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Not More Candy!

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andy is everywhere, all the time. But especially now, as Halloween approaches (followed by the other big candy holidays of Christmas and Valentine’s Day).

What can a parent do? Teachers give candy as prizes and doctors offer sweets after a shot. It’s hard to say no, but it’s also hard to say yes. I mean, all candy all the time doesn’t seem like responsible parenting. Fortunately registered dietitian Molly Morgan has some fresh and reasonable ideas for how to approach the topic of treats. To read what she has to say, go to page 6. October is not just a month to gobble up—or avoid—sweets, it’s also a super time to take a trip. Consider Old Forge in the Adirondacks. It’s about two hours’ drive away and filled with shopping, hikes and activities, especially before Columbus Day (Oct. 10). For ideas on how to make the most of a trip, see Linda Lowen’s article (page 16). And of course it’s a spooky time, perfect for some spooky reading. Librarian Merrilee Witherell has lots of book suggestions for kids of all ages (page 20). Meanwhile, to practicing Jews, October this year is filled with the celebrations of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Renée Gadoua talked to two leaders at the Temple Society of Concord to learn how they observe the High Holidays with their children (page 10). We hope you find much to discuss in this issue of Family Times. Happy fall!

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tarting now, it’s candy season. But while a lot of candy is consumed on and around the time of Halloween, actually, Halloween day only accounts for about 4 percent of candy consumption in the United States. As a mom and a registered dietitian, I truly don’t have a problem with the occasional candy bar, soda or sweet. From my perspective the primary issue is the overabundance, accessibility and availability of candy and sweets. If you are a parent, you can relate: At the doctor’s office, there is the lollipop for after shots; at the bank there is a lollipop just because; at the gas station, drug store and grocery store, there is candy right at eye level to grab your attention. There is now candy for every holiday, at the office there are candy dishes, at the dry cleaner there are mint or candy dishes, and then there is candy for the winter holidays, Valentine’s Day, and the list goes on. There is very interesting research done by Brian Wansink at the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab around how visibility and convenience influence candy consumption. The researchers found that when secretaries were given a dish of chocolates to have on their desk, they consumed 48 percent more candy compared with when the candy was out of reach. Also fascinating is that even though they did eat less candy when it was out of reach, the group also estimated they had even less than they did. That means that getting the candy and sweets out of sight and in an inconvenient place could help you consume less. Yet it is still important to be mindful of what you are eating, because research shows that you could still be consuming more than you thought you were. On Halloween last year, at my house, we did not pass out coins or apples. Instead we had a mix of full-size candy bars, fun flavors of gum, and a basket of non-candy items for little ones or those with allergies. Why? I would rather have someone have an occasional full-size candy bar (about 250 calories) and feel satisfied than have an endless stash of tiny candy bars or a candy dish.

The problem is that each little candy bar has about 40 calories, and those mindless calories can quickly pile up a hundred or more extra calories per day! While just 100 extra calories per day doesn’t seem like a big deal, having an extra 100 calories per day for a year results in a total of 36,500 calories per year, which can potentially lead to 10.4 pounds of body weight. Appealing sugar also comes in the form of sugary drinks. Do you wonder which is worse? The good news is that many candy bars have less sugar compared with sugary soda. For example, candy bars and sugary candies have 30 to 40 grams of sugar per serving, compared with the nearly 70 grams of sugar in a 20-ounce bottle of soda. Certainly the sugar content of a candy bar keeps it out of health food status but generally, it’s a lower-sugar choice compared with soda. But back to the candy! Here are some practical ways to deal with the upcoming months’ influx of candy. First and foremost, be mindful of what you are consuming and help your children to be mindful, too! Again, it isn’t that you can’t have candy but you need to know how much you had and the calories and sugar that come with it. If you do keep candy in the house, keep it out of sight and in an inconvenient place. As a mother of a little guy with a wicked sweet tooth, I can say that keeping the candy in a cupboard that we rarely open helps keep candy intake in check. Make sure to talk to your kids and explain that while candy tastes great, it doesn’t give our bodies the best fuel. So we can have it sometimes but not all the time. This kind of conversation can help teach kids to start to pass up candy sometimes, especially since it is offered in so many places. And if you’ve got an abundance of candy in the house, use some to bake with! Make cookies for a special occasion with chopped-up candy bars from holidays; it’s a fun way to use up candy. Then freeze some of the cookies to pull out of the fridge at a later date. Balance out Halloween and other parties with plenty of healthier choices for everyone including: drinks such as seltzer water, plain water or milk; and snacks like fruit and veggie platters, mini-whole-grain English muffin pizzas, celery with peanut butter, or whole-grain crackers and cheese. Molly Morgan is a registered dietitian and author of three books, including, most recently, Drink Your Way to Gut Health. She lives in the Southern Tier area with her two children and husband.Visit her website at creativenutritionsolutions.com.

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Good books can help even pre-K children understand the holidays’ meaning, said Cantor Kari Siegel Eglash of Temple Concord. Her recommendations include author Linda Heller’s Today is the Birthday of the World for Rosh Hashana, and The Hardest Word, by Jacqueline Jules, for Yom Kippur.

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“Family is the heart of what it means to be a Jew. You have to be a Jew in community, and the first community you have is family.” —Rabbi Daniel Fellman

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Renewal, Repentance and Return Celebrating the Jewish High Holidays

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abbi Daniel Fellman once asked his son this question on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar: “Were you the best boy you could be this year?” His son responded: “Sometimes.” That, said the rabbi at Syracuse’s Temple Society of Concord, was a pretty good answer from a child. “It’s probably even better than some adults,” he added. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins at sunset on Tuesday, Oct. 11, and runs through Wednesday, Oct. 12. It comes 10 days after Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, the Day of Judgment. (Jewish holiday dates vary year to year because the Jewish calendar is tied to the moon’s cycles rather than the sun’s cycles.) “They’re times of introspection and contemplation and looking forward,” Fellman said. “They aren’t quite the playful, sing songs and give gifts type of holiday as Christmas.” The focus of the High Holy Days is te10

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shuvah, or repentance. During this 10-day period, Jews examine their consciences, admit to sins, seek forgiveness and vow not to repeat their sins. Despite the serious nature of the holidays, even young children can understand their central message, Fellman said. “Kids understand what it means to be a good person,” he said. “They know what it is to be kind and to make a mistake.” Fellman said he and his wife, Melissa, make it a point to let their children see them answer the question: Have you been your best self? “It’s important for kids to see adults make mistakes and say they’re sorry,” he said.

