Fall fun 2016: More Halloween activities and safe trick-or-treating around WNY

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Halloween on the Green – Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Municipal Green in the Village of Kenmore, featuring face painting, games, crafts, a costume contest and more.

Halloween on Hertel – Saturday, October 29 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at approximately 20 shops and restaurants along Hertel Ave. in Buffalo – find out more here.

Trick-or-Treat on Delaware – Saturday, October 29 from 1-2 p.m. at merchants along Delaware Ave. – look for the “ghost” sign in the window.

Hamburg Halloween Parade – Saturday, October 29 beginning at 2 p.m. – line up in costume by 1:45 p.m. at the Village/Farmer’s Market Parking Lot, proceeding on Union and ending at Memorial Park (Lake and Union) – find out more here.

Safe Trick-or-Treat on Elmwood – Sunday, October 30 from 1-3 p.m. – stop in wherever there’s a sign saying “Get Your Treats Here” – get more information here.

Halloween Parade – Monday, October 31 beginning at 6 p.m. at the corner of Delaware Rd. and Wardman Ave., ending at the Kenmore Fire Dept., 16 Nash Rd. – participants receive donuts, cider and a bag of candy at the fire department. Find out more about Kenmore’s activities here.

Fall fun 2016: Safe trick-or-treating around WNY

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Halloween Trick or Treat – Friday and Saturday, October 21-22 at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd. in Amherst. This safe trick-or-treating event is for kids ages 3-12 and takes place in the Village’s buildings. Registration is strongly recommended, as times often sell out – Friday times are every 15 minutes from 5-7:30 p.m. and Saturday times are every 15 minutes from 4-7:30 p.m. (on Friday, 6:30 p.m. slot is sold out, and on Saturday, 4 p.m. slot is sold out). Cost is $8 for kids and $5 for adults – find out more at bnhv.org.

Mall-wide Trick-or-Treating – Thursday, October 27 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Boulevard Mall, 730 Alberta Dr. in Amherst – at participating stores while supplies last. Find out more at www.boulevard-mall.com.

Explore and More’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – Sunday, October 30 from 1-3 p.m. at Explore and More Children’s Museum, 300 Gleed Ave. in East Aurora. Event is included with museum admission or free for museum members. Visit exploreandmore.org for more information.

Halloween at the Broadway Market – Saturday, October 29 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Broadway Market, 999 Broadway in Buffalo. Kids 12 and younger can trick-or-treat through the Market, sign up for the costume contest and take part in the costume parade at noon. Get more information at broadwaymarket.org.

Eastern Hills Mall Truck or Treat – Saturday, October 22 from noon-4 p.m. at Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Rd. in Clarence (outside the theatre entrance). Dress up and enjoy your favorite food trucks and walk through the Scream Central haunted houses with the lights on and no scares. Cost is $10 for kids 4 and up, free for parents and kids 3 and under. Find out more about the event at the Eastern Hills Facebook page.

Galleria of Treats – Thursday, October 27 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Walden Galleria in Cheektowaga (lower level near Sears). Presale VIP Passes are $3 at Customer Service or $2 the day of the event; benefits Kids Escaping Drugs. Find out more at www.waldengalleria.com.

McKinley Mall Halloween Trick-or-Treating – Monday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m. at McKinley Mall, 3701 McKinley Pkwy. in Blasdell. Find out more at www.shopmckinleymall.com. 

Fall fun 2016: Buffalo-area haunts wrap-up

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Becker Farms’ Haunted Hayrides – 3760 Quaker Rd. in Gasport

Nightmare Hayride on Sommerville St.  – 6319 Sommerville Valley Rd. in Ellicottville (home of the Ellicottville Rodeo)

Frightworld – 800 Young St. in Tonawanda (former BJ’s)

House of Horrors and Haunted Catacombs – Union Road Plaza, 3637 Union Rd. in Cheektowaga (behind Ted’s and Sonic)

Fright Night at Canalside – Canalside Buffalo in downtown Buffalo

Scream Central – Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Rd. in Williamsville (former Macy’s)

Fall fun 2016: Scream Central

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New to the Buffalo haunted house culture in 2016 is Scream Central, located in the former Macy’s store at Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Rd. in Williamsville. The haunt features four haunted houses.

