LIBBY’S BEST BETS

Tricks And Treats,

Scary Ghost Stories

And Pumpkins Glow!

By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com

T’is the night for tricks and treats! Stroll through downtown and show off your costume before you hit the streets to collect your sweets! In Cooperstown, the parade kicks off at 5 p.m. on Main Street. In Oneonta, 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31.
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Get a head-start on the candy collecting as you trick or treat through the Historic Village. Admission free to kids, accompanying adult with donation.
1-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450.
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Hunt for spooky specters with the NY Shadow Chasers Team. Tickets, $15. 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main St., Otego. (607) 988-6661.
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Can you survive a trip through the scariest haunted house in county? Admission $2, or bring item for teen toiletry closet. 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, Oneonta Teen Center, 4 Academy St., Info (607) 441-3999.
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Race through the streets of Cooperstown in costume as part of 19th annual Coop Loop 5k & 10k. Prizes for scariest, funniest and best costumes! 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2800.
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Avoid the cold and trick or treat indoors at Mall-O-Ween! Then stick around for a Halloween-themed Zumba dance party! Noon-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, Southside Mall, Oneonta. Info (607) 432-4401 ext. 101.
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Carved pumpkins on display, plus treats and ghost stories by Bruce Markusen. Drop off at 1-6 p.m., Glow 6-7 p.m. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., (607) 547-9777.