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Utica Zoo to Host 40 th Annual Spooktacular Harvest Festival

Community Event Dancy's Corner - October 14, 2026 0

Utica Zoo to Host 40 th Annual Spooktacular Harvest Festival The Utica Zoo’ s SPOOKTACULAR Harvest Festival will be returning for its 40 th consecutive year...

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Reed’s @ 601 Opens New Hartford Barbershop With Oct. 16 Celebration

Community Event Michelle LaGuerre - October 14, 2026 0

Reed’s @ 601 is open inside JoJo Bean Salon in New Hartford and will hold a public ribbon cutting Friday, Oct. 16, at 4:30 p.m.

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Haunted Railbike Rides Bring Thrilling Fun and Support Students

Community Event David Laguerre - October 13, 2026 0

Haunted railbike rides return to Thendara Oct. 17, 23, 24 and 30, supporting Adirondack students. See family times and tickets.

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Utica Zoo Spooktacular Brings 40 Years of Joyful Halloween Weekend Fun

Community Event David Laguerre - October 13, 2026 0

Utica Zoo Spooktacular returns Oct. 17–18 with 13 treat stations. Check admission, $5 treat cards, costumes and free shuttles.

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Syracuse Immigration Enforcement Forum Set for Oct. 17

Community Event Michelle LaGuerre - October 13, 2026 0

A free Syracuse immigration enforcement forum on Oct. 17 will examine facts, narratives and the effects of federal enforcement in Upstate New York.

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Boilermaker Charity Bib Program Opens 2027 Applications

Community Event Michelle LaGuerre - October 13, 2026 0

The Boilermaker Charity Bib Program is accepting 2027 applications through Nov. 20 from nonprofits in Oneida, Herkimer, Madison and Onondaga counties.

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Dungeon of Despair Returns for Thrilling Herkimer Halloween Nights

Community Event David Laguerre - October 12, 2026 0

Dungeon of Despair returns Oct. 16–17 in Herkimer. Find hours, $5 admission, the rear entrance and tips for planning your visit.

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More Than Chicken Riggies: How Utica’s Riggie Fest Supports Local Veterans

Community Event David Laguerre - October 12, 2026 0

Utica’s Riggie Fest pairs chicken riggies and community races with support for Sitrin’s free care for post-9/11 veterans and service members.

22nd Annual MV Latino Association Hispanic Heritage Gala

Community Event Dancy's Corner - October 12, 2026 0

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Mohawk Valley Latino Association will hold its 22nd Annual Gala at the Beeches Manor, 7900 Turin Rd., Rome...

The Business Council’s State-Wide Manufacturing Week Bus Tour to Make Stop in Utica Friday

Community Event Dancy's Corner - October 9, 2026 0

Business Council Staff Will Visit Saranac Brewery ALBANY, NY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. - New York’s statewide chamber of commerce...