Scream Central is open tonight, October 16, and Thursday, October 20, from 6:30-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, October 21-22 from 7 p.m.-midnight; Sunday, October 23 and Tuesday through Thursday, October 25-27, from 6:30-10 p.m.; Friday through Monday, October 28-31, from 7 p.m.-midnight; and Friday and Saturday, November 4-5, from 7 p.m.-midnight. On Saturday, October 22, and Saturday and Sunday, October 29-30, the haunt is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for Kids Days.

Cost for all four haunted houses at Scream Central is $22 – find out more at www.scream-central.com and at their Facebook page.

Fall fun 2016: More Halloween fun

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The Buffalo Central Terminal, located at 495 Paderewski Dr. in Buffalo, teams up with Beyond Ghosts for ghosts hunts on Friday and Saturday, October 14-15. Para-History Tours take place both nights beginning at 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m., and tours take approximately one hour; it is recommended for ages 12 and over – tickets can be purchased here. There will also be an Intimate Ghost Hunt on Friday night from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. – a limited number of tickets are available for $50 and can be purchased here.

For more family-friendly fun, the Village of Williamsville will host Children’s Halloween in the Village on Saturday, October 29 from 6-8 p.m. on Main St. in the Village. The event will include a costume parade at 6 p.m. (meet behind Williamsville Fire Dept.), a costume contest, entertainment by The Checkers Show and a party at Island Park after the parade. Get more information at the Village of Williamsville’s Facebook page.

Need to get rid of some of that Halloween candy? Winning Smiles Pediatric Dentistry will hold their 10^th annual candy buy-back on Tuesday, November 1 from 2-8 p.m. at the following locations: 3476 Sheridan Dr. in Amherst and 3364 Southwestern Blvd. in Orchard Park. Receive $1 per pound for candy turned in and a free toothbrush – candy is donated to Packs4Patriots to fill care packages for deployed troops. Find out more at www.winningsmilespd.com.

Fall fun 2016: More Halloween fun for all ages

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Halloween Happenings – Saturday, October 29 from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool St. in Niagara Falls. Event will feature a scavenger hunt, crafts, demonstrations, candy and more. Kids in costume receive free admission, and adult admission is $9. For more information, visit www.aquariumofniagara.org.

Spooktacular! – Saturday, October 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Niagara Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Rd. (Rt. 104) in Lewiston. Games, crafts, hayrides (weather permitting) and a costume contest at 2 p.m. – visit the Power Vista website for other information.

Symphonic Spooktacular – Sunday, October 23 at 2:30 p.m. at Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle in Buffalo. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra presents scary music ad Halloween fun – don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume for the parade across the stage. Find out more at bpo.org.

All Hallows Eve – Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Buffalo History Museum, One Museum Ct. in Buffalo. Join the Museum for pumpkin painting and other spooky activities. Find out more at www.buffalohistory.org. 

Fall fun 2016: The MAiZE

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If corn mazes are your thing, you need to check out the MAiZE, located at 391 Niagara Falls Blvd. in North Tonawanda. The MAiZE features three mazes, games and activities for the whole family, entertainment and more.

Admission to the MAiZE is $12 per person and includes two interactive mazes: the Conundrum Maze, which takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, and the Farmstead Maze, which takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. Admission also includes activities like Tug-o-War, tether ball and Barnyard Billiards, plus entertainment from musicians, magicians and balloon artists, among others.

Admission to Pumpkindom, open Saturdays and Sunday from noon-8 p.m., is $6 with MAiZE admission, or $12 per person, and includes the Spookley Maze and unlimited rides and activities, including the Arendelle Slide, the Funny Farm, the Pumpkin Pad, the Bee Line and more. On weekends from noon-6 p.m., Family Fun Fest features Storytime, Kids Karaoke, balloon artists and more – Family Fun Fest is free to attend.

