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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Fest
DESCRIPTION:Something strange is lurking at Pumpkinfest. \nLook for the black-and-white striped Cortland Curiosities tent and stop in for a weekend of strange and forgotten local history. Browse spooktacular new trail merch\, learn more about the stories hiding throughout Cortland County and discover your next stop along the Cortland Curiosities trail. \nWhether you’re a longtime Curiosities follower\, a local history lover or simply someone who prefers their Pumpkinfest with a little more peculiar\, come say hello.
URL:https://cortlandcuriosities.com/event/pumpkin-fest/
LOCATION:Courthouse Park\, 33 Church St\, Cortland\, NY\, 13045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Halloween
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SUMMARY:The Grace Brown Collection at CCHS
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that we have been in contact with the Seales family\, owners of the Grace Brown Farm\, and they are bringing their extensive collection of Grace Brown and Chester Gillette memorabilia to CCHS at Grace Street for a one-day display on Saturday\, October 10. They have provided some information about their collection here.\n\nThe Grace Brown Farm Collection:\nLocated in South Otselic\, New York\, the Seales family owns and operates the historic 180-acre Grace Brown Farm\, home to what is believed to be one of the largest private collections of Grace Brown and Chester Gillette memorabilia in existence. Since purchasing the farm in 2021\, the Seales family has become the steward of a growing collection of artifacts related to the Brown family\, the history of the farm\, and the infamous 1906 Chester Gillette murder trial following the tragic death of Grace Brown at Big Moose Lake. Visitors\, local residents\, historians\, and descendants have generously donated photographs\, documents\, family heirlooms\, and other historical items\, recognizing the farm as an appropriate home for preserving Grace Brown’s story.\nPreserving Grace Brown’s Legacy\n\nToday\, the Seales family proudly serves as the caretaker of this remarkable collection. In memory of their dear friend Paul Heagerty\, they continue to preserve\, expand\, and exhibit these historical artifacts during public events held throughout the year. Their commitment ensures that the story of Grace Brown—and the tragic events that unfolded at Big Moose Lake in 1906—remains an important part of New York’s history for future generations to learn from and remember.\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, October 10 from 11am to 4pm to view memorabilia from the collection of the Grace Brown Farm and to hear more about this important collection from Edward Seales. The Honorable John Sherman will give a talk focused on the trial of Chester Gillette and the evidence from the case. Judge Sherman is retired from the bench\, but early in his law career\, he served as the Chief Assistant District Attorney in Herkimer County which is where the Gillette trial took place. Additional information will be shared in e-newsletters\, on social media\, and in local papers as we get closer to the event.\n\nAll attendees will receive a free copy of Dr. Joseph Brownell’s Cortland to the Adirondacks!
URL:https://cortlandcuriosities.com/event/the-grace-brown-collection-at-cchs/
LOCATION:CCHS at Grace Street\, 9 Grace St.\, Cortland\, NY\, 13045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History,Research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T170000
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SUMMARY:Cortland Curiosities Market
DESCRIPTION:The Cortland Curiosities Market returns to The Vault on Saturday\, October 17\, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM\, bringing another gathering of the strange\, spooky and spectacular to one of downtown Cortland’s most atmospheric spaces. \nAfter making itself quite comfortable behind The Vault’s old bank doors last year\, the market is returning for another afternoon of macabre art\, peculiar antiques\, handcrafted oddities\, mysterious wares and treasures for those whose tastes lean a little toward the unusual. \nAfter three years of Friday hauntings\, the market is finally summoning the strange on Saturday! \nVisitors can sip cocktails\, specialty coffees and other concoctions from The Vault’s in-house bar and lounge while wandering among purveyors of the peculiar. Expect everything from vintage finds and haunting artwork to custom perfume\, blend your own tea & simmer pot bar\, spooky books\, curiosities\, taxidermy\, bones and handcrafted goods that may prove difficult to leave behind. \nThe Cortland Curiosities Market is presented by Cortland Curiosities\, the strange and forgotten history trail from Experience Cortland and the Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau. \nAdmission to the market is free. Come curious. Leave with something strange.
