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Ghosts in the Mohawk Valley
October is here and the familiar signs of Autumn are underway. The leaves on the trees continue to change color, fall harvests are complete or have finished for the year, and Halloween fun is closer than you think! Time for Ghosting Hunting in the Mohawk Valley!
Ghost hunting traditions
When the kids were teenagers they loved to binge watch any show that had to do with Ghost Hunting. As good indulgent parents, we supported the kids’ interests, so we all binged together. To add to the theme we’d turn off all the lights in the house and watch late into the night. Sometimes we’d project the shows onto a wall in the living room so the “screen” was huge. This added to the feeling we were right there with the investigators as they wandered around in creepy dark places encouraging spirits to contact them. It was all good fun…until someone got scared. ;o)
I don’t mean that we got scared from what was on TV. After watching many hours of these programs we began to take great pleasure in finding creative ways to scare each other. Fun times indeed!
Scary Dad
During a commercial break, when one of us went to the bathroom, someone would find a dark corner to jump out from as the person exited the bathroom just after they turned off the light. AHHH!! SCREAM!!, Hahaha! – all very funny!
My personal favorite as a parent was when my kids worked as servers at restaurants. They would sometimes come home late after closing. This was prime opportunity to ensure lights were all off in the house, and I could hide behind their bedroom door as they came home from a late shift.
I would stay up late and wait until I heard them pull into the driveway, and sneak across the house to be by their room. Hiding behind a door I could hear the front door open and close, the confident footsteps across the house, the fridge door opened and closed as they grabbed a drink, and then the soft footsteps across the carpet as they approached.
I just needed to wait for them to walk close enough but before they turned on the light. All I ever had to do was just say, “Hello” in the deepest voice I could muster. SHREEEEEEK !!! Hahaha – very funny. This one always delivered!
Rest assured, any scare tactic we parents employed, has been returned back to us by a factor of 10! All good fun and to this day we all remain fair game.
Visit MohawkValleyMuseums.us for information about ghost tours and more at historic sites happening during October.
You can find all the spooky events for October at Mohawk Valley Today Events!
2025 – Art of NY: Annual Juried Art Show
Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie, NY, United StatesArtists living in New York State are invited to submit entries to the Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show hosted by the Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library.
Young Artist of the Month Show
Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts Canal Place, Little Falls, New York, United StatesThe Young Artist of the Month (YAM) Show Takes place from Feb 3 through Feb 27, 2024 at Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts, Little Falls, NY.
Virtual Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Training
Zoom Mtg NY, United StatesThe Virtual Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Training takes place beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 via Zoom link.
The Eight and American Impressionism at the Arkell Museum
Discover the role of The Eight–a group of young influential American artists that broke away from the academy and exhibited art on their own terms.
Knit & Crochet Social Group
Amsterdam Free Library 28 Church Street, Amsterdam, United StatesThis is not a teaching program, but a social group for knitters & crocheters to get together to swap ideas & have fun!
Sweetheart Dessert Contest and Tasting at the Old Forge Library
Old Forge Library 220 Crosby Blvd, Old Forge, NY, United StatesCommunity members are invited to a dessert sampling reception at 5:00 p.m. Contest winners will be announced at the reception.
Zurawski v Texas Movie Screening
MVCC - Shafer Theater 1101 Sherman Drive 3157925440, Utica, NY, United StatesSpecial screening of the acclaimed documentary, Zurawski v Texas at the Utica MVCC Schafer Theatre on Wednesday, February 12th.
Cabin Fever Virtual Conversation Series
Zoom Mtg NY, United StatesThe Cabin Fever Virtual Conversation Virtual Series with “Fort Hunter Mohawks: We Are Still Here with Bonnie Jane Maracle on February 5, 2025.
Galentines Day Wine Bottle Painting
Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie, NY, United StatesBring your gal pals and join us for a Galentine's Day wine bottle painting program on February 13th at 3:00 pm.
Thursday Night Chess Club
Amsterdam Free Library 28 Church Street, Amsterdam, United StatesStop in for a match! All ages and abilities welcome. No registration required.
Trivia Night
Renaissance Pub 550 E. Main Street, Little Falls, United StatesTrivia Night at the Renaissance is coming January 23, 2024 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Pub located at 550 East Main Street, Little Falls, NY.
