A Paranormal Evening with Chris DiCesare the "Ghost Boy of Geneseo".
The Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum and Syracuse Paranormal presents "A Paranormal Evening with Chris DiCesare the "Ghost Boy of Geneseo".
Chris DiCesare is the author of the upcoming book "The Ghost Boy of Erie Hall" and has appeared on the SyFy Channel's "School Spirits", the Travel Channel, Coast to Coast AM and is the star of a brand-new documentary miniseries due out in October on one of the world's largest streaming services!
Join us October 4th to hear Chris' incredible story including a post-lecture meet and greet and paranormal investigation of the Canal Boat Museum (Tier 2 ticket only).
Due to space restrictions, there will be a maximum of 50 total tickets available.
Click the link for more information and to purchase tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-paranormal-evening-with-chris-dicesare
Seneca Chief Bus Trip to Rome
Welcome the Seneca Chief to Rome! Come be part of the Erie Canal's Bicentennial and the Voyage of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025. The replica of the Seneca Chief will leave Buffalo on Wednesday morning September 24th, 2025, embarking on its Bicentennial Voyage, commemorating Governor DeWitt Clinton's historic 1825 journey from Buffalo to New York Harbor.
After a stop in Sylvan Beach on October 7th the Seneca Chief will arrive in Rome on October 8th at Bellamy Harbor Park, where live music and an opportunity to visit the boat will be available. Our bus will leave Chittenango Landing at 12:00 pm and then at 5:00 pm for the return trip. Tickets are $20 per person.
***Minimum of 25 participants are needed by 10/2 to confirm the trip***
To purchase tickets please click here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/welcome-the-seneca-chief-to-rome-bus-trip
Adirondack Pack Baskets
The Adirondack Pack Basket is one of the most recognized objects associated with the Adirondacks. This will be a two day event of weaving your utilitarian pack. By request Linda Scherz is back! With over 34 years of teaching experience, Linda will teach you how to weave your own Adirondack Pack. Her packs are patterned from traditional Adirondack Pack Baskets.
Students weave a plain weave base with the pre-cut spokes. Then learn to continuous weave the sides of the basket; level the top, cut and tuck, add a handmade oak handle, and complete the rim. Lastly, add an adjustable webbing or leather harness for carrying. This class will be fun for all weavers. Adirondack Basketry owner and instructor Linda Scherz will demonstrate, teach you weaving techniques and guide you while you weave your basket. Students will be using a drawknife with shave horse and other sharp tools.
Instructor will bring all materials to make the basket and tools students will need during workshop
Students should wear comfortable clothing.
Baskets will not be stained during class.
Materials Fee varies with size of pack.
Harness choice needs to be made two weeks prior to workshop to allow time for making
Webbing color options will be what is in stock at time of workshop.
Two Day Workshop Fee: $80.00 per person
Register at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/adirondack-pack-baskets-class
Pack Dimensions and materials cost:
Mountaineer Pack:
9"x12"x20"H with leather $185.00, with webbing $150.00
Sightseer Pack:
8.5"x11"x16"H with leather $170.00, with webbing $125.00
Hiker Pack:
6"x9"x14"H with leather $110.00, with webbing $95.00
Erie Canal Bicentennial Birthday Celebration
🎉 Erie Canal Bicentennial Birthday Celebration – October 26, 12–4 PM
Join us at Chittenango Landing for a day of music, food, family fun, and history as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal! Enjoy live performances, food trucks, blacksmith demos, kids’ activities, and more. Admission is free—come be part of this once-in-a-lifetime celebration!
Become an Erie Canalway Junior Ranger
This event welcomes all children accompanied by their parent or guardian
Scavenger Hunt Challenge
This event is welcome to all children accompanied by their parent or guardian.
Travelling Morrice Dancers
Morris dancing is a very old English country tradition. Since 1976, the members of the American Travelling Morrice, from as near as Syracuse and Binghamton and as far as California and England, have traveled to hundreds of communities to demonstrate colorful Morris dances.
The group will be traveling around our area so their start time is approximate. If you want to make sure you catch them, be at Chittenango Landing at 11:30 am.
Stories Out On The Town, with Cazenovia Public Library
This event begins at 10:30 AM with a short session of songs and stories geared toward young children and their families. The program typically lasts about 20–30 minutes, after which families are welcome to stay and explore the area on their own. It’s a fun and relaxed way to encourage early literacy while connecting families with the outdoors/local sites.
Bring a picnic if you'd like - Chittenango Landing has tables inside and out.
Cycle the Erie at Chittenango Landing
Cycle the Erie - with around 500 bicycles - will make a pit stop at Chittenango Landing! Come greet the riders, enjoy the museum, and meet our volunteers to tell you about the history of this special place along the Erie Canal. https://www.ptny.org/cycle-the-erie-canal/annual-bike-tour
Dinner and a Movie
Spend an evening with Abigail Martin, local biologist, as she talks about her experiences in the Pantanel of Brazil over the past 12 years.
