Spooky, Scary, & Ghostly Halloween Events This Fall in Rochester & the Finger Lakes
Spooky, Scary, & Ghostly Halloween Events This Fall in Rochester & the Finger Lakes
I am not someone who likes being scared. I am not a jump scare girlie. However, that doesn't mean I don't want to find ways to celebrate the season! Now, not all of these events are Hope approved, but I know I can be the minority when it comes to how people want to spend the Halloween season. Check out the below places and make a plan to check them out this month! Right now the only "place" I have is Haunted Housel, the rest of the spots in this blog are events based!
Haunted Housel on County Road 4
Hopewell, NY
Located just outside of Canandaigua is Haunted Housel, also known as "the house with the skeleton army". For those that like Halloween, you have to check it out! I am not someone who likes to be scared and was pleasantly surprised they had non-scare nights in addition to scare nights. Check their facebook page for live weather updates and for more information.
Specific Spooky Events
Halloweenfest at Lincoln Hill Farms
Fridays & Saturdays in October, 6:00 - 10:30 PM
Enjoy a walking trail, zombie hunt wagon ride, and live music! Head out to the farm for fall, family fun!
I met the people who run the Farmington Cemetery through my fulltime job and they mentioned they were hosting this event! It is supposed to be family friendly and children under 10 are free! For more information click here.
Spooky Saturday at Genesee Country Village & Museum
Mumford, NY
Check out the Historic Village and take in all of the fall foliage! This spooky Saturday includes a talk on the history of rural cemeteries in America.
An Evening with Spirit, Union Tavern Seabreeze
Rochester, NY
You are invited to join the Rochester Spiritualist Society Mediumship Group for an evening with Spirit! Mediums and student mediums will meet with you for a personal greeting or message from a loved one in spirit, a Spirit Guide or even your Guardian Angel, who knows? $5 reserves your spot! Drop-ins accepted on space available basis.
Old Lyons History and Haunts Walking Tours
October 13, 21, 27, & 28, 6:30 PM
Enjoy a 90-minute walking tour of some of the haunted area of Lyons!
Bats! At Genesee Country Village & Museum
Mumford, NY
October 14, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Kids can spend an afternoon exploring the grounds of Genesee Country Village & Museum and learn all about bats!
The Enchanted Forest, Cumming Nature Center
Join RMSC for a family-friendly, not-so-scary night hike on Saturday, October 14. Visitors will walk a half-mile loop through their lantern-lit pines, where you'll will meet a delightful cast of characters and delve into the secrets of nocturnal life.
Historic Palmyra's Famous Cemetery Tour
There are few places I believe are haunted. Historic Palmyra's museums are not of any question that they are in fact haunted. They have 5 museums all together, branded as Historic Palmyra. Check out their series of museums or check out their Famous Cemetery Tour on October 14th.
Paranormal Investifations at Union Tavern Seabreeze
Go ghost hunting with the professionals at a renowned haunted restaurant in Rochester!
Crow Ride at Washington Square Park
Together you'll assemble into a friendly murder of crows taking to the streets on your bikes for an easy and slow loop around the city. Every year in the fall the crows flock to Rochester, adding a beautiful spooky spectacle to the season. Let's join them!
Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium The Musical
October 20 - 22, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM shows
For those who want to combine spooky season with music, check out Goosebumps at OFC Creations!
Spirits Of The Past: A Walk In The Dark at
Genesee Country Village & Museum
Mumford, NY
October 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29, Multiple Times available
Tours with groups of 22 brave souls will exit the Toll House every 7 – 8 minutes within each half-hour session. On Fridays, tours begin at 6 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays, tours begin at 5:30 p.m. The final spooky walk of the night will depart 9:15 p.m. When you book a tour, you will have a half-hour window to take your tour. (For example, if you book the 6 p.m. tour window, you can assemble at the Toll House and head into the Village for your guided tour any time between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Beware – don’t wait too long and miss your tour launch! Keep in mind when selecting your tour time, the sun will begin to set right after 6 p.m. If you would like your walk to be darker (and perhaps spookier!), please book your tour time accordingly. Earlier tour times will have better visibility and more daylight.
Haunted Carwash, Auto Wash on Route 332
October 20th and 21st 7-10pm, $15 per vehicle
I was driving by the Auto Wash last year when they held it and was freaking out because I had never seen such a thing. You won't see me there but if you like scary things, could be fun!
Kids Class: Magic! At Genesee Country Village & Museum
Mumford, NY
Kids can spend an afternoon exploring the Nature Center and surrounding trails, trying their hand at magical science experiments.
Witchy Weekend at WBC Vacations
Grab a few friends! Relax in the beauty of this newly revamped vacation home on the lake. Cozy up with a warm mug of spiced apple cider while you learn what the spirit has in store for you this season. Private 30 minute Tarot/ Oracle Readings.
A Night With Edgar Allan Poe at Genesee Country Village & Museum
Mumford, NY
Spend a night just before Halloween enjoying some spine-tingling chills as we explore the master of the macabre. Poe aficionado Chris Lynn will take the audience on a journey through the creepy, curious, and chilling works of Poe. This annual favorite is a great way to get into the spooky spirit just in time for Halloween. Join us for the fun…if you dare!
Museum of the Dead at Memorial Art Gallery (21+)
The Memorial Art Gallery turns into a Halloween Party! Museum of the Dead features a costume contest, food & drink from Brown Hound, a movie, and a chance to learn about the most haunted places in ROC.
All Hallows’ Tea at Genesee Country Village & Museum
Mumford, NY
October 27, 28, & 29, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Get dressed to death for spooky season and savor the warm and cozy flavors of fall. At this eerie event, you will be dining on sweet treats from the Museum’s own confectionery, delicious soup, savory sandwiches, and a fun, seasonal tea selection. Sit back and enjoy a caramel apple sangria (available for purchase) while you revel in one of three spine-chilling programs hosted by the curator of the John L. Wehle Gallery, Brandon W. Brooks. Each tea features an exclusive and unique 45-minute talk with Q&A at the end.
RMSC After Dark: Villians Ball, Rochester Museum Science Center (21+)
Disguise as your favorite villians and party at the RMSC!
Movie and a Ghost Hunt, Historic Palmyra
October 28, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Join the museum for a scary movie and then a ghost hunt as they venture into the museums after dark.
Canandaigua Ancient Mysteries & Native Ghosts
Canandaigua, NY
I haven't done a ghost walk in Canandaigua but love a good ghost walk!
Villain Family Fun Musical Brunch at OFC Creations
Villain Family Fun Musical Brunch is an interactive character show experience that's fun for the whole family!
Haunted Stroll at Sonnenberg Gardens
Canandaigua, NY
One of your last chances to visit Sonnenberg Gardens for the season! They are only open til October 30th. I like to refer to Sonnenberg as "The Versailles of the Finger Lakes". The gardens are beautiful and go on and on. This specific event will include goblins and ghouls on the route so depending on what you are looking for, you may want to visit for the evening for the haunted stroll or during the day.
Rochester Candlelight Ghost Walks
Rochester, NY
Various times throughout the month
I did a ghost walk in college at Mt. Hope and it was such a fun time... If you haven't picked up I don't like being scared, I hate being scared. I am not a jump scare girlie. HOWEVER. The ghost walks are different. It is more about the stories. It is still a little spooky but not in the way that a haunted house is. This website has a variety going on if you want to check it out!
Here was a sneak peak of Spooky Events I found across the area, I hope you find ways to explore the Greater Rochester Area and get into the Halloween spirit! Stay tuned for new blog posts each month!