Heller’s book features a large, clumsy bird that accidentally ruins a garden and learns the value of apologies. Jules addresses Rosh Hashana’s theme in a story that asks each creature whether it has been the best creature it can be. Jewish holidays are marked with food that has special meaning, said Siegel Eglash. She and her husband, Joe, have two children: Ariel, 10, and Judah, 7. For Rosh Hashana, it’s apples and honey. The round apple symbolizes the circular nature of the year. The seeds represent renewal, and the white fruit inside symbolizes purity. Honey represents the hope for a sweet year to come. Both the Fellman and Eglash families have gone apple picking on Rosh Hashana. “A Central New York thing is for Jews more than just a Central New York thing,” Fellman said. Whether attending synagogue services, sharing meals or reaching out to relatives that live far away, family is central to Jewish holidays. “Family is the heart of what it means to be a Jew,” Fellman said. “You have to be a Jew in community, and the first community you have is family.”

The Fellmans have three children: Zachary, 9, Jacob, 7, and Elizabeth, 3. The family recently returned from two months in Israel. There, he began a routine of reviewing the week during Shabbat dinner. (Shabbat is the Sabbath, the day of rest.)

The High Holy Days build in an opportunity for people to mend fences with relatives. “It’s the opposite message of the world today,” Fellman noted. “There’s so much ‘I’m right, you’re wrong and you should go to jail.’ Jews understand the world as ‘I’m right and you’re right.’ There are multiple pathways to the truth.”

“That kind of looking back is useful,” he said, adding that the practice may be helpful all year and for people of all traditions. “Rosh Hashana calls us to look back at the calendar and look at how we spend the gift of the year.”

The root of the Hebrew word for “sin” means “missing the mark,” Siegel Eglash said. “No matter how badly you’ve done, there’s always a chance to improve,” she said. “That’s not easy, but Judaism builds in the mechanism to make it possible.”

Temple Concord is a Reform Jewish community, a denomination that falls on the progressive end of the spectrum. Judaism includes several denominations—including Conservative, Orthodox and others—that differ in how literally adherents interpret Jewish texts or their level of religious observance. Just as there are many ways to be Jewish, there are lots of ways to celebrate the High Holidays. “The core ideas of the High Holidays are renewal and repentance and return,” Fellman said. “That’s central whether families observe with shared meals, visiting the synagogue or going apple picking.”

“It’s sort of like an alarm clock,” Siegel Eglash said. “Kids really understand that.” Adult Jews—those 13 and older—fast all day on Yom Kippur. In some families, younger children skip a snack or a favorite food on Yom Kippur. “We talk about how it feels when you go without a certain food,” Siegel Eglash said. “Your body feels different. It helps you focus. It’s not a punishment but a way to click you out of your rut to think about the world in a different way.” Although Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are well known, fall includes other significant Jewish holidays. Five days after Yom Kippur, Jews celebrate Sukkot, the fall harvest. Sukkot this year begins at sunset on Sunday, Oct. 16, and runs through the evening of Sunday, Oct. 24. Sukkot is also known as the Festival of Tabernacles. During Sukkot, Jews spend time in huts known as sukkah, representing the makeshift shelters in which the Israelites dwelt for the 40 years they wandered in the desert after escaping from slavery in Egypt. Some families build sukkah in their yards; most synagogues and Jewish centers build them for the community to use. It’s common for families to share meals inside the sukkah. Fellman admits he didn’t always appreciate the value of Sukkot. “Sukkot is the time you sit back and enjoy long meals and resting,” he said. “You don’t want to go through all the heavy lifting of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur and miss Sukkot. It’s the other bookend to taking an accounting of your life.”

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The High Holidays begin with the blowing of the shofar, or ram’s horn, which calls Jews to begin the period of repentance. The ram’s horn is a reference to a key Rosh Hashana reading: the story from the Book of Genesis in which God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Kari Siegel Eglash, Temple Concord’s cantor, her husband, Joe, and their children, Ariel, 10, and Judah, 7, look at an apple, a food with special significance at Rosh Hashana. Central New York weather sometimes makes it a challenge to enjoy Sukkot. Fellman and Siegel Eglash both recall braving blustery evenings to celebrate Sukkot, eating soup while bundled up in an outdoor sukkah. Simchat Torah, the Celebration of the Torah, begins this year on the evening of Sunday, Oct. 23, and lasts through Tuesday, Oct. 25. Some Jewish congregations literally dance with the Torah, the rolled scroll upon which is written the first five books of the Hebrew Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. “This is a great party,” Siegel Eglash said. “We finish reading Deuteronomy and begin reading Genesis.” At Temple Concord, the congregation also celebrates children starting kindergarten on this holiday. People dance in a circle, and there’s lots of candy, she said. Siegel Eglash explains the holiday to children by comparing it to their affection for a favorite book. “I tell them, ‘We love the Torah so much that we read it over and over again and find new things in it,’” she said. As cantor, Siegel Eglash runs the synagogue’s music. All Jewish holidays feature special melodies. For many Jews, singing “Kol Nidre” on the eve of Yom Kippur invokes the feelings of the holiday. The prayer is repeated three times, asking that all vows and oaths made during the year be forgiven, so all can start the new year with a clean slate.

“Music is a great way to teach ideas,” Siegel Eglash said. A recent innovation at Temple Concord was changing the music that accompanies Psalm 150 (“Praise him with the blast of the horn; praise him with the psaltery and harp. … Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord.”) Rather than what Siegel Eglash called “a very Handelesque” arrangement, the verses are now sung, in Hebrew, to the music for Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” The modern version speaks both to adults who appreciate Cohen’s music and to children who know the song from the cartoon movie Shrek. “It absolutely works on both levels,” Siegel Eglash said. Resources myjewishlearning.com Today is the Birthday of the World, by Linda Heller The Hardest Word, by Jacqueline Jules Sammy Spider’s First Rosh Hashanah, by Sylvia Rouss Sammy Spider’s First Yom Kippur, by Sylvia Rouss Sammy Spider’s First Sukkot, by Sylvia Rouss Renée K. Gadoua is a freelance writer and editor. Follow her on Twitter @ReneeK Gadoua. Family Times October 2016

