’Tis the season for spooky and scary fun, so if you’re looking for some frightful entertainment around the Finger Lakes region, there are plenty of tricks and treats to be found!
Here are seven events guaranteed to add some scariness to your Halloween season.
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The Naples Hotel, built in 1895, has been home to countless travelers over the years, some of whom apparently never left, according to the hotel. Today, the hotel’s 32 rooms are haunted by at least six friendly spirits, including a woman and her children, as well as a gentleman named Topper. They are said to move pictures, turn on lights and lock doors! This Halloween season, have dinner in this historic hotel, or better yet, book a room to experience the Naples landmark yourself. For even more of a haunted experience, book a reservation-only tour by calling (585) 374-5630. |
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Friday-Sunday all October HalloweenFest is a family-friendly Halloween experience. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October will feature a 3D Halloween themed walking trail, Zombie Hunt Wagon Ride Adventure (an add on experience) and be on the lookout for the bewitched farm characters lurking about the grounds. Plus, enjoy Friday Family Nights with a DJ spinning up spooktacular tunes. On Saturdays and Sundays, you can catch all the football action on the TVs while enjoying the farm atmosphere. Saturday nights, they’ll be showcasing some frightfully good music with live, local bands. |
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October 10, 5:03 - 8:00 p.m. Weld your own spiderweb with artist Stacey Mrva in her little red barn! Join Ironwood Studios for a transformative workshop where women come together, learn, and uplift one another. Their mission is empowerment through hands-on experience and unwavering support. You will explore the fundamentals of MIG welding, metal bending, and the use of essential shop power tools. As you craft your very own metal spider web, you'll witness your creative sparks turn into a masterpiece. |
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#4. Spirits & Spirits at Smokin' Tails Distillery Head to Smokin' Tails Distillery to get in contact with some otherworldly good beverages, and maybe some connection to the realms beyond! A variety of vendors will be on site, including jewelry makers, tarot card readers, psychics, and more. This small craft distillery in Phelps creates small batch, high quality spirits. Some seasonal flavors include Apple Pie Moonshine and The Four Grain Spirit!
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#5. Visit The Enchanted Forest October 19, from 6:00-8:00 PM wondrous it becomes! Join the RMSC Cumming Nature Center for a family-friendly, not-so-scary night hike on Saturday, October 19. Visitors will walk a half-mile loop through our lantern-lit pines, where they will meet a delightful cast of characters and delve into the secrets of nocturnal life. Cider & doughnuts available for purchase. |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a cult classic from 1975, returns to The Smith on Halloween weekend, with action-packed romance, thrills, chills, lots of laughs and 16 great sing-along songs! This ultimate movie experience is a mad mix of classic horror/sci-fi, super-charged sensuality and outrageous fantasy. It’s the story of an “ordinary” couple and an unforgettable night at the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a mad-scientist from the planet Transexual, Transylvania. The Smith staff wants attendees to enjoy this ultimate movie experience (including costumes and having your audience participation script memorized), but they do hope you’ll refrain from water spraying. It makes their mascara run and ruins their nice big movie screen! |
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October 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m. |
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