FEATURED EVENTS

The Harley School Open House: October 17th: Nursery & Kindergarten

Saturday, Oct 17 at 2pm: Open House for families interested in Harley's Nursery and Kindergarten. An on-campus Open House is a great way to learn about The Harley School and our unique philosophy and enriching education from our three division heads, current parents, and enrollment team. Your visit will include a short presentation as well as a tour of our beautiful campus where you will be able to meet some of our talented faculty and ask questions about our program, plus learn about the application process and financial aid.

Dates:

10/17/2026

2pm

Location:

Harley School, Clover Street, Rochester, NY, USA

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Enchanted Pumpkin Trail at the Buffalo Zoo!

Enter a magical world of larger-than-life jack-o’-lanterns at the Buffalo Zoo’s Enchanted Pumpkin Trail! Explore the Zoo in a whole new way this fall, featuring dozens of glowing pumpkin displays , access to Destination Dinosaur after dark hours, and more! Whether you are strolling through a magical fairy garden, exploring the jack-o’-lantern safari, or dancing among our skeleton mariachi band for Day of the Dead, there is something for everyone on our Enchanted Pumpkin Trail!

Dates:

10/15/2026

10/18/2026

10/22/2026

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6:30 - 10:30 pm

Location:

The Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214, United States

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Blackfriars Theatre presents MEN ON BOATS

A wildly inventive, razor-sharp comedy that reimagines the 1869 expedition of John Wesley Powell and his crew as they chart the uncharted canyons of the American West. Filled with humor, heart, and breathtaking theatricality, Men on Boats is a thrilling journey through uncharted territory--past and present--and you won't see one cis-White male.

Dates:

10/22/2026

10/23/2026

10/24/2026

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7:30pm, 2:00pm

Location:

Blackfriars Theatre, East Main Street, Rochester, NY, USA

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Weekend 5 at The Great Pumpkin Farm - Reptiles and Dino Days

Caveman Critters will be here for 2 shows per day; interact with and learn about various species of geckos, snakes and other reptiles @ 2pm & 4pm. Don’t miss the dinos roaming around the pumpkins from 1pm-4pm!! Live Music at the Witches Brew; plus all other attractions are open. You and your family will enjoy: Tractor Hayride, Pick-Your Pumpkin Patch, Amusement rides, Corn Maze, Boo Barn, BIG Oak Express Train Ride, and MORE. Visit the website to get all the details including the schedule of special events.

Dates:

10/17/2026

10/18/2026

10 am to 7 pm

Location:

Great Pumpkin Farm, Main Street, Clarence, NY, USA

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The Burroughs Audubon Nature Club's 2026 Spooky Sanctuary Scavenger Hunt

Sunday, Oct 25, 3pm at Burroughs Audubon Nature Center in Powder Mills Park in Pittsford: Young and old alike, come to the BANC Sanctuary to get in the Trick-or-Treat spirit. You won’t want to miss our spoooooooooky decorations, creative costumes, Scavenger Hunt, and contests like Count the Spiders and Find the Frogs. Wear your costume for a creepy walk on the Wild Side! Our local woodland creatures are spending their Halloweens getting ready for winter—learn how and win a prize for finding them all! Good for all ages, although we ask that all children bring an adult. The event is free, no registration required.

Dates:

10/25/2026

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Location:

Burroughs Audubon Nature Club (BANC Sanctuary), Railroad Mills Road, Victor, NY, USA

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Bone-Chilling Tales by Candlelight at Hull Family Homestead

Enter the shadowy world of 19th century literature at the historic Hull Family Home and Farmstead. Follow a candlit path through the historic site as actors bring haunting tales, eerie characters, and timeless stories to life. Tours are about 60 minutes long and are not recommended for kids under 12.

Dates:

10/16/2026

10/17/2026

Every 30 minutes from 6 - 7:30 pm

Location:

Hull Family Home & Farmstead, 5976 Genesee St, Lancaster, NY 14086, USA

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OrKIDStra: Spooktacular Sounds

Sunday, October 25 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm at Hochstein Performance Hall: Celebrate Halloween with a frightfully fun introduction to live orchestral music! Spooktacular Sounds features playful, not-too-scary music that will spark imaginations and keep kids engaged from the first note. Costumes are encouraged, and even your RPO musicians join the fun!

Dates:

10/25/2026

2:00PM

Location:

The Hochstein School, North Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY, USA

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Fall Into Canandaigua

Celebrate fall in Downtown Canandaigua on Oct. 24 from 11 AM–3 PM with costumes, pumpkin decorating, performances, a petting zoo, face painting, kids activities, prizes & more!

Dates:

10/24/2026

11am-3pm

Location:

Canandaigua Downtown Business, South Main Street, Canandaigua, NY, USA

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Trunk or Treat @ ROC Rarity All Stars

Friday, Oct 23, 5-7pm: Join ROC Rarity All Stars for a spooktacular evening of trunk-or-treating and family fun! ROC Rarity All Stars is proud to host its 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat in Scottsville. Bring the whole family out for a safe, exciting, and spooky good time! Everyone is welcome!

