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Oktoberfest (Dundee) — Celebrate with an elevated four-course autumn dinner and craft beer pairings from Horseheads Brewing overlooking Seneca Lake.

Fall Fun at CMoG (Corning) — Enjoy seasonal glass-making demonstrations, craft activities, and a Glass Farmers Market at the Corning Museum of Glass, October 5-31.

World's Largest Glass Pumpkin (Corning) — Marvel at the world's largest glass pumpkin, an eight-foot masterpiece created by Corning Museum of Glass artisans, October 5-31.

Rosie, Jake Blount, Ben Gould, and Steve Selin at the South Hill Cider Community Concert Series (Ithaca) — World-renowned ethnomusicologist Jake Blount joins the South Hill Cider house band for a special performance celebrating Ithaca's endemic fiddle-style.

Montezuma Migratory Waterfowl Identification Workshop (Savannah) — Learn waterfowl identification tips and habitat characteristics with guided presentation and optional short nature walk.

Climate Change... By How Much? (Lakeville) — WHEC weatherman Rich Caniglia offers an impartial discussion on climate change, warmer winters, and heavier storm rainfalls.

Haunted History Tours of Auburn (Auburn) — Costumed guides share chilling Victorian funeral practices, spectral family lore, and true crime stories during darkened street tours of Auburn, October 23-25.

Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night: Mad Love, Mad Music (Ithaca) — Shakespeare's Twelfth Night meets 1920s Jazz Age in a vibrant musical production featuring live jazz musicians, dancers, and an ensemble cast, October 23-31.

Food & Wine Experience: Fall Series at Fox Run Vineyards (Penn Yan) — Tour Fox Run Vineyards' cellars and enjoy a winemaker-led tasting paired with an autumn-inspired lunch celebrating Finger Lakes harvest flavors. Reservation required.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) (Geneva) — Experience the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show with live interactive shadow cast performance at the historic Smith Opera House.

Empire State Film Festival (Ithaca) — Discover 46 New York State-produced films across all genres with opportunities to meet filmmakers at the Empire State Film Festival, October 23-25.

Hos-oween Weekend (Ovid) — Get spooky with haunted wine tastings, food pairings, live music, and tarot readings on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, October 24-25.

Landscape Painting Workshop with Annie Sheng (Lansing) — Create surreal food landscapes using watercolor and pencil while exploring connections between food, place, and memory with artist Annie Sheng.

1487 Heritage Winery Grand Opening (Hector) — Celebrate the grand opening of 1487 Heritage Winery and discover locally crafted wines in a new tasting destination.

Felted Ornaments with Lisa Defrancesco (Geneva) — Create beautiful needle-felted holiday ornaments with instructor Lisa DeFrancesco in this beginner-friendly craft class.

Creating a Bouquet of Flowers with Toni Johnson (Penn Yan) — Create beautiful paper flowers using various materials to craft an everlasting bouquet for your home.

Mystery Radio Theater (Naples) — Step back in time for a spine-chilling live radio theater experience featuring classic mystery tales and nine performers.

The Enchanted Forest (Naples) — Discover nocturnal forest secrets on a twinkling half-mile night hike with delightful characters, cider, and donuts during this family-friendly celebration. Tickets required, grab them ahead of time.

Next Stop Comedy @ Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards (Hector) — Enjoy top-tier stand-up comedy from mystery performers at this intimate vineyard show featuring high-energy performances.

Annual Inlet Valley Jack-O-Lantern Night – 2026! (Ithaca) — Carve pumpkins, enjoy s'mores and cider, play games, and watch a movie by the fire at Inlet Valley's Jack-O'-Lantern Night.

Crystal Ship - a tribute to The Doors (Canandaigua) — Crystal Ship delivers an authentic Doors tribute with meticulously recreated costumes, vintage gear, and unparalleled recreations of 1960s concert magic.

Bake Better Class: Halloween Edition (Canandaigua) — Master Halloween baking by creating gothic-inspired black velvet cupcakes with blackberry filling using specialty black cocoa.

Insectapalooza 2026 (Ithaca) — Explore hundreds of live insects, spiders, and arthropods with hands-on exhibits and workshops at Cornell's Insectapalooza festival.

Halloween Skate Party to benefit Italian American Festival, Watkins Glen (Watkins Glen) — Enjoy a family-friendly skating party in costume with skate rentals, lessons, and raffle tickets benefiting the local Italian American Festival.

Beauty & Wellness In The Finger Lakes (Horseheads) - Spend Saturday morning at Wings of Eagles for free yoga, sound bath, qi gong, and mini facials, plus about 30 local beauty and wellness pros to meet and shop.

Harvest Pairing at Remembrance Farm (Trumansburg) — Enjoy farmstead cheeses, artisan foods, and wine pairings from local producers in this elegant farm pairing event. Reservation required.

Stories in Stained Glass (Auburn) — Discover the history, craftsmanship, and stories behind stained glass windows in houses of worship and royal settings.

Pumpkin Walk for Dogs (Naples) — Bring your dog to explore scenic hiking trails at this pumpkin-themed walk with free treats for canine companions.

Faust (1926) with Cloud Chamber Orchestra (Geneva) — Experience Faust's timeless tale of good versus evil with live Cloud Chamber Orchestra musical accompaniment.

Oktoberfest at The Lake House (Canandaigua) — Celebrate with craft beer from regional breweries, live music, festive food, and lawn games on the shores of Canandaigua Lake.

Smash & Sip: A Pumpkin Smashing + Wine Tasting Experience (Canandaigua) — Smash pumpkins with sledgehammers to relieve stress, then enjoy a guided seasonal wine tasting in this unique wellness experience. SOLD OUT BUT THERE IS A WAITLIST.

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