Halloween Programming 2023
Explore Halloween-themed October events at libraries across Onondaga County!
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Sunday, October 1 – Sunday, October 15, all day
Liverpool Public Library - Halloween Costume Closet Collection
Liverpool Library will be accepting gently used, clean costumes of any size, from Oct. 1 - Oct. 15 at the Information Desk.
Costumes will be added to their Costume Closet, available from Saturday, Oct. 21 until Saturday, Oct. 28.
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Friday, October 13, Monday, October 16 & Monday, October 30, starting at 7 p.m.
NOPL Cicero - Halloween Horror Nights..on the Lawn
Enjoy classic horror movie showings in North Syracuse.
Screenings begin promptly at 7 p.m. on the lawn (weather-permitting).
Admission is free, so come early to secure your spot to see the following Halloween movies:
- Oct. 13 - "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1992 | PG-13)
- Oct. 16 - "Frankenstein" (1931 | NR)
- Oct. 30 - "The Mummy" (1932 | NR)
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Saturday, October 14, from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville - Pumpkin Carving
Get in the Halloween spirit and carve jack-o'-lanterns!
A pumpkin and carving supplies will be provided for each child registered.
The program will take place outside on the front patio of the library and will be rescheduled in the case of inclement weather.
For children of all ages with adult supervision.
Registration required: Register here for Pumpkin Carving at Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville.
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Saturday, October 14, from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Marcellus Free Library – Paint a Pumpkin
Join Alyson to paint a pumpkin at Marcellus Free.
Recommended ages: 4 – 10 years old.
Registration required: Register to Paint a Pumpkin at Marcellus Free here.
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Saturday, October 14, from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
NOPL North Syracuse - Halloween Eclipse Party
It's Halloween / Solar Eclipse party-time!
Get your solar eclipse glasses at NOPL North Syracuse!
The library has a limited amount, so only one pair of glasses per family.
Enjoy half-moon cookies, spooky Halloween crafts, and out-of-this-world space crafts!
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Saturday, October 14, from 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Soule Branch - Tween/Teen Frankentoys Crafting
Just in time for Halloween and the Five Nights at Freddy’s premiere, tweens and teens can make their own creepy frankentoy!
Soule supplies the dismembered stuffed animals; participants hone their sewing skills by mixing and matching body parts.
Before the crafting starts, you’ll play some Minute to Win It games with some special FNAF prizes.
Pre-registration required: Register for Frankentoy Crafting at Soule Branch here.
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Thursday, October 19, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Central Library – Halloween Lanterns with Cricut
Join Shakela and Trudi for a demonstration of the Cricut cutting machine and make your own Halloween-themed lanterns cut from the Cricut!
Ages 12 and up. Supplies provided. Registration required!
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Thursday, October 19, starting at 5 p.m.
Elbridge Free Library – Decorate Your Own Witch Hat
Recommended for ages 10 and up, get creative as you decorate a witch hat of your own.
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Saturday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Manlius Library - Spooktacular Fall Fest
Loads of spooky fun include:
- STEM activities
- face painting
- spooky selfie setup
- storytime with treats
- movie screening of "Hotel Transylvania"
- tarot readings
- creepy crafts for teens and adults
- mocktails,
- and a spooktacular concert at 3:30 p.m.
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Saturday, October 21, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tully Free Library – Halloween Craft & Snack
Kids in 2nd through 4th grade are welcome to come and craft at Tully Free.
Stop by to make Halloween crafts, like egg carton bats and more! They will have snacks!
Please register in advance so they will have enough supplies.
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Saturday, October 21, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
LaFayette Public Library - #ThriftedGhostPainting for Teens and Tweens
Check out examples on TikTok or Instagram, like this one.
The trend involves painting ghosts onto thrifted artwork.
All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own painting.
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Starting Saturday, October 21, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Betts Branch – Halloween Costume Closet
Pick out a gently used or new costume from Bett’s Halloween Costume Closet, beginning on Saturday, October 21, from 2 p.m. –5 p.m., in their small community room.
No registration required.
Leftover costumes will still be available after the 21st.
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Saturday, October 21 – Saturday, October 28, all-day
Liverpool Public Library - Halloween Costume Closet
Browse Liverpool’s Halloween Costume Closet to find a “new-to-you" costume, located next to the Studio during open hours of the library.
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Tuesday, October 24, from 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville – Halloween Snow Globes
Head for the Hive to make take-home Halloween snow globes as part of the Kids’ Maker Club.
Snacks will be provided. Recommended for grades K – 5.
Registration required: Register for the October 24 Halloween Snow Globe program at the Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville here.
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Thursday, October 26, from 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Fairmount Community Library– Halloween Celebration at St. Camillus
Join FCL for a Halloween-themed parade and celebration for the littlest readers.
Sing a few songs and trick or treat around stations for non-candy treats.
Please meet inside at the main entrance.
Children can wear costumes and bring a basket or goody bag for their treats.
Recommended for ages 18 months to 4 years old (siblings are welcome).
Please register here for the St. Camillus Halloween Celebration.
St. Camillus is located at 813 Fay Road in Syracuse, NY, 13219.
