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We’ve got a huge list of Halloween attractions and events in Syracuse and Central New York, but sometimes the best scares are the classics.

So here are eight haunted houses in CNY that you can enjoy this October, including a scream park, the “greatest haunt on earth,” and a bunch that have extras like trails of terror and spooky hayrides. Note: Some of these places are really scary and not recommended for younger audiences. (It’s also probably best not to go alone in case you need someone to hold your hand!)

We’re also not including places that are rumored to be truly haunted by actual ghosts. This is the fun stuff, though it can be just as (if not more so) terrifying.

Enjoy — if you dare!

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Frightmare Farms Haunted Scream Park

What: Frightmare Farms’ Haunted Scream Park, located half an hour outside of Syracuse, features a haunted estate, twisted labyrinth, a condemned mine trail, and a haunted hayride through the forest. Voted scariest experience by syracuse.com readers.

When: Fridays and Saturdays from 7-10 p.m., plus Sunday, Oct. 13, from 6:30-8:45 p.m.

Where: 4816 State Route 49, Palermo, N.Y. 13069

Price: $20 for one attraction, $30 for two, $37 for three, $44 for four; or $65 for VIP admission (skip the line) to all four attractions; additional fees may apply. Get $2 off with valid Military, Police, Fire, EMS, or college student ID.

More info: frightmarefarmsny.com

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Fright Nights

What: Formerly known as “Fright Nights at the Fair,” the expanded location in an 82,000 square foot factory near Carrier Circle features five haunted attractions, including a Monster Movie Matinee, Penny’s Playhouse and the Devil’s Dungeon Slide to Hell. The “greatest haunt on earth” was named one of the 20 best haunted attractions in the Northeast by USA Today.

When: Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to midnight; Sundays, 7-11 p.m.

Where: 1 LePage Place, Syracuse, N.Y.

Price: $35 general admission, $60 for fast pass; additional fees may apply

More info: thefrightnights.com or 315-416-3995

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Demon Acres Haunted House & Hayride

What: Less than 40 minutes outside of Syracuse, Hannibal’s growing haunt features demented hillbillies in the “Dark Forest” and a terrifying walk through a haunted house. If you make it out alive, you can also enjoy snacks, souvenirs and a “SkeleBall Carnival Game.”

When: Fridays from 7-10 p.m. and Saturdays from 6:30-10 p.m., plus two Sundays on Oct. 12 and 26, from 6:30-9 p.m. — open through Nov. 1

Where: 341 County Route 36, Hannibal, N.Y. 13074

Price: $20 for extreme hayride, $40 for combo, $65 for Express Fear, and $75 for VIP Fire Lounge. Additional fees may apply.

More info: demonacres.com, Facebook or call 315-564-8070

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The Trail of Terror

What: Volney’s trail of terror returns for its 35th season with a cursed forest and a 5,000-square foot haunted house filled with old school horror fun.

When: Fridays and Saturdays (through Oct. 25) from 7-11 p.m., plus Sunday Oct. 26 from 7-10 p.m.

Where: 475 Clifford Rd, Fulton, N.Y. 13069

Price: $20 for trail, $20 for haunted house; $30 for both attractions; $50 for VIP combo. Cash only.

More info: Facebook or call 315-593-2999

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The Last Ride

What: A Haunted Hayride takes brave souls through the cursed woods of Parish and a Haunted House features “2,000 square feet of hell.” There’s also a Haunted Trail through cursed woods where monsters like Pennywise may be waiting.

When: Sept. 26-Oct. 31 on Fridays and Saturdays from 7-11 p.m., Sundays Sept. 28 and Oct. 12 from 7-10 p.m.

Where: 291 Johnson Rd, Parish, N.Y. 13131

Price: $20 per attraction; $35 for two; $45 for hearse VIP ticket

More info: Facebook, thelastridepalermo.com or 315-529-0320

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13th Hour Rising Haunted Hayride

What: A haunted hayride through multiple dimensions as sirens scream and spirits stalk in a fear-filled sensory overload, plus tread carefully through the infested halls of “The Passage.” Not recommended for children under 8. Named a top attraction by haunts.com and newyorkhauntedhouses.com.

When: Fridays and Saturdays, plus Sundays Oct. 12 & 26 from 7-10 p.m.

Where: Chengerian’s, 84 Merrit Road, Fulton, N.Y. 13069

Price: $30 for two attractions; cash only

More info: 13thhourrising.com or 315-678-2046

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CMC Haunted House

What: CMC Dance Co.’s haunted house, a.k.a. Cybernetic Mind Conversion Research Laboratories, features dancers and instructors scaring the “yell” out of you with two haunted trails. Price of admission goes to support CMC’s award-winning competition team.

When: Fridays & Saturdays from 7-10 p.m.

