Fulton. “Freedom Song: From Kinehora to Kuni-Ayland,” 1:30-3pm. A musical revue in Yiddish and English performed by Reyna Schaechter (age 10) and her father, Binyumen, highlighting the history of Jewish life in North America (1654-2006). David E. Vayner Branch Library, 365 W. First St. (315) 592-5159. Admission free.

Utica. Spooktacular Weekend #2. Utica Zoo 99 Steele Hill Road. (315) 738-0472. www.uticazoo.org

Syracuse. The Great Zoo Boo. The area’s premier kid-friendly Halloween bash returns!! Features Creepy Corners Crew, witches of all kinds, Granny McGhastly’s Barnyard & the Train Depot. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, S. Wilber Avenue. $4 per person; ages 2 & under free. Fri & Sat only 6-8:30pm. (315) 435-8511 x113.

Alton. Fall Extravaganza at Cracker Box Palace. Located at Alasa Farms, 6450 Shaker Rd., Alton. A full day of fall fun on the farm. Kiddie and Adult Halloween costume contest, hay rides, Apple-Zucchini bake-off, pumpkin decorating and loads of kids games. Free admission. Call 315-483-2493. More information at www.crackerboxpalace.org.