2026 Halloween Events | Rochester NY and Finger Lakes
Halloween is a fun time in Rochester NY and the Finger Lakes with lots of Halloween events, activities, costume parties and things to do for kids and grownups alike. Whether you want to take the kids to a safe place to trick-or-treat (like Eastview Mall trick or treats) or dressing up for Halloween parties, costume contests and parades, pumpkin picking and pumpkin carving, there are lots of things to do to celebrate Halloween in Rochester and the Finger Lakes.
Events may be canceled or postponed. Check websites before heading to event.
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2026 Adult Halloween Events for Grown-ups
Dark Matter Scream Works | Rochester
- Weekends Starting September 25, 2026
- 4430 Dewey Ave. Greece, NY
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- Three distinct scary haunted houses for one price… Shadowvale Sanitarium, The Scream Works and Grimwood Hall. Tickets and schedule available online.
Haunted Hayrides of Greater Rochester
- Weekends Starting September 26, 2026
- 3329 Eddy Rd. Williamson, NY
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- Haunted House and Wagon rides into the woods of the haunted Fruit Farm in Williamson. Rides begin at dusk and last for 25-30 minutes. See website for schedule of dates and times. Also check out the Haunted Beer Garden.
Historic Palmyra’s famous Cemetery Walk
- October 17, 2026 (5:30pm and 7:30pm)
- Roger’s Chapel in the Palmyra Cemetery, 272 Vienna St. Palmyra, NY
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- Historic Palmyra’s famous Cemetery Walk. Saturday! One night only – 2 shows. An amazing journey into the land of the dead. You won’t want to miss this.
Museum of the Dead | Rochester
- October 23, 2026 (8-11pm)
- Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Rochester, NY
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- Museum of the Dead at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester features a party with arts and crafts, live music & dancing, food, costume contest, cocktails, fortune-telling, tarot card readers, or a ghost tour with Monroe County Paranormal Investigations. 21+, Go to website for tickets. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Geneva
- October 23, 2026 at 9pm
- The Smith Opera House – 82 Seneca St. Geneva, NY
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- The 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show is back at The Smith this October with romance, thrills, laughs, and an interactive shadow cast! Costumes are STRONGLY encouraged!
Spooktacular – Victor
- Friday, October 23, 2026 (5:30-9pm)
- DeWolf Brewing Company, 60 Maple Ave, Victor, NY
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- Spooktacular Victor is a night of Boos and Booze with adult trick-or-treat and bar crawl through the village. Stop at over 10 village locations for wine and craft beer, spooky cocktails and treats. Costumes encouraged. 21+. Check-in and after-party at DeWolf Brewing. Pre-sale tickets available online.
Elk’s Halloween Party – Canandaigua
- October 24, 2026
- Canandaigua Elk’s Lodge – 19 Niagara St. Canandaigua, NY
- The Halloween party at the Canandaigua Elk’s lodge features live music (8-11pm), drink specials and a costume contest. Party starts at 7pm. $5 cover.
Haunted Stroll at Sonnenberg – Canandaigua
- October 25, 2026
- Sonnenberg Gardens – 250 Gibson St. Canandaigua, NY
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- Stroll through the gardens at Sonnenberg and encounter witches, goblins, and ghouls!
- For more spooky scares, check out Ghosts, ghost hunting and haunted sites in the Finger Lakes
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Halloween Activities and Events for Kids
Pumpkin Palooza Fall Festival | Lyons, NY
- October 03, 2026 (10am-4pm)
- Lyons, NY
- Celebrate the arrival of fall with craft and food vendors, games for the whole family, an antique show, music and entertainment, the famous Pumpkin Race down Pearl St (watch 200 pumpkins roll at top speed down a steep hill, see if yours will be the first to finish to win a $$ prize).
Pumpkin Walk Trunk-or-Treat | Shortsville – Manchester
- October 10, 2026 (6-9pm)
- Manchester Village Hall – Manchester, NY
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- Shortsville-Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Pumpkin Walk Trunk-or-Treat at Manchester Village Hall and along the trail with hundreds of glowing pumpkins lighting the path. Enjoy food trucks, Halloween crafts and stories, costume contest and more.
Screamfest | Hamlin
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 (12-5pm)
- Hamlin Town Park – 1658 Lake Road – Hamlin, NY
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- Hamlin’s Halloweenathon: Put on your spookiest costume and get ready for a Halloween celebration like no other! This event promises thrills, chills, and plenty of treats for all ages. Vendors, family activities, petting zoo, food, pony rides, contests, wagon rides and more.
Ontario Pathways Pumpkin Walk | Canandaigua
- October 17, 2026 (6:30-9pm)
- Ontario County Fairgrounds, Canandaigua, NY
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- The ghosts return to the Ontario Pathways Pumpkin Walk for a night of spookiness and fun. Stroll a mile-long path lined with hundreds of glowing jack-o-lanterns.