A buffet dinner will be available along with drinks by Seneca Brew Pub & Erie Canal Brew Pub.
Dinner will be followed by the Premier of “Rise of the Jaguars” A 90-minute award winning movie.
Reserve now/ limited seating
Tickets will be $20
The movie will take place upstairs in the General Store at the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum. Individuals will be required to walk upstairs.
Boat Float 'n Folk Festival
The Boat Float ‘n Folk Festival is a family-friendly event for paddlers and non-paddlers, with folk music, blacksmiths, woodworkers, food and beverage trucks, a petting zoo, and… BUBBLES!
RESCHEDULED: Chittenango Landing Dry Dock Ownership
Tony Shea presents the results of his extensive research about Chittenango Landing’s ownership, from 1825 through 1972.
Volunteer Potluck
Just a little get together for everyone who would like to volunteer this year. Upcoming events, jobs that need doing, all to be discussed at our get together. Drop us a note, or call if you can attend.
Policing on the Erie Canal
Presenter: Jonathan Anderson
As the historian for the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, Jon will deliver a presentation focusing on crime on the Erie Canal. The topic includes the urban red-light districts, various crimes and law enforcement issues associated with the canal era. Subjects discussed include the Sabbatarian movement, canal laws, juvenile canal boys and the underground railroad. Q&A will follow his presentation.
There is no fee for this event but a donation is very much appreciated.
Central New York Erie Canal Museums Bicentennial Event Showcase
Each of the Central New York Erie Canal Museums and other historic sites throughout Central New York will present a showcase of planned events, services, and opportunities at their respective sites and what they will be offering during the 2025 Bicentennial year. Presentations will be made by Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum, the Erie Canal Museum, Canastota Canal Town Museum, Camillus Canal Park, Canal Society of New York State, Oneida Community Mansion House, Rome Waterways and Trails, Parks & Trails New York, Erie Canal Heritage Corridor, Chittenango Creekwalk and the Old Erie Canal Community Working Group.
Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum is pleased to be hosting this event at the Visitor’s Center. Please click the link below to register:
Talk About Painting with Historical Painter Robert Reed
Bob Reed will give a fascinating talk about his historical paintings and the Erie Canal boat models at the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum Visitor Center. The paintings he will be talking about are on the musuem walls, plus a new one he will be bringing.
This event is FREE but donations are appreciated
Halloween Candy Basket Weaving Workshop
Join us for a festive and creative basket weaving class on Saturday, October 19th, from 9 AM to 1:00 PM. You’ll learn the art of basket weaving and create a charming basket perfect for holding Halloween candy. All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Come get crafty and prepare for a spooktacular Halloween!
Reserve your spot today and make this Halloween extra special with a handmade touch!
Tickets: $65
General Store Ribbon Cutting
The Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum is thrilled to announce the completion of renovations to its general store. To celebrate this significant milestone, the museum will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 26th at 11:00 a.m. The event will take place at 717 Lakeport Rd. in Chittenango, NY and is open to the public.
The ceremony will include a ribbon-cutting, a tour of the newly renovated space, and a short program highlighting the renovations and their impact on the museum’s mission. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy refreshments and explore the building.
Please RSVP by filling out this form below or by emailing coordinator@clcbm.org!
We’d like to thank our event sponsor, Empower Federal Credit Union, for their support!
Beers, Bikes, and Barges
Join Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum and the Erie Canal Museum for a 90 minute cycling tour that will highlight the canal in Chittenango. Learn about this historic canal town, including the only remaining canal drydocks and the Chittenango Feeder Canal.
Background: The Erie Canal Museum has teamed up with cultural sites and breweries across the state to develop a summer long cycling series along the Erie Canal titled “Beers, Bikes, and Barges.” The goal of this series is to showcase the Erie Canal’s diverse history, the Empire State Trail, and the unique breweries that are found throughout the state. Each event in the series will occur on Thursdays at 6pm and will consist of an approximately 60-90 minute guided cycling tour of that week’s highlighted community followed by a drink at the partner brewery or bar. The first drink will be covered as part of a $25 registration fee that will also provide a donation to the Erie Canal Museum and that week’s partnering cultural organization. Helmets are required. Drink location TBA.
Paws Along the Erie 5k
On Saturday, September 14th, at 10am, Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association is hosting the Paws Along the Erie 5K race at the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum. Tickets cost $30 and registration ends on September 11th. Proceeds from the event will support Wanderers' Rest in building a new shelter for our furry friends in need.There will be a festival to accompany the race with vendors, food trucks and music. For more information and to register for this event, please visit wanderersrest.org.
Course: This is an out and back course, with a water station at the halfway point. There will be multiple places for dogs to have water along the course.
Timing: provided by Falcon Race Timing
Packet Pickup at the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum:
Friday September 13th 5:00pm to 8:00 pm.
Saturday September 14th 8:00am to 9:30am (before race start at 10:am
Food: There will be water, fruit and energy bars available before and after the race.
Prizes: All participants will receive a medal and there will be a prize for the first place male and female finisher.
Parking: There is parking by the museum and also across the street