Nowhere else in the world will you find this story. Nowhere else in the world will you find the family-friendly spookiness of Halloween celebrated quite like The Days of Incandescence, a blend of historic fact and supernatural tale.
You may have heard the story of young inventor Thomas Edison and his incandescent lamps or how, one night, he transformed an entire street into a spectacle of light. You may have even heard that Edison hired Corning Flint Glass Works to create the special glass bulbs for his lamps.
But have you heard about the mysterious Corning boy who blew the first glass bubble? The boy who made it possible for light to spread around the globe, one magnificent bulb at a time.
Nowhere else in the world will you find the family-friendly spookiness of Halloween celebrated quite like The Days of Incandescence, a blend of historic fact and supernatural tale.
You may have heard the story of young inventor Thomas Edison and his incandescent lamps or how, one night, he transformed an entire street into a spectacle of light.
But have you heard about the mysterious Corning boy who blew the first glass bubble? The boy who made it possible for light to spread around the globe, one magnificent bulb at a time.
Explore Corning’s Historic District on these special actor-led walking tours and learn about Corning’s rich history from some of its past residents.
SOLD OUT.
Historic Walking Tours
Explore Corning’s Historic District on these special actor-led walking tours and learn about Corning’s rich history from some of its past residents.
SOLD OUT.
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes and Heritage Village (Corning’s living history museum) collaborate on this fun cemetery tour exploring the Corning area’s past, as well as gravestone art.
This year's tours will include cemeteries in nearby Bath, NY.
Finish off with a nightcap of local libations in the historic Benjamin Patterson Inn’s Tavern.
Thursday, October 23rd - 5:30-8:30pm
SOLD OUT.
Cemetery Tour
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes and Heritage Village (Corning’s living history museum) collaborate on this fun cemetery tour exploring the Corning area’s past as well as gravestone art. This year's tours will include cemeteries in nearby Bath, NY. Finish off with a nightcap of local libations in the historic Benjamin Patterson Inn’s Tavern.
Thursday, October 23rd
5:30-8:30pm
SOLD OUT.
Encounter costumed residents from 1880’s Corning on this fun adult-friendly version of trick-or-treat in the form of a libations crawl with stops at 12 Gaffer District locations, each featuring local wine, beer or spirits samples.
Archibald’s Libations Crawl happens each year during the Days of Incandescence. Some stops offer themed drink specials exclusive to this event.
In addition, there will be live music to enjoy while wandering Market Street.
Annie Ol' Thyme 5-7pm
Silver Lining 5:30-7:30pm
Friday, October 24th - 5-9pm
• Pick up your commemorative drinking vessel in Centerway Square.
• Costumes encouraged, but not required (register at check-in selfie station for a chance at costume contest prizes).
• Must be 21 to attend.
Encounter costumed residents from 1880’s Corning on this fun adult-friendly version of trick-or-treat in the form of a libations crawl throughout the Gaffer District.
In addition, there will be live music to enjoy while wandering Market Street.
Annie Ol' Thyme 5-7pm
Silver Lining 5:30-7:30pm
Friday, October 24th - 5-9pm
History comes alive during this FREE family-friendly activity.
Actors portraying residents from Corning’s past will be scattered throughout Centennial Park and Centerway Square during the Celebration event, sharing their stories.
Collect one of five Story Station vintage trading cards at each Story Station location.
Saturday, October 25th - 4-8pm
5 Stations during the Celebration Event
Story Stations
History comes alive during this FREE family-friendly activity.
Actors portraying residents from Corning’s past will be scattered throughout Centennial Park and Centerway Square during the Celebration event, sharing their stories.
Collect one of five Story Station vintage trading cards at each Story Station location.
Saturday, October 25th - 4-8pm
Watch world record holder and pumpkin carver extraordinaire Eric Jones (also known for his Buffalo Bills Snow Carvings) as he transforms a giant pumpkin into a spooktacular work of art live in Centerway Square.
You may have seen Eric on the Food Network’s Outrageous Pumpkins which he won and Halloween Wars for which he was a Finalist.
Saturday, October 25th - 2:30-6:30pm
Centerway Square
World-Famous Pumpkin Carver
Watch world record holder and pumpkin carver extraordinaire Eric Jones as he transforms a giant pumpkin into a spooktacular work of art live in Centerway Square.
Saturday, October 25th - 2:30-6:30pm
Join us for the Culminating Event!
Free old-time family-friendly festival event featuring live performances and demonstrations, vendors, activities, food, and more.
Saturday, October 25th
4-8pm
Corning's Riverfront Centennial Park & Centerway Square
• Live Music
• Live Juggling
• Blacksmith Demo
• Market Vendors
• Street Magician
• Kids' Activity Stations
• Food
• Storyteller
• The Dance of the Gathers
Join us for the Culminating Event!
Free old-time family-friendly festival event featuring live performances and demonstrations, vendors, activities, food, and more.
Saturday, October 25th
4-8pm
Corning's Riverfront Centennial Park & Centerway Square
• Live Music
• Live Juggling
• Headless Horseman
• Blacksmith Demo
• Market Vendors
• Street Magician
• Kids' Activity Stations
• Food
• Storyteller
• The Dance of the Gathers
