Otsego County Event Calendar
Saturday, October 18th
Haunted Halloween Trains
The Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society and the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad will be offering train rides with some spooky fun. There will be laughs and ghoulish treats on board for everyone daring to take our ride.
Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad
136 E Main St / St Hwy 166 - Milford, NY 13807
Saturday, October 25th
Haunted Halloween Trains
The Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society and the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad will be offering train rides with some spooky fun. There will be laughs and ghoulish treats on board for everyone daring to take our ride.
Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad
136 E Main St / St Hwy 166 - Milford, NY 13807
Saturday, October 25th
Upper Susquehanna Contradance
The Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center will be having a contradance. All levels welcome - dances will be taught on their wooden dance floor.
Upper Susquehanna Cultural Ctr
North Main St / Rte 28 - Milford, NY 13807
Friday, October 31st
Cooperstown Halloween Parade
Cooperstown Annual Halloween Parade comes down Main Street in the decorative fashion of ghosts, goblins and assorted characters, ending at the firehouse. Refreshments will be served.
Cooper Park
Main St - Cooperstown, NY 13326
Friday, October 31st
Halloween Parade
The annual Halloween Parade will bring spooky and beautiful creatures down Main Street.
Main Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
Saturday, November 8th
Open Hearth Cooking
In this one-day workshop, Gwen Miner, supervisor of domestic arts, will demonstrate the basics of cooking in a nineteenth-century kitchen. Participants will learn the basics of building and maintaining a fire, cooking over an open fire, and fire management, and will prepare a meal for themselves using period recipes and natural ingredients.
The Farmers' Museum
Lake Road / State Hwy 80 - Cooperstown, NY 13326
Saturday, November 8th
Annual Artisans and Crafters Festival
House tours will be given of 20 historic homes in Unadilla and over 30 artists will be selling their crafts in this annual event in Unadilla.
Unadilla Chamber of Commerce
193 Main St - Unadilla, NY 13849
Saturday, November 15th
Fragrant Waters
Participants will aid in the preparation of a variety of fragrant waters as well as hot sauce and discuss methods for preparing extracts.
Farmer's Museum
Lake Rd / Rt 80 - Cooperstown, NY 13326
Saturday, November 15th
- Sunday, December 21st
Wassailing Weekends
The Fly Creek Cider Mill and Orchard will offer demonstrations on how to make Wassail, the traditional holiday drink. Savory spices blend with the Mill's famous sweet cider to make a hot beverage that is sure to please. View the Mill Store's holiday displays and find that perfect gift!
Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
288 Goose St - Fly Creek, NY 13337
Saturday, November 22nd
Upper Susquehanna Contradance
The Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center will be having a contradance. All levels welcome - dances will be taught on their wooden dance floor.
Upper Susquehanna Cultural Ctr
North Main St / Rte 28 - Milford, NY 13807
Saturday, November 22nd
Santa's Parade
Santa's arrival parade goes down Main Street Oneonta to his gingerbread house in the Main Street Plaza. There will be elves, horses, floats, a juggler. Bring the kids and welcome Santa Claus to Oneonta!
Main St
Oneonta, NY 13820
Friday, November 28th
Santa & Mrs Claus Arrive in Cooperstown!
Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive aboard a horse drawn wagon to start the holiday visits with children in their Victorian Cottage. Enjoy caroling, tree lighting, free wagon rides and refreshments. Visit the Claus' various hours throughout the holiday season.
Pioneer Park
Main St / Pioneer St - Cooperstown, NY 13326
Friday, November 28th
- Saturday, November 29th
Thanksgiving at the Farmers' Museum
The Farmers' Museum will re-open its doors on Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving for a specially-designed program offering visitors a glimpse of how Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1845.
The Farmers' Museum
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Saturday, December 6th
- Sunday, December 7th
Holiday Gift Basket Workshop
Create a memorable holiday gift basket from the Mill's wide array of Fly Creek Cider Mill products including fudge, preserves, sauces and salsas. Bring your own basket and box or select one from the Mill's vast inventory. Mill team member basketing experts will be assisting in creating a gift that is sure to please by adding just the right ingredients for everyone on your list.
Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
288 Goose St - Fly Creek, NY 13337
Friday, December 12th
Festival of Trees
Throughout the day there will be entertainment, Santa Claus and a photo opportunity. The Christmas Store is full of items appropriate for gift giving and there are also kids activities, comfort food and of course the opportunity to "bid" on the tree of your choice. The "Sugar Plum Reception" - a preview to this affair will be held the prior evening.
Louis Jones Center
Farmers' Museum - Cooperstown, NY 13326
Saturday, December 13th
Festival of Trees
Throughout the day there will be entertainment, Santa Claus and a photo opportunity. The Christmas Store is full of items appropriate for gift giving and there are also kids activities, comfort food and of course the opportunity to "bid" on the tree of your choice. The "Sugar Plum Reception" - a preview to this affair will be held the prior evening.
Louis Jones Center
Farmers' Museum - Cooperstown, NY 13326
Saturday, December 13th
Cooperstown ... A Christmas Past
Main Street Cooperstown will be aglow with hundreds of luminaries accenting the beautifully decorated lampposts, shops and public buildings. Santa will be in his cozy victorian Cottage while outside carolers will be gathered around wood fires and Victorian Strollers will be touring the village. Horse drawn rides enhance the evening. Shops will be open offering specials and refreshments.
Various Locations
Main St - Cooperstown, NY 13326
Saturday, December 13th
Sint Niklaas visits Brewery Ommegang
St. Nik makes his annual visit to the brewery loaded down with stories and treats for the tots. Beer sampling, hot chocolate and cider. Belgian spiced cookies, and sleigh or wagon rides.
Brewery Ommegang
656 County Hwy 33 - Cooperstown, NY 13326
Sunday, December 14th
Holiday Hoopla for Kids!
Fenimore Art Museum presents an afternoon of festive activities including gingerbread house and holiday ornament making, live music, crafts and more.
Fenimore Art Museum
Lake Rd / Rt 80 - Cooperstown, NY 13326
Monday, December 15th
- Wednesday, April 15th
Winter Fun at Glimmerglass State Park
Winter visitors can go tubing (we supply the tubes!), cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and winter hiking! A warming shed is on premises with hot chocolate served!
Springfield
1527 Cty Hwy 31 - Cooperstown, NY 13326
Friday, December 19th
- Sunday, December 21st
The Littlest Angel
The Littlest Angel is a newcomer to heaven. Unhappy because his box of toys has been left behind on Earth, he causes a good deal of trouble until the Understanding Angel intervenes on his behalf and the box is retrieved. He suddenly becomes the model of good behavior, and a generous act guarantees eternal love, respect and admiration.
Foothills Performing Arts Center
24 Market Street - Oneonta, NY 13820
Sunday, December 21st
Candlelight Evening at The Farmers' Museum
One of central New York's brightest holiday traditions - The Farmers' Museum takes on a magical appearance, decorated in greenery and illuminated by hundreds of candles and lamplight.
The Farmers' Museum
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Saturday, December 27th
Upper Susquehanna Contradance
The Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center will be having a contradance. All levels welcome - dances will be taught on their wooden dance floor.
Upper Susquehanna Cultural Ctr
North Main St / Rte 28 - Milford, NY 13807