Things were a bit CRAZY at my house this week, and it has spilled over into the blog. I've more things to post than I had time to write about this morning. But I would like to mention:
A dear friend of mine recommends taking your little ones to Pie In the Sky out on route 7 towards Otego (before winter sets in). "It has a great corn maze/run that's free. It is small enough that we let [our two year old] go on without us, but large enough to freak me out when we could not see her anymore. Pie In The Sky is a great "autumnal" place to hang out for awhile. They also have playhouses and pumpkins to play around."
Pick A Pumpkin (www.pickapumpkin.com) near Cobleskill is also getting good reviews. "They have free hayrides, a storybook land, and is just a ton of fun. [Our friend] always plans on spending a whole day there."
While we're talking about local events, I'd like to highlight the event keeper link for the Four County Library System: http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=4CLS. There are 'remind me' links as well as 'email a friend' options for each of the events. One of the events listed for this weekend is The Oxford Memorial Library Annual Haunted House--suitable for all ages, at the Oxford Memorial Library from 10am-2pm Sat Oct 25, info: 843-6146.
While you're out, pick up a Safe Kids of Otsego County Halloween and pedestrian safety kit (50 cent suggested donation) at the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard Saturday, October 25th from 10:00 until 4:00. Materials include reflective Halloween bags, along with reflective stickers. For more information call 547-5256 or visit www.safekids.org.
Sunday, October 26 is of course, MALLOWEEN! Let the kids run free and gather candy! No cars to run them over! 1pm-3pm at the Southside Mall. Events include: Spooky Stories at Borders @1pm, Decorate a pumpkin, Bounce house and Costume Contest (registration @ 1pm, winner announced at 2:30).
Next week:
Yet another option for Halloween: Come celebrate Halloween at Hogwarts! Thanks to a special agreement with the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Smart Community Room will be open to all young witches and wizards on Thursday October 30. From 4:00-5:30 all manner of magical crafts and confections will be available. First, get sorted into your House. Don't miss the Potions class, and Care of Magical Creatures – you'll be making your own monster to take home. You can also try your hand at the cauldron toss, make a wand, a Golden Snitch pin, and more! This special Hogwarts event is open to those aged 6 and up.
October 31st: Halloween trick-or-treating on Main St Oneonta at participating stores. This is usually from 4pm-6pm.
And don't forget the annual Halloween Parade will be held on Main Street in Downtown Oneonta. Formation of the parade will be on Elm Street (between Main & Center) and Walnut Street (between Ford & Maple), move from Elm Street down Main Street to Chestnut Street Extension and into the parking garage. The formation area be blocked off at 6:00 p.m. and Main Street closed at 7:00 p.m. Formation to begin at 6:15 p.m., judging at 6:45 p.m. and parade at 7:00 p.m.
Major thanks to Robin, who made this blogpost possible!!!
