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October 2009
2 letter codes at the end of each listing indicate in which county(s) the event takes place:
BU=Buffalo | GE=Genesee | NI=Niagara | OR=Orleans | WY=Wyoming
Haunted Hayride
Haunted Hayride and Castle Labyrinth. First you must solve the puzzle to find your way out of the Castle Labyrinth with its twists and turns. Then you can begin the terrifying Haunted Hayride.
Dates: October 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 7-9pm
Location: 3760 Quaker Road, Gasport
Website: www.beckerfarms.com NI
Mason Winfield Haunted Ghost Walk
History, Architecture, Mystery, Parapsychology, Occultism… GHOSTS!!!
Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 7pm
Location: Tour starts at Lewiston Welcome Center, 476 Center St., Lewiston
Website: www.masonwinfield.com NI
FrightFest at New York’s Coaster Capital… Darien Lake Screampark Resort!
New York's Coaster Capital becomes a frightful screampark. Families will enjoy the Trick-or-Treat trail through Adventure Isle, our paint-a-pumpkin Pumpkin Patch, our hide-and-seek hay maze and all new Halloween themed shows - Laser Spooktacular and Crazy Cliff’s Twisted Nightmare in the Grand Theatre. Teens and adults will thrill to the Haunted House and our all-new Fright Night Field Trip – a terroriffic ride on a renegade bus through the black forests of Darien.
Dates: October 2-4, 9-11, 16-18
Location: Darien Lake Theme Park Resort, Rt. 77, Darien
Phone: 585-599-2211
Website: www.GoDarienLake.com GE
Niagara Apple Fest
Guests will be treated to a bounty of magnificent apple inspired treats. In addition, the planned activities include: Indoor/outdoor country crafts show, Farm fresh offerings from local area farms with our NYS Certified Farmers Market. High School Bring It - Biggest Pie-Hole Competition - Sunday, County's Best Apple Dessert Contest, The best wines from Niagara Region Vineyards, Apple Jam Kidz area Featuring: Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Hay Rides & More. Live entertainment, Apple Education, exhibitions and demonstrations.
Dates: October 3-4, 10am-5pm
Location:County fairgrounds at 4487 Lake Road (Route 78), Lockport
Website: www.NiagaraAppleFest.com NI
Marble Orchard Ghost Walks
Step back in time with this historical and educational tour as our offbeat, theatrical guides take you in to the Village Cemetery. They’ll provide you with an eerie, yet fun filled adventure as you learn about graveyard etiquette, tombstone symbols, and the people buried within. Whether you’re out to have some fun, or to learn some history.
Dates: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 7pm
Location: The Courtyard, 476 Center St., Lewiston
Phone: 716-754-0166
Website: www.artcouncil.org NI
Pumpkin Fiesta
The great Pumpkin Fiesta is a fun family activity that the kids will remember and want to return to year after year. Free Live music from 1pm to 4pm. Pony rides, farm animals, pig races, and much more. Wine tasting $2.
Dates: October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25
Location: 3760 Quaker Road, Gasport
Website: www.beckerfarms.com NI
Fall Foliage Runs
See Western New York’s most beautiful colors through our windows
Dates: October 2,3,4,9,10,11,16,17,18
Location: Arcade & Attica Railroad, Arcade
Phone: 585-492-3100
Website: www.arcadeandatticarr.com WY
Ressler's Corn Maize
An interactive corn maze. Mini tractor trail, corn box, hay tunnel, farm animal zoo, General Store, Party Room, Refreshments, Pumpkins, Fall Mums Decorations & more. Fun for the whole family.
Dates: October 2-4, 7, 9-11, 14, 16-18, 21, 23-25, 28, 30-31
Location: East Arcade Road, Arcade
Phone: 585-492-2260, 585-322-4575
Website: www.cornfieldmaze.com WY
Ressler's Halloween Maize
Dark until 10:00 p.m. Two acres of spooky maze, not suitable for children four and under.
Dates: October 3-31
Location: East Arcade
Phone: 585-492-2260 WY
Ghost Walk...Murder, Mystery & Mayhem
A guided tour led by cloaked guides with lanterns. Learn about Batavia’s ghosts through stories and the use of Divining Rods.
Dates: October 16, 23
Location: The Engine House, Batavia. 8 & 8:30pm
Phone: 344-2550 x2613 GE
Holiday Hollow Halloween & Pirate Festival
America's ONLY "Halloween Shire". A Renaissance Faire-like environment of live entertainment, including 7 shows and hours of entertainment. - rain or shine!
Dates: October 3-4, 10-12, 17-18, 24-25, 11am-5pm
Location: 1410 Main Rd, Corfu
Phone: 585-762-8160
Website: www.holidayhollow.com GE
Enchanted Forest
Young children will be charmed to spend an evening visit with some of the nocturnal critters who call Beaver Meadow home.