Where: CMC Dance Company, 6092 Route 31, Cicero, NY 13039

Price: One haunt for $15, two for $25; RIP access (skip the line) for $30

More info: cmchaunts.com, Facebook or call 315-699-2355

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The “Unknown” Halloween House

What: The Carpenter House of Rome is transformed into a haunted house for two weekends, featuring a family-friendly “trick-or-treat street” outdoors with carnival games, bounce house, crafts, face-painting, tarot card reading and story-telling. Haunted house recommended for ages 12 and up.

When: Oct. 10-11, 17-18; trick-or-treat from 4:30-7:30, haunted house from 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: Rome Art And Community Center, 308 W Bloomfield St, Rome, NY 13440

Price: $6 at door

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An Upstate New York educator has won an award after a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement raid disrupted her school and community earlier this year.

Jennifer Gaffney, superintendent of the Sackets Harbor Central School District in the North Country, was named Superintendent of the Year for 2026 by the New York State Council of School Superintendents. She will also represent New York as the state’s official nominee for National Superintendent of the Year, awarded by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) in February.

The NYSCOSS praised Gaffney for her “visionary yet practical leadership” including the creation of a support center for social-emotional, mental health and academic services, as well as her “courage, compassion, and conviction through two major challenges - the COVID-19 pandemic and a regional immigration crisis - grounding her district’s response in student-centered values and transparent, inclusive communication. Her calm, principled leadership during these critical moments, paired with her unyielding commitment to doing what’s best for students, earned her Superintendent of the Year nominations in 2021 and again in 2025.”

Gaffney was among the officials who denounced ICE’s “enhanced targeted operations” that arrested multiple people at a dairy farm in Jefferson County, including a woman and her three children, in March. The kids, who were students in Gaffney’s district at an elementary school and high school, were sent to Texas with their mother and returned to Sackets Harbor after more than a week in custody.

The award was announced Monday. Gaffney will be formally honored during The Council’s Winter Institute, scheduled for March 2026 in Albany.

“In a time when visionary leadership is more critical than ever, Jennifer Gaffney exemplifies creative thinking, a strong work ethic, resourcefulness, and an unwavering student-centered approach. Jennifer’s commitment to students, educators, and the future of education embodies the very spirit of this award,” said NYSCOSS President Dr. Donna DeSiato, who also serves as Superintendent of the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District. “It is an honor to recognize a leader whose impact will be felt for generations.”

According to the NYSCOSS, Gaffney’s vision is “to develop compassionate, confident, and engaged individuals who are ready to lead and succeed in an ever-evolving world.” Her district’s strategic goals include engaging all students in meaningful, future-ready learning; promoting a safe and inclusive environment; recruiting, developing and retaining exceptional teachers; and building family, community and business partnerships.

“These goals aren’t just strategic, they’re personal,” said Gaffney, who lives with her husband and three children in the Jefferson County town of Adams. “They reflect our shared belief that every student deserves to be seen, heard, supported, and empowered - and that every member of our school team plays an essential role in shaping the collective future of our communities.”

K-pop superstar group Twice has announced the North American and European legs of their upcoming 2026 “THIS IS FOR” world tour.

The tour, dubbed “THIS IS FOR Part 2,” begins January 9 in Vancouver and spans 22 cities across North America before heading to Europe and the U.K. in May.

The North American tour includes stops in cities such as Seattle, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas, Washington D.C., New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Montreal and Chicago, before concluding April 17 in Austin, Texas.

How to get 2026 Twice ‘THIS IS FOR’ world tour tickets

Fans can register for the artist presale via Ticketmaster. Registration must be completed by Monday, October 6 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. The presale opens on Thursday, October 9 at 11 a.m. local time.

Remaining tickets will become available to the general public later that day, starting at 3 p.m. local time via Ticketmaster.

Tickets are expected to sell out quickly. If your desired tickets sell out, check out verified secondary platforms such as Vivid Seats, SeatGeek and StubHub. These vendors offer buyer guarantees and availability for sold-out shows, depending on demand.

Discount: First-time Vivid Seats customers can use code SYRACUSE20 for $20 off a $200+ ticket order.

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The nine-member girl group, consisting of Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu, will be performing on a 360-degree stage for the first time.

Twice’s return to North American arenas follows a string of milestones for the group. In recent years, they became the first K-pop girl group to headline both NFL and MLB stadiums in the United States, selling out SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. They also headlined Lollapalooza in 2025 as the first female K-pop act.

The upcoming tour supports their fourth studio album, “THIS IS FOR,” which debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. It’s the group’s seventh consecutive entry on the chart.

The group is also celebrating its 10th anniversary this October with the release of a new documentary film, “One in a Million,” set to be shown in over 600 U.S. theaters starting October 20.

Twice 2026 North America tour dates

Jan 9 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

Jan 13 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Jan 17 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

Jan 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

Jan 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

Jan 28 – Phoenix, AZ – PHX Arena

Jan 31 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Feb 13 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

Feb 18 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

Feb 20 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

Feb 24 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena

Feb 27 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Mar 3 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

Mar 6 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum

Mar 27 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center

Mar 31 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

Apr 3 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Apr 6 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Apr 10 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Apr 12 – Saint Paul, MN – Grand Casino Arena

Apr 14 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Apr 17 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

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Syracuse, N.Y. ― Lawrence Moten, one of the greatest players in Syracuse basketball history, has passed away at the age of 53.

