Amherst Halloween Events 2026

Your guide to the best Halloween events in Amherst and nearby

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Amherst's Halloween 2026 centers near UB North and Amherst's town center with supernatural experiences and ghostly gatherings.

The calendar fills with haunted happenings, fall fairs, and Halloween entertainment for families and college crowds.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 35 Heartland Forest Annual PumpkinFest Niagara Falls

Spooktacular outdoor Halloween celebration with a Trail of Treats

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Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 24 Buffalo Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 Buffalo

Two-day Halloween bar crawl with included drinks and after-party.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 20 Frightworld America's Screampark Buffalo

Five award-winning haunted houses under one roof.

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Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 6 The Thorn Buffalo

Immersive show with music, drama, and special effects.

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Unique & Unusual Halloween Events

1 of 15 Hand Knitted Pumpkins Workshop Buffalo

Hand-knit plush pumpkin workshop without needles

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Editor's Picks

  1. Frightworld America's Screampark · Buffalo
    Five award-winning haunted houses under one roof.
  2. Halloween at the Market · Buffalo
    Trick-or-treating for kids 12 and under
  3. Buffalo Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 · Buffalo
    Two-day Halloween bar crawl with included drinks and after-party.
  4. The Witches Ball 2026: SINFERNO · Buffalo
    Disco inferno themed Halloween party with Seven Deadly Sins.
  5. Heartland Forest Annual PumpkinFest · Niagara Falls
    Spooktacular outdoor Halloween celebration with a Trail of Treats
  6. Haunt Manor: The Condemned Hayride & Haunted Houses · Niagara Falls
    Experience the #1 Halloween event with multiple themed haunted attractions.

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Halloween in Nearby Cities

Cheektowaga 5 mi away North Tonawanda 6 mi away · 4 events East Amherst 6 mi away · 2 events Buffalo 8 mi away · 17 events Grand Island 9 mi away West Seneca 10 mi away · 1 event

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