Explore the historic village by lantern light. Six time slots available for small group tours. Tickets required. Also held Fridays and Saturdays through 10/30. Fenimore Farm and Country Village, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or https://www.facebook.com/events/2067017297253333/2067017303919999/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechani

THEATER—6 p.m. “Microcosm.” Outdoor performance of original works of dance, music and theater inspired by this year’s theme—“Lore.” Tickets required. Presented by The Party Theater at The Mutual Aid Society, 1863 County Highway 30, Stamford. jointhepartytheater@gmail.com or https://thepartytheater.com/microcosm-2026/ 

HALLOWEEN—6-8:30 p.m. “Hyde and Shriek! Candlelit Ghost Tour.” Tickets required. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5098 or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hyde-shriek-tickets-1909019050369?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

POLITICS—6-9 p.m. Otsego Democrats Dinner and Auction. Featuring live music, silent auction, dinner, drinks and dancing. Tickets required. Hunt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. otsegodemocrats@gmail.com or https://www.otsegodemocrats.com/

THEATER—8 p.m. “Night of the Living Dead: Live.” Tickets required. Also showing at 2 p.m. on 10/18. Presented by Bigger Dreams Productions at Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or https://www.foothillspac.org/

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