The MAiZE is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.wnymaize.com, or at the gate (cash only at the gate, please).

Fall fun 2016: Fall Fest at Canalside

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Celebrate fall at Canalside on Saturday, October 8 during Fall Fest from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. This year’s event will feature activities for the whole family.

The pumpkin patch and art activities will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (while supplies last), as will the Wizard Obstacle Course, Slide Bounce Houses and Petting Zoo. Amusement rides will also be available during that time at a cost of $3 per ride or a $10 unlimited ride pass.

A variety of food trucks will be on hand, including (currently scheduled) Lloyds, La Nova, Gourmasian and Amy’s. The Dish and Beer Garden will be open from noon to 6 p.m., and an extended Beer Garden, featuring an inflatable pub, will also be open during that time – for $10 admission, get a Fall Fest beer mug, one full beer and tastings from multiple breweries.

Find out more about Fall Fest at Canalside here.

Fall fun 2016: Fright Night at Canalside

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District of the Dead has a brand new setting for 2016 – Canalside Buffalo, home of the new Fright Night at Canalside. Opening night for the haunt is Friday, October 7. The new setting will feature three haunted houses and a “lights on” option for families.

The new version of the attraction features three houses: The Mine, Hotel: No Vacancy, and Queen City Horror. All ages are welcomed to visit, but it is recommended that children under age 12 be accompanied by an adult, according to the website – find out more here.

Tickets are $20 for all three haunts and can be purchased on site at Canalside (cash, credit or debit card accepted). Fright Night at Canalside is open Fridays and Saturdays throughout October from 7-11 p.m., Sundays, October 23 and 30, from 7-10 p.m. and Halloween night, Monday, October 31, from 7-10 p.m. 

The Halloween Family Fun “Lights On” tour happens Saturday and Sunday afternoons from noon-4 p.m. from October 8-30. Flashlights are provided and lights will be on during the tour, which will feature child-friendly characters and no “scares.” Admission is $7, and popcorn, face-painting and games are included – you can also enter the houses unlimited times.

Find out more details at www.districtofthedeadbuffalo.com. 

Fall fun 2016: House of Horrors and Haunted Catacombs

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House of Horrors and Haunted Catacombs returns for the 2016 Halloween season at a new location, Union Road Plaza, 3637 Union Rd. in Cheektowaga (behind Ted’s and Sonic). This year’s haunted attraction, which opens Friday, September 30, includes six haunted houses and, new this year, three escape rooms.

The haunted houses making up the House of Horrors and Haunted Catacombs this year include Hell House, Killer Theater, The Infected, Where Evil Dwells, The Last Ride and Mark of the Beast. The three escape room experiences are Escape the Pharaoh’s Tomb, Escape the Serial Killer and Locked in a Room with a Zombie. The houses and escape rooms are recommended for teenagers and adults, and it is suggested that children under 10 be accompanied by an adult. Find other FAQs here.

Tickets for the House of Horrors and Haunted Catacombs start at $25, with a VIP Speedpass available starting at $35 (no waiting in line); group admission for 20 or more people is also available. Discount coupons are available online here.

The House of Horrors and Haunted Catacombs is open various dates and times from September 30 through Saturday, November 5, including 12 straight days from October 20-31 – find the complete schedule here. Find out more about House of Horrors and Haunted Catacombs at www.houseofhorrorsbuffalo.com. 

Fall fun 2016: Holiday Hollow

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Located at 1410 Main Rd. (Route 5) in Corfu, Holiday Hollow hosts a “Halloween Shire” in a Renaissance Faire environment. The Hollow is hosting its annual Halloween Festival on Saturdays and Sundays from October 1-30, plus Columbus Day, Monday, October 10, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. all days.

Pass the day watching some or all of the shows at the Festival, including the comedy/action Captain Hook and Mr. Smee Show, the Talking Pumkins Show, the Wacky Witch Show, and the Victorian Villains Show. The shows take place outdoors in the “Shire” if the weather cooperates, or moves indoors to the theatre if the rain comes down. There is also Hook’s Hideout Dark Maze, the Photoshire, the Haunted Parlor, Admiral Portley’s concessions for food, and Treasure Island and Cricket Cottage for gifts and toys.

