Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, so you know the kids are super excited! And the forecast is cooperating: dry, light winds, highs around 60.
The same night, the clocks fall back. So you get the extra hour right when you need it, either for the party or for recovering from the…sugar ;)
One thing to know: Saturday's sunset is 6:00 PM. Sunday's is 4:59. That's the last 6 o'clock sunset for about 4 months, so if there's something you've been meaning to do outside after work, now’s the time.
A quick shout-out to everyone who signed up for tomorrow's Dinner Club in Canandaigua. There are 14 tables of six ready to go, and it sold out on Monday. I'm excited to see both returning and new faces!
✉️ IT’S THAT SNAIL MAIL TIME ✉️
Preorders are open for the Fall Quarterly!
I'm changing the format a little to fit more in. This time it's a zine (a little booklet), plus the more goodies.
Pre-order here and save five bucks before they hit the Post Office. Mailing in mid-November-ish.
Just in time for the quarterly snail mail, a new sticker design has been created based on the watercolor idea from September:
Every snail mail recipient will get one and they might make an appearance in Canandaigua at Dinner Club this Thursday 😀
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Rhizo Remedy - Cool plants? Great coffee? Healthy and tasty food? Get them all in one place at Rhizo Remedy in Seneca Falls!
Lucky Hare Run Club - Join every Wednesday and check out the supplied maps: 1 mile, 2 mile & 3 mile, Run, jog, walk, whatever you want to do. Meet at 5:45 PM at the Watkins Glen Bar & Grill in the Marina behind the Harbor Hotel. We stretch it out, go over the maps, new run club members receive run club cards. Then hit the pavement at 6pm and end up back at the Marina. Don’t forget your headlamp!
Burnt Hill & Interloken Trail - With the good weather continuing, make the most out of it and get outside! Check out this trail in the Finger Lakes National Forest for a nice out and back or add optional trails to make a complete loop.
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Sunrise: 7:34 AM
Moonrise: 7:32 PM
Air Quality: 40 GOOD
Sunset: 6:05 PM
Moonset: 10:47 AM
📅 EVENTS 📅
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Mandy (2018) (Geneva - Sunday)
Wine & Halloween Candy Pairings (Hector - Thursday)
Boo! at the Dove (Geneva - Saturday)
Wednesday, October 28
Fall Fun at CMoG (Corning) — Create glass pumpkins, explore a farmers market, and watch live glassmaking demonstrations this fall, October 5-31.
Museum in the Dark (Ithaca) — Explore space in a spooky way with astronomy stations, VR experiences, and liquid nitrogen ice cream at this special evening museum event.
Thursday, October 29
The Great Pumpkin Pageant w/ Lilypad Puppet Theatre (Ithaca) — Enjoy hilarious puppet theater characters and all-ages entertainment in this brand new show by Lilypad Puppet Theatre, October 29-30.
The Amalgomators (Ithaca) — Catch instrumental surf rock band The Amalgamators making their debut at this brewpub venue.
Wine & Halloween Candy Pairings (Hector) — Enjoy complimentary Halloween candy pairings with wine tastings at this festive winery celebration, October 29-31.
Whistle While You Quilt (Auburn) — Enjoy a delightful musical revue about quilting with local performers Teddy Brill and Dominic Gambaiani celebrating fiber art and community, October 29 - November 6.
Friday, October 30
Hallo-WINE Sips & Spooky Science (Canandaigua) — Sip five blood-red wines while uncovering spooky scientific explanations for Halloween legends with sommelier Heather McKechney.
Plant or Treat: A Fun, Fall, Family Scavenger Hunt! (Ithaca) — Explore the Botanic Gardens in a fun scavenger hunt celebrating fall plants and cultural traditions with activities for all ages.
Ode To Joy - Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra And Choirs (Ithaca) — Experience Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and Shostakovich performed by Ithaca College orchestras and choirs with celebrated soloists.
