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It’s Halloween weekend, and all over Central New York, people are putting the finishing touches to their costumes and preparing for the big day.
This weekend features spooky, spooky and fun events for all ages across the region.
Experience a “spooky” classical music concert by Symphoria, take a cemetery tour in Oswego, take a costumed bike tour of downtown Syracuse, and start your trick or treat with a ride through Onondaga Community College.
Make sure to check out our list of Halloween and haunted houses here for more events and happenings.
Do you know of an event that you would like to see on this list? Send us an email at features@syracuse.com.
Visitors enjoy the Halloween Drive-Thru at Onondaga Community College, Onondaga, NY, Saturday, October 31, 2020. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.comScott shield | sschild @ syracuse.
OCC drive-through trick-or-treating
Onondaga Community College and the Southwest YMCA invite families to a drive-through trick or treating event on Sunday. From 1pm to 2:30 pm, “dress up and mask yourself” and drive down campus for goodies from local businesses and organizations that line the street. Enter the main entrance on Route 175. The event is free.
Where: 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse
When: Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.
How much: Free
Witch ball
The Landmark Theater is hosting CNY’s inaugural Witches Ball on Saturday night. Presented by the Witches and Pagans of CNY and sponsored by the Sabbath Project, the theme of the evening is Spiritualism of the 1920s. There is food, music, actors and a costume competition. Head to the Witches Market on the second floor to shop for authentic witch items, or downstairs in the Walnut Room, where the Psychosalon carries messages from talented local readers. An authentic witch ritual is performed by Jeff Cullen of The Vodou Store. The event is aimed at people aged 21 and over. The tickets are limited. For more information, see Landmark Theater.org/event/inaugural-cny-witches-ball.
Where: 362 South Salina Street, Syracuse
When: Saturday from 7pm to midnight
How Much: General admission tickets are $ 75. VIP packages range from $ 150 to $ 750.
#SYR FoodTrucks Truck or Treat
On Saturday, the food truck season comes to an end in the parking lot of the Great Northern Mall. There will be 20 locally owned food trucks and Halloween costume contests and candy for children. Toss & Fire Wood-Oven Pizza, Nikkis Cupcake Creations, Cafe Jarosz Food Truck and Byblos Street Grill are just a few of the trucks that will be attending. Visit StreetFoodFinder.com/GreatNorthernMall for a full list.
Where: 4155 Route 31, Clay
When: Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
How much: Participation is free. Food prices vary.
As you wish Halloween Bash
Syracuse’s Sky Armory will be a one-of-a-kind Halloween event for children presented by As You Wish Entertainment. There will be activities for the kids, storytelling hours, live sketch and performances, dance floor, food and drink for sale, crafts and activities, treasure keepsakes and much more. There are two shows on Friday, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $ 35.99, except for children 12 and under who can enter for free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/166812720337 for more details and to purchase tickets.
Where: 351 South Clinton Street, Syracuse
When: Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
How much: $ 35.99 per person. Children under 12 months are free.
“You design it, we do it”
The Corning Museum of Glass is hosting a fun Halloween event this Sunday. For weeks, the museum has been asking for public submissions for a new creepy character and ideas for what to do with All Hallows Eve. (You still have the option to submit your drawing. It will be accepted until Thursday noon. Go to www.cmog.org/glassmaking/you-design-it-we-make-it) The new ghoul or ghost will come to you during life a live stream demonstration on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The stream will later be uploaded to the museum’s YouTube page.
Where: virtual event
When: Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
How much: Free
Syracuse Bike Party Costume Edition
The Syracuse Bike Party invites you to Clinton Square on Saturday evening for a bike ride in your favorite Halloween costume. Put on your “most terrible clothes” to win first place in a classic costume contest. The event starts at 6.45 p.m. and is free. Be sure to bring your bike light.
Where: Clinton Square
When: Saturday at 6:45 p.m.
How much: Free
Ghost and History Storytelling Tour
Come Friday evening to the Oswego Town Rural Cemetery for a “Ghost and History Storytelling Tour”. Directed by Professor Joel Langenfeld and performed by the SUNY Oswego Storytelling Class, the tour will include costumed actors presenting the stories of Edward Austin Sheldon, Dr. Mary Walker, Harriet Tubman, Queen Lili’uokalni Kamaka’eha and many more tell. The event is free and starts at 6 p.m., rain or shine. Please dress appropriately and bring an umbrella. It starts at 18 o’clock. No tickets are required.
Where: Friedhofstrasse 242, Oswego
When: Friday at 6 p.m.
How much: Free
Symphoria is streaming its concerts virtually from its Inspiration Hall during the COVID-19 pandemic. Symphoria Photo Courtesy of SymphoriaCourtesy Symphoria
Creepy symphories
One of Symphoria’s most popular traditions is the annual Halloween concert for children. It returns in person and virtual this Saturday morning with spooky classical music and family-friendly activities. The costume parade was canceled due to Covid. The concert starts at 10:30 a.m. More information is available at http://experiencesymphoria.org/event/spooky-symphoria/.