Admission is $13 for ages 11 and up, $12 for ages 3-10, and children 2 and under are free – visit the website listed below for a $1 off coupon; some activities do require additional charges. For more information on the Halloween Festival, visit www.holidayhollow.com or call 585-762-8160 or 716-474-4300.

Fall fun 2016: Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion

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Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion, located at 151 Charlotte St. in Canandaigua, has a few fall-inspired events coming up before the facilities close for the season on Monday, October 31 – take a road trip for one of these fun events.

• Fall Gardening Symposium – Saturday, October 8 features a day-long seminar with Dr. Allan Armitage covering annuals, perennials, and “Crazy Plants for Crazy Gardeners.” Lunch is included; admission is $75 for Sonnenberg members, $85 for the general public.
• Mansion Mysteries – Friday through Sunday, October 21-23 and Friday and Saturday, October 28-29, from 7-9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 4-6 p.m. on Sunday. Be part of a "whodunit" at Sonnenberg: guests can take part in this live-theater event by uncovering clues that will solve the mystery and bring the guilty party -or parties- to justice! Guests are welcome to attend in costume if desired. Tickets are $30 for general admission and $25 for Sonnenberg members and youths 12-18.
• Haunted Garden Stroll – Sunday, October 30 from 6-8:30 p.m. Hear strange Sonnenberg tales and encounter spooky characters during the walk. $7 per person, children under 5 free.

Find more information about these events and Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion at www.sonnenberg.org. 

Fall fun 2016: Halloween fun for all ages

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Haunted Fortress – Saturday, October 15 and October 22 from 7-9 p.m. at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown. Learn about the haunted past of the Fort during this nocturnal tour. Advanced reservations and payment are required – call 716-745-7611 to make reservations ,and find out more at www.oldfortniagara.org.

Spooktacular Days at the Buffalo Zoo –Saturday and Sunday, October 8-9 at the Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave. in Buffalo. Guests enjoy numerous treat stations, $2 hayrides, face painting and more. This event is free with Zoo admission; activities run from noon-3 p.m. – find out more at www.buffalozoo.org or by calling 716-995-6133.

Halloween Spooktacular – Friday, October 14 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Herschell Carrousel Factory, 180 Thompson St. in North Tonawanda. This family-friendly event will feature Halloween games, crafts and treats, plus a visit from In Jest Entertainment at 7 p.m. Cost is $6 per person, $5 for Carousel Society members – find out more at carrouselmuseum.org.

Haunted Paintball – Fridays and Saturdays from September 30 through October 29 at Holland Paintball Adventure Park, 11586 Holland Glenwood Rd. (Holland Speedway) – hours are 6:30-10:30 p.m. Reservations are required – call 716-418-7223 or visit www.hollandpaintballadventurepark.com for more information. 

Fall fun 2016: Wheatfield Pumpkin Farm

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The Wheatfield Pumpkin Farm, located at 6920 Nash Rd. in Wheatfield, is open daily from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. through October 30. The farm features pumpkins, apple cider, squash, corn stalks, mums and decorative gourds for sale, all just minutes away from the Niagara Factory Outlet Mall and Niagara Falls.

On October weekends, the farm features the Family Fun pass special, available from noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at a cost of $6 per person. The pass includes a mini corn maze, hayride, play area, drink and popcorn.

Haunted Hayrides, starting at dusk, are $8 for adults, $6 for kids 13 and under; dates are October 8, 14-15, 21-22 and 27-29. Haunted hayrides start at dusk and leave every 15 to 20 minutes. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by at least one adult on the hayride.

Find out more at wheatfieldpumpkinfarm.com. 

Fall fun 2016: Buffalo-Niagara Heritage Village

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The Buffalo-Niagara Heritage Village, located at 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd. in Amherst, will be hosting their annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat in October, but there’s also some fun for adults at the Village this season.

