Events
1890 House Paranormal Investigation
1890 House Museum 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesWhen 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 […]
Serial Killer Speakeasy
Parkside Villa 95 Owego St, Cortland, NY, United StatesSerial Killer Speakeasy is a chilling immersive experience where four infamous stories unfold live on stage. It’s like stepping inside your favorite true crime podcast, but with premium cocktails, an ominous atmosphere, and a killer twist. A True Crime Descent: Step into the shadows as the terrifying stories of Bundy, Dahmer, Gacy, and Gein are […]
Book Binding Workshop
CCHS at Grace Street 9 Grace St., Cortland, NY, United StatesBookbinding Workshop with Robert LoMascolo. Step back in time and create a beautiful book of your own with the help of Book Arts professional, Robert LoMascolo. Mr. LoMascolo owns a studio in Aurora that specializes in fine letterpress printing and hand bookbinding. The fee for this class includes materials and instruction along with lunch. Space […]
Bookbinding Workshop with Robert LoMascolo
CCHS at Grace Street 9 Grace St., Cortland, NY, United StatesLong before books rolled off printing presses by the thousands, they were carefully folded, stitched, bound, and crafted by hand. This September, the Cortland County Historical Society invites participants to try their hand at this centuries old art. Book Arts professional Robert LoMascolo will lead a hands on workshop exploring traditional bookbinding techniques. LoMascolo owns […]
Pumpkin Fest
Courthouse Park 33 Church St, Cortland, NY, United StatesSomething strange is lurking at Pumpkinfest. Look 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. Whether you’re a longtime Curiosities […]
Glamour Glitz Grit: A Burlesque Zodiac Show
Center for the Arts of Homer 72 S. Main St, Homer, NY, United StatesThe wheel of the heavens is turning, and the stars are calling you to our most spectacular production of the year... Glamour Glitz Grit: A Burlesque Zodiac Show On October 3rd, the heavens descend upon the stage as The Bees Knees Burlesque Academy invites you into a world where constellations breathe, planets whisper, and the […]
The Grace Brown Collection at CCHS
CCHS at Grace Street 9 Grace St., Cortland, NY, United StatesWe 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 […]
First Taste: The Cardiff Giant, a Problem Comedy
Center for the Arts of Homer 72 S. Main St, Homer, NY, United StatesThe Cardiff Giant, A Problem Comedy, by Russell Fox First Tastes is a new play reading series paired with culinary test kitchen samplings, occurring most third Thursdays in 2026. Each evening of theatre places newly devised works into the hands of our local community actors, and invites the public to read along, take “tasting notes”, and […]
Macabre Macramé
1890 House Museum 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesJust in time for Halloween, Macabre Macramé invites guests to the historic 1890 House Museum for an evening of knots, plants and a touch of the peculiar. Participants will create their own black macramé plant hanger, complete with a plant to take home at the end of the evening. Tickets are $40 per person, a […]
Riggy Quiz, returns to AKE Gallery
Ake Gallery 165 S. Main street, Cortland, United StatesCortland’s #1 comedy game show, Riggy Quiz, returns to AKE Gallery on Friday, October 16. Join host Riggy for an evening of laughs, trivia and unpredictable fun featuring Steve “Moonman” Burke, Paul Kozlowski and Angie Gilbert.
Cortland Curiosities Market
The Vault 35 Main Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesThe 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. After making itself quite comfortable behind The Vault’s old bank doors last year, the market is returning for another afternoon […]
From Homer to Hollywood
Center for the Arts of Homer 72 S. Main St, Homer, NY, United StatesWhat if your creativity could become your career or your business? And what if there are more paths to get there than you ever imagined? Join Peter Hartsock and Justina Hnatowicz, married bi-coastal creatives who live and work in Hollywood, for ”From Homer to Hollywood,” a conversation about building a career in the rapidly evolving […]