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y daughter refuses to eat hot dogs. (Or vegetables. But first, the hot dogs.) I was aware she had some reservations about them, but a recent trip to Heid’s revealed her true colors. Sadie has assigned hot dogs to the same class of horrors where I might put The Exorcist, C-SPAN and any Kardashian. She remains haunted by an incident that soured her on them forever. Like most children, she suffered enough stomach viruses over the years that I myself can’t separate one bowl-hugging purge from another. (You wince. You flush. You move on.) Still, I’m her father so I try to sympathize. 14

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Growing up in an economically stressed household in the 1970s, I was taught that a healthy diet depended largely on devouring every last bite on the plate, regardless of nutritional value. My personal campaign against fish sticks and tomato soup was met with hardline tactics. My parents often employed the politically charged, “You know, there are kids starving in Africa.” When they realized how geographically meaningless that was to a first grader, they switched to the classic “You want to grow up big and strong, don’t you?” I did want to—but not if it meant eating tuna noodle casserole. I preferred to remain small and weak and still able to look my mother in the eye. Hot dogs, on the other hand, were a different story. I grew up in Liverpool, where

Heid’s, the hot dog mecca, taught me that certain foods were worth waiting in long lines for. My Little League team played ball across the street, and we gauged the importance of each victory by the quantities of relish and mustard that we slopped on a frank after a game. To me, a meal at Heid’s was a cherished ritual that I envisioned someday enjoying with my daughter. Somehow, having her sit there across from me nursing a vanilla cone with rainbow sprinkles just wasn’t the same. “When I was your age, Heid’s didn’t even sell ice cream,” I pointed out. “That’s just sad,” she replied. My attention to my daughter’s frank consumption may be a bit misguided. We live in a world facing a childhood obesity epidemic, a world where Pop Tarts mas-

By rights, I should be more worried that Sadie won’t eat broccoli or spinach. For these and all other vegetables, she has no nightmarish memory with which to support her aversion.

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“Brussel sprouts are green,” she says, in the same tone of disgust with which an adult might utter the words “colonoscopy” or “Bieber.” I’m not sure how she developed this phobia. I eat salads right in front of her. I once even pretended to enjoy raw kale, a performance worthy of an Oscar nomination. But my efforts have all been in vain. Obviously, this draws all my parenting into question. But let me assure you, Sadie is a well-behaved, straight-A student whose love of dance keeps her fit. I try not to view her bad habits as a sign of my failure, but other parents are quick to offer a scowl when they see my daughter’s snack. Yes, I get it: Your kid brought a bag of carrots to munch on and she will therefore someday be president. Hey, my daughter’s snack is orange and crunchy, too. All right, it’s not organic. But, in my defense, they don’t make organic Cheetos.

Or are they? It seems like each week we are assaulted by new scientific research suggesting some way to tweak our diets. Eat Swiss chard. Drink some coffee. Put flax seed on everything. Learn how to pronounce quinoa.

The problem now is that I’m about ready to surrender. She’s a teenager and I can’t force her to eat vegetables. Over the next few years, she will assume more responsibility, and I will have an increasingly negligible role in any decisions she makes. But I’m not giving up on hot dogs. They’re so delicious that I see them as the one remaining mistake toward which it is my fatherly duty to guide her. “Won’t you at least try a bite?” I insist, hoping that those repeated bedtime readings of Green Eggs and Ham were not a waste. “But what are they made of?” she asks. It’s a good question, and I don’t have a good answer. In a way, it’s a victory: She’s actually thinking about what she’s putting in her body. “Finish your ice cream,” I say. “You want to grow up big and strong, don’t you?”

I think my daughter is holding out hope for the groundbreaking study that crowns Little Debbie snacks as the new superfood. When that happens, she will be way ahead of the game. But until then, I have to endure the shame of being the one parent not making their child mainline fish oil each morning.

Neil Davis works at Bristol-Myers Squibb and lives in Liverpool with his daughter, Sadie, age 14. He most recently published a short story called “The Surface Below” in the Summer 2016 issue of the journal The First Line.

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ust northeast of Central New York lies a natural wonderland of 6 million acres, 3,000 lakes, 30,000 miles of streams and rivers, and more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails. It’s the Adirondack Park, and our nearest gateway is the resort village of Old Forge, about a two-hour drive from Syracuse. 16

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Although Old Forge is small (with a population of around 750), it rolls out a big welcome to visitors in every season. Fall’s slightly cooler weather, spectacular foliage, and smaller crowds make it an ideal time to plan an October weekend family getaway or day trip. Old Forge’s nickname, “the Paddling Capital of the Adirondacks,” tells you water sports take center stage. Not only does a river run through it (the Moose River, to be exact), but the village sits at the base of the Fulton Chain of Lakes. While many associate Old Forge with Enchanted Forest/ Water Safari in the summer and snowmobiling, cross country and downhill skiing in the winter, other shoulder-season activi-

ties make an October or even November visit worthwhile. Whether you come for the rivers and lakes, mountain views, scenic tours, shopping, dining, or an overnight stay, be advised that many businesses either reduce their hours or close after Columbus Day weekend. So as you plan your trip, it’s best to call ahead or check websites for hours of operation.

Go by boat If the weather’s still good, why not take the family canoeing? Rentals are one way to test the waters. Family-owned Tickner’s Moose River Canoe Trips can launch your crew on an hourly, half-day or full-day

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breakfast. For more rustic accommodations, Old Forge Camping Resort has log cabins, Adirondack cottages, and RV and tent camping.

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Tickner’s Moose River Canoe Trips 117 Riverside Lane, Old Forge (315) 369-6286 ticknercanoe.com Open through Columbus Day

Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company Clark Avenue, off of Route 28 (behind Paddlesports shop), Old Forge (315) 369-6670 mountainmanoutdoors.com

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trip in a canoe or kayak with all the necessary water safety gear. A van will shuttle you to the put-in site and return to pick you up at Tickner’s dock at the end of the trip.

Old Forge Lake Cruises 116 Steamboat Landing (across from Water Safari/Calypso’s Cove) 3210 Route 28, Old Forge

Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company has kayaks sized for kids along with adult and tandem kayaks for half-, full- and multiple-day rentals. Mountainman also rents camping gear: tents, sleeping bags, cook stoves and cooking gear. Its paddle sports shop in Old Forge has more than 1,000 canoes, kayaks and paddleboards in stock—which you can try out on the Moose River—and the gear and clothing shop can outfit adventurers from kids to adults.

