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Autumn Glow Lantern Festival

Visitors will step into the dazzling wonderland of light and color as hundreds of artisan-made lanterns, each made of hand-painted silk cloth draped over a frame filled with LED lights, bring creatures inspired by Chinese legends and myths to life. Each unique piece holds a story of its own that will be told to visitors to help contextualize their experience even more. The festival will also showcase a high-energy acrobatic show featuring the award-winning Zigong Acrobatic Troupe. From gravity-defying stunts to the mesmerizing art of face-changing, this is entertainment guests won't forget. The circus group has traveled the world and will perform incredible showstopping acts including juggling, balancing, face-changing and more. Guests can also enjoy light swings, see-saws, tunnels, and food and drink options on-site. The Festival is open Thursdays to Sundays, September 4, 2025 – November 2, 2025 Each night is open from 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m., with the last entry at 9 p.m. Tickets are ONLY available at the official Autumn Glow Website found here

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Candlelight Tours

Explore the historic Stockade after dark, and discover the neighborhood’s haunted past. Guided by expert storytellers, immerse yourself in the ghost tales of this nearly 400-year-old neighborhood. On our “Ghostly Victorian" tour, listen to ghostly tales as you venture past flickering stoops and encounter lingering spirits. Or, brave the “Colonial Hauntings” tour, traversing ancient streets where spirits congregate at colonial-era houses, all under the moonlit sky. Tickets are $16 and you can choose either the "Colonial Hauntings" or "Ghostly Victorian" tour. The two tours feature different stories, and venture through different parts of the neighborhood. We recommend you bring a flashlight and sturdy footwear to navigate the Stockade's uneven sidewalks. Each tour lasts 60-90 minutes - both tours cannot be done on the same night. The tour meets at SCHS, 32 Washington Avenue, Schenectady. Please arrive early so that you have time to find parking on the street and to walk to SCHS. Parking is not allowed in the YWCA parking lot. Candlelight Tours are co-sponsored by the Schenectady Heritage Foundation to benefit historic preservation in Schenectady County. ** All ticket sales are final. No refunds or switching dates, times, or tours. **  

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