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Friday, October 27, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Salina Library – Mattydale Community Halloween Decorating Contest
Sign up at Salina Library to enter the Mattydale Community Halloween Decorating Contest, brought to you by the Mattydale Volunteers.
On the 27th, have your lights on by 5:30 p.m.; judges will come around by 8:30 p.m. You could win a prize! Categories and prizes vary.
Winners will be announced on Monday, 10/30.
For residents of the Mattydale/Hinsdale area. Must be 18 to enter.
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Saturday, October 28, starts at 10:00 a.m.
Petit Branch - Halloween Dog Parade
The Westcott Neighborhood Association 2nd Annual Halloween Dog Parade!
Meet at the Petit parking lot and join the ½ mile procession around the neighborhood.
After the parade, return to the library for treats – for dogs and humans.
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Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hazard Branch – DIY Halloween Ornaments
Stop by Hazard’s Craft Café and spend time with other craft lovers.
This month, you can make Halloween ornaments.
Light refreshments will be provided. For ages 18 and up.
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Saturday, October 28, from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Paine Branch - Halloween-Themed Storytelling
Enjoy Halloween-themed, spooky and amusing tales featuring David Knittel, retired educator and storyteller extraordinaire.
Recommended for ages 8 years old and up.
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Saturday, October 28, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Solvay Public Library – Halloween Party
Trick or treat around the library during Solvay Public Library’s Halloween Party.
There will also be crafts, music, and a costume contest!
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Saturday, October 28, from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Elbridge Free Library – 4th Annual Pumpkin Walk
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly event in the evening.
Please consider donating a jack-o-lantern to the library's event.
The library grounds will be all lit up.
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Monday, October 30, from 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Fairmount Community Library – Halloween Celebration at St. Camillus
Join Miss Patience at Shove Park pavillion for STEM experiments and hands-on science fun for registered homeschool children ages 5-12.
Please register here to participate in the Homeschool Exploration Stations.
In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved to Camillus Town Hall gymnasium and registrants will be notified via email one day prior.
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Monday, October 30, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Maxwell Memorial Library – Mischief at Maxwell!
Enjoy not-so-spooky stories, cute and creepy crafts, ghoulish games, and trick-or-tricking!
Drop-in anytime between the two hours.
Wear your costumes and bring your treat bag so you can parade about the library at 6 p.m. for treats.
Please arrive by 5:45 p.m. for trick-or-treating!
This event is free for children of all ages. No registration.
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Monday, October 30, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville – Halloween Party
For children of all ages with adult supervision.
Enjoy a short storytime plus kid-friendly Halloween crafts and activities.
Tricks and treats will be provided. Come dressed in costume!
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Monday, October 30, from 3:40 p.m. - 5:16 p.m.
Betts Branch – “Happy Death Day” Movie Screening
Watch the horror movie “Happy Death Day” at Betts in the Community Room!
For tweens, teens, and up.
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Tuesday, October 31, starting at 10:30 a.m.
LaFayette Public Library – Halloween Storytime + Trick or Treat
Enjoy a storytime and trick or treat at the library and upstairs through the town office.
Wear your costumes!
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Tuesday, October 31, 4 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Solvay Public Library – Candy & Free Comic Books
Celebrate Halloween with Solvay Public Library!
They will give out candy and free comic books outside of the library.
Note: Kids get comic books for free; adults must show their library card for a free comic.
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Tuesday, October 31, all day
Hazard Branch – All-day trick or treating at the Library on Halloween.
Stop by the library anytime on Halloween in your costume and go trick-or-treating from desk to desk for some candy. For ages 3-18.
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Tuesday, October 31, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
East Syracuse Free Library – Halloween Party
Enjoy face painting and music with Donna B. on Halloween. There will also be spooky snacks and creepy prizes for those who come in costume!
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Tuesday, October 31, from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
NOPL Cicero - Library Trick or Treat
Stop by the library during your Halloween trick-or-treat plans. The library will hand out candy and some grab-and-go Halloween crafts you can take home.
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Tuesday, October 31, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Central Library - “Beetlejuice” Movie + Halloween Costume Party
Enjoy a viewing of the 1988 movie, “Beetlejuice” with Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder at Central’s Community Room. There will be popcorn and fun Halloween candy. We encourage you to wear a Halloween costume to the show!
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Tuesday, October 31, from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
NOPL North Syracuse – Drop-In Halloween Crafts and Candy
Enjoy a little candy and spend some time making spooky crafts at NOPL North Syracuse on Halloween (come in costume!).
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Tuesday, October 31, from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tully Free Library - Halloween Party & Costume Contest
Stop by Tully Free for some treats on Halloween. Come show off your costumes and get your picture taken. The photos will be posted on the library’s bulletin board within a few days, and then you can vote on your favorites!
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OCPL at Zoo Boo Days
Location: Rosamond Gifford Park Zoo
Stop by and visit OCPL at our table during Zoo Boo Days at the Rosamond Gifford Park Zoo.
We will be there on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., handing out candy and swag on the following days:
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Saturday, October 14
Theme: Superheroes
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Saturday, October 21
Theme: Witches and Wizards
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Saturday, October 28
Theme: Your Favorite Movie or TV Characters