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If your idea of boating is to sit back and relax, Old Forge Lake Cruises offers a daily sightseeing cruise through Columbus Day. The two-hour cruise departs from Old Forge Pond and follows the Fulton Chain of Lakes to Fourth Lake. Special pricing is available for children age 13 and under; in good weather kids get to meet the captain, drive the boat and earn a junior captain’s license. The PV Clearwater has an upper and lower deck, is handicapped accessible, and is equipped with restrooms and a snack bar.

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Riding the rails Few modes of transportation offer the romance of railroads, and the Adirondack Scenic Railroad in nearby Thendara captures the best of train travel. In October choose from a handful of themed round-trip rides including a fall foliage tour, a haunted history tour, and a pumpkin train that takes passengers to a pickyour-own pumpkin patch. In November, the Santa holiday train includes a visit with the jolly old elf and Mrs. Claus. Check its website for specific dates and times. Or, to get to Old Forge, drive to Utica from Syracuse, take the train to Thendara, spend the day in Old Forge, and return the same way. The roundtrip Utica-Thendara run operates Thursdays and Saturdays with 9:30 a.m. departures and 7 p.m. arrivals.

Adirondack Scenic Railroad 2568 Route 28, Thendara. (800) 819-2291. adirondackrr.com

McCauley Mountain Scenic Chairlift (315) 369-3225 Wednesdays through Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., through Columbus Day http://mccauleyny.com/chair_lift.html

Bald Mountain Hike Trail begins on Route 28, 4.5 miles north of the Visitor Information Center in Old Forge. Turn left on Rondaxe Road. Go one-tenth of a mile to the parking area on the left.

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The pinnacle of an Adirondack visit is the moment when you stand on a mountaintop and take in the gorgeous landscape below. If you’re up for a relatively easy hike, Bald Mountain is suitable for small children and welcomes dogs on a leash. The route is approximately 1.7 miles roundtrip and takes you to the base of Rondaxe Fire Tower, which you can climb for a spectacular view of the Fulton Chain of Lakes.

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Town of Webb Visitor Information Center 3140 Route 28, Old Forge (315) 369-6983 (877) OLDFORGE oldforgeny.com

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Back in town, whether or not you have time for a movie, the Strand Theatre is a must-see. Hidden behind the small marquee is a combination multiplex/film history museum/jaw-dropping collection of motion-picture paraphernalia and Hollywood nostalgia. A 45-foot-long hallway connecting the quaint snack bar area to three of the Strand’s four theaters is lined with everything from stage lights and movie projectors to film cameras and posters.

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Just a block uphill from the Strand is Old Forge Hardware, “The Adirondacks’ Most General Store,” a multi-level shopping experience that brings together a bookstore, yarn shop, housewares, gourmet foods, outdoor gear, resort clothing, jewelry, candy shop—and that’s only scratching the surface. If you can’t find it at Old Forge Hardware, you won’t find it anywhere.

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Walt’s Diner 3047 Route 28, Old Forge (315) 369-2582

Front Door Diner 3092 Route 28, Old Forge (315) 369-2212 backdoorfrontdoor.com/

Billy’s Italian-American-Restaurant 3047 Route 28, Old Forge (315) 369-2001 billysrestaurant.org

Water’s Edge Inn 3188 Route 28, Old Forge (315) 369-2484

Across the street, Souvenir Village is exactly what its name implies: a mecca for tourists looking for that perfect Adirondack-themed item to take back home. A few storefronts down, Rainbow Zen, “the ultimate cool shop,” fulfills every flower child’s whims with international hand-crafted gifts from a variety of countries, hemp jewelry, tie-dye items, incense and room upon room of bohemian style. For those with a sweet tooth, the Candy Cottage offers a wide selection of goodies including homemade fudge, fresh hot mini-doughnuts, and nostalgic treats like wax bottles and candy buttons.

Where to eat A number of restaurants are kid-friendly and offer either children’s menus or foods that appeal to every age. Slicker’s menu includes sandwiches, burgers, pizza, seafood, soups and salads. The Adirondack Dog House’s hot dogs have been voted best in the Adirondacks for two years in a row. Keyes Pancake House is Old Forge’s answer to IHOP. Walt’s Diner has people waiting in line for breakfast in peak season.

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The Front Door Diner is Old Forge’s newest restaurant, with a nostalgic soda shop feel. And Billy’s, open only for dinner, is a favorite among locals and tourists, earning rave reviews for its Italian specialties, and has a kid’s menu with both appetizers and entrees.

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Two places with year-round accommodations are popular with families. For a fall visit, reserve a room at the Water’s Edge Inn and enjoy the indoor pool and sauna, fitness room, free WiFi and continental breakfast. For more rustic accommodations, Old Forge Camping Resort has log cabins, Adirondack cottages, and RV and tent camping.

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Spooky Stories Kids can enjoy some scares with fall reading By Merrilee Witherell

o me, Halloween is about not candy but suspense: the anticipation of a magical night, a transformative costume, and the thrill of being scared. This suspense can be heightened by reading books whose mood matches the season.

I still remember the very first book I ordered from a Scholastic sale, when I was in kindergarten: It was The Witchy Broom, and while it is now out of print, my attachment to it was so enduring that decades later I purchased a used copy for my own daughter so we could share the magic.

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Since the days when we parents were children ourselves, many excellent Halloween-themed books have been published, and you may find a new classic among the following tales. So pull the blankets up over your heads, turn on a flashlight, and enjoy!

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1 For young kids, Pumpkin Town by Katie McKy is a circular tale that begins with some well-meaning farmer’s sons tossing pumpkin seeds over the edge of a hill. An abundance of pumpkins overwhelms the town below, and after taking valiant steps to help the townspeople recover, the town thanks them with a gift of watermelons. Their unsuspecting father then tosses the unwanted watermelon seeds.

8 For middle-school and high school students, Jonathan Auxier’s The Night Gardener offers a dark and creepy story, complete with the most terrifying of elements: evil’s appeal to characters’ own greed and desire. Featuring orphans in need of work, a dilapidated mansion and a cryptic master and mistress of the house, this has all the elements of a terrifying tale.

2 Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman practically begs to be read in the voices of successive characters, each of whom gets involved in helping the witch try to pick her oversized pumpkin so she can make pie for Halloween. A vampire, a mummy and even a bat lend a hand in this tale that showcases the benefits of cooperation, served up with so much humor that the message gets through without sounding at all like a moral.

