Amherst Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Heartland Forest's 19th Annual PumpkinFest includes a vendor market, a haunted tree house, the Tootsie Express train, field games, crafts, and the Trail of Treats. A new Trading Post offers prizes with a completed passport. Registration is required for each...

Safari Niagara becomes a Halloween wonderland for 'Boo at the Zoo.' Families can trick-or-treat with over 100 vendors, participate in crafts and games, and dance. Daily costume contests, free pumpkin painting, and photo opportunities are offered.

Becker Farms provides a fall harvest experience with fresh produce, baked goods, and craft beverages. Activities include visiting the farm market and listening to live music.

The Symphonic Spooktacular at Kleinhans Music Hall features the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra performing orchestral music. Conducted by Grant O’Brien, the concert is designed for entertainment and education. Children can participate in a costume parade after the performance.

The Buffalo Holiday Market's Falliday Market returns for 2026 as a month-long weekend shopping series. It features artisan crafters and seasonal treats from Western New York.

The Great Pumpkin Farm Fall Festival in Clarence, NY, offers over 40 attractions, including hayrides, a giant slide, live entertainment, and a pumpkin display. Seasonal treats and contests are available. Weekdays offer free admission to select areas; weekends provide full...

Hyatt's All Things Creative hosts a pumpkin decorating workshop using Posca markers for all ages. Participants will learn techniques for applying acrylic paint markers, explore color layering, and design patterns.

Monster Mash at Buffalo Museum of Science features Halloween-themed exhibits, treat stations, and hands-on science for families. Costumed children receive an admission discount.

A Halloween trick-or-treat event for children 12 and under will be held at the market, with vendors handing out goodies.

A 3-hour autumn equinox day retreat offers grounding to restore and relax. The experience includes myo-yin yoga, breathwork, and head massage. Attendees can also participate in tea and tarot readings, journaling, and meditation. Each participant receives a recovery kit with...

The Humane Society of Greater Niagara hosts BarktoberFest 2026, a walk through Burgoyne Woods. Activities include a dog-friendly photo booth, a paint booth for pups, and games. Local vendors will provide food, and proceeds benefit animals.

The Balls Falls Thanksgiving Festival Art and Craft is an in-person event featuring art, crafts, food, and fun. A marketplace showcases handmade and locally crafted products from artists, crafters, and small businesses.

Vintage diesel train rides depart through fall scenery, with each child receiving a complimentary pumpkin. The event includes museum exhibits, historic trains, and a petting zoo.

Hilton-Parma Parks and Recreation hosts a Halloween Celebration with Trunk or Treat, a Kid Zone, a ghost haunt, a DJ, and a costume contest. The first 200 guests receive a giveaway. This free event is for families.

The 173rd Binbrook Fall Fair & Dodge RAM Rodeo includes rodeo events, demolition derbies, live music, reptile shows, magic performances, and children's crafts. Livestock shows and agricultural exhibits are also featured.

The Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum hosts train rides through autumn foliage. Visitors can choose a caboose or open-air car. At the pumpkin patch, children select a complimentary pumpkin. The event includes a Lionel train exhibit and access to...

Children's entertainer Chris McKhool hosts the Toronto Halloween Kids Concert and CD launch for 'Global Dance Party!'. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes for singing, dancing, and spooky surprises, with pizza at 6:00 PM and the concert at 6:30 PM.

Joel Weeks Park hosts the Riverside Family Halloween Fest & Dog Costume Party, offering a pumpkin patch, treats, face painting, and DJ music. A dog costume contest with prizes, treats, and a photo booth is also featured.

Get creative at the Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library with a fun "Drop In Craft - Yarn Mummy" event. This activity is designed for children, offering a chance to make a spooky-themed...

Bring the little ones for a festive Halloween celebration at the Broadway Market. Children 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat their way through the market, with vendors offering special treats. It's a fun and safe way for kids to...

The Buffalo Museum of Science hosts Museum Monster Mash, an event with hands-on activities for all ages. Guests completing challenges receive a goodie bag. Children in costume receive an admission discount.

Greg's U-Pick Farm invites visitors to embrace autumn traditions with a bounty of fall fun. Explore the expansive pumpkin patch to find the perfect jack-o'-lantern or decorative gourd. Enjoy exciting activities like hayrides, a corn maze, and a tractor tire...

Warner Ranch and Pumpkin Farm hosts its Fall Season event, offering a pumpkin patch with diverse pumpkins and gourds. Families can take horse-drawn hayrides and visit a petting zoo on the historic, working farm.

Ghosts and ghouls of all ages are invited to the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum for a Halloween celebration. This spooktacular event offers trick-or-treating within the museum, delightful carrousel rides, and a creative Halloween craft. Pre-registration is essential as space is...

Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls transforms for Howl-O-Ween, offering a month-long celebration of spooky fun. Families can enjoy a not-so-scary trick-or-treat trail, a lively Monster Bash Dance Party, and a festive costume parade. Dress to impress for the costume contest...

Fort Erie Race Track hosts Track-O-Lantern, a spooktacular evening of family fun. Little ghouls and goblins can enjoy a thrilling trick-or-treat adventure, collecting candy at festive stations. Horse-themed games and photo opportunities with spooky decorations await.

Niagara Falls Public Library hosts "Spooky Storytime," a family-friendly event with games and crafts for children. The program includes themed stories.

All Hallows Seas at the Aquarium of Niagara features a scavenger hunt, pirate-themed presentations, and activities. Children in costume receive discounted admission.

Discover a fall wonderland at Howells Adventure Farm's Fall Fest, boasting over 35 attractions, games, and shows. Families can enjoy tractor rides, a challenging corn maze, and a giant jumping pillow. Kids will love the animal farm and various play...

The Halloweekend Festival takes over Market Square in St. Catharines for a full weekend of Halloween fun. Attendees can expect a magic show by Ryan Brown Illusions, mystical vendors offering tarot readings and astrological services, and a variety of food,...

Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival is a Niagara tradition featuring over 150 artisan vendors, local food, craft beverages, and live music. The event includes exploration of an 1800s village, children's activities, and guided nature hikes.

The AppleUmpkin Festival in Wyoming, NY's Gaslight Village celebrates the harvest. The event includes craft vendors, live music, festival treats, antique shows, and historical exhibits.

Stokoe Farms Harvest Fest offers a full day of autumn fun with over 40 activities for the whole family. Get lost in the corn maze, visit the petting zoo, and enjoy exciting shows like the Canine Spectacular Dog Show. With...

A 19th-century village hosts Trick-or-Treating in the Historic Village, where children in costume collect treats. The event includes live music, storytelling, magic shows, a costume parade, and marshmallow roasting.

Embrace the magic of autumn at the Letchworth Fall Festival 2025, set within the breathtaking scenery of Letchworth State Park. This celebration of fall offers a vibrant artisan market, live music, and a wide array of family-friendly activities. Indulge in...