{"id":4308,"date":"2023-10-16T14:03:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T18:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/?p=4308"},"modified":"2023-10-18T16:53:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T20:53:49","slug":"5-off-campus-events-to-make-the-most-of-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/2023\/10\/16\/5-off-campus-events-to-make-the-most-of-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Off-Campus Events to Make the Most of Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Halloween season is upon us, and there is an abundance of activities in Syracuse that will give you your fill of the spooky spirit. For those who want a genuine fright, to those who just want to soak in the autumnal atmosphere, there\u2019s a Halloween event for everyone!<\/p>\n

Spooktacular Stroll<\/h2>\n

For those who just want to enjoy the Halloween ambience, take a leisurely walk along the half-mile Spooktacular Stroll<\/a>. Every weekend in October, you can admire nine themed eerie displays at Long Branch Park, such as the Creepy Castle, Mummy Mansion and the new Dinosaur Dungeon! All exhibits include large wooden structures and LED lights that will leave you in awe. Plus, you can cap off your night with good eats from a local food truck! For a memorable and spooky evening, tickets<\/a> for one vehicle (you and your friends) are $25.<\/p>\n

Fright Nights<\/h2>\n

Included in USA Today\u2019s list of the best 20 haunted attractions in the Northeast, Fright Nights<\/a> is bound to be a chilling event. One $30 ticket<\/a> will provide you access to all five haunted houses: The Monster Movie Matinee, Devil\u2019s Dungeon Slide to Hell, Burgen Manor, Lady Lamson\u2019s Cursed Voyage and Penny\u2019s Playhouse. Think you\u2019re up for the challenge? Fright Nights is open every weekend throughout the month of October, 7 p.m.-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and 7-11 p.m. on Sundays. Check it out to test your limits and discover if you can really face your fears!<\/p>\n

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics<\/h2>\n

Want to take a break from the frights of the Halloween season? Check out a concert from the mesmerizing Candlelight series, an orchestral musical experience illuminated by thousands of candles. A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics<\/a> will include beloved tunes like Michael Jackson\u2019s \u201cThriller,\u201d the \u201cGhostbusters\u201d theme, and Camille Saint Sa\u00ebns\u2019 \u201cDanse Macabre.\u201d Two candlelit performances will take place on Friday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Palace Theatre. Tickets start at $41<\/a> and are selling fast, so don\u2019t wait to secure your spot at this one-of-a-kind event!<\/p>\n

2nd Annual Halloween Dog Parade<\/h2>\n

Get into the Halloween spirit with a parade of Syracuse\u2019s cutest pups<\/a>! Hosted by the Westcott Neighborhood Association, watch as dogs strut the streets in their finest Halloween attire, accompanied by New Orleans-style brass band Second Line Syracuse. Human costumes are also strongly encouraged. Catch this fun (and free!) event at Petit Branch Library on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m.-noon.<\/p>\n

Collegian Hotel and Suite Halloween Masquerade Ball<\/h2>\n

Have your \u201cA Cinderella Story\u201d moment at this elegant masquerade ball<\/a>. Wear your best formal attire and a mask and get ready to dance the night away! Listen to music, have some food and drinks, and make incredible memories on a night you won\u2019t forget. The ball takes place on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 7-11 p.m., and tickets are available now.<\/p>\n

Written By Chloe Langerman \u201925, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n

This list is for reference purposes only and is not deemed an endorsement by Syracuse University.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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