9 The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill is a novel featuring a witch with good intentions, set against the backdrop of a superstitious and fearful community. It is a serious story, yet filled with magic, wonder and the poignancy of a coming-of-age novel. The main character is a girl, offered as a sacrifice to the witch in the forest. Unlike the other annual sacrifices, however, this child’s mother does not offer her baby willingly. The darkness of the town and its inhabitants is offset by the witch, a caring soul who never sought the other children, but rather brought them to safety. This is a good story by any standards, and a particularly good choice for girls in their tweens.

3 Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson tells the story of a witch who picks up a few hitchhikers as she is flying around on her broom. When the broom breaks and they encounter a witch-eating dragon, however, the broom’s riders have to think fast to help their driver. This is a rhyming book that uses repetition to maintain consistency from one misadventure to another, with delightful illustrations that complement the story perfectly. 4 & 5 Other fun choices for the younger set include Click, Clack Boo! by Doreen Cronin and Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds.

With middle-grade readers—those old enough for chapter books but too young for the young adult shelves—knowing your child well is the best guide for which books are appropriate and which are too scary. That said, the following books all have devoted fans ranging from third grade to eighth. 6 Adam Gidwitz’s A Tale Dark and Grimm offers a retelling of classic fairy tales, so the stories are familiar, the endings known in advance, and the added creepiness may serve to enhance the thrills without actually frightening readers.

7 The Best Halloween Ever, by Barbara Robinson, is a comic tale of Halloween gone terribly wrong—wrong, that is, from the kids’ point of view. After a nervous town and school decide to commandeer the holiday in order to offer a tame celebration at school, the town’s family of ruffians save the day by ruining the adults’ plans.

10 You will never view another cemetery in the same way after reading The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. This young adult novel begins with a murder, not detailed or grisly, but mysterious in several ways. When the youngest member of the murdered family—a toddler—manages to escape, he finds refuge in a cemetery. The ghosts who inhabit the graveyard take him in and raise him, but even there he is not entirely safe. This story is scary and fast-paced, and even injects bits of humor: The 33rd president of the United States and writer Victor Hugo both appear as fiendish ghouls. Sometimes terrifying, always riveting and ultimately satisfying, this book requires the accessories of both a flashlight and a tissue or two.

Whatever you decide to read this Halloween, set the stage with a flickering candle and maybe a cup of cider. Even big kids may let you cozy up under a shared blanket if you take separate ends of the sofa, and just maybe you can make the grocery store happy by stocking up on some snack-sized candy bars. Merrilee Witherell is the K-12 librarian at Red Creek Central School District. She lives in Cayuga County with her husband, daughter and dogs, all of whom love a good story.

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Saturday, Oct. 1 Trading Card Games. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Saturdays through Oct. 29. Kids age 12 and up can play Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokemon or any other trading card game in this informal group of fans. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3797. Reading to Rover. 11 a.m.-noon. Children ages 6-10 can read to and get their pictures taken with a dog from Paws of CNY. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 492-1727. Soule Branch Open House. 2-4 p.m. Ann Barnes and friends give a musical performance designed to appeal to many ages and tastes. After that, visitors can browse the library and try out some of its materials, such as the foam building blocks, Cubelets robotics blocks, and other items. Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse. Free. 435-5320. Open Chess. 2-4 p.m.; Saturdays through Oct. 29. Players of all levels can meet up with others for a game of chess. Boards provided, or bring your own. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. Free. 435-3636. Sciencenter Showtime. 1-4 p.m. Learn about sustainability through hands-on activities at this special Showtime event. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600. sciencenter. org.

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Sunday, Oct. 2 Moto-Inventions. 1-2 p.m.; Sundays in October. Tinker with recycled materials and electricity to make whirling, moving machines. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600.

Monday, Oct. 3 ROSH HASHANAH Sing Along Friends Storytime. 10:15-11:15 a.m.; also Oct. 17 & 31. Children ages 2-5 and caregivers can share songs, stories and rhymes in a program that promotes early literacy skills. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. Registration required: lpl.org. Lego Extravaganza. 1-3 p.m. Kids can take part in a Lego (or Duplo) building party while watching The Lego Movie. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374. fflib.org. WeDo Lego Robotics. 4-5:15 p.m.; also Oct. 24. Kids in grades K-1 can work in teams of two to build and program a robot. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: 637-6374. fflib.org. Craftastic Critters. 4:30-5:30 p.m.; also Oct. 17 17 & 31. Kids in preschool through grade 2 can drop into the Fab Lab and make a craft. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374. Yoga for Everyone. 6-7 p.m.; also Oct. 10, 17, 24 & 31. Take a class in gentle yoga. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3395.

Multiple Moms Mingle. 6:30 p.m. Monthly meeting of mothers and expectant mothers of multiples. Tully’s, 2943 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse. Reserve if you wish to attend: multiplemomsmingle@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 4 Storytime. 10-10:30 a.m.; Tuesdays through Oct. 25. Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy stories, songs, dance and fingerplays. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3519. Yoga Storytime. 10:30 a.m.; also Oct. 18. Kids ages 3 to 6 can learn yoga and literacy skills in a session that features puppets, stories, songs and breathing exercises. Participants must wear socks; mats provided. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: 637-6374. fflib.org. Nature on Wheels Tours. 1:30-3 p.m.; also Oct. 11. Electric tram takes visitors with mobility limitations on a slow tour through the forest, accompanied by a naturalist. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $3/ person. Parking: $4/vehicle. Registration required: 638-2519. Drop In Craft and Storytime. 4:15-5 p.m.; also Oct. 11, 18 & 25. Children ages 4-8 and their families can listen to stories and do crafts. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 4570310. lpl.org. Board Game Night. 5:15-7 p.m.; Tuesdays through Oct. 25. Kids age 5 and up can find a partner, or a few, and pick from among the library’s selection of board games to play, including Uno, Scrabble, and Apples to Apples. Beauchamp

Chess Club. 6-7 p.m.; Tuesdays through Oct. 25. All ages and skill levels of player can play chess or receive instructions from local players to improve their game. Chess boards are provided. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. 435-5442. Kids in Motion. 6:30 p.m. Children ages 1-5 will have a ball playing with maracas, shaker eggs, scarves and more as they move to music. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. 492-1727.