The Halloween Trick-or-Treat will be held Friday and Saturday, October 21-22. This safe trick-or-treating event is for kids ages 3-12 and takes place outdoors around the Village’s buildings. Registration is strongly recommended, as times often sell out – Friday times are every 15 minutes from 5-7:30 p.m. and Saturday times are every 15 minutes from 4-7:30 p.m. Cost is $8 for kids and $5 for adults.

BNHV will host six Victorian Séances this season: Friday, September 30 (8-10 p.m.); Friday, October 14 (8-10 p.m.); Friday, October 21 (10 p.m.-midnight); Saturday, October 15 (10 p.m.-midnight); Friday, October 28 (8-10 p.m.); and Friday, November 4 (8-10 p.m.). Learn about Spiritualism, Victorian mourning culture, and how death impacted the area in the 19^th century in a program designed for BNHV by Buffalo History Tours’ Joel Dombrowski. Registration is required – two types of séances are being offered, and tickets start at $30 for members and $35 for non-members.

Learn more about these programs and others at Buffalo-Niagara Heritage Village at bnhv.org. 

Fall fun 2016: Medina Railroad

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The Medina Railroad Museum, located at 530 West Ave. in Medina, has a number of fall foliage runs and Halloween trains scheduled for October that would be a great fall family outing or a fun night for couples.

Fall Foliage Excursion Trains will run Saturday, October 8 (11 a.m.), Wednesday, October 12 (11 a.m. and 2 p.m.), Saturday, October 15 (11 a.m. and 2 p.m.), Saturday, October 22 (11 a.m. and 2 p.m.) and Sunday, October 23 (11 a.m. and 2 p.m.) from Medina. There is also a Lockport departure a Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and $20 for children ages 2 to 17; fares include Museum admission as well.

On Saturday, October 8, the Museum presents Blues and Booze from 1-5 p.m. featuring a choice of a wine package (wine, cheese and crackers, and chocolate) or a beer package (beer, peanuts, pretzels and chocolate). Tickets start at $45.

The Medina Railroad Museum will host the Jumpin’ Pumpkin Jamboree on Saturday, October 29 with two train departures: noon and 1:15 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $24 for kids. Also on October 29, Terror on the Tracks runs from 5-7 p.m. (train leaves at 5 p.m.). Tickets start at $45 and include sampling of wine or beer, a bottle of water and a keepsake glass.

For more information on these events and the Museum, visit www.medinarailroad.com.

Fall fun 2016: Frightworld

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Frightworld returns for its 15^th season to scare Buffalonians with its unique brand of haunting on Friday, September 23. Located at 800 Young St. in Tonawanda (formerly BJ’s) for the 2016 season, Frightworld features five haunted houses spread across thousands of square feet.

Previously voted one of the best haunted attractions in the country, this Eerie Productions haunt allows visitors to explore all five haunted houses under one roof (the entire attraction is indoors). Returning this year are Grindhouse, Eerie State Asylum, Condemned, Insanity and Night Stalkers, an interactive flashlight experience.

It is recommended that children 10 and under be accompanied by an adult – find answers to other frequently asked questions here.

New for 2016, take the kids to “Light Frights With Lights” on October 29 from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Kids’ admission is $10 each, and parents are free.

Tickets are $28 for admission to all haunted houses, $40 for the VIP Frightpass or $18 for admission to any two houses; tickets are available at the website listed below. Group rates are also available – check the website listed below for information on registering your group.

Frightworld is open various nights through Saturday, November 5, including 12 days straight from October 20-31 (for exact dates and times, click here). More information is available at frightworld.com. 

Fall fun 2016: Nightmare Hayride on Sommerville St.

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The Nightmare Hayride on Sommerville St. takes place at 6319 Sommerville Valley Rd. in Ellicottville (home of the Ellicottville Rodeo) on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from September 30 through October 30, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. each night.

The night begins with a 25-minute long tractor-drawn hayride featuring live “creatures,” leading to the gothic chamber and haunted wooden maze. When you’ve made your way through the maze, you end up at the haunted barn, which features a vortex tunnel. The entire experience takes less than 45 minutes. The Nightmare Hayride also features a post-spooking cook shack and pavilion with seating to share the tales of your haunting.