URL:https://cortlandcuriosities.com/event/cortland-curiosities-market-2/
LOCATION:The Vault\, 35 Main Street\, Cortland\, NY\, 13045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Halloween,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T120000
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Halloween Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Halloween Family Fun Event returns to the 1890 House Museum on Saturday\, October 24\, from 12:00pm (noon) to 3:00pm. \nThis year\, families are invited to step into a Magical World of Harry Potter and experience the historic 1890 House like never before. Guests of all ages can explore a magical world filled with themed activities\, crafts\, games\, surprises\, and plenty of Halloween fun. \nChildren can visit magical stations inspired by the beloved wizarding world\, test their skills on a Quidditch course\, create magical crafts\, and encounter some familiar characters along the way. The afternoon will be filled with opportunities for children to use their imagination\, explore the historic house\, and enjoy a fun-filled Halloween adventure. \nThe event is designed especially for families and young children\, offering a safe\, festive\, and affordable way to celebrate Halloween together. \nAdmission is $5 per person (paid at the door on the day of the event)\, with children under 2 admitted free. \nCostumes are encouraged\, so young witches\, wizards\, ghosts\, superheroes\, and magical creatures are invited to come dressed for the occasion!
URL:https://cortlandcuriosities.com/event/5th-annual-halloween-family-fun-day/
LOCATION:1890 House Museum\, 37 Tompkins Street\, Cortland\, NY\, 13045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Halloween
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SUMMARY:Homer Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Get those costumes ready! The Village of Homer Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat returns Saturday\, October 24\, for an afternoon of costumes\, candy and Halloween fun for the whole community. \nCostumed participants will gather at Homer Village Hall at 4:45 PM\, with the Halloween Parade stepping off at 5:15 PM. The parade will make its way to the Homer Community Building\, where the fun continues with the village’s annual costume judging and a Trunk or Treat from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the Community Building parking lot. \nFamilies who walk in the parade can go straight from showing off their costumes to filling their treat bags at decorated trunks hosted by local businesses and community organizations. \nEvent DetailsDate: Saturday\, October 24\, 2026Meet: 4:45 PM at Homer Village HallParade: 5:15 PMTrunk or Treat: 5:30–7:00 PMLocation: Homer Community Building Parking Lot\, Homer\, NYAdmission: Free \nLocal businesses and community organizations interested in participating in the Trunk or Treat can contact Andrew Pierce at homerrec@villageofhomerny.gov for information and a registration form.
URL:https://cortlandcuriosities.com/event/homer-halloween-parade-trunk-or-treat/
LOCATION:Village of Homer\, Homer\, 13077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Halloween
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T080000
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SUMMARY:ACOTAR Book Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Cortland Book Baddies! Experience Cortland and All My Friends Books are celebrating the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony with an ACOTAR-inspired book release party in downtown Cortland. \nWhether you’re determined to get your copy before work or planning a lunchtime escape\, stop by All My Friends Books from on Tuesday\, October 27 between 8am-1pm to pick up your preorder\, grab some coffee and refreshments\, and celebrate with fellow Sarah J. Maas fans. \nAnd for the Book Baddies willing to rise before the Night Court? The first three people through the door will receive a FREE Experience Cortland Book Baddie tote in honor of our three favorite Bat Boys. Not one of the first three? Totes will also be available for purchase during the event. \nThere’s another reason to secure your copy: anyone who preorders or purchases A Court of Splintered Harmony through All My Friends Books will also be entered to win a FREE copy of A Court of Forgotten Melody when it releases in January 2027. \nA limited number of books will be available for purchase during the event\, but we wouldn’t leave something this important to the Cauldron. \nPreorder your copy through All My Friends Books to make sure yours is waiting for you.
URL:https://cortlandcuriosities.com/event/acotar-book-release-party/
LOCATION:All My Friends Books\, 51 Main Street\, Cortland\, NY\, 13045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T220000
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SUMMARY:Chiller Haunted House
DESCRIPTION:By the pricking of their thumbs\, something wicked this way comes to Madison Street. The Chiller Haunted House is back for three nights of tricks\, treats and things that go bump in the night. \nThursday\, October 29 | 7–9 PM\nKids Night: Low scare or no scare for little monsters and cautious ghouls. \nFriday\, October 30 | 7–9 PM\nThe monsters are awake. Whatever you do\, don’t scream. It only lets them know where you are. \nSaturday\, October 31 | 6–10 PM\nHalloween night brings the full fright. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
URL:https://cortlandcuriosities.com/event/chiller-haunted-house-2/
LOCATION:Chiller Haunted House\, Madison Street\, Cortland\, NY\, 13805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Halloween
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T230000
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SUMMARY:1890 House Paranormal Investigation
DESCRIPTION:When the lights go out at the 1890 House Museum\, history takes on a whole new atmosphere. Join Lost Souls Paranormal Investigations for an after hours ghost hunting experience inside one of Cortland’s most talked about historic homes. Choose from September 11\, September 12\, or October 30 (the night before Halloween\, if you’re feeling especially brave!) \nWhether you’re a seasoned investigator or trying your first paranormal investigation\, you’ll work alongside experienced ghost hunters using professional investigation equipment\, including EMF meters\, spirit boxes\, digital recorders\, and other tools commonly used to document unexplained activity. Learn how the equipment works\, investigate room by room\, ask your own questions\, and see what the night reveals. \nReports of unexplained footsteps\, mysterious voices\, moving shadows\, ethereal touches and tugs\, and other unusual experiences have made the 1890 House a favorite destination for paranormal enthusiasts for years. The mansion has even been featured on the Syfy Channel’s Ghost Hunters and continues to attract investigators from across the region. \nNo matter what you believe\, this is your chance to explore a magnificent Victorian mansion after dark\, hear its fascinating history\, and participate in a hands on investigation that just might leave you questioning what goes bump in the night. \nAdvance registration is recommended\, as these investigations typically fill quickly.