Trunk or Treat in Geneva
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 (3:30-5pm)
- Geneva Public Library – Geneva, NY
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Seneca Park Zoo Spooktacular | Rochester
- October 15-17, 2026
- Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St. Rochester, NY
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- During the family-friendly Spooktacular Halloween event, explore the Seneca Park Zoo in Halloween costume, and enjoy the Trick-or-Treat Trail, The Craft and Game Cave, Story Time, Pumpkin carving and Buggie Boogie Band.
Monster Mash Halloween Party | Victor
- October 17, 2026 (10am-12pm)
- Victor Fire Hall, Victor, NY
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- Enjoy safe and festive activities at the Village of Victor Monster Mash Halloween Party, including trick or treating, a costume parade, pumpkin decorating, entertainment and hayrides. Costumes encouraged.
Al Sigl Community WalkAbout
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Inside Eastview Mall, Victor, NY
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- Enjoy family-friendly indoor Halloween fun including trick-or-treat tables and activity stations, music, and more. This is a free event; all donations benefit 55,000 kids and adults with special needs in our community served by Al Sigl Member Agencies.
Trunk or Treat | Farmington
- Friday, October 23, 2026 (5:30-8pm)
- Cobblestone Arts Center, 1622 Rte 332, Farmington, NY
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- Trunk or Treat Halloween event at Cobblestone Arts Center in Farmington features refreshments, haunted bus, crockpot cook-off and trick-or-treating. Costumes encouraged.
Fall Family Trunk or Treat – Brighton
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 (10am-noon)
Brighton Memorial Library – 2300 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY- Due to the Town Hall renovation, this will be held at Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship, located at 150 Sawgrass Dr. Rochester.
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- Meet Bruce the Bear from the Ryan T. Higgins books and other activities as you trunk or treat. Costumes are welcome.
Trunk or Treat in Penn Yan
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 (4-6pm)
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- A fun children’s event featuring trick or treating right on Main Street, a costume parade, dance party, food trucks and more.
Canandaigua Fall Festival | Canandaigua, NY
- October 24, 2026 (11am-3pm)
- Downtown Canandaigua, NY
- Fall Into Canandaigua is Family Halloween Fun in Downtown Canandaigua, NY with halloween activities such as Pumpkin Decorating, Kids Costume Parade and Contest, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Musical Petting Zoo, Magic Shows, and family friendly activities.
Trunk or treat @ OUTHOUSE PARK | Canandaigua
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 (2-5pm)
- Outhouse Memorial Park, 2550 Outhouse Rd. Canandaigua
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- Wear costumes and bring children to a free family Halloween event at Outhouse Park in Canandaigua for Halloween activities like trunk-or-treating, Halloween costume parade, pumpkin picking from the pumpkin patch, creative Halloween crafts, story time, exploring fire trucks, games, magic bubbles, and more.
Trunk or Treat in Bloomfield
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 (5-7pm)
- Duvall Farms – 6555 Rte 5&20. Bloomfield, NY
Trunk or Treat in Ovid
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 (5-7pm)
- Edith B. Ford Memorial Library – 7169 Main St. Ovid, NY
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Pittsford Family Halloween Fest
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 (12-2pm)
- Spiegel Pittsford Community Center – 35 Lincoln Ave. Pittsford, NY
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- A free family friendly Halloween party with trick-or-treating, games, Halloween activities, prizes, music and more. Admission: One canned good item per person to benefit the Pittsford Food Cupboard.
Halloween at the Rochester Public Market
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 (4:30-7pm)
- Rochester Public Market- 280 Union Street North Rochester, NY
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- Enjoy trick or treating, performances, interactive kids activities, hay rides, food vendors and much more at the Rochester Public Market. Come dressed in costume for an afternoon of activities and fun. Free- No registration or tickets required. Held the Sunday before Halloween each year.
Treats at the Creek – Palmyra
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 (1-3pm)
- Cross Creek Church – 3700 St Rte 31, Palmyra, NY
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Trunk or Treat in Bristol
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (5-7pm)
- Bristol Library – 6750 Cty Rd 32. Bristol, NY
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Halloween in Downtown Ithaca
- Friday, October 30, 2026 (4-6:30pm)
- The Commons, Downtown Ithaca, NY
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- Come in costumes to Downtown Ithaca for a safe and secure trick-or-treating experience for families where local merchants will be giving out candy so kids can safely enjoy the spirit of the holiday.
Eastview Mall Halloween Party | Victor
- October 31, 2026 (11am-1pm)
- Eastview Mall – Victor, NY
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- Little Halloween ghosts and goblins will enjoy donuts, cider, and trick-or-treating around the mall (at participating stores). The Halloween party in the Main Court at 11am-1pm.
Trunk or Treat in Manchester
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 (3-4:30pm)
- First Baptist Church – 54 S. Main St. Manchester, NY
Live Music at Remedy @ Finger Lakes Casino