Wednesday, Oct. 5 Montessori Playgroup. 9-11 a.m.; every Wednesday, through Nov. 30. Parents of children ages 18 months-3 years can bring their kids and learn about the Montessori method with trained Montessori teachers. Montessori School of Syracuse, 155 Waldorf Parkway, Syracuse. Free. 449-9033. Zen Wednesday. 9-10 a.m.; Wednesdays through Oct. 26. People of all ages can do coloring, zen gardening, dream boards and other activities. Central Library, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-1900. Tails to Tell. 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays through Oct. 26. Children ages 5-12 can read to one of four lovable, trained dogs. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3797. Teen Geeks. 6-8 p.m.; also Oct. 12 & 19. Teens can hang out, eat snacks, and play a different game or do another activity at each week’s session. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org. Pokemon. 6:30 p.m.; Wednesdays in October. Children ages 7-11 of all levels can engage in friendly Pokemon battles. Players are advised to bring plenty of energy cards. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required each week: 492-1727.

Thursday, Oct. 6 Biomechanics at the MOST. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nature’s Machines: Biomechanics explores the study of the structure and function of biological systems in 5,000 square feet of specimens, replicas, videos and various interactive components. Exhibit continues through Jan. 8. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Admission: $12/adults; $10/ages 2-15. 425-9068.

Stor ytime. 10-10:30 a.m.; Thursdays through Oct. 27. Children ages 2-5 can take part in stories, songs, fingerplays and more. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. 435-5442. Trail Tales. 1 p.m.; also Oct. 20. A naturalist reads two nature-themed stories and then leads a hike whose theme matches the stories; for children ages 3-5, accompanied by an adult. Beaver Lake Nature Center parking lot, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $4/parking. 638-2519. OnPoint for College. 3-5 p.m.; Thursdays through Oct. 27. Al Turner offers one-on-one counseling to teens and adults interested in college and career topics. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3797. Marvelous Moon. 6:30 p.m. Families can learn about the moon with crafts and activities. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: 454-4524.

Friday, Oct. 7 Wii and Game Fun. 3-4:30 p.m.; also Oct. 14, 21 & 28. Kids age 5 and up can test their skills on the Nintendo Wii and also pick from an assortment of board games. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3395.

Saturday, Oct. 8 Pumpkin Pancakes. 9 a.m.-noon. Enjoy pumpkin or regular pancakes, sausage, coffee or juice. Beaver Lake Nature Center, Route 370, Baldwinsville. $3-$5/breakfast. $4/parking. 638-2519. LaFayette Apple Festival. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; also Oct. 9. Watch cider being made; buy apples and apple treats; and enjoy entertainment, the midway, pony rides, and more. Half-mile south of Route 20 on Tully Farms Road, LaFayette. $5/person; free/ age 12 and under. lafayetteapplefest.org. Fall Family Festival. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Games and other activities, a bounce house, face painting and entertainment by local performers. Lakeshore Baptist Church, 6696 Lakeshore Road, Cicero. Free admission. 752-3134. lbccny.org. Beauty and the Beast. 12:30 p.m. The Magic Circle Children’s Theatre presents an original, interactive version of the familiar story, in which children can help Beauty teach the Beast to be nicer and have good manners. Audience members are invited to dress up as a prince or princess. Spaghetti Warehouse, 689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse. $6. Reservations recommended: 449-3823.

Saturday, see an interactive presentation on a different aspect of science. This month’s topics include reptiles and amphibians; animal communication; and brains. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600. sciencenter.org Syracuse Crunch Preseason Game. 5 p.m. The city’s AHL team takes on the Utica Comets. War Memorial Arena, 800 S. State St., Syracuse. $18$23/adults; $16-$19/age 12 and under. 473-4444.

Sunday, Oct. 9 LaFayette Apple Festival. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See Oct. 8 listing. Wild Mushrooms Festival. 1-4 p.m. Learn about edible and poisonous mushrooms, see a cooking demonstration, discover how to grow mushrooms, and take part in other activities with members of the CNY Mycological Society. Guided hikes at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Beaver Lake Nature Center, Route 370, Baldwinsville. $4/parking. 638-2519.

Monday, Oct. 10 COLUMBUS DAY Drop In Crafts. 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Enjoy making seasonal crafts with provided materials. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 4570310. lpl.org. Columbus Day Activities. 12:30-3 p.m. Live animal talks with a naturalist at 12:30 and 3 p.m. At 1:30 p.m., take a hike with a naturalist. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $4/vehicle. 638-2519. Doula Speed Dating. 6 p.m. If you’re considering hiring a doula, get a chance to spend 15 minutes each with several to see who you and your partner connect with. Hosted by CNY Doula Connection. Refreshments provided. CNY Healing Arts, 195 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse. Free. Registration recommended: 395-3643.

Tuesday, Oct. 11 Teen MOPS. 4-6 p.m.; also Oct. 25. Pregnant women or young mothers, ages 13-21, with children under 6 enjoy a faith-based program with fun, food and activities while their children are cared for by the childcare program. Liverpool First United Methodist Church, 604 Oswego St., Liverpool. Free. Call or text: 569-2542 or (518) 441-3690. LiverpoolTeenMOPS@gmail.com.

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Star Wars Reads Day. 2-4 p.m. Dress as your favorite Star Wars character, eat food, and enjoy crafts and games. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. Registration preferred: 446-3578.

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Beauty and the Beast. 12:30 p.m. See Oct. 8 listing. Jeff the Magic Man. 1 p.m. Jeff will give a kid-friendly performance with a fun and spooky atmosphere. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. 492-1727.

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Saturday, Oct. 15 Paws to Read. 10-11:30 a.m. Kids can read to one of three friendly dogs from Paws Inc. of CNY. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

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Fishing Class. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Kids of all ages can learn how to fish with Spider Rybaak. Live bait and lures will be used; bait and tackle are provided. Those over age 16 must have a valid New York state fishing license. Lake Neatahwanta pier, Route 3, Fulton. Free. srybaak@yahoo.com.

Princess and Daddy Dance. 6-10 p.m. Music, games, activities and treats. Presented by Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department. Magnarelli Center, McChesney Park, 2308 Grant Blvd., Syracuse. Free. Space limited; registration required: 473-4330, Ext. 3006.

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Wednesday, Oct. 19

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. 8:30 a.m., registration; 10 a.m., walk. Walk raises money and awareness in the fight against breast cancer. SRC Arena, Onondaga Community College, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Donations. (800) 227-2345. cancer.org/stridesonline.

Creation Club Junior. 4 p.m. Kids can learn skills for using technology for everything from 3D printing to game design. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374. fflib.org

Monday, Oct. 17

Learn to Play Chess. 6-7:30 p.m. Children and teens can meet in the first-floor magazine area to learn how to play the game from an experienced chess teacher. Central Library, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-1900.

