Chamber Events
Due to the Pandemic and NY state regulations on large gatherings we unfortunately will be cancelling the Phantoms in the park event this year as well as sponsoring trick or treating downtown. We are encouraging all local businesses to creatively decorate their store front in a Halloween theme. We also encourage alternative events such as:
or Agritourism/Fall Festivals/pumpkin farms, will any of the following attractions be allowed?
1. Baseball fast pitch – No Arcade Games or other attractions/amusement.
2. Carnival-type games like the strong man where you hit the pad to make the “strength” go up – No Arcade Games or other attractions/amusement.
3. Inflatables like bounce houses and obstacle courses – No Arcade Games or other attractions/amusement.
4. Haunted houses—indoor – Yes, following Ag and Market Guidelines: https://agriculture.ny.gov/…/2020/09/agritourismfaq.pdf
5. Kiddie play equipment – No Arcade Games or other attractions/amusement.
6. “mine for gems” where kids feel around a sawdust pile for gems. No Arcade Games or other attractions/amusement.
7. Paint ball – Paint Ball is classified as a “moderate risk” sport in the Sports and Recreation Guidelines found here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/…/SportsAndRecreationMaster…
8. Hayrides – Yes, following Ag and Market Guidelines: https://agriculture.ny.gov/…/2020/09/agritourismfaq.pdf
9. Punkin’ Chunkin’ No Arcade Games or other attractions/amusement.
10. Corn Mazes – Yes, following Ag and Market Guidelines: https://agriculture.ny.gov/…/2020/09/agritourismfaq.pdf
Included at the bottom is NY States guidelines for trick or treating this year. From everyone at the Canton Chamber of Commerce we wish all the little phantoms and goblins a happy SAFE and HEALTHY Halloween!