Dates:

10/23/2026

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location:

39 Main Street, Scottsville, NY 14546, United States

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Boo at the Zoo at the Buffalo Zoo

Calling all little ghouls and goblins! It’s time for a fang-tastic evening at the Buffalo Zoo! Celebrate the spooky season with this family-friendly event that features: Trick-or-Treat trail around the Zoo for children ages 2-12, Live entertainment, Free rides, Visits from animal ambassadors, And so much more! Put on your best costume and get here early to show off to your animal friends during this after-hours event; animals are on exhibit until dusk. Destination Dinosaur and Enchanted Pumpkin Trail are included with this after-hours event ticket.

Dates:

10/17/2026

10/23/2026

10/24/2026

4 - 7 pm

Location:

The Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214, United States

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Clouds of Creativity Wednesday Class at Ladybugs Play

Wednesdays: Clouds of Creativity arts and crafts classes are tailored to preschoolers and early elementary children. Each class features a new theme, craft, story time, and playtime. Parents/guardians accompany their children while they create alongside peers and enjoy the indoor play space. The first hour is for crafting and story time, and the last 30 minutes is for enjoying the indoor play space at Ladybugs Play in Fairport.

Dates:

10/21/2026

10/28/2026

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Location:

Ladybugs Play, Whitney Road West, Fairport, NY, USA

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REGISTER TODAY for Spooky Science Day on Oct 24!

Come join the University of Rochester for our annual Spooky Science Day event! Every year, several clubs on campus set up demos, activities, and crafts that are geared toward getting kids interested in STEM. This year we plan to have balloon rocket races, astronomy activities, tesla coils, electricity experiments, robotic arms, marshmallow tower challenges, a plasma cannon, oozing solutions, a haunted house, and plenty of other fun items, including free candy and other goodies! This year, the event will be held on Saturday, October 24th from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM at 480 Intercampus Dr, Rochester, NY.

Dates:

10/24/2026

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location:

480 Intercampus Drive, Rochester, NY, USA

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Wayne County's Annual Apple Tasting Tour 2026

The Wayne County annual Apple Tasting Tour runs October 1-31 each year and is packed with options for visiting and celebrating the apple! On-line passport with trivia is on our downloadable app. This year features eleven locations, each unique, as is the taste and texture of apples. Find letters along the trail and play Apple Jumble, solve the Jumble to be eligible to win prizes. With so many places and options, U Pick your stops, U Pick the Way!

Dates:

10/15/2026

10/16/2026

10/17/2026

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Location:

Wayne County Tourism, Pearl Street, Lyons, NY, USA

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Spooktacular - at Seneca Park Zoo

Thursday, October 15 - Saturday, October 17, 2026: Seneca Park Zoo's annual Halloween tradition is back - bigger and wilder than ever! We’ll have creepy crawly Ambassador Animal meet & greets, Halloween crafts, spooky storytimes, games, pumpkin carving demonstrations, our bone graveyard, performances by our Buggie Boogie Band, and more! Come in costume, explore the zoo, and enjoy a family-friendly Halloween experience like never before.

Dates:

10/15/2026

10/16/2026

10/17/2026

5:30 - 8:00 pm (last entry at 7:00 pm)

Location:

Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St Paul St, Rochester, NY 14621, United States

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Fall Fest at Seneca Park Zoo

Fall Fest at Seneca Park Zoo Weekends in October just got an upgrade! Seneca Park Zoo is bringing back Fall Fest.We're getting spooky at the Zoo every weekend in October! During Fall Fest we’ll have special programming, a hay maze, our annual scarecrow contest, fun photo ops, and more! Each weekend will have a different theme and a different hands-on activity at our Nature Cart. Plus, we are bringing back our family-friendly Halloween event Spooktacular and Frontline Responders Day!

Dates:

10/17/2026

10/18/2026

10/24/2026

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All weekend long

Location:

Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St Paul St, Rochester, NY 14621, United States

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2026 Al Sigl Community WalkAbout

Sunday, October 18 at Eastview Mall: Enjoy a memorable morning of FREE, accessible trick-or-treating and activities followed by a costume parade and contest at the Al Sigl Community WalkAbout inside Eastview Mall! Registration starts at 8:30 AM; event kicks off at 9 AM; costume parade starts at 10:30 AM. Funds raised stay local and benefit kids and adults with special needs.

Dates:

10/18/2026

Registration Starts: 8:30 AM

Location:

Al Sigl Community of Agencies, Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY, USA

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Candy on the Commons at Aquarium of Niagara

Get your costume on and head over to the Aquarium on Wednesday, October 28th for Candy on the Commons! Our community trick or treating event returns with even more to offer.

Dates:

10/28/2026

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Location:

Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301, United States

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Science Stadium Now Open!

Science and sports COLLIDE in this all-new exhibit at the Buffalo Museum of Science, presented in partnership with the Buffalo Bills, Sabres and Bandits! Open daily.

Dates:

10/15/2026

10/16/2026

10/17/2026

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10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location:

Buffalo Museum of Science, Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY, USA

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