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Halloween Night events in Cortland and Ithaca

Halloween Night events in Cortland and Ithaca

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(607NewsNow) — This Halloween, take your pick of celebrations happening locally in the Cortland and Ithaca areas:

GIAC Halloween Spooktacular

Location: 301 W. Court St., Ithaca, NY
Time: 4:00–7:30 p.m.

The Greater Ithaca Activities Center hosts its annual Halloween Spooktacular with trunk-or-treating, pumpkin painting, gym activities, and costume-themed games. The event features candy, snacks, cider, and chili served in a safe, family-friendly setting with a closed-off street area.

Cortland Country Music Park Trunk-or-Treat

Location: 1824 NY-13, Cortland, NY
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Families can visit decorated vehicles, enjoy a hayride, bounce house, and hot cider, and vote for best-decorated trunk. This outdoor event offers a festive, low-stress option for trick-or-treating with additional activities to keep kids entertained.

Rose Hall Halloween Party Live Music Night

Location: 19 Church St., Cortland, NY
Time: Doors at 6:00 p.m., music 7:00–9:30 p.m.

Rose Hall hosts a live-music Halloween celebration featuring People People and Windowshoppers.. While not specifically a children’s program, this is a community-friendly evening event suitable for families with older kids or teens who enjoy live music.

Liquid State Brewing Halloween Dance Party (21+)

Location: 620 W Green St., Ithaca, NY
Time: 9:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.

Liquid State Brewing hosts a 21-and-up Halloween dance party featuring a DJ, photo booth, costumes, and late-night festivities.

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