Reservations are not necessary; tickets are $19 each, kids under 5 are free. For more information go to www.nightmarehayride.com or call 716-699-4839.

For more information on Ellicottville, including information on the Fall Festival weekend, Saturday and Sunday, October 8-9, visit www.ellicottvilleny.com.

Fall fun 2016: Mason Winfield ghost walks and pub crawls

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Mason Winfield, the author of a number of books on the paranormal and supernatural in upstate New York, will host a variety of ghost walks and haunted pub crawls beginning this weekend and leading up to Halloween.

On Tuesdays in October from 7-8:30 p.m., the Larkinville tour begins at Hydraulic Hearth (716 Swan St.) and explores Gaslight-Era Buffalo and its mysteries. The tour costs $15 for adults, $10 for kids 7-11 and free for kids under 7.

On Fridays, choose from ghost walks in Orchard Park and Lewiston, both running from 7-8:30 p.m. throughout the month. The Orchard Park walk meets at SPoT Coffee, 6519 E. Quaker Rd. – the tour costs $15 for adults, $10 for kids 7-11 and free for kids under 7. The Lewiston walk meets at the Barton Hill Hotel & Spa (100 Center St.) – the tour costs $15 for adults, $10 for kids 7-11 and free for kids under 7. Happy hour at the Barton Hill Hotel bar runs from 5-7 p.m., and all attendees arriving by 6 p.m. receive 10-percent discounts on refreshments.

The popular Haunted Pub Crawls take place Saturdays in October in East Aurora (meet at Tony Rome’s Globe Hotel at 711 Main St.).  The Pub Crawls run from 7-9 p.m. (registration begins at 6:30 p.m.) and cost $20 per person. Also in East Aurora on Saturdays, Winfield will lead a ghost walk from 7-8:45 p.m., venturing from the Roycroft Inn (40 S. Grove St.) to Tony Rome’s Globe Hotel. The tour costs $15 for adults, $10 for kids 7-11 and free for kids under 7.

This is only a sample of the upcoming programs offered by Mason Winfield for the Halloween season, and there are programs offered throughout the year. Visit www.masonwinfield.com for more information on these and other events.

Fall fun 2016: U-pick harvests in WNY

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Fall in Western New York is about craft fairs, fall festivals, haunted houses, and trick-or-treating – and local farms offering “u-pick” opportunities for families, giving kids and adults the fun of picking crops in the garden without all the work of tending the garden itself. Here are just a few of the area’s pick-your-own-harvest spots – take a road trip this weekend!

• Stonehill Orchard, 2356 Shirley Rd. in North Collins (14111), offers u-pick and already-picked apples and grapes; open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. – call 716-337-2380 for more information.
• Meadows Farm, 10459 Prospect Rd. in Forestville (14062), offers u-pick and already-picked apples; open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. – call 716-965-2674 for more information.
• Becker Farms, 3724 Quaker Rd. in Gasport (14067), offers a variety of fruits and vegetables available in store, plus a u-pick pumpkin patch; also offers homemade baked goods and fudge plus on-site winery and brewery. Visit www.beckerfarms.com or call 716-772-2211 for more information and hours.
• Blackman Homestead Farm, 4472 Thrall Rd. in Lockport (14094), offers u-pick apples, pumpkins, grapes, winter squash and pears (in season). Check out www.blackmanhomesteadfarm.com or call 716-434-7116 for more information.
• Murphy Orchards, 2402 McClew Rd. in Burt (14028), offers u-pick apples, pears, pumpkins and more; visit www.murphyorchards.com or call 716-778-7926 for more information and hours.
• Greg’s U-Pick, 9270 Lapp Rd. in Clarence Center (14032), offers u-pick berries (in season) and pumpkins. Call 716-741-4239 or visit gregsupick.com for more information.

A great source for finding pick-your-own areas in Western New York and throughout the United States is www.pickyourown.org; some of the information is not updated, but it will give you addresses, phone numbers, and websites when applicable. Also check out www.nyapplecountry.com.