Easter Egg Hunt
April 19 | 11 am
Enjoy a family fun day at beautiful Glimmerglass State Park. Be adventurous and search for Easter eggs and other prizes! Bring your own basket
*Free Community Event*
Otsego County Teachers'
Open House
May 10 | 12-3 pm
Educators from Otsego County are invited to tour Hyde Hall, connect with staff, and explore its rich history while networking with fellow educators. *Free*
Reservations required.
Dmitri Kasterine,
Photographs Here &
There Opening
May 31 | 6-8 pm
Explore the Dmitri Kasterine Photography Exhibition at Hyde Hall with live music, wine, and striking portraits, generously supported by the Robert and Karen Schlather Donor Advised Fund at the Community Foundation of Otsego County.
*Free Community Event*
OCDS Contra Dance
with Bog Hollow
June 6 | 7-10 pm
Dance the night away with Bog Hollow in Hyde Hall’s renovated Wood Barn.
*Tickets at the door*
Regency Soirée
June 21 | 6-10 pm
Step into a Jane Austen fantasy at Hyde Hall’s Regency Soirée with dancing, tea, games, and a lavish dinner in historic surroundings—period attire encouraged!
Poetry Barn
July 5 | 6-8 pm
Share your voice at Hyde Hall’s Poetry Open Mic Night in the cozy wood shed, with readings, wine, and poetry under the stars. *Free Community Event*
Get Lit! Historic Lighting
and Cocktails
July 19 | 6-8 pm
Enjoy historic cocktails while exploring the evolution of lighting at Hyde Hall’s Dining Room, featuring period lamps, reflective surfaces, and immersive demonstrations.
Sybil’s Yarn Shop Workshop
OCDS Contra Dance
Aug 1 | 7-10 pm
Dance the night away with Bog Hollow in Hyde Hall’s renovated Wood Barn.
*Tickets at the door*
Early Motion Picture:
Family Workshop
August 9 | 10-11:30 am
Join us for a fun, family-friendly workshop at Hyde Hall exploring the history of motion pictures, from ancient storytelling to early animation, with hands-on activities like shadow puppetry and making your own flip book or Fantascope! (5+ yrs old)
Early Motion Picture
Workshop
August 9 l 1-3 pm
Explore the origins of motion pictures at Hyde Hall in this immersive workshop, where you'll discover early inventions like the Zoetrope and Phenakistoscope, and create your own historical animation to take home! (16+ years old)
Lawn Concert:
Robin & Linda
August 16 | 7-9 pm
Bring a picnic dinner and join Robin and Linda Williams for a relaxing evening of live folk music on Hyde Hall’s south lawn, drinks, and beautiful surroundings.
Death & Dinner:
19th — Century
Spiritualism
September 20 | 6-9 pm
Explore 19th-century spiritualism at Hyde Hall’s Death and Dinner event, featuring a lecture, dinner, and a spooky, immersive experience.
Liaisons Plaisantes
September 27 l 4 pm
Step back into the 18th century with Liaisons Plaisantes’ performance at Hyde Hall, followed by a period meal at Kilts
Farm for a unique historical experience.
Hyde & Shriek!
October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
Experience spine-chilling tales on Hyde & Shriek, a candlelit ghost tour through Hyde Hall’s haunted halls, revealing spectral stories from over two centuries.
Haunted Mansion for Kids
October 24 l 6-8:30 pm
Brave the Haunted Mansion at Hyde Hall,
a spooky adventure for young souls, featuring costumes, candy, and ghostly tales for ages 5-12 with a guardian.
Victorian Candlelight Christmas Tour
December 12 & 13
Step into the 19th century with Hyde Hall’s Victorian Candlelight Christmas Tours, where you’ll explore historic holiday traditions, festive decor, and the magic of a Victorian Christmas.