Dates: October 9-11
Location: Beaver Meadow Audubon Center. North Java
Phone: 585-457-3228 WY
River Region Scarecrow Expo
Artistic scarecrows will welcome and enchant visitors along the main streets of our four quaint communities. Free, Anytime.
Dates: October 9-31
Location: Center Street, Lewiston
Phone: 716-754-9500
Website: www.northofthefalls.com NI
Harvest Fest, Country Craft Show, Hospice 5K Farm Run
U-pick apples, raspberries, pumpkins, morning 5K run across the farm the 11th, no craft show 13th, music, hayrides, ponies, ‘Kids Barnyard Adventure’, corn maze, pies.
Dates: October 10-12, 10am-5pm
Location: Brown’s Berry Patch, 14264 Roosevelt Hwy, Rte 18, Waterport
Phone: 585-682-5569
Website: www.brownsberrypatch.com OR
Lockport Haunted Cave
Mysteries of the Erie Canal and the Lockport Underground. 1 hour walking one-of-a-kind fright tour along the banks of the Erie Canal and the Underground Race, ending in an underground boat ride.
Dates: October 14-30
Location: 2 Pine Street, Lockport
Phone: 716-438-0174
Website: www.lockporthauntedcave.com NI
Scarecrow Festival: Oak Orchard Elementary School
Make it, take it Scarecrow. Life size scarecrows, piles of clothes to choose from, straw, some already made-up faces or draw your own. Stuff your scarecrow with straw, and then take it to the operating table & Lions Club members will help put it together. $5. Will move inside school for rain or wind.
Dates: October 17, 10am-4pm
Location: 335 W Oak Orchard St., Medina
Phone: 585-798-3358
Website: www.medina-ny.com, click on calendar OR
Medina Lions Club Family Scarecrow Festival
Make it, take it life size scarecrow, FFA pumpkin carving, Lions Club hotdog booth, cider mill tour, U-pick apples & pumpkins, cider & donuts. Dance Theater 11:30 & 1:00. $8
Dates: October 17
Location: Robert's Farm Market - Rt. 31, Medina (past Tops)
Phone: 585-798-3358 OR
Halloween Candlelight Cemetery Tour
A candlelight tour with costumed actors portraying historic Batavians.
Dates: October 17, 24, 7-8:30pm. Every 10 min
Location: Batavia Cemetery, Batavia
Phone: 585-343-0248 GE
The Haunted Fortress
The ghosts are back! Come meet spirits of the past in the dark and frightening corridors of Old Fort Niagara. Advance purchase required.
Dates: October 17-18
Location: Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown
Phone: 716-754-7611
Website: www.oldfortniagara.org NI
Ghost Walk at Oakwood Cemetery
Beginning at the NACC Gift Shop with a tarot reading -- find out about your future and trace the steps of days gone by in Niagara Falls with historical re-enactors. Tours Donation: $5, Tarot Reading Donation (15 min) $10 per reading.
Dates: October 24, 1-4pm
Location: The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls
Phone: 716-282-7530
Website: www.thenacc.org NI
Halloween Happenings
Enjoy a haunting good time at the Aquarium! Win a prize for best costume, and more! Celebrate a spooky time in a safe and fun environment. Also enjoy a spooktacular sea lion show!
Dates: October 24, 4-7pm
Location: Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls
Phone: 716-285-3575
Website: www.aquariumofniagara.org NI
Halloween Spooktacular
Dates: October 24, 10am-4pm
Location: Niagara Power Project's Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston
Phone: 716-286-6661
Website: www.nypa.gov NI
Halloween Haunted House
Ghosts and goblins haunt the Curriers Station. Thrills and chills for all ages.
Dates: October 24-25, 10am-4pm
Location: Arcade & Attica Railroad. Arcade
Phone: 716-492-3100 WY
Hallowine: Leonard Oaks Estate Winery
The starting site for Niagara Wine Trail Event. Celebrate Halloween with a murder mystery! Collect the clues at each winery on the trail. Ticket includes wine tasting at each winery, a commemorative wine glass and enough information about the crime to get started to solve the crime.
Dates: October 24-25
Location: Leonard Oakes Estate Winery, 10609 Ridge Rd, Rte 104, Medina
Phone: 585-318-4418
Website: www.oakeswinery.com OR
Ghost Walk "Spooktacular"
Speakers will discuss evidence of haunted properties, then you will take a guided tour led by cloaked guides carrying a lantern. The guide will discuss Batavia’s ghosts and architecture. Reservations requested.
Dates: October 30, 7pm
Location: Old County Courthouse, Batavia
Phone:585-344-2550 x2613 GE
Haunted High School 2009
Features four floors of Fright! Donation: $6 per person.
Dates: October 30-31, 5-10pm
Location: The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls
Phone: 716-282-7530
Website: www.thenacc.org NI
Halloween Weekend
Events for kids and Halloween themed Sunday brunch.
Dates: October 30-31, November 1
Location: Byrncliff Resort & Conference Center, Varysburg
Phone: 716-535-7300 WY
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