Freak at the Peak
Greek Peak Mountain Resort 1856 NY-392, Cortland, NY, United StatesFor two terrifying weekends in October, the Mountain Coaster at Greek Peak Adventure Center is overtaken by creatures of the night! As your cart rattles down twisting tracks through the darkened woods, monsters stir in the shadows, waiting to lunge from the trees and chase you through every hairpin turn. Each ride is a heart-pounding […]
Glamour, Glitz & Grit
Center for the Arts of Homer 72 S. Main St, Homer, NY, United StatesA fantastical Look at the History of Strip Tease. Every shimmy and shake will reveal another chapter, from the scandalous Victorian origins to the over-the-top Neo-Burlesque we see today. At the heart of our dazzling spectacle is the incomparable Bettie Bombshell "The Glam Reaper" voted #1 Burlesque artist in Australia and #11 worldwide! Prepare to be enthralled, […]
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Cortland Repertory Theater 24 Port Watson St., Cortland, NY, United StatesThis October, give yourself over to absolute pleasure as Richard O’Brien’s cult classic The Rocky Horror Show storms the stage at the Cortland Repertory Theatre. Directed by NYC-based Bryan Knowlton, this outrageous, interactive rock musical promises a twistedly fun night of music, mayhem, and audience participation. With eight electrifying performances running October 24 through November […]
Trunk or Treat
Downtown Cortland Main St., Cortland, United StatesGhosts, goblins, and tiny dinosaurs—assemble! Downtown Cortland is hosting the annual Trunk or Treat where local cars become candy caravans and your littles can parade their costumes in broad daylight (the safest kind of spooky). Expect sweet treats, friendly frights, and lots of community spirit. It's perfect for families, strollers, and anyone who thinks October […]
Tarot & Tomes
All My Friends Books 51 Main Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesAll My Friends Books invites you to a spellbinding afternoon with Serendipitea Tarot on Saturday, October 25. Shop, shuffle, and see what the spirits have to say! It’s the perfect cozy day for the tarot-curious and book lovers alike.
Halloween Graveyard Tour
Virgil Town Hall 1176 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesMark the calendar for a spine-tingling stroll with the Virgil Historical Society’s annual Halloween Graveyard Tour. Town Historian Marsha Powell will guide guests through Virgil Rural Cemetery, sharing eerie tales of notable residents and the ways they met their end while highlighting the artistry of historic stonecarvers. After the walk, warm up with Hollenbeck’s cider […]
Spirits of the Past: Centennial Soiree
Center for the Arts of Homer 72 S. Main St, Homer, NY, United StatesThe Cortland County Historical Society has spent a century digging up stories, preserving artifacts, and keeping the past very much alive. Now, they’re inviting you to step straight into history itself at the Centennial Soirée, a one-night celebration on October 25 at the historic Center for the Arts in Homer. This won’t be your average […]
1890 House Halloween Family Fun
1890 House Museum 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesPut on your boo-tiful costumes and bring the whole family for a spook-tacular day of fun at the 1890 House Museum! On this frightfully festive visit, you’ll meet VIP guests straight out of your favorite fairy tales and comics—perfect for magical photo ops. Kids can enjoy ghoulishly good games, haunted scavenger hunts, creepy-cute crafts, and […]
Punktured
Center for the Arts of Homer 72 S. Main St, Homer, NY, United StatesGet ready for a frightfully fun mash-up of music, movies, and mayhem at the Center for the Arts of Homer! This Halloween celebration brings together live punk and metal performances, spooky vendors, retro horror flicks, and eerie eats for one unforgettable night. Live Music Lineup:Quantifier • Porch Couch • Stuck in Place • Crimson Underground […]
Death at the Wickwire Speakeasy
1890 House Museum 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesStep back in time for an evening of intrigue at “Death at the Wickwire Speakeasy”, a thrilling Murder Mystery experience taking place Friday, November 14, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m at the 1890 House. Guests will enjoy a lavish buffet featuring Flapper Fare and Libations while uncovering clues and mingling with fellow detectives in this 1920s-themed whodunit. […]
Lost Souls Paranormal Investigation
1890 House Museum 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesThe 1890 House Museum invites guests to step into the shadows for Lost Souls Paranormal Investigations’ first-ever public investigation on Friday, November 22. Known for their collaboration with September’s Empirical Investigation, Beth and her team from Lost Souls are returning to the museum’s storied halls...this time, opening the experience to the public. Each two-hour session […]
More Stories from the Heart of Central New York.
Phillips Free Library 37 S. Main St., Homer, NY, United StatesVillage of Homer historian Martin Sweeney returns with more strange and fascinating tales from Central New York’s past! Join him at Phillips Free Library on Saturday, November 22 at 11 am for a pre-release talk on his newest book, More Stories from the Heart of Central New York. You never know what forgotten stories might […]