Outer Space Craft and Activity Bags For Kids
Old Forge Library 220 Crosby Blvd, Old Forge, NY, United StatesOn Feb 15 and Feb 15, 2025 the Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., will have free outer space themed grab bags full of crafts for kids!
Eisenadler Brauhaus Beer and Chocolate tasting event
Eisenadler Brauhaus 88 E Main Street, Nelliston, United StatesOn Friday, January 24th at 5:30pm, Heather will be teaching origami at Eisenadler Brauhaus in Palatine Bridge.
Speed Dating on Valentine’s Day
Renaissance Pub 550 E. Main Street, Little Falls, United StatesReady to ditch the dating apps and meet people face to face? Join us for an exciting evening of fun, flirting, and great vibes!
Valentine’s Day Party with Live Music by Kevin Alexander
Renaissance Pub 550 E. Main Street, Little Falls, United StatesDrink specials, full kitchen menu, and live music for a great night with fun, friends, and maybe a little bit of fate.
Oneonta Winter Farmers Market
Foothills 24 Market Street, Oneonta, NY, United StatesThe Oneonta Winter Farmers Market takes place November 1st through April 30th at Foothills located at 24 Market Street, Oneonta, NY.
Cooperstown Farmers’ Market
101 Main Street in Pioneer Alley 101 Main Street, Cooperstown, United StatesThe Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, founded by Otsego 2000 in 1991, supports local growers and offers brings together producers and consumers.
CPR First Aid Class and Certification at the Old Forge Library
Old Forge Library 220 Crosby Blvd, Old Forge, NY, United StatesCertified instructor, Nia Tormey, will instruct up to eight students for a free CPR, First Aid and Certification Class at the Old Forge Library, on Saturday, February 15 from 10 am - 2 pm.
Outer Space Craft and Activity Bags For Kids
Old Forge Library 220 Crosby Blvd, Old Forge, NY, United StatesOn Feb 15 and Feb 15, 2025 the Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., will have free outer space themed grab bags full of crafts for kids!
Annual Chili Bowl Luncheon and Pottery Sale
View Center for Arts and Culture 3273 State Route 28, Old Forge, NY, United StatesThe Chili Bowl Luncheon opens at 10:30 am for early birds to start looking through the hundreds of hand-made bowls available for purchase.
February 15 Hike at Schoharie Crossing
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site 129 Schoharie St, Fort Hunter, NY, United StatesThe Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor offers the annual Canalway Challenge along the historic waterway of New York.
Amsterdam’s WinterFest
Veterans Park Amsterdam NY Locust Avenue, AmsterdamEnjoy ice skating, music, smores to go and hot chocolate & coffee courtesy of Alpin Haus. From 1pm free hot dog & hamburgers will be served.
Ag Solutions & Networking Expo
Prentice Hall - SUNY Cobleskill 152 Albany Avenue, Cobleskill, United StatesThe Ag Solutions and Networking Expo takes place beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2024 at SUNY Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY.
Sexual Harassment Preventation Training
Old Forge Library 220 Crosby Blvd, Old Forge, NY, United StatesThe Old Forge Library offers several opportunities to meet New York State's Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.
To Keep or Not To Keep: Dairy Welfare and Profitability Considerations Webinar Series
These webinars on Tuesdays from January 21 to March 4, 2025 experts will address the different considerations in making that decision .
Cooperstown Farmers’ Market
101 Main Street in Pioneer Alley 101 Main Street, Cooperstown, United StatesThe Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, founded by Otsego 2000 in 1991, supports local growers and offers brings together producers and consumers.
Heart Suncatchers
Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie, NY, United StatesMeet us in the classroom of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library on February 18, 2025, from 2-3pm to make Heart Suncatchers.
Sexual Harassment Preventation Training
Old Forge Library 220 Crosby Blvd, Old Forge, NY, United StatesThe Old Forge Library offers several opportunities to meet New York State's Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.
Free Tuesday Trivia at View
View Center for Arts and Culture 3273 State Route 28, Old Forge, NY, United StatesGather your best group of friends and family and put your general knowledge to the test over three rounds of fun trivia to earn bragging rights and prizes from View.