Where: 709 James Street, Syracuse
When: Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
How Much: Adults $ 15, Seniors $ 10, Students $ 5, Children under 18 are free. Same prices, except for children, for livestream.
Syracuse fans react against Clemson on Friday, October 15, 2021 at the Carrier Dome, Syracuse, NY. Scott shield | sschild@syracuse.com
Syracuse versus Boston College
After SU’s exciting win at Virginia Tech on Saturday, hope is back that the Orange could make a late push for a bowl game. The team will battle longtime rival Boston College in the Carrier Dome on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are available at cuse.com.
Where: 900 Irving Avenue, Syracuse
When: Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
How Much: Tickets start at $ 15
“The one-act act that goes wrong”
The Broadway and London comedy smash debuts in Central New York at the Le Moyne College Department of Visual and Performing Arts. It debuts Friday and Saturday nights. The play is about the opening night of “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” when things “go from bad to catastrophic quickly,” with an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that cannot play dead, and actors tripping over anything including their lines. Call (315) 445-4200 for more information and to order tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-play-that-goes-wrong-tickets-194465981987.
Where: 1419 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse
When: Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. It will continue next weekend.
How much: $ 15 for adults, $ 10 for seniors, and $ 5 for students and the community of Le Moyne.
Halloween Trick or Treat Drive Boo
Get a trick or a treat on Sunday afternoon with Halloween “Drive Boo” in Goettel Park on Central Square. Last year around 400 children came to the drive-thru where local businesses and organizations hand out goodies. The free event runs from 1pm to 1pm “Come on dressed and ready to be scary.”
Where: Route 11, Central Square, across from Reymore Chevrolet
When: Sunday, 1 p.m. – 1 p.m.
How much: Free
Halloween most
Visit the “creepy science stations” of the MOST throughout the museum throughout the weekend. Costumes are very desirable for activities, games, giveaways, and more. There will be a candy station, temporary tattoos, a boo bubbles demonstration and much more. Halloween fun is free with museum admission.
Where: 500 South Franklin Street, Syracuse
When: Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
How much: Free with museum admission. USD 12 for adults, USD 10 for children (2-11) and seniors.
– The Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music present the Ulysses Quartet on Saturday evening at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Syracuse. They play music by Haydn, Janacek, Richter and Mendelssohn. With the kind permission of the Friends of Chamber Music from SyracuseCourtesy of the Syracuse Friend
Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music concert downtown
The Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music present the Ulysses Quartet on Saturday evening at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Syracuse. They play music by Haydn, Janacek, Richter and Mendelssohn. The Ulysses Quartet has won top prizes in many renowned international competitions. The performance and artist interviews will be available virtually to ticket holders two days after the concert. It starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.SyrFCM.org or call 315-682-7720
Where: 220 East Fayette Street, Syracuse
When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
How much: $ 25, seniors $ 20, under 35 $ 15, full-time students are free.
Syracuse University basketball guard Erich Santifer, 40, reaches under the arm of a University of Michigan player and tries for the ball in this 1981 basketball game at the Carrier Dome Syracuse Post-StandardSyracuse Post Standard
SU basketball book signing
Former Syracuse University basketball star Erich Santifer, who played for Orange from 1979 to 83 and finished his career as the school’s second-best scorer, tells the story of his life in a new book called “Everyday God, Promises Made, Promises Kept!” He will sign the book on Friday from 3 to 3 p.m. in the SU bookshop. Order a copy of the book at www.syrcampusstore.com/books/book-events. Santifer will also be signing on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the DeWitt Barnes and Nobles and on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Cicero store
Where: 200 Waverly Avenue, Syracuse
When: Friday from 3 p.m. to 3 p.m.
How Much: The book costs $ 26.40
Carnage in the Wunderbar
Come to the Wunderbar on Saturday night for the Halloween party you’ve been looking for. The theme for this “Blood Bath” party is “RED, RED, RED” so “put together a look that screams Scarlet, Ruby Cherry and Blood” for a night of dance, themed cocktails and drag. A DJ will play music from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. There is a $ 5 cover and is suitable for people 21 years and older. A Covid vaccination is required.
Where: 201 South West Street, Syracuse
When: Saturday from 10pm to 2am
How much: $ 5 coverage.
Syracuse record and CD fair
“Syracuse, we’re back!” Sellers from across the Northeast will come to the Ramada Inn in Liverpool for a record and CD fair on Sunday. Search over 100,000 records, CDs, 45s, 78s and DVDs from all genres of music. Free entry to the show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., earlier entry of $ 5 from 8 a.m. Masks are highly recommended.
Where: 441 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool
When: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How much: Free. $ 5 entry for early admission from 8:00 AM
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