URL:https://cortlandcuriosities.com/event/1890-house-paranormal-investigation-3/
LOCATION:1890 House Museum\, 37 Tompkins Street\, Cortland\, NY\, 13045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paranormal
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SUMMARY:In to the Mystic- An Evening of Victorian Spiritualism
DESCRIPTION:Look beyond the veil and test the boundaries between our world and the next! Experience Victorian spiritualism at its height\, with table tipping\, spirit boards\, and a Victorian Séance!\n$50 per person\, ages 16+\, limit of 13 guests per session.\n\nThree sessions available:\nSession 1: 6:00pmSession 2: 8:30pmSession 3: 11:00pm\nDoors will open 30 minutes prior to each session beginning
URL:https://cortlandcuriosities.com/event/in-to-the-mystic-an-evening-of-victorian-spiritualism/
LOCATION:1890 House Museum\, 37 Tompkins Street\, Cortland\, NY\, 13045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paranormal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T220000
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SUMMARY:Death at the Wickwire Speakeasy
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 1920s for Death at the Wickwire Speakeasy\, an immersive murder mystery evening at Cortland’s historic 1890 House Museum. Guests will enter a world of flappers\, secrets\, suspicious characters and\, before the night is through\, a murder that needs solving. \nPresented by the 1890 House Museum and Cornell Cooperative Extension\, the evening includes a buffet of Flapper Fare and Libations as guests search for clues\, question suspects and attempt to uncover the killer. \nOf course\, no respectable speakeasy simply lets you walk through the door. \nThe passphrase is: “Chester sent me!” \nOnly 65 guests will be admitted\, and previous murder mystery events have sold out\, so advance reservations are strongly recommended. \nEvent Details\nFriday\, November 13\n7:00–10:00 PM\n1890 House Museum\, Cortland\, NY\n$80 per person\nLimited to 65 guests \nImportant: Tickets must be purchased online directly through the 1890 House Museum. Tickets purchased through third-party sellers will not be valid for admission. \nCome dressed for the Jazz Age\, keep your story straight and remember: at the Wickwire Speakeasy\, everyone has something to hide.
URL:https://cortlandcuriosities.com/event/death-at-the-wickwire-speakeasy-2/
LOCATION:1890 House Museum\, 37 Tompkins Street\, Cortland\, NY\, 13045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T220000
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SUMMARY:The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Explore the depths of Americana “one trippy tune at a time” with New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Voted “Best Band” by NY’s Chronogram Magazine for their rootsy\, rockin’ psychedelia and fantastic stories and songs\, the Slambovians’ deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary. Woodstock-tinged Americana blends a cool mix of southern rock\, Celtic and British folk combined with solid songwriting – a slice of Americana pie that is irresistible! Influences of Dylan\, Bowie\, Syd Barrett\, Tom Petty\, and The Band are there\, yet the Slambovians’ musicianship and critically acclaimed songwriting stand on their own.
URL:https://cortlandcuriosities.com/event/the-slambovian-circus-of-dreams/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts of Homer\, 72 S. Main St\, Homer\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T220000
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SUMMARY:Burlesque Bingo
DESCRIPTION:This isn’t your Grandma’s Bingo — but Grandma will love it! Chock full of fun facts\, bad jokes\, Strip Tease\, and prizes\, Bees Knees hosts a game that’s a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque!\n\nEach evening hosts 4 Rollicking rounds of Bingo interspersed with Burlesque and Drag Performances!\nPsst: clothes come off 18+ only (We can’t let the kids have all the fun!)
URL:https://cortlandcuriosities.com/event/burlesque-bingo/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts of Homer\, 72 S. Main St\, Homer\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Burlesque,Comedy
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