Esyo Symphony Orchestra. Explore the mysteries of the natural world with Field Guide by American composer Gabriella Smith. The ticket starts at $25. 3 p.m. at  Troy Savings Bank Music Hall  30 2nd St, Troy, 12180

Spooky Good Time. The Knox Vol Fire Company will be hosting a community-wide  Halloween Fest on Halloween night. From 4 to 7 p.m.at Our Firehouse on Rt 156 in the village of Knox

Empire State Award. Presented by the New York State Archives Partnership Trust, this signature award of distinction acknowledges an individual's outstanding contributions as a national figure to advance the understanding and uses of history within our society. 7 p.m. at Cultural Education Center, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany.

Archives & History. Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie G. Bunch III will receive the 2022 Empire State Archives & History Award from the Archives Partnership Trust. The public is invited to hear Lonnie Bunch speak about his distinguished career with host Harold Holzer. 7 p.m. at Cultural Education Center, 222 Madison Ave., Albany, 12230

Secret Stockade. Walk its storied streets, meet local characters, and learn its legends and lore with us this year. Cost $35. Tickets are available at schenectadyhistorical.org. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Museum & Library 32 Washington Avenue Schenectady, 12305.

Shadows, Everybody Has One! Learn how the position of the sun overhead changes their shadow, and create a shadow to trace! Nov 2 from 12 to 12:45 and Nov 5 from 11 to 11:45 p.m. Cost $12 per child for non-members and $10 for Museum Members. Registration is required at  www.miSci.org or email

Networking Mixer. Guilderland Chamber of Commerce presents Networking Mixer  Enjoy mingling with friends. First 50 RSVPs free, paid by BSNB.  Rsvp to

Scout Troop 1264 Open House. Come and talk with adult leaders, parents, and current Scouts about their experiences to see if Scouting is meant for you. Open to any boys ages 11 to 17. from 7 to 8 p.m. at American Legion 988 Altamont Blvd, Altamont, 12009,

Crafter & Vendor. The event includes a variety of local crafters and vendors as well as a bake sale, homemade soups, and chili (with the fixings) from the kitchen. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Onesquethaw Reformed Church Fellowship Hall, 11 Groesbeck Road, Feura Bush,

The Rocky Horror Show (live musical) A physically perfect muscle man named “Rocky”. As the night unfolds the young couple finds themselves in a world of wild characters, mutating identities, fluid sexuality, and innocence lost. Tickets: $25 advance, $30 at the door and Prop Bags: $5 advance, $7.50 at the door. Oct 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and 23 at 6 p.m. at  Byrdcliffe Theatre, 380 Upper Byrdcliffe Rd, Woodstock, 12498.