Take an open-air safari bus tour or self-drive through our 63 acre park for an up close and personal experience to view and feed exotic animals such as camels, zebra, llama, emu, bison, and many more. Leave time to walk among, pet, and feed smaller, friendly animals in our Small Animal Adventure. Fun for the whole family. Tours run 10:30am to 3:30pm. Park grounds are open 10am to 5pm. Order tickets online. Purchase a COMBO (park tour with SAA) for best value. Kids age 2 and under go free. The adventure is closer than you think.

Tour of one of the only working 19th-century breweries in the United States. Hear our costumed interpreters talk about harvesting and processing hops. Stop by our historic kitchens to taste 19th-century food with recipes that include ale and learn how families might have used hops medicinally.

For visitors with sensory sensitivities or anyone who prefers a calmer museum experience, The Waterway of Change Exhibit is offering a Sensory Hour every Sunday from 11am-12pm with limited crowd size, muted audio components and dimmed lighting.

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!

Until photographic processes were introduced during the last decade of the 19th Century, illustrations were printed from copper or wood engravings. In this workshop, participants will gain understanding of the process of carving and printing a simple design. To help ensure success for inexperienced engravers, the workshop will substitute linoleum for wood. Each student will engrave their own design.

Come enjoy a tour of the grounds where the Pan-American Exposition took place over 100 years ago. Buffalo was the 8th largest city in the United States in 1901 and hosted over 8 million people from around the world during the Pan-American Exposition. Learn about the exhibits, the shows, the sounds and smells that were experienced while visiting the exposition.

Year after year, we bring the world here. Since debuting in 2012, the Fringe has drawn more than 750,000 visitors from all over the world to more than 5,000 diverse performances and events. In fact, Rochester’s not-for-profit Fringe has become one of the largest and most successful fringe festivals in the nation, the largest multidisciplinary performing arts festival in New York State, and one of the region’s most anticipated festivals each year. Venues and acts radiate out into the city in every direction! No matter what your taste in entertainment, you're on the fringe of finding it!

These Friday night evenings for all ages offer twilight talks with astronomers, observations of celestial objects from the roof deck (weather permitting), and access to all four floors of the Museum.

September 19 - October 25, 2026: There is a reason you VOTED Stokoe Farms the area's favorite farm! With 40+ Activities, Hayrides, Pumpkins, the areas Largest Petting Zoo, Candy Cannon, The Canine Spectacular, and Special Events, a day at the farm is a matchless experience! Made-on-the-farm apple cider donuts, kettle corn, and homemade fudge with real local butter...plus pick your perfect pumpkin. Stop by 'The Old Barn Grill' or our Lemonade Wagon for a snack! Plan to spend the day and stay for the Candy Cannon Candy Launch at 4:30 pm. Children two and under are FREE and do not need a ticket. Check Calendar of Events for times, dates, and pricing.

Military Appreciation Day is Sunday, September 20th! Military Families Enjoy the Farm for FREE! *See Details Below. Come see why Stokoe Farms has been consistently voted the area's FAVORITE HARVEST FEST! With Activities, Animals, Wagon Rides, Maze, and just about the best hospitality around, you and your family will spend a magical fall day outdoors in beautiful Western New York.

Saturday, September 26 • Little Fringe. BIG fun: Welcome to Kids Day at the Fringe! An ENTIRE day devoted to the youngest fringers in downtown Rochester. Ready for a full day of kid-friendly events, shows, and activities the whole family can enjoy? Head to the Spiegelgarden on Gibbs Street... some activities are free, some carry a cost (see details).

Join us for an afternoon outing on our guided trolley tour, followed by a light lunch. We are offering individual tickets for our popular guided tour around the Museum in our open-air trolley, which has previously only been available for larger group reservations. This tour is enjoyed by visitors of all ages! An interpreter will accompany you on the ride, highlighting favorite points of interest as you explore the village.

In our 1850’s farm kitchen learn the fundamentals of sausage making from cutting, grinding and mixing up ingredients to creating sausage links using natural casings. Participants will take home several links of sausages made from a variety of 19th century recipes. All participants must be age 16+; participants under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a paid adult ticketholder.

Oct 10-11: Explore spooky science at the museum this Halloween season! Pick up a goodie bag, visit every trick-or-treat station, and discover hands-on science surprises along the way. Enjoy the tricks, collect your treats, and make unforgettable Halloween memories! Kids who come in costume receive $2 off admission. Looking for even more Halloween fun? Create glow-in-the-dark slime for a $6 add-on. Or take part in our special owl pellet dissection lab, see details below.

Calling all little ghouls and goblins! It’s time for a fang-tastic evening at the Buffalo Zoo! Celebrate the spooky season with this family-friendly event that features: Trick-or-Treat trail around the Zoo for children ages 2-12, Live entertainment, Free rides, Visits from animal ambassadors, And so much more! Put on your best costume and get here early to show off to your animal friends during this after-hours event; animals are on exhibit until dusk. Destination Dinosaur and Enchanted Pumpkin Trail are included with this after-hours event ticket.

Go Trick-Or-Treating in our 19th-century village! Make your way to eight different historic porches where kids in costume can gather sweet treats, plus enjoy an assortment of other fall-fun activities! Please note: bring your own candy containers!

Elevate your culinary skills by mastering the art of pie and dough-making! Join us for an enchanting experience as you create delectable pasties (like our celebrated hand-pies!) and indulge in the creation of exquisite sweet tarts, all on a charming 19th-century woodstove. You’ll walk away with a delightful selection of your own small pies and our cherished trade secrets to bring the magic home.