FEATURED EVENTS

Discover owls of North America by sight and sound! Learn the difference between the myth and reality of these silent hunters. This program spotlights owls and the features that make them unique among raptors. Registration requested. Please call 773-7124 for more information. Recommended for ages 6 - 12. Parents welcome!

The Botanical Gardens’ oldest flower exhibit is celebrating its 119th anniversary. The Chrysanthemum (Mum) Exhibit has taken a spooky turn this year! MUMster Mash is this year’s theme that shows a mad scientist lab, a spooky cemetery, ghosts, mummies and more. The seasonal fun will be accompanied by thousands of BOOtiful mums.

Bring your kids to Frightworld to go Trick or Treating and enjoy the attractions with the lights on and NO monsters. Your family can also enjoy: Family Friendly Haunted House (with no monsters), Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Frightworld Trick or Treat bag. Kids are $12, parents are FREE. Cameras are permitted outside of the attractions to capture these great family moments. THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT. Be sure to purchase your tickets online at: frightworld.com

Our 1st Annual TRICK-OR-TREAT CENTER STREET is in the works! We're brewing up a cauldron of FUN...Candy EVERYWHERE! Halloween Photo Opp, Haunting characters roaming the street, Store front windows decorated for your enjoyment, Flash Mob...BOO! And a Petting Zoo, Balloon Animals, Treat Bag Decorating, Candy Apples, Pumpkin Cookies, Pumpkin Coffee, Hard Cider, Mulled Wine, etc. (Adult's need "treats" too)...AND SO MUCH MORE IN THE WORKS!!! Be sure to enjoy all of our restaurants in town after you're done!

Join us for a ghostly good time at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village’s annual Trick or Treat! It’s a safe, gently spooky outdoor event for children ages 3-12. Children and their parents can Trick or Treat through our Historic Village. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume for this fun OUTDOOR event set in a safe environment. New, colorful lighting will add a festive mood in the village. Children receive (with paid admission): a Trick-or-Treat bag, TREATS at historic buildings, and FREE refreshments and snacks at the Snack Stop. Family-friendly entertainment includes kids’ games and live music. Horse-drawn hayrides will be $2 per rider. Also available for purchase will be pizza, kettle corn, pumpkins and children’s books. Reservations Strongly Suggested

Bring your little ghouls and goblins in costume for indoor Trick-or-Treating around the mall! The fun goes from 6 - 8 pm or until supplies last. Booo-levard Mall is the place to be this Halloween!

Buffalo Visionaries - from Camera to Paper - Located in our Archangel Gallery, see Fine Art Photographs taken at the Buffalo Botanical Gardens and WNY - The images present the photographers’ visions of Buffalo, it’s local area and the Botanical Gardens. This exhibition features works by 30 members of the Buffalo Museum of Science Camera Club. The Science Museum Camera Club is a community of practice that has been meeting at the Buffalo Museum of Science since 1939. As a community, all levels of experience are welcome. We believe that by sharing our knowledge, experience and friendship we can grow in our abilities as photographers while having fun doing so.

Based on Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly and James Dean. TOY is committed to increasing access and inclusion for our community’s children and families affected by autism spectrum disorders and other sensory, social, and cognitive disabilities. This performance is recommended for ages 4+.

Join millions of fellow New Yorkers and share your crunch! Your school, college campus, business, nonprofit, or group of friends can host a crunch of your own on October 25th. All you need are apples and a camera! FarmOn! Hosts this statewide event in hopes of encouraging our residents to purchase local apples to promote sourcing locally, eating healthy, and supporting our farmers with a coordinated CRUNCH. Join us as we celebrate Farm-to-School Month in October by committing to supporting local farmers and CRUNCHING into and NYState Grown apple on October 25th for the BIG APPLE CRUNCH!

Ghost sightings, monster tales and mysteries, oh my! Join the sleuths from Mystery, Inc as they take the Aquarium back to the 60s for our annual Halloween celebration!

Our fifth annual “Boo Bash” will be held Tuesday, October 29th from 4 to 7 pm. Please use Entrance #6, and be sure to grab your Boo Bash Passport at the registration table for a chance to win a special prize! FREE indoor trick-or-treating $1 Additional Activities (all proceeds go directly to Women United- United Way of Greater Niagara) Include: Balloon Animals, Crafts, Cotton Candy.

Join us for a classic fall event on the waterfront here at Canalside! Enjoy all of your favorite Autumn activities, vendors, food and drink specials, corn hole and more!

Join Ranger Chuck for a scenic walk through this beautiful County Park. You will learn about why leaves change colors, enjoy some beautiful vistas, and explore other signs of autumn in the park. This program will take place rain or shine, so dress appropriately for the weather. Limited to 30 participants an pre-registration is required.