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Thursday, Oct. 20 Free to Be. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Children ages 3-6 can take part in this early childhood music and acting class with live guitar music, creating unique lyrics. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374. www.fflib.org

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Calendar Zoo Boo, Oct. 22, 23, 29 & 30 Terrific Thursdays. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. In a program for homeschooling students and families, children in kindergarten and up can learn about what the library offers and meet members of other homeschooling families. Participants can try out the Lego WeDo and Cubelets robotics kits. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. Registration required: 446-3578. Trail Tales. 1 p.m. See Oct. 6 listing.

Friday, Oct. 21 Spooktacular. 6-9 p.m.; also Oct. 22, 28 & 29. Children (those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult) can take part in Halloween games and activities, receive treats and join in the thrills of the Haunted House. Burnet Park, Coleridge Avenue

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Enchanted Beaver Lake, Oct. 27-30

Savannah. 365-3588. ny.audubon.org/montezuma. Spooktacular. 6-9 p.m.; also Oct. 28 & 29. See Oct. 21 listing.

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Screamwood Forest. 6-11 p.m.; also Oct. 28 & 29. See Oct. 21 listing.

Sunday, Oct. 23

Spooktacular. 6-9 p.m.; also Oct. 29. See Oct. 21 listing.

Zoo Boo. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; also Oct. 29 & 30. See Oct. 22 listing.

Enchanted Beaver Lake. 6-8:30 p.m.; through Oct. 30. See Oct. 27 listing.

Great Halloween Fun Days. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. See Oct. 22 listing.

Screamwood Forest. 6-11 p.m.; also Oct. 29. See Oct. 21 listing.

Monday, Oct. 24

Saturday, Oct. 29

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Zoo Boo. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; also Oct. 30. See Oct. 22 listing.

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Wednesday, Oct. 26 See Ongoing Events and Burnet Park Drive, Syracuse. Free admission. 473-4330. Screamwood Forest. 6-8 p.m. (friendly frights for younger kids); 8-11 p.m. (Screamwood Forest tours); also Oct. 22, 28 & 29. Games for kids, costume contest, bonfire and more. A fundraiser for Phoenix School drama and chorus boosters. 360 Stewarts Corners, Pennellville. $7/trail tour; $5/in costume. 695-6021. Minecraft Mania. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lovers of all things Minecraft can imagine and create with friends. Best for ages 7-13. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. Registration required: 446-3578.

Saturday, Oct. 22 Zoo Boo. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; also Oct. 23, 29 & 30. A bustling Halloween bash with characters and sets for kids to enjoy in a “kooky not spooky” atmosphere. Costumes encouraged! Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Admission included with Zoo Boo activities: $8/adult (admission only); $12/age 3 & older; $8/age 2 & younger. 435-8511. FFL Halloween Party. 11 a.m. Families can enjoy a party with games, pumpkins and a costume contest. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374. fflib.org. Great Halloween Fun Days. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; also Oct. 23. Kids of all ages (but especially young ones) will enjoy a non-scary event with games, guessing contests, a coloring contest, a Halloween Wonderland in the museum, and a witch’s walk. Great Swamp Conservancy, 8375 Main St., Canastota. Suggested donation: $3/age 16 & under; $1/ accompanying adults. 697-2950. GreatSwampCon servancy.org. Beauty and the Beast. 12:30 p.m. See Oct. 8 listing. Happy Owl-ween. 6-8 p.m. See live owls during a presentation by Kindred Kingdoms Wildlife Rehabilitation, then go for a night hike around the woods and grasslands. $8/adult; $6/child; $25/family. Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 Route 89,

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Halloween Party. 4 p.m. Kids age 2 and up can dress in costume and enjoy spooky stories, crafts and snacks. There will also be trick-or-treating in the library, so kids should bring their bags. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. Registration required: 446-3578.

Halloween Spooktacular. 10:30 a.m. Kids and parents can enjoy a Symphoria orchestra concert of the most frightening sounds of the season. Costumes are encouraged for this Halloween-themed performance. Inspiration Hall, 709 James St., Syracuse. $15/adults; $10/senior citizens; free/age 18 and under. 299-5598, Ext. 1. ExperienceSymphoria.org. Beauty and the Beast. 12:30 p.m. See Oct. 8 listing.

Thursday, Oct. 27

Spooktacular. 6-9 p.m. See Oct. 21 listing.

Mall-O-Ween. 2-7 p.m. Costumed children can trick-or-treat through the mall, picking up goodies from local vendors. Benefit for The Children’s Consortium. Shoppingtown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. $1/child. 446-9160. childrensconsor tium.org/events/mall-o-ween/.

Enchanted Beaver Lake. 6-8:30 p.m.; through Oct. 30. See Oct. 27 listing. Screamwood Forest. 6-11 p.m.; also Oct. 29. See Oct. 21 listing.

Halloween Spooktacular. 4:30-7 p.m. Come to the library—in costume, if you like—for games, crafts, food and activities for the whole family. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3395.

Sunday, Oct. 30

Enchanted Beaver Lake. 6-8:30 p.m.; through Oct. 30. More than 500 jack-o-lanterns and luminaria light the way along two magical trails; also, face painting, fortune telling and treats. Beaver Lake Nature Center, Route 370, Baldwinsville. $3/person, free/under age 3; $5/vehicle parking, advance. Advance reservations required: 638-2519. Chess for All Ages. 6-7 p.m. Anton Ninno, president of Syracuse Chess Inc., will talk about the history of chess and demonstrate the basics. Players of all levels can meet up with others for a game of chess. Boards provided, or bring your own. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. Free. 435-3636.

Zoo Boo. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. See Oct. 22 listing. Spooky Science Free Halloween Event. Noon-4 p.m. Explore tricked-out exhibits, spooky activities and eerie demonstrations. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: free, today only. (607) 272-0600. sciencenter.org. New School Open House. 2-4 p.m. Teachers, staff and current students will be available to talk about the independent K-8 school. Snacks and children’s art activities also offered. New School, 5205 Jamesville Road, DeWitt. 475-6453. Enchanted Beaver Lake. 6-8:30 p.m.; through Oct. 30. See Oct. 27 listing.

Monday, Oct. 31

High School Performing Arts Preview. 6:30-8 p.m. Drama students perform selections from upcoming productions at community schools. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

Friday, Oct. 28 STEAM Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Kids ages 3-5 can listen to a story related to science, technology, engineering, art and math exploration, then do an experiment. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. Registration required: 446-3578. Halloween Craft. 4-5 p.m. Take part in a spooky after-school craft event. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3519.

