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End October With These CNY Events

As October comes to and end, check out the CNY events that will most certainly fill your weekend.

Hey, October. It’s been fun, but you’re coming to a close. Old Man Winter is driving into town, and it’s time to make the best of his visit is by keeping busy with countless CNY events to warm hearts (and bodies). What will keep you positive this weekend includes a Harry Potter-themed weekend in Ithaca, a zombie ball, a classic film festival, historical hauntings and investigations, music and last minute haunted attraction visits.

Cue the snow! Cue the pictures (and panic) via social media! And cute the Taylor Swift. Snow visits every year like an unwanted relative, so shake it off.

For Kids (& Kids at Heart)


12644733_188859344806177_2018874147032670206_nIthaca Wizarding Weekend

Thursday events begin at 5 p.m.
Friday – Sunday events begin as early as 8 a.m.

Where: Ithaca
When: Thursday, Oct. 27 – Sunday, Oct. 23
Cost: See website for list of events and possible fees 

Zoo Boo

Where: Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Pl.
When: Saturday, Oct. 29 – Sunday, Oct. 30 | 10 a.m.
Cost: $8/child on top of zoo admission | 435-8511 x113

Symphoria: Spooktacular 

Where: Inspiration Hall, 709 James St.
When: Saturday, Oct. 29 | 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $15/adult, $10/seniors, $5/students, free/ages under 18 | 299-5598

Halloween Hellraisers


imagesRocky Horror Picture Show

6:30 p.m. | The Car
8:30 p.m.  | Flash Gordon
10 p.m. | Dance Party
11:30 p.m. | Rocky Horror Picture Show 

Where: Palace Theatre, 2384 James St.
When: Friday, Oct. 28 | 6 p.m.
Cost: $15/advance, $20/door | 463-9240

Zombie Ball

Where: Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Clinton St.
When: Friday, Oct. 28 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $10

Discofest

Where: Center of Progress Building, New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd.
When: Saturday, Oct. 29 | 7 p.m.
Cost: $16/advance, $20/door | 447-6290

 

Miscellany

Silver Knight Foundation Masquerade Ball

Where: Marriott Syracuse Downtown, 100 E. Onondaga St.
When: Friday, Oct. 28 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $100, $125, $150 | 303-5132

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Where: Onondaga Historical Association, 321 Montgomery St.
When: Saturday, Oct. 29 | 6 p.m.
Cost: $15/members, $20/non-members | 428-1864 x312/313

Haunted Opera House

Where: Earlville Opera House, 18 E. Main St., Earlville
When: Saturday, Oct. 29 | 7 p.m.
Cost: Free, donations appreciated. | 691-3550

 

Music

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Ghost Tours | 6:30 & 7 p.m.
Performance | 8 p.m.

Where: Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St.
When: Saturday, Oct. 29 | 6:15 p.m.
Cost: $10/ghost tours, $25/adults, $20/seniors, $5/students | 299-5598

Tim & Myles Thompson

Where: The Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road, Nelson
When: Saturday, Oct. 29 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $20/advance, $22/day of | 655-9193

Blind Spots: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Where: The Dock, 415 Old Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
When: Saturday, Oct. 29 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $10/members, $15/nonmembers | (607) 319-4214

 

Sports

Utica Comets

Opponent: Providence Bruins
Where:
400 Oriskany St. W., Utica
When: Friday, Oct. 28 | 7 p.m.
Cost: $18, $20.50, $22, $24, $28 |  Buy Online | 790-9070

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Opponent: Providence Bruins
Where: 
Onondaga War Memorial, 515 Montgomery St.
When: Saturday, Oct. 29 | 7 p.m.
Cost: $16, $20  |  Buy Online | 473-4444

 

 

Editor’s Picks

Kevin Griffin

Where: Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 S. Main St., Homer
When: Friday, Oct. 28 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $28/adults, $25/seniors, $23/students, free/military, veterans and children under 18 | (607) 749-4900

_mg_4368-copyJackie Warren-Moore

Where: ArtRage Gallery, 505 Hawley Ave.
When: Friday, Oct. 28 | 7 p.m.
Cost: Free admission, $12/book | 218-5711

All Hallows-Cosplay

Where: Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St.
When: Saturday, Oct. 29 | 7 p.m.
Cost: $10-$20/sliding scale | 474-6064

 

October Anxiety

Cayo Industrial

Where: Cayo Industrial, 811 Broad St., Utica
When: 
Fridays – Sundays
Cost: $10-$13, $30/all attractions

Escape the Estate

Where: Shoppingtown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. E.
When:
Wednesdays – Sundays
Cost: $23/Wed. & Thurs., $28/Fri. – Sun. | 855-65ESCAPE

Scare-A-Con 2014. Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times Fright Nights at the Fair

Where: Beef Cattle Barn, NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd.
When: 
Fridays – Sundays
Cost: $10-$20 | 396-8390

Frightmare Farms

Where: Frightmare Farms, 4816 Route 49, Palermo
When: 
Fridays – Saturdays
Cost: $13/attraction, $22/two, $25/three, $35/VIP | 436-1933

 

Weather Forecast

(Subject to change, of course.)

THURSDAY

Temperature: 43 degrees / 38 degrees
Conditions: Mix of snow and rain.

FRIDAY

Temperature: 45 degrees / 37 degrees
Conditions: Rain and clouds.

SATURDAY

Temperature: 60 degrees / 46 degrees
Conditions: Really? 60 degrees?

SUNDAY 

Temperature: 50 degrees / 37 degrees
Conditions: A morning cold shower while you’re taking a warm shower.

                                     

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