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 Activities may die down a little after Halloween, but that doesn't mean you can't get out and about in Rochester the whole year round! There's a way to make sure you don't miss any of these great activities: Click on the creepy hand to the right to sign up for our free Rochester Family Calendar and Friday morning e-newsletter by email!
Great Halloween Events for the Family in Rochester, NY
2007
Halloween Festivals
Holiday Hollow, Route 5, Pembroke (just off exit 48A from the Thruway, click here for directions.) (585) 762-8160. The U.S.'s only venue dedicated exclusively to the celebration of Halloween. A fun (not scary) experience for all ages. The Captain Hook & Mr. Smee Pirate Show; The Haunted Forest Adventure; The Talking Pumpkins Show; The Haunted Library; Madame Stromboli’s Fortune Telling Show; Hook’s Hideout; Cricket Cottage Gifts and Crafts; Admiral Portley’s Galley; creative and hysterical games of skill; and, of course, pumpkins for sale!
An American Halloween, at Genesee Country Village in Mumford. On Saturday and Sunday, October 13, and 14, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Haunted Houses/Stadiums/Jails
Fear At Frontier, all weekends in October at Frontier Field, and many Thursday and even Wednesday nights as well. Scary event, meant for ages 9 and up. Really, no kidding. See their FAQ page for tips, rules, and guidelines.
The Fear at Frontier people are also now operating Haunted Rochester, which also has Fear at Southtown, which is at Southtown Plaza on the same nights.
The annual Valentown Spooktacular. Spooky Things are happening again this year at Valentown Square. No guides, no hayrides and no flashlights - just you and the creatures that dwell in the woods and structures at the Ghost City of Valentown. This event runs Fridays and Saturdays, in October. Located in Victor, across from Eastview Mall.
Boy Scout Troop 292 of Chili dares you to go through their annual Haunted House, located in Chili Paul Village, next to Leaf & Bean.
Sunday-Thursday: 6-8:30 pm, Friday &Saturday: 6-10pm. Open mid-late October.
The Museum of Wayne County History's Haunted Jail is back this year and scarier than ever! On Friday, October 26, and Saturday, October 27, 2007, from 6 to 9 p.m., the old jail cellblocks at the Museum of Wayne County History will be transformed into a frightening trail of terror. Who knows what is lurking behind the cell doors or just around the corner? Those who dare to find out will be treated to cider and donuts at the end of their trip. Cost for a stroll through the haunted jail is $3. Visitors are encouraged to bring friends -- to have a hand to hold! For more information, call the Museum of Wayne County History, 21 Butternut Street, Lyons, at 315-946-4943.
The George Eastman House will be hosting a Halloween Haunted House on Sunday October 28 from 1-4 pm.
Balloon Manor is a silly, creepy, funny, weird, slightly-haunted castle made entirely out of balloons! At the Medley Center (former Irondequoit Mall), from October 15, 2007-October 28, 2007. W-F: 3pm-9:30pm, Sat 10am-9:30pm, Sun 11am-6pm.
Haunted Hayrides/Walks
Haunted Hayrides, from Entercom Marketing Results Group, Eddy Road, off 104 in Williamson, NY, 585-423-2918 for the Haunted Hayride Hotline. 16 nights of fright starting in early October! This annual event takes you down a desolate road, winding through eerie acres of apple orchards into the deep, dark woods. Attracting over 20,000 people each year, this frightful adventure will keep you on the edge of you seat -- and screaming! Live entertainment nightly. 35-minute ride. Advance purchase at Wegmans Video Depts, or a bit more (about $15) at door.
Wintergreen Acres Haunted Hayride, Route 19, Bergen, NY. Located on Rt. 19, about 3 miles south of the Village of Bergen. They do not seem to be having this in 2007.
Powers Farm Market - 161 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY, 585-586-4631 F map
Powers has three enormous teepee structures that are corn husks on the outside and fun on the inside. As you walk in, it is dark until you see the illumination of hundreds of decorated pumpkins. There are so many different faces, shapes and sizes. The teepees are also decorated with black lights and skeletons and the like. After that, stroll into the store to pick up a pumpkin or two. They also have a petting zoo.
Note from reader: Powers Farm market is famous for the hamily friendly free tee-pees each year, their magnificent farm market, and kid-pleasing petting farm, but they also have a great hayride, that has a few "haunted" surprises, but for ALL ages! All pulled by a tractor, driven by fun, participatroy drivers, and with honest to goodness bales of hay for seats. $3.00 per person, kids 1 and under free. (Yummy homeade donuts too, none better anywhere!)
Haunted Hayride, Ontario Pk & Recreation, Casey Park, Ontario, NY, 315-524-7447 - Get spooked at the Haunted Hayride on October 12, 2007 from 6:15-10:30pm.
Rochester Candlelight Ghost Walks. Held at locations throughout Rochester in October. Click on the link to find out Walks and locations.
Haunted History Ghost Walks.The streets of Lyons will never look the same! The ghosts will walk on Saturdays at 3pm, September through October! Meet up at 3 p.m. by the Wayne County Courthouse on the Park. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 7-11. For more information, visit http://www.waynehistory.org/calendar.html or call the Museum of Wayne County History at 315-946-4943.
Nightmare Manor is not here in 2007, but should be returning for 2008, so says their web site.
Halloween Parties
Halloween Party, The Mall at Medley Centre, Rochester, NY, 585-266-6100. Merry-not-Scary Halloween Party at the Mall on Oct 28, 2007, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The events planned are trick-or treating the Cartoon Characters around the Spooky Fountain for thousands of free candy and toys, a Marching Band of over 100 musicians, face painting, and the Balloon Manor.
Seneca Park Zoo's "ZooBoo", Rochester, NY, 585-336-7200. ZooBoo is a Rochester tradition. Dress up in your favorite costume and come on out for merry-not-scary trick-or-treating at ZooBoo on October 20, 21, 27, & 28 2007 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The town of Brighton has a family Halloween party on October 20, 2007, at Brookside School.
Strong Museum, Rochester, NY, 585-263-2700 - typically has Halloween events the weekend before Halloween, and trick-or-treat fun for preschoolers on the big day.
The Niagara Power Project Power Vista in Lewiston hosts a Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 27, 2007.
There is usually a Monster Mash Bash at the Northwest Family YMCA on Long Pond Road in Rochester each year. Call 585.227.3900 to make sure they are hosting it this year.
Webster Christian School - 675 Holt Road, Webster, NY, 585-872-5150F map
Almost every year, Webster Christian School has a Harvest Party on Halloween with inside carnival type games for the kids (they win candy!). From 6:00 - 7:30 pm. (And YES, wear your NON-scary costumes!) Admission price: One bag of candy per family. Call to make sure that they are having it this year.
Other Events
Moonlight Maze at Long Acre Farms in Macedon
The Fifth Annual Smiling Pumpkin Party is on October 20, 2007, to benefit Golisano Children's Hospital.
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And don't forget your kids' teeth! Click here for some helpful Halloween candy tips from dentist Jay Parnes, DDS, of Fairport.
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