10/16/2026
Happy Fri-yay! The weekend forecast may be a bit of a weather rollercoaster, but Oswego County has you covered! From outdoor adventures to indoor fun, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your weekend! 🎉
👻 Haunted trails are open! Visit visitoswegocounty.com/directory/?_directory_explore_main_page=fall-fright-nights to find a weekend scare!
🎭 Old Money New Habits: October 16 – 17 at 7:30 p.m.; October 18 at 2 p.m. Lord Edward Eldemire Esquire has suddenly passed, leaving his trusted butler to carry out his last will and testament. Unfortunately, he now has the great displeasure of meeting the sole inheritors; brothers Percival and Monty Davies, along with their new wives, Penelope and Felicity. However, the very fact that these couples are the only ones with such inheritance… one must begin to ponder if such a coincidence could truly take place…? One murder. Two brothers. Three doors. Four suspects. And maybe some port. Who killed Edward Eldemire Esquire? For tickets and more information, visit oswegoplayers.org. Oswego Players, Francis Marion Brown Theater, 32 Barbara Donahue Dr., Oswego.
🎨 Art with Coffee: Halloween Décor with Floral Design: October 17, 10 a.m. – noon. This class will be taught by Diane Pupparo. Learn about making miniatures. This class will focus on small table displays. The theme can be Halloween or fall. Artificial flowers and Halloween-themed objects will be provided, as well as a small wood container. You are welcome to bring your own items. Diane will be there for guidance as to how to display them. $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Art Association of Oswego, Inc.., 30 Barbara Donahue Dr., Oswego.
🥾 Rice Creek Events: October 17, 10 – 4 p.m. Head to Rice Creek Field Station for “Inspired by Nature.” It’s a day filled with acoustic music, refreshments, and hands-on art activities. You can also enjoy a guided nature walk at Rice Creek! Rice Creek's naturalists will be your guides as you explore the forests, fields, wetlands, and waterways of Rice Creek Field Station. This walk will be less than one mile and is open to all ages. Accessible options are possible with the brand new Purple Trail! The trail is built to comply with U.S. Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines, making it accessible to many people who use wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, and other mobility devices. To request a guided nature walk on the Purple Trail, please let us know by calling (315) 312-6677 or emailing [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance of the program. The day also includes a silent auction with all proceeds going to support phase II of RCA's accessible hiking trails project. For a full schedule of activities, visit ww1.oswego.edu/rice-creek. Rice Creek Field Station, 193 Thompson Rd., Oswego.
🔭 Telescope Observation Sessions: October 17-18, 7-9 p.m. The general public is invited to join astronomer John Zielinski for an evening at Rice Creek Field Station's observatory. Participants will have the chance to gaze through the observatory's large 16" wide telescope inside the rotating dome to view celestial objects like the moon, the bright planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Since clear weather is needed for observing the night sky, interested participants should call (315) 312-6620 after 6 pm on the evening of each event to hear a recorded message announcing whether or not the observation session will take place that evening. Prior to the evening of the event, this same number can be dialed to access a pre-recorded detailed description of the upcoming session. Rice Creek Field Station, 193 Thompson Rd., Oswego.
🏒 Oswego State Athletics Hockey: October 17. Head to the SUNY Oswego Campus as both men’s and women’s Laker hockey teams open their seasons with exhibitions. The women’s tilt against Beijing Swift at 3 p.m. and the men take on St. John Fisher at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit oswegolakers.com/tickets or purchase them from the box office in the Marano Campus Center. Both games will take place in the Deborah F. Stanley Ice Arena and Convocation Hall in the Marano Campus Center on the SUNY Oswego Campus.
🎃 3rd Annual Scarecrows in the Square 🎃🍁: October 18, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Scarecrows in the Square only exists because our community brings it to life. Every scarecrow on display is created by someone in our community, and without those creative displays, there is no Scarecrows in the Square! So grab your family, your coworkers, your friends, or your business and start dreaming up your scarecrow! Funny, spooky, silly, creative, themed — we want to see what you come up with! All you have to do is send Country Glazed a Facebook message or stop in the shop to sign up! The festival also includes local makers, crafters, small businesses, food vendors & community organizations. Country Glazed, 548 S. Main St., Central Square.
🍂 Deja Brew Fall Market: October 18, 11 – 2:30 p.m. Local vendors, live music and sweet treats. The event is free. Deja Brew, 5752 US Rte 11, Pulaski.
☕ Victorian Tea at the Richardson-Bates House Museum: October 18, 1-3 p.m. The Oswego Historical Society cordially invites you to our third annual Victorian Tea Party! Enjoy an afternoon of tea and conviviality in a historical setting. The menu will include tea sandwiches, scones, sweets, and other delicacies from a traditional afternoon tea. Dressing up is highly encouraged! Tickets are $45 (Historical Society members receive a 20% discount by adding “member” at checkout. For info and tickets, visit https://oswegohistorical.org/event/2026-victorian-tea/. Richardson-Bates House Museum, 135 E. Third St., Oswego.
Next Week:
🎵 Oswego Music Hall Open Mic Nights: October 23, sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by “Big D” Dave Schneider. Open to all ages & skill levels Professional sound & stage! Cabaret seating & light refreshments. Admission by donation ($2 suggested.) Oswego Music Hall, 41 Lake St., Oswego.
🎃 City Of Oswego Creepy Crawl: October 22 – 24, 6 – 9 p.m. Live music, vendors, food, and of course Halloween fun! There will be a costume contest on October 24 at 7:30 p.m. The creepy crawl takes place in the tunnel on the E. First St. entrance. Don’t forget your Creepy Crawl passport for a chance for a free treat from Canale’s or Man in the Moon Candies. For more information, visit City Of Oswego. Events will take place in Washington Square Park, located at 25 E. Oneida St., Oswego.
📚 ScrabbleFest: October 23, 5p.m. Join us for fun evening of games, food, and friendship to support the Literacy Coalition of Oswego County. Individual participant cost is $40 and a team of four is $140. For tickets visit: www.literacycoalitionofoswegocounty.com/scrabble-fest. The event will take place at Oswego Elks Lodge 132 W. Fifth St., Oswego.
🎃 Sixth Annual Trunk-or-Treat: October 24, noon – 3 p.m. Head to Oswego Speedway to show off your costumes and get some tasty treats! Oswego Speedway, 300 E. Albany St., Oswego.
🎃 VAN BOO PARK - Walk in the Dark!: October 24-25, 4-8 p.m. Come on out to Van Lieu Park in Central Square and walk the trails lit with Jack O'Lanterns made by the community! Princesses, Superheroes, Inflatables, mini-golf and even Fire Spinners will make this an unforgettable family moment! All of this is made possible by our amazing community sponsors! Van Lieu Park, 90 Wilson Rd., Central Square.
🎶 Dust Bowl Faeries: October 24, 7:30p.m. The faeries perform original songs peppered with nuances of tango, flamenco, Klezmer, Balkan, and Romani swing music. American by way of pagan cabaret. For tickets visit: www.oswegomusichall.org or call river’s end bookstore at 315- 342-0077. Oswego Music Hall, 41 Lake St., Oswego.
🎃 Constantia Trunk-or-Treat: October 25, 2-4 p.m. Bring the entire family for trick-or-treating in a fun, safe environment! Many local businesses and organizations will be there providing treats for the kiddos as they trick or treat from vehicle-to-vehicle. This is a free event! David C. Webb Memorial Park at Taft Bay, 851 NY 49, Constantia.
📷: Austin DeMott