The Town Pants: Drinking in the Graveyard Party (Geneva) — Experience lively Celtic rock from The Town Pants blending Irish traditional and folk sounds; costumes encouraged.
Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night: Mad Love, Mad Music (Ithaca) — Experience Shakespeare's Twelfth Night reimagined with intoxicating 1920s Jazz Age music, live saxophone, and a vibrant cast of dancers and singers, October 23-31.
Elmira Aviators vs. Maryland Black Bears (Elmira) — Cheer on the Elmira Aviators as they face off against the Maryland Black Bears (Hockey).
Try-It: Wheel workshop (Ithaca) — Try pottery wheel-throwing in this introductory two-hour workshop with no commitment required.
Halloween in Downtown Ithaca (Ithaca) - Bring the kids to the Commons from 4 to 6 PM for free trick-or-treating with downtown merchants.
Library of Horrors Halloween Party (Watkins Glen) - Fun for the kids at the Watkins Glen Public Library for a free Halloween party from 2:30 to 5 PM.
Halloween High Tea (Geneva) - Come in costume for afternoon tea at Geneva On The Lake, with cocktails and Halloween movies in the bar afterward, October 30-31.
All Hallows Evening Club Train (Waterloo) - Ride the rails with charcuterie, Halloween trivia, and a costume contest on this 21+ evening train, October 30-31. Saturday is nearly sold out.
The Town Pants: Drinking in the Graveyard Party (Geneva) - Celtic folk-rock band The Town Pants brings an all-ages Halloween party to the Smith Opera House, costumes encouraged.
Saturday, October 31
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Finger Lakes Phantom Flyer (Waterloo) - Bring the kids in costume for a one-hour Halloween train ride, and book the 1:30 PM trip since the 11 AM is nearly gone.
Moore Family Farm Fall Festival (Lansing) - Get lost in a five-acre corn maze and pick a pumpkin on the farm's final weekend of fall fun, 10 AM to 5 PM.
2nd Annual Adult Halloween Bash with Boogie Shoes (Canandaigua) - Dance to disco from Boogie Shoes at Hotel Canandaigua's 21+ costume party, with a light buffet, costume contests, and discounted overnight rooms.
Halloween Storytime (Manchester) — Join a festive Halloween storytime featuring spooky stories, songs, crafts, and treats for all ages.
🎃 Boo! at the Dove (Geneva) — Drop in for Halloween fun with coloring, face painting, a community monster mural, and seasonal treats.
Halloween Bash at Parker's on Fall (Seneca Falls) - Parker's on Fall throws its Halloween night bash starting at 9 PM.
5th Annual Halloween Dance Party (Ithaca) - DJ Tuggle and DJ Logs spin from 9 PM to 1 AM at Liquid State Brewing's 21+ costume party, with a photo booth and $6 presale tickets.
Watkins Glen Police Trunk or Treat (Watkins Glen) - Trick-or-treat at the Watkins Glen Police Department's annual trunk-or-treat in Lafayette Park, 6 to 8 PM. Email reservation required (see event flyer at link).
Queens of the Stone Age HalloQueen Party (Canandaigua) - Hear the new Queens of the Stone Age album at Canandaigua Record Exchange's 2 PM release party, with giveaways, an in-store-only picture disc, and costumes encouraged.
Halloween at Crafty's (Phelps) — Celebrate with tarot readings, live music, chili cook-off, and costume contest at this craft brewery Halloween party.
Sunday, November 1
Tidepool Touch Tank (Ithaca) — Get hands-on with ocean creatures in an interactive tidepool touch tank experience.
Mandy (2018) (Geneva) — Watch Nicolas Cage in the surreal horror cult classic Mandy with vintage cartoon and fresh popcorn.
Bubbles, Brunch, and Bouquets! (Watkins Glen) — Enjoy brunch, mimosas, coffee, and guided flower arranging in a festive morning celebration at the winery.
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See you out there!
Thanks for being part of the Finger Lakes Effect.
Adam Moody
