Rochester Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

15 unique & unusual Halloween events in Rochester and nearby

Illustration of a boy holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street lined with lit houses, pumpkins and a full moon (Mischief, Murder, & Mayhem Tour)

Mischief, Murder, & Mayhem Tour

Sat, Oct 24

Rochester $

Explore cemetery residents with criminal or tragic pasts

Rochester Candlelight Ghost Walks

Rochester $$

Authentic ghost walks with paranormal investigation equipment

Illustration of a guide with a lantern on a cobblestone quay beside a boat of friendly ghosts under a full moon at dusk (Fall Foliage Tour at Mount Hope Cemetery)

Fall Foliage Tour at Mount Hope Cemetery

Sat, Oct 17

Rochester $$

Guided tour of autumn foliage in a historic cemetery

Illustration of a smiling guide holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts and pumpkins at dusk (Undertakers, Wakes, & Tears: Mourning Rituals in 19th Century America)

Undertakers, Wakes, & Tears: Mourning Rituals in 19th Century America

Sat, Oct 10

Rochester $

Explore 19th-century mourning rituals and Victorian grief customs.

Murdered by Men Tour

Sat, Oct 3

Rochester $

Guided tour on women's stories of violence and remembrance

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Playful Printmaking: Fall Foliage Workshop)

Playful Printmaking: Fall Foliage Workshop

Wed, Sep 16

Rochester $$$

Hands-on monoprinting workshop creating unique leaf-layered art prints.

Illustration of a clay haunted house with glowing windows, ghosts, a black cat, jack-o'-lanterns and bats at twilight (Spirits of Sea Breeze Ghost Walk)

Spirits of Sea Breeze Ghost Walk

Oct 10 – Oct 24

Irondequoit 6 mi $$

Lakeside walking tour sharing ghostly legends and history of old Sea Breeze.

Autumn Night Path

Sun, Oct 4

Henrietta $$$

Step-by-step BYOB painting session on canvas or wood surfaces.

A Pumpkin pick Up

Sat, Oct 3

Henrietta $$$

BYOB autumn painting session on canvas or wood boards.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Bright Harvest Bouquets)

Bright Harvest Bouquets

Sat, Oct 3

Henrietta $$$

Instructor-led painting session with bring-your-own drinks and snacks.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Coffee and Canvas- Autumn Colors)

Coffee and Canvas- Autumn Colors

Wed, Sep 30

Henrietta $$$

All-ages BYOB painting workshop on canvas or wood surfaces.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Purrfectly Spooky Friends)

Purrfectly Spooky Friends

Sat, Oct 3

Henrietta $$

Step-by-step family blacklight painting session with canvas and wood options.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Tea Time Me Time- Boo-tanical Love)

Tea Time Me Time- Boo-tanical Love

Mon, Sep 28

Henrietta

All-ages BYOB painting class guided step-by-step by an artist instructor.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (BOGO 2's day Buy one Get 2 ! Harvest Moon)

BOGO 2's day Buy one Get 2 ! Harvest Moon

Tue, Sep 29

Henrietta $$$

Step-by-step painting session with a buy-one-get-one seat promotion.

Illustration of a Halloween nightclub where costumed clay partygoers dance beneath purple and green lights near a stage (Let's Go Ghouls! Halloween Drag and Burlesque Show)

Let's Go Ghouls! Halloween Drag and Burlesque Show

Sat, Sep 26

Cherry Valley 53 mi $$

Spooky Halloween drag and burlesque featuring performers from Toronto, Montreal, and Kingston.

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Spirits of Sea Breeze Ghost WalkIrondequoit

Sat24Oct Mischief, Murder, & Mayhem Tour

Other Halloween categories in Rochester

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees

RochesterFamily-Friendly Fall Activities32 family events

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

RochesterHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties10 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

RochesterHaunted Experiences8 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

RochesterHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment14 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events in Rochester

Rochester's Halloween scene unfolds across diverse locations, from historic grounds to creative studios. You'll find events at museums, breweries, and beyond.

Consider the expansive Murder & Mayhem at Fort Smith, or for a local stroll, the Ghosts of Mt. Hope Ave. Ghost Walk.

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