| Oct. 2-4: Salamanca’s 32nd Annual Falling Leaves Festival, food, arts & crafts, children’s amusements, entertainment, boxing match, pigeon races, Civil War reenactment, petting zoo, parade on Sun., Throughout Salamanca. 716-945-2034. www.salamancachamber.org.
Oct. 2-25: Nightmare Hayrides on Sommerville Street, scariest hayride in WNY Fri.-Sun. 7:30-9:30p, Sommerville Valley Rd., Ellicottville. 716-699-4839. www.nightmarehayride.com.
Oct. 2-24: Haunted Hayride, Fri.-Sun., solve the puzzle to find your way out of the Castle Labyrinth, Becker Farms, 3724 Quaker Rd., Gasport. 716-772-2211. www.beckerfarms.com.
Oct. 3: Scare-assic Park Pirate Adventure, weapon demos, hay ride, children dig for bones of Pirate Morgan Jones for prizes, pirate tavern with “scurvy dogs” for purchase, snacks, fossil digging by lantern light, telescopes to view planets & constellations, Penn Dixie Site, Hamburg 4-9p. 716-627-4560. www.penndixie.org.
Oct. 3: 9th Annual Fall Festival, Taste of Amish, Civil War Funeral, reenactment & encampment, Extreme Cowboy Race, Leon Historical Society, Leon. 716-296-5709.
Oct. 3: Irish Stories and Glories with Sandy Mortimer, the richness of Ireland lies not only in the beauty of the land, but in the stories of its people, King Concert Hall, 280 Central Ave., SUNY Fredonia. 7:30p. $. 716-673-3501 or 866-441-4928.
Oct. 4: Enchanted Mountains Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off, Pumpkinville, Great Valley. 716-699-2994. www.pumpkinville.com.
Oct. 4-8: New Horizons Band Concert, creating an entry point to group music-making for adult beginners and re-entry point for experienced adult musicians, Chautauqua Institution, Route 394, Chautauqua. 716-357-6250.
Oct. 9-31: River Region Scarecrow Expo, artistic scarecrows welcome & enchant visitors along Main Streets of our 4 quaint communities, Lewiston, Youngstown, Ransomville & Sanborn. 716-754-9500. Oct. 10: Harvest Festival, Firemen’s Grounds, Randolph. 716-499-0383. Oct. 10: Harvest Festival, Firemen’s Grounds, Randolph. 716-499-0383. Oct. 10-11: Fall Festival, unique foods, arts & crafts, entertainment, Village of Ellicottville. 716-699-5046. www.ellicottvilleny.com. Oct. 10-11: Fall Festival, unique foods, arts & crafts, entertainment, Village of Ellicottville. 716-699-5046. www.ellicottvilleny.com.
Oct. 10-11,17-18: Peek’n Peak Fall festival, children’s activities, petting zoo, farmer’s market, Peek ‘n Peak Resort, 1405 Olde Rd., Findley Lake. 716-355-4141. www.pknpk.com Oct. 10,17: 4th Annual Saints and Sinners Lake View Cemetery Tours, guests are asked to wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, bring flashlight for the later tours, Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown. 3-8p. $8 adults; $2 children. 716-664-6256.
Oct. 12: Celebrity Chef’s Culinary Extravaganza, benefits Ilio DiPaolo’s Scholarship Fund, Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant, Blasdell 825-3675. Oct. 13,17,18,20: Fall Foliage Train Rides, 2-hour train ride through the Erie Canal Corridor, museum admission, Medina Railroad Museum, 530 West Ave., Medina. 11a & 2p. 585-798-6106. www.railroadmuseum.net.Oct. 14-30: Lockport Haunted Cave, 1 hour walking fright tour along the banks of the Erie Canal and Underground Race, ending with boat ride, 2 Pine St., Lockport. 716-438-0174.Oct. 16-17: Harvest Moon Cemetery Tours, horse-drawn trolley tour, ghostly guides to 200 years of heroes & villains, family-friendly, Tours run every half hour from 7-10p., at gazebo in Barker Commons, Fredonia. $10 inc. refreshments. 888-414-4818. www.festivalsfredonia.com. Oct. 17: 50th Annual Indian Foods Dinner, sample traditional Seneca Indian food, reservations required., Jo-Jo Redeye Building, 3645 Administration Dr., Salamanca 12,&5p. $10 adults; $5 children. 716-945-2047.Oct. 17: German Octoberfest, Trillium Lodge, Main St., Cherry Creek. 716-296-8100.
Oct. 17-18: Allegany Artisans Open Studio Tour, artisans open their studios to the public, see demos in pottery, jewelry, metalwork, candles, dolls, fabric arts, woodworking, furniture, glass, maps available, Allegany County. 10a-5p. 585-593-2426. www.alleganyartisans.com
Oct. 17-18: Ghosts & Goblins Express, 2-hour rail excursion, come in costume, Great Train Robbery, cider, treats, (non-scary), pre-register, NY & Lake Erie Railroad, Gowanda. For ticket info: 716-532-5716. www.nyletrainrides.com.
Oct. 21: Smoke on the Water, Fundraiser Gourmet Dinner party. Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool St., Niagara Falls 285-3575 x206; 800-500-4609. www.aquariumofniagara.org.
Oct. 22: OktoBEERfest, food and beer tasting, German music, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 600 Main St., Buffalo 5:30-8:30p. 716-847-0850. www.sheas.org.
Oct. 24: Halloween Happenings, Spooktacular sea lion show, wear your costume and celebrate in a fun and safe environment, Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool St., Niagara Falls . For ticket info: 285-3575 x.206.
Oct. 24: Beer & Wine Festival, local & regional vendors, Peek ‘n Peak Resort & Spa, 1405 Olde Rd., Findley Lake. 716-355-4141.
Oct. 24, Nov. 14: King & Queen’s Royal Feast, interactive medieval comedy dinner theatre with Actors Anonymous Theatre Co., Magruders, 4995 Broadway, Depew 7p. 716-633-4355. www.magruders.org.
Oct. 30: Masquerade Gala Ball, Lancaster Opera House.Buffalo Swing Orchestra. Wine and steak buffet. Prizes for best costumes. 6:30p. $45. 716-683-1776.
Oct. 31: Here be Dragons, learn all about the real dragons of the world, see them up-close, along with live owls, raptors, wildcats, over 80 animals, flying bird show, games, costumes welcome, Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, 655 Luther Rd., East Aurora. 11a-4p. 716-652-8646.
Oct. 31: Celebrate Halloween with the WITCH who will be there to “Frighten up your day,” Cross Roads Farm & Craft Market, County Road 21, Westfield. 716-326-6278 or 1-877-512-7307. www.thecrossroadsmarket.com.
Oct. 31: Annual Halloween Costume Party & Contest, Trillium Lodge, Main St., Cherry Creek. 716-296-8100.
Oct. 31: Night Craze Teen Dance, WNY Event Centre, 11163 Main St., Clarence. 7-9p. 716-759-6300.
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