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Kid's Night Out Halloween Party at Art Center of Rochester

Treat the kids to a spooktacular evening at the Kids Night Out Halloween Party on Friday, October 30, from 6–8:30 p.m.! Children ages 5–12 will enjoy Halloween-themed art, creative fun, and spooky surprises while parents enjoy a night out. Pizza from Two Ton Tony’s and special treats are included, and costumes are encouraged. Register for the sale price of $30, regularly $35, and get ready for a frightfully fun night!

Dates:

10/30/2026

6:00

Location:

Art Center of Rochester

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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:

10/27/2026

10/28/2026

10/29/2026

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Location:

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

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EstroFest: Fresh & Unfiltered

November 13, 14, & 15 at the JCC's Hart Theater: Your favorite sketch-comedy gals are heading back to the stage with an all-new show — and you’re invited to laugh ’til your face hurts as EstroFest presents fresh and unfiltered sketches and videos for one weekend only. This show is best for adults and (very) mature teens). It's a perfect girls' night out!

Dates:

11/13/2026

11/14/2026

11/15/2026

Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7pm, Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2pm

Location:

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester, Edgewood Avenue, 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:

10/29/2026

10/30/2026

10/31/2026

6:30 - 10:30 pm

Location:

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

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"Musical Storytime" a Pegasus Kids Concert!

FREE admission: Saturday, Oct 31, 10am at The Historic German House in Rochester: Looking for a fun, free, and family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween morning? Bring your little ones (and their costumes!) for a magical morning of classical music, storytelling, and imagination with Pegasus Early Music and Quartet Novalis!

Dates:

10/31/2026

10:15am-11:00am

Location:

Historic German House, Gregory Street, Rochester, NY, USA

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Weekend 7 at The Great Pumpkin Farm - Final Day Costume Contest

Final weekend day, Costume contest with prize $ for unique costumes, adults and children! 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:

10/31/2026

10 am to 7 pm

Location:

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

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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:

10/31/2026

All weekend long

Location:

Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St Paul St, Rochester, NY 14621, 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:

10/27/2026

10/28/2026

10/29/2026

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10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location:

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

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Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival 2026

Saturday, November 7th is the 29th Annual Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival at Monroe Community College. This fun, free celebration of literacy and learning will take place from 10:00AM-4:00PM, with presentations for all ages in three different rooms every half hour. Our craft room will keep your kids entertained making book-related crafts. Best of all, your family can interact with 50 authors and illustrators of books for kids and teens, and get your books signed!

Dates:

11/07/2026

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Location:

Monroe Community College, East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY, USA

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FREE! WE@RIT Engineering Open House for grades 4-8

October 31, 2026, 9am-12pm: A science-fair-style buffet of engineering activities and demonstrations for youth in grades 4-8 and their chaperones to enjoy, led by current KGCOE engineering students. Free and open to all regardless of gender or identity. All are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for goodies! Each adult chaperone can register up to 8 youth on one registration form, so bring your kids AND their friends!

Dates:

10/31/2026

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Location:

James E. Gleason Hall, John Randall Lane, Rochester, NY, USA

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