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. These popular tours sell-out quickly and are limited to 20 registrants per tour, so you’ll want to sign up early. Tour lasts approximately 45-60 minutes.
Thursday, October 23rd
Times to be announced at a later date.
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. Tour lasts approximately 45-60 minutes.
Thursday, October 23rd
Times to be announced at a later date.
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes and Heritage Village (Corning’s living history museum) collaborate on these fun cemetery tours exploring Corning’s past as well as gravestone art. Finish off with a nightcap of local libations in the historic Benjamin Patterson Inn’s Tavern.
Times to be announced at a later date.
Cemetery Tour
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes and Heritage Village bring you along to explore Corning’s past as well as gravestone art. Finish off with a nightcap of local libations.
Times to be announced at a later date.
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.
Friday, October 24th
5-9pm
Tickets go on sale in September.
• 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.
Friday, October 24th
5-9pm
Tickets on sale this September.
History comes alive during this FREE family-friendly activity. Actors portraying residents from Corning’s past will be scattered throughout the Gaffer District and sharing their stories.
Pick up a Story Station activity card at any Story Station location. Visit all eight stations, collect a light bulb sticker at each station by engaging with the characters, and turn in your bulbs for a special treat!
Saturday, October 25th
Times to be announced at a later date.
Story Stations
History comes alive during this FREE family-friendly activity. Actors portraying residents from Corning’s past will be scattered throughout the Gaffer District and sharing their stories.
Collect a sticker at each location, add it to your story station card and turn it in for a special treat!
Saturday, October 25th
Times to be announced at a later date.
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
Times to be announced at a later date.
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
Times to be announced at a later date.
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
Time to be announced at a later date.
Steuben Riverfront Park & Centerway Square
• Horse and Wagon Rides
• Live Music
• Live Juggling
• Blacksmith Demo
• Market Vendors
• Street Magician
• Kids' Activity Stations
• Food
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
Steuben Riverfront Park & Centerway Square
• Horse and Wagon Rides
• Live Music
• Live Juggling
• Headless Horseman
• Blacksmith Demo
• Market Vendors
• Street Magician
• Kids' Activity Stations
• Food
