By Darlene Brace
If you’re still looking for some more outdoor fall fun before the cold weather sets in, there are a few more fall festivals taking place in Western New York. This weekend, in Erie County, the fourth Western New York Fall Festival will be taking place. This festival will be October 21st and 28th from 12-4pm, and October 30 from 7pm-9pm. This fall fest is located at 144 Lake St. in Angola, near the Everhaunt Haunted House. Families can enjoy the kid friendly events during the day. They cover up the frightening things in the haunted house and have the lights on, so younger children aren’t too frightened. Other activities for younger children include face painting, a pumpkin patch, costume contests, and a hunt for hidden treasure.
For older children through adults, there are some more spooky attractions. Entering the haunted house at night, you will see scary displays and “monsters’’ that will give you a Halloween thrill. There will be the Escape from Frankenstein VR ride as well as other spooky activities. Most attractions are for all ages, but the nighttime scary version of the haunted house is not recommended for children under the age of 12. If you want more information about prices and attractions, you can check out wnyfallfest.com or
call 716-899-3327.
A safe and fun alternative to door-to-door trick or treating is the annual Halloween Fun Fair at the Chautauqua County Safety Village in Ashville, New York. This will take place on Wednesday, October 25, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. It is 5$ per person and children under two are free. Proceeds will go to their life saving safety trainings. This includes trick-or-treating at 28 of the village buildings, crafts, train rides, and a bounce house (weather permitting).
Also happening at the Safety Village, is a Halloween Camp on Friday October 27, from 4pm-7 pm. Parents of children ages 4-8 can drop their little ones off at this supervised and fun Halloween Camp. While there, they will solve a mystery, walk through fun houses, play Halloween games, do creepy crafts, and take a haunted train ride. Children are encouraged to dress up in costumes. Pizza and spooky snacks will be provided. You can find more information on both of these Safety Village events on their Facebook page or call 716-388-0170.
In Jamestown, the National Comedy Center will have a Halloween Boo HaHa event on
October 28th-31st from 10am-5pm. They will have Halloween themed museum experiences and personalized comedy. Children and teens up to 17yrs old will be admitted free with a paying adult. Kids are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes. A Halloween scavenger hunt and other fun activities will be included. If you want more information, go to comedycenter.org call 716-484-2222.
As a reminder, there’s still time to head out to Clymer, NY, for the second weekend of the fall fest at Peek’n Peak. There are over 100 vendors, with live music and activities for all ages. Look at pknpk.com for additional information.
With so many fall festivals, it’s hard to choose which ones to go to. Before you know it, the snow will be falling and most of our activities will be indoors. Hopefully you’ll have had an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors at some of the fall family fun festivals during this fall season.
Captions: This weekend, the Harvest Moon Festival and Tours are taking place on October 20th and 21st at Barker Commons, along East Main and Temple Streets in Fredonia. In Erie County, the fourth Western New York Fall Festival will be taking place. This festival will be October 21st and 28th from 12-4pm, and October 30 from 7pm-9pm. This fall fest is located at 144 Lake St. in Angola, near the Everhaunt Haunted House. The National Comedy Center in Jamestown is hosting their “Halloween Boo Ha! Ha!” event featuring a Halloween-themed museum experience for parents looking for a fun and safe alternative to trick or treating this year. Kids and teens up to age 17 will be admitted for FREE with a paying adult. The National Comedy Center welcomes families and kids of all ages to don their Halloween costumes and visit for fun and candy any time over these four days while enjoying the Center’s immersive exhibits, personalized comedy, and a Halloween scavenger hunt. We also invite you to stop by the Comedy Shop for 10% off all purchases.