Moten’s daughter, Lawrencia, confirmed her father’s passing on Tuesday. He was found dead in his Washington D.C. home earlier Tuesday.

Moten played at Syracuse from 1991 to 1995. He remains Syracuse’s all-time leading scorer with 2,334 career points. He averaged 19.3 points per game for his entire four-year career at Syracuse.

But Moten’s impact on the Syracuse basketball program went beyond his scoring records.

Moten burst upon the scene when Syracuse was still in the midst of an NCAA investigation. The unheralded recruit out of Washington, D.C.’s Archbishop Carroll High School stayed firm with his commitment to Syracuse, even taking a year at New Hampton (N.H.) Prep to qualify academically.

He averaged 18.2 points per game as a freshman and helped Syracuse to the 1992 NCAA Tournament.

Moten captured the hearts of Syracuse fans with his high socks and a nickname that matched the smoothness of his game ― Poetry in Moten.

Syracuse served a one-year NCAA Tournament ban as a result of the investigation, but Moten returned the Orange to the tournament in 1994 and 1995. He was named a second-team All-American as a senior in 1995.

Moten played two years in the NBA with the Vancouver Grizzlies, but once his playing career was over he came back to Syracuse. He worked with youth groups within the Syracuse city school district.

Just this past June, Moten had returned to his hometown of Washington, D.C., taking a job as general manager for the boys and girls basketball teams at Digital Pioneers Academy.

In a recent conversation, Moten was clearly happy to be back in D.C. and excited about his new position. He talked about scheduling games this season in Syracuse against Nottingham High School and a to-be-determined opponent.

On March 3, 2018, Syracuse University honored Moten by raising his No. 21 jersey to the rafters of the JMA Wireless Dome.

“Lawrence Moten was a Syracuse icon,” Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack said in a statement.

“His accolades as Syracuse’s all-time leading scorer and holding the Big East scoring record for 25 years speak for themselves, but his style of play is what energized the Dome and was deserving of his nickname ‘Poetry in Moten.’

“He was a fixture around the program long after his playing career, always with a smile on his face. We extend our thoughts and prayers to Lawrence’s family and friends. He will be Forever Orange.”

Moten was selected in the second round of the 1995 NBA Draft by the Grizzlies and later signed with the Washington Wizards in 1998.

He also played professionally in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) and the American Basketball Association (ABA) through 2006 and played overseas in Spain and Venezuela.

The lead singer of a classic rock band has reunited with his former bandmates after a contentious breakup.

Ultimate Classic Rock reports REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin appeared in the band’s hometown over the weekend with former bassist Bruce Hall, keyboardist Neal Doughty and Syracuse-born drummer Alan Gratzer. Doughty retired in 2023 and Gratzer left the band in 1988, but it notably marked a reunion for Hall and Cronin after they disbanded the group last year due to “irreconcilable differences.”

They served as grand marshals for the University of Illinois homecoming parade Saturday and took the field with the Fighting Illini marching band. It was the first time Cronin, Hall, Doughty and Gratzer had been together in a musical capacity since Dec. 31, 1988, as the 400-plus-member band played REO Speedwagon favorites “Ridin’ the Storm Out,” “Roll With the Changes” and “157 Riverside Avenue” during halftime of the college football game against USC.

Cronin, who led a solo band on tour with Styx this past summer, missed an REO Speedwagon reunion event with other former members in June. At the time, he said he was “deeply disturbed and hurt” that organizers planned the farewell concert on a date he wouldn’t be available.

But in a new interview, Cronin sounded more positive about the band.

“The fans all around the country, they know that we’re going to be together for the first time in a long time,” he said. “You know, REO Speedwagon has always stood for...we ride the storm out. We roll with the changes. We keep pushing. We’re a positive energy source, and that’s what the institution of REO Speedwagon has always stood for. So for the four of us to be here together, I think it sends a message to the fans that you overcome whatever you got to overcome in the service of them, the fans and [also in order] to be here together in Champaign, where the band started.”

Could more REO Speedwagon reunion events follow? Another tour?

“You never know,” Doughty said, according to UCR. “One never knows,” Gratzer added. “We don’t know. We can’t read the future, the magic ball.”

Gratzer, who was born in Syracuse, N.Y., co-founded the group with Doughty, his University of Illinois classmate, in 1967. Gratzer co-wrote the band’s early songs and performed on hits like “Keep on Loving You” and “Take It On the Run,” plus provided backing vocals and co-produced 1980’s certified diamond (10 times platinum) album “Hi Infidelity.

Cronin joined the band in 1972, shortly after REO Speedwagon’s debut album was released, and led the band for five decades. He sang lead vocals and wrote or co-wrote songs like “Keep On Loving You,” ”Can’t Fight This Feeling,“ ”Roll with the Changes" and ”Keep the Fire Burnin’.“