October 2016

Have a Happy Halloween!

The Rochester area is a flurry of activity at the end of October. There are more family-friendly events than one family could ever attend! Whether you want to celebrate with a date at the MAG or do a trick-or-treat tour of local farms, we’ve got you covered. For a full array of adult-oriented entertainment, check out City Newspaper’s events calendar. To see even more options for kids, visit KidsOutandAbout.com.

Museum of the Dead: Alive Again

Friday, October 28 from 9 pm to 12 am
Admission: $15
Location: The MAG
Ages: 21+ with valid ID

What’s lurking in the museum? Find out during a night of art, music, and dancing at Museum of the Dead inside the Memorial Art Gallery. Creative types can enjoy interactive art projects, passages from Edgar Allen Poe, and tarot readings. There will be food, wine, and beer for sale, plus tastings from Tommyrotter Distillery. Great costumes and a little luck could snag you some swag from the MAG, The Little Theatre, Salena’s, Nox, Urban Decay Cosmetics, and more.

Tails & Treats at Lollypop Farm

Saturday, October 29 from 2 to 4:30 pm
Lollypop Farm at 99 Victor Road in Airport
Admission: $10 per child at the door
Ages: 2 to 12

Lollypop Farm is a nurturing place where cats, dogs, rabbits, small pets, birds, horses, pigs, and other farm animals wait for a new home. Tails & Treats is a great opportunity for the whole family to see the animals and explore the farm. Everyone should come in their favorite costumes. For the kids, there will be trick-or-treating around the farm, spooky animal facts, ghoulish games, and Halloween crafts — and, of course, prizes! Fall treats and drinks will be available for purchase. For those interested in adopting a furry new family member, October is Adopt-a-Dog month! Proceeds benefit Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester.

ZooBoo!

Saturday, October 29 & Sunday, October 30 at 10 am
Location: Seneca Park Zoo
Admission: $7.50 for members & $8.50 for non-members
Ages: All

We’ve mentioned ZooBoo at Seneca Park Zoo before, but your last few opportunities to join in the fun are coming up. Where else can you find trick-or-treating with a conservation theme and palm-oil-free treats? Dress up as your most convincing creature and mingle with the exotic residents of our local zoo. To clarify, ZooBoo tickets are only required for those trick-or-treating, but all non-members must have an admission ticket. Trick-or-treating non-members need both an admission ticket and a ZooBoo ticket in order to participate in the festivities.

Trick-or-Treat on the Farm & Closing Day Bonanza

Sunday, October 30 from 11 am to 1 pm
Location: Stokoe Farms – 656 South Road, Scottsville, NY
Admission: $14 (half off with costume!)
Ages: All

Stokoe Farms gives kids another chance to enjoy trick-or-treating at the farm! Just wear a costume to get half off admission. Last day for farm activities and Marvelous Mutts show. Get all the pumpkins your family can carry for only $10! Come on out and take a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch to pick your own special pumpkins from the vine. Enjoy over 35 thrilling activities and animals on the farm. There is fun for all ages!

Halloween on Main Street in Geneseo

Monday, October 31 from 3 to 7 pm
Location: Main Street, Geneseo, NY
Admission: Free
Ages: All

Adults and kids of all ages are invited to dress in costume and trick-or-treat at Geneseo’s Main Street businesses from 3 to 6! Once you’ve collected enough confections, head to the Village Park for the Halloween Parade, which starts at 6:30. There will be prizes for best costumes and refreshments including donuts and cider! The Halloween Parade is sponsored by the Geneseo Rotary Club and Geneseo Kiwanis, and trick-or-treat is sponsored by the Geneseo Merchants Association.