TIME OUT OTSEGO for SATURDAY, October 31
Halloween Haunted House
HALLOWEEN—“Milford Fire Department’s Halloween Haunted House.” Free and open to the public. Milford Fire Department and Emergency Squad, 64 South Main Street, Milford. (607) 286-9492 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1701869671361386/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
• 4 – 5:30 p.m. Friendly haunted hours for the youngins and those not into spooky shenanigans.
• 5:30-6:30 p.m. Closed to add spooky touches.
• 6:30-9 p.m. Haunted house for spooky lovers and older trick or treaters.
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 Clapper Hollow State Forest, Jefferson. (607) 431-8010 or https://susqadk.org/saturday-hikes/
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
ONEONTA FARMERS’ MARKET—9 a.m. to noon. Huntington Memorial Park, Dietz Street, Oneonta. https://oneontafarmersmarket.org/
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
CRAFTING—9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Big fabric and sewing supplies sale. Little Red School Community Clubhouse, 516 County Highway 11, Oneonta. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=39789943187263466&set=gm.2609431462834611&idorvanity=1342795269498243
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
VACCINATION—9:30 a.m. “Free Vaccination Drive.” Protect yourself and your family. All ages welcome to receive the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. Bring your vaccination card. Edmeston Town Barn, 2257 County Highway 49, Edmeston. (607) 547-4230 or https://www.allotsego.com/measles-outbreak-grows-in-otsego-county-as-health-officials-expand-community-response/
FUNDRAISER—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bag raffle to benefit Morris Central School Classes of 2026 and 2027. Featuring hot cocoa bar and extra tickets if you wear a costume. Colonial Ridge Golf Course, 195 Bateman Road, Laurens. (607) 263-5291 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10166014590667329&set=a.119021067328
HALLOWEEN—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Halloween Spirit Fest.” Healers, readers and vendors plus free workshops. Registration/fees may be required. Institute for Spiritual Development, 297 River Street Service Road, Suite 3, Oneonta. https://www.facebook.com/events/1425903045773683/?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
QUILTING—10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. “Jelly Roll Book Club #4: Birdsong.” Fees apply. Leatherstocking Quilts, 155 Main Street, Suite B, Oneonta. (607) 441-3111 or https://leatherstocking-quilts.square.site/classes
PLANETARIUM—Family-friendly shows open to the public. Fees apply. SUNY Oneonta Planetarium, Perna Science Building, Room 018A, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-2011 or https://oneonta.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx?cid=180
• 10:30 a.m. “Betelgeuse’s Galactic Vacation: An Alien’s Search for Planets.”
• 11:30 a.m. “The Sky Tonight.”
HALLOWEEN—10:30 a.m.; line up at 10 a.m. “Hometown Halloween Parade.” Pet parade, costume contest and more. Meet on the lawn at Roasted Coffee House, 36 Main Street, Sidney. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=27827045633632406&set=gm.1815844922760905
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
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—Noon to 3 p.m. “Halloween Tarot Readings.” The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/2197443401183801
HALLOWEEN—1 p.m. Richfield Springs Public Library Book Club presents a “Halloween Potluck” based on the book “To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes” by Rosie Grant. Richfield Springs Public Library, 102 Main Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-0230 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1516892163807520&set=a.545675200929226
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 through 11/6. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Autumn2026/OpenStudio8Weeks
HALLOWEEN—City of Oneonta Halloween Events. There will be awards for the best costumes and floats in the Halloween Parade and there will be cider and donuts at the end of the parade provided by the Lions Club. Presented by Oneonta Rotary Club. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1525659636253105&set=a.461101869375559
• 3 p.m. Trick or Treating on Main Street.
• 5 p.m. Line up for the parade on Elm Street.
• 6 p.m. City of Oneonta Halloween Parade.
HALLOWEEN—5 p.m. “Cooperstown Halloween Parade.” Gather on the library lawn and parade down Main Street in costume. Ends at Mel’s at 22, where groups can continue on their trick-or-treat adventures. Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1576734757827646&set=a.557428283091637
HALLOWEEN—5 p.m. “Trunk or Treat.” Unadilla Elementary School, 265 Main Street, Unadilla. (607) 369-6200 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10162915433931916&set=gm.28296813263330506&idorvanity=248638778574664
HALLOWEEN—5 p.m. “Annual Davenport Fire Department Trick-or-Treat.” Refreshments, hayrides and candy. Davenport Fire Department, 15838 State Highway 23, Davenport. (607) 278-5523 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1795847138430065?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
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
HALLOWEEN—6-9 p.m. “Ommegang Spookeasy.” Live music by Flux Capacitor and specialty cocktails. Brewery Ommegang, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. info@ommegang.com or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1116798047569208&set=a.160120909903598
HALLOWEEN—6-9 p.m. “Haunted Halloween Hayride.” Fees apply. Masonville Rod and Gun Club, 595 Pine Hill Road, Unadilla. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=29176065655324163&set=gm.1146823844672709&idorvanity=375683008453467
CONCERT—7:30 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. “Concert II: A Halloween Symphony Spooktacular.” The Catskill Symphony Orchestra celebrates Halloween with playful, accessibly spooky music for the season. Tickets required. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 269-7501 or https://www.catskillsymphonyorchestra.org/
HALLOWEEN—8 p.m. “Dance for Democracy: Halloween Costume Party Fundraiser.” Cherry Valley Artworks, The Star Theater at The Foundry, 44 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-3080 or https://cvartworks.org/2026-season/
HALLOWEEN—10 p.m. “Halloween Party.” Featuring a DJ, cash bar and a costume contest at 11 p.m. Upstate Bar and Grill, 5418 State Highway 28, Cooperstown. (607) 282-4525 or https://www.facebook.com/events/28680859628267000?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
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