Pom Pom Making
Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie, NY, United StatesWe are making pom poms out of yarn and then creating adorable animals and monsters out of them! This is a free program for kids and teens.
Knit & Crochet Social Group
Amsterdam Free Library 28 Church Street, Amsterdam, United StatesThis is not a teaching program, but a social group for knitters & crocheters to get together to swap ideas & have fun!
Cabin Fever Virtual Conversation Series
Zoom Mtg NY, United StatesThe Cabin Fever Virtual Conversation Virtual Series with “Fort Hunter Mohawks: We Are Still Here with Bonnie Jane Maracle on February 5, 2025.
Sexual Harassment Preventation Training
Old Forge Library 220 Crosby Blvd, Old Forge, NY, United StatesThe Old Forge Library offers several opportunities to meet New York State's Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.
Duplo Day!
Join us in the classroom of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library on February 20th for an all-day drop in Duplo building program.
Thursday Night Chess Club
Amsterdam Free Library 28 Church Street, Amsterdam, United StatesStop in for a match! All ages and abilities welcome. No registration required.
Trivia Night
Renaissance Pub 550 E. Main Street, Little Falls, United StatesTrivia Night at the Renaissance is coming January 23, 2024 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Pub located at 550 East Main Street, Little Falls, NY.
Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program
Clinton VFW 49 Franklin Ave, Clinton, United StatesCornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County is offering a Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program for youth and adults 14 years+.
Veggie Van Indoor Winter Market at ARC Mall in Ilion
ARC Mall Central Plaza, Ilion, United StatesFresh, healthy food options are coming to the heart of the community this winter with the launch of the Veggie Van Indoor Winter Market at the ARC Mall in Ilion.
Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program
Clinton VFW 49 Franklin Ave, Clinton, United StatesCornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County is offering a Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program for youth and adults 14 years+.
Ghosts in the Mohawk Valley
So in keeping with this theme of ghost hunting, frights and the paranormal, it is our pleasure to share with you upcoming Ghost inspired events coming to the Mohawk Valley ion October. There is a mix of both educational presentations as well as opportunities for you to join in hands-on interactive experiences.
Investigating History with Agent Paranormal
Herkimer County Historical Society presents Investigating History with Agent Paranormal on October 8th, 2022 beginning at 6:30pm for VIPs and 9:00pm for Investigators. It’s the perfect time to be investigating the paranormal in Herkimer County and the Herkimer County Historical Society has put together the perfect evening for doing just that! On October 8th Investigators and VIPs have opportunities to investigate the haunting at the Historic Herkimer Jail. VIPs get an absolutely fantastic opportunity to not only investigate the Herkimer Jail, but also the Herkimer County Historical Society from 9:00pm until midnight. VIP treatment also includes refreshments at 6:30pm with a lecture by Agent Paranormal followed by Q&A from 7-8:30pm. Ticket sales are limited so contact them today before it’s too late!
During the most haunting time of the year, dare to experience Things That Go Bump in the Night Ghost Tours at The Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown on Friday and Saturday evenings: October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29. Join an eerie lantern-lit tour of the shadowy museum grounds. Hear your guide recount the many mysteries and ghostly happenings that have occurred in the 19th-century historic village, as in the tale of a young ghost who roams the rooms of Bump Tavern or the mysterious early morning strikes on the anvil in the Blacksmith Shop. During each tour, be prepared to hold your breath as Michael Henrici brings Edgar Allan Poe’s classic “The Tell-Tale Heart” to life. Tours run every half-hour from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Cooperstown, New York—See Fenimore Art Museum’s collections in a way never experienced before–in the dark–with its Art in the Dark tours. Join museum guides as they lead you through the galleries of American folk art and fine art by lantern light, stopping along the way to share some of the mysterious, melancholy, and untold stories within the artworks. Discover hidden secrets within the paintings with the help of a special ultraviolet light. The 45-minute tours are offered three times per night. Tours take place on Wednesday and Thursday evenings: October 19, 20, 26, 27 at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Tickets: $13.50 Members, $16.00 Non-Members. To purchase tickets, visit FenimoreArt.org or go directly to Eventbrite.com.