Halloween Fun in Binghamton and Broome County, New York

Looking for Halloween fun in Binghamton or Broome County, New York? Check out these local attractions and events.

ATTRACTIONS

The Cider Mill - Endicott, NY
See how cider is made, sample fresh donuts, buy local apples, and pick out your Halloween pumpkin.

Iron Kettle Farm - Candor, NY
It's well worth the trip into neighboring Tioga County to check out Iron Kettle Farm. Features large and creative pumpkin displays, kiddie train, play area, gift shop, fresh donuts, corn maze, spook barn, hay ride, fun barn, trike track, pedal tractors, and obstacle course. Ride and activity tickets are $1.25 apiece.

Jackson's Pumpkin Farm- Endicott, NY
Features elaborate pumpkin displays, hay rides, maze, haunted house, bounce houses, obstacle course, face painting, and more.

EVENTS

Boo at the Zoo
Date: October 17 & 18, 2008, 13903
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Location: Ross Park Zoo, 60 Morgan Rd., Binghamton, NY
Admission: Under 12 - $5.00, 12 and over - $7.00
Contact: 607-724-5461, ext. 221 or specialevents@rossparkzoo.com
Prepare to be scared! Haunted zoo features dead men walking, spooky mansion, and screams. Family game area in the lower zoo for those who don't want to be scared.

Family Boo at the Zoo
Date: October 18 & 19
Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Ross Park Zoo, 60 Morgan Rd., Binghamton, NY, 13903
Admission: $5.00 per person
Contact: 607-724-5461, ext. 221 or specialevents@rossparkzoo.com
Wear your costume to this family-friendly event. Features Halloween games and crafts, treats, pumpkin carving, and spooky stories.

Halloween Mask Making
Date: October 18, 2008
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Roberson Museum and Science Center, 30 Front St., Binghamton, NY 13095
Admission: Call 772-0660, ext. 240
Contact: 607-772-0660, ext. 240
Make your own mask. Materials provided. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Children's Halloween Party
Date: October 24, 2008
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Park Terrace Community United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Road, Apalachin, NY 13732
Admission: Free
Contact: Pastor Nick Keeney - 607-635-4134 or nick@parkterraceumc.org
Children of all ages are invited to a youth-sponsored Halloween party at Park Terrace United Methodist Church. The event is free and features games, prizes and candy.

Boo! Who?
Date: October 25, 2008
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, 60 Morgan Rd., Binghamton, NY 13903
Admission: $5.00 for members, $6.00 for nonmembers
Contact: 607-773-8661
Features trick or treating, crafts, and cider and donuts. Paid reservations only. Call 773-8661.

Classic Horror Movie Festival
Date: October 27-31, 2008
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St., Binghamton, NY 13905
Admission: $3.00 per showing for adults and children.
Contact: http://www.bundymuseum.com
Enjoy these spine-tingling thrillers with complementary popcorn and beverage.
Monday - Dracula
Tuesday- House on Haunted Hill
Wednesday- Night of the Living Dead
Thursday- Freaks
Friday- Last Man on Earth

Halloween Candy Check
Date: October 31, 2008
Time: 5:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Vestal Volunteer Emergency Squad
Admission: Free
Contact: Brian Hutchison
Free candy check and gift.

Kids' Halloween Party
Date: October 31, 2008
Time: 7-9pm
Location: St. Michael's Rec Center, 280 Clinton St., Binghamton, NY 13905
Admission: Free
Clinton Street Businesses and Friends invite children of all ages to the third annual kids' Halloween party. The event is free and features cider, donuts, coffee, face painting, costume judging, prizes, and music by The Shamangy Boys. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Halloween Spook-tacular
Date: October 31, 2008
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Roberson Museum and Science Center, 30 Front St., Binghamton, NY 13095
Admission: Call 772-0660, ext. 240
Contact: 607-772-0660, ext. 240
Family event features crafts, demonstrations, and ghostly museum tours.

University Symphony Orchestra: Spooky Sounds Children's Concert
Date: October 31, 2008
Time: 9:30am
Location: Osterhout Concert Theater, Binghamton University
Admission: $4.00 per student for school groups
Contact: Music Department - 607-777-2592, http://music.binghamton.edu
Children will be introduced to each orchestra instrument as they learn how sounds are combined to produce thrilling and suspenseful compositions.