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: 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: 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. 

Celebrate fall 2015: District of the Dead

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District of the Dead has a new home for 2015 – 1881 Ridge Rd. in West Seneca – and a new haunted experience where you get to choose your own fate – twice. Opening night for the haunt is Friday, October 2. A portion of the profits from this year’s haunt will benefit Make-A-Wish.

In 2015, District of the Dead features the haunt Quarantine: Reloaded. Quarantined: Reloaded tells the story of underground biological experiments gone wrong, but the twist is that you choose your own escape route. Not happy with the results? You can go through twice – each time with different starting and ending points.

All ages are welcomed to visit District of the Dead, but it is recommended that children under age 12 be accompanied by an adult, according to the website – find out more here.

Tickets are $13 and are available online here. District of the Dead is open through October 31; exact dates and times can be found here.  Find out more details at www.districtofthedeadbuffalo.com. 

Celebrate fall 2015: Frightworld

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Frightworld returns for its 14^th season to scare Buffalonians with its unique brand of haunting on Friday, September 25. In a new location, 800 Yong St. in Tonawanda (formerly BJ’s) for the 2015 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 and Insanity; new for 2015 is 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.

Tickets are $25 for admission to all haunted houses, $33 for the VIP Frightpass or – brand new for 2015 - $15 for admission to any two houses; tickets are available at the website listed below, and a $3 off admission coupon is also available on the website. Group rates are also available – check the website listed below for information on registering your group.

Frightworld is open various nights through Sunday, November 1, including 11 days straight from October 22 through November 1 (for exact dates and times, click here). More information is available at frightworld.com. 

Celebrate fall 2015: House of Horrors and Haunted Catacombs

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House of Horrors and Haunted Catacombs returns for the 2015 Halloween season at Union Consumer Square, 3757 Union Rd. in Cheektowaga (next to Sam’s Club). This year’s haunted attraction, which opens Friday, September 25, includes six haunted houses.

The haunted houses making up the House of Horrors and Haunted Catacombs this year include Hell House, Killer Theater, The Infected, Where Evil Dwells, Zombie Apocalypse Shooting Gallery and Mark of the Beast. The houses 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 $23, with a VIP Speedpass available starting at $33 (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 now through Saturday, November 7, including 10 straight days from October 22-31 – find the complete schedule here. Find out more about House of Horrors and Haunted Catacombs at www.houseofhorrorsbuffalo.com.