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ONGOING EVENTS Springside Farm Fall Activities. Fridays, 1-5 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; through Oct. 31. Corn and grass mazes, ziplines, pedal cars, farm petting area, wagon rides, and more. New this year: human foosball court. Handicap and stroller accessible. Springside Farm, 1850 Route 91, Pompey. Admission: $7/person; $30/ family maximum; free/age 2 and under. 683-5860. springsidefarm.net.

Downtown Syracuse Farmers’ Market. Through Oct. 11: Tuesdays, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Farmers and produce dealers offer vegetables, fruit, nuts, flowers, baked goods and more for sale. Clinton Square, Syracuse. 422-8284. downtownsyracuse.com. Weekend Walks With a Naturalist. Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m. Nature discovery hike with different topics each weekend. Beaver Lake Nature Center, Route 370, Baldwinsville. Admission: $4/vehicle. 638-2519.

Horseback Riding. Through Oct. 30: Fri-

days-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Highland Forest on an hour-long guided horseback ride. Highland Forest Park, Route 80, 3 miles east of Fabius. $35/ hour, for age 8 and up. Reservations required 24 hours in advance: 289-3775. Salt Museum. Through Oct. 9: Saturdays & Sundays, 1-6 p.m. Learn about the industry that created the city of Syracuse and supplied the nation with salt. See kettles, barrels and other gear used in the process that ended in the 1920s. Onondaga Lake Park, Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool. Free. 453-6712. Great Swamp Conservancy Nature Trails. Daily, dawn to dusk. Throughout the year, visitors can grab their walking shoes and explore 4.5 miles of well-groomed, flat trails. Trails feature a 900-foot boardwalk, osprey nesting platform, and wetland and grassland restoration areas. The area is a stop for many migratory waterfowl and songbirds; other wildlife include muskrats and beavers. Great Swamp Conservancy, 3.5 miles off I-90, Exit 34, 8375 N. Main St., Canastota. Free. 697-2950. Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Hiking trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to dusk. Interpretive Center open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sundays. 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. 673-1350. Wegmans Playground. Boundless Playground for children (and parents) of all ages and abilities includes accessible swings, slides, bridge and more, including special section just for the tiniest tykes. Onondaga Lake Park, Route 370, Liverpool. Free. 451-PARK. Barnes & Noble Storytimes. Thursdays, 10 a.m. Join a storytime for toddlers and preschoolers that’s features a book, songs and coloring. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 4492948. DeWitt Community Library. Library offers hundreds of free programs for parents and children. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. 446-3578. Fayetteville Free Library Storytimes. (Excluding holidays.) First Steps: (Wednesdays, 9:30-10 a.m.) for good walkers up to age 3. Sing, Learn, Sign for Babies: (Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m.) for babies,

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Plumpton Farms Fun. Daily, 9 a.m.-dusk. Visit the pumpkin patch and paint one or two; meet the barn friends; see the giant hayman; and enter the haunted house. Plumpton Farms, 3990 Coye Road, Jamesville. Free admission. 469-0027.

Mall-O-Ween, Oct. 27 with instruction in six basic signs to use before children can talk. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374. Maxwell Library Storytimes. Storytimes and book groups for all ages. Call for dates and times. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. 672-3661. Northeast Community Center Library Storytimes. Preschool storytimes with rhymes and occasional games; youngsters learn group listening and participation skills. Call for times. Northeast Community Center Library, 716 Hawley Ave., Syracuse. Free. 472-6343, Ext. 208. NOPL at Brewerton Storytimes. Age 3 and older: Mondays, 10:30-11 a.m. NOPL at Brewerton Library, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. 676-7484. NOPL at Cicero Library Storytimes. Toddler Story Hour: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. Preschool Story Hour: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon. NOPL at Cicero Library, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: 699-2032. NOPL at North Syracuse Library Storytimes. Birth-age 3: Wednesdays, 10-11:15 a.m. Ages 4-7: Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon. Daycare Storytime: Fridays, 10-10:30 a.m. NOPL at North Syracuse Library, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 458-6184. Onondaga Free Library Storytimes. Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. (for children age 2 and younger). Family Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. (for children age 2 and up). Toddler Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. (for ages 2-3). Preschool Storytime: Thursdays, 11 a.m. (for ages 3-5). Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. 492-1727. Petit Branch Library Storytimes. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Toddler and preschooler storytime for children ages 18 months-5 years and caregivers. Includes stories, rhymes, finger plays and songs. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. 435-3636. Regional Market Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (year-round); Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (May through November only). Shop seasonal produce, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, specialty foods and more on display throughout covered sheds; heated shops of Regional Market Commons feature gift and unique items including jewelry, paintings and home decor. Also, flea market, Sundays, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 2100 Park St., Syracuse. 422-8647.

ATTRACTIONS Corning Museum of Glass. 1 Corning Glass Center, Corning. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $18/adults; free/age 17 and under. (607) 937-5371. Ongoing: You Design It, We Make It: Glassblowers choose from among designs submitted by young visitors and create that work on the spot. Erie Canal Museum. 318 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed holidays. $5 suggested. 471-0593. Interactive exhibit: Work the Weighlock. The Stonecutters: Exhibit reveals the fascinating world of the stonecutters and quarrymen who built the 83 locks and 18 aqueducts along the 363-mile Erie Canal. Everson Museum of Art. 401 Harrison St. Tuesday-Friday, Sunday, noon- 5p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8. 474-6064. World-class museum includes Children’s Interactive Gallery designed to acquaint beginning art viewers with basic art principles, with areas dedicated to portraiture, hands-on activities, and a classroom. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST). 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Starting Oct. 6, open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Museum admission: $12/adults; $10/seniors and ages 2-15. IMAX admission only: $10/adults; $8/senior citizens and ages 2-15; (473-IMAX). Through Jan. 8: Nature’s Machines: Biomechanics. Planetarium (only available with museum admission): $2. 425-9068. Hands-on science center features the Bristol Omnitheater, Science Playhouse, Earth Science Discovery Cave, Technotown, and Flight and Space Exhibit. Silverman Planetarium shows “Zoo in the Sky,” for kids under age 8, Saturdays, Sundays and school holidays, 11:15 a.m.; “Seasonal Sky” Saturdays, Sundays and school holidays, 3:15 p.m.

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