Events Calendar
Memento Mori: Colonial Tales of the Macabre at Johnson Hall State Historic Site
250 years ago, colonists in the Mohawk Valley shared chilling tales of death and supernatural horrors brought from their homelands or born of legends in North America. Join us at Johnson Hall as storyteller Campbell Higle returns to recount tales of the restless dead and ghostly apparitions, from the villages and graveyards of Europe to the dark forests and mansions of the Mohawk and Hudson valleys. Featuring grisly favorites and old frights newly told, this evening is sure to thrill and chill even the heartiest bones! Note Well: This program includes tragic and terrifying stories of death, murder, cannibalism, and vengeful ghosts, and is not recommended for young children. This is a free event, but reservations are required. Please call to 518-762-8712 to secure your seats! When: Saturday, October 25th, 2025, from 6:30-7:30pm Where: Johnson Hall SHS, 139 Hall Ave, Johnstown NY Cost: FREE Location: Indoors at Johnson Hall Recommended Ages: 12+ Reservations Required: Call 518-762-8712
Historic Hotel Broadalbin Presents: A Wedding in Transylvania-A Murder Mystery Dinner
Join the marriage of Frankie Alucard and Jane Dough, a mysterious girl, amidst a cast of intriguing characters like Count Alucard, his wife Elsa, and Frankie's brother Jeckyl/Hyde. The event features a caterer named Renfield, Jane's secret-revealing sister Vampira, and a plot with three murders. Attend in costume, enjoy dancing, and try to solve the mystery!! Saturday, October 25th 6:30pm Tickets: Www.historicbroadalbinhotel.com/shop Meal Options: Parisian Style Beef Sliced sirloin simmered with leeks, red wine and fresh herbs. Haddock Roulade Haddock fillet rolled with fresh herbs and shallots. Served with shrimp and sweet corn cream sauce. Hunter Style Chicken Sautéed chicken breast topped with a rustic vegetable and mushroom sauce. Served over petite herb dumplings. Eggplant Neapolitan Eggplant cutlets layered with roasted red peppers, grilled sweet onion, spinach and fresh mozzarella cheese. (Can be offered as a vegan option with the omission of the cheese) Include House Salad + Chef's Dessert Add a room to your evening: www.historicbroadalbinhotel.com **TICKETS MUST BE RESERVED TOGETHER TO GUARANTEE SEATING TOGETHER** NO REFUNDS, TICKETS ARE NONTRANSFERABLE. Please note* You will not receive a physical ticket, you will give the last name of the party that reserved the table when you enter the even
Star Party at Landis Arboretum
The Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will be hosting the following star parties in 2025 at Landis Arboretum: Saturday, Mar 29 ? 8:00pm (new moon) Saturday, Apr 26 - 8:30pm (night before new moon) Saturday, May 24 ? 9:00pm (new moon -2) Wednesday, June 25 ? 9:00pm (new moon) Sunday, July 27 ? 9:00pm (new moon +2) Thursday, August 21 ? 7:30pm AAAA Annual Meeting and Stargazing (new moon -1) Sunday, Sept 21? 7:30pm (new moon) Saturday, October 25 ? 7:00pm (waxing crescent moon) Star parties are cancelled if the skies will be mostly cloudy. Come view the stars and planets in Landis' dark skies with members of the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers. A variety of telescopes will be set up for viewing the heavens, revealing nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, double stars, planets, and other celestial objects. Visit https://landisarboretum.org/.../star-parties-return-to... for more information and to register so you can be notified if weather prevents the event. Location: The Nicholas J. Juried Meeting House field Registration: Free. Donations to the Arboretum greatly appreciated. See less
