As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves change their color, Wyoming County comes alive with Halloween vibes! Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or a lover of all things playfully spooky, there is a variety of Halloween-themed activities to offer. Here’s your ultimate guide to celebrating Halloween in our charming county.
There are options for all ages. Embrace Halloween and make the most of the season with these spooktacular events. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor, these activities will ensure you have a hauntingly good time this Halloween. So, grab your costume, gather your friends and family, and get ready to make some unforgettable memories in Wyoming County!
Halloween Costume Party
Where: The Club at Silver Lake, Silver Lake, NY
When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 6:00pm
What: Hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, DJ, dancing, costume contest, prizes & more! $25.00 per person Purchase tickets now!
Halloween at the Farm
Where: Wolcott Farms 4 Seasons of Fun, Warsaw, NY
When: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 5pm
Wolcott Farms 4 Seasons of Fun in Warsaw presents Halloween at the Farm, a family friendly event starting with pony rides, pumpkin painting, and Halloween bingo from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Then, from 6:30pm-8:30 PM, they will screen a family Halloween movie in their indoor arena, so please remember to bring a chair. Costumes are encouraged! Tickets are $20 per child, which includes all activities as well as a pumpkin to take home. Tickets can be pre-purchased or purchased the day of the event.
To purchase a ticket text or call 585-786-3504 or 585-727-8195. Visit their Facebook event page!
Warsaw Trunk or Treat
Where: Warsaw Village Park, 125 Liberty Street, Warsaw, NY
When: Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 1:00pm-4:00pm
What: The 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat presented by the Warsaw Fire Department & Rescue Squad. Put on your favorite costume and stop by for some candy, food trucks, 50/50 raffle and prizes! Bring a canned good for the food pantry. If you can’t attend and would like to donate store bought candy, reach out to the contacts below. You can also drop it off at the Warsaw Village Office or stop by the fire department. Any questions please call or text Josh at (585)815-9272 or Deanna at (585)322-3466.
An Evening of Spiritualism w/ Jeannie of Spirits are Speaking
Where: Warsaw Historical Society and Gates House Museum, Warsaw, NY
When: Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 7pm
What: $25.00 per person with only 25 spots available for purchase. Proceeds will go towards the historical society’s roof fund.
The earthly plain and spiritual world soon collide and it is easier for spirits to cross over and walk among the living. Lore has it that it is easier to communicate with spirits around this time, such as our deceased loved ones.
The Gates House In the picturesque rural village of Warsaw NY stands the stately Gates House. Built by Horace Hollister, a carriage and sleigh maker in 1824, The Gates House is a post colonial home which still sports its original façade.
Seth Merrill Gates the abolitionist and his family moved into the home in 1844 and he still visits to this day. He can be heard calling for two of his daughters who passed in the home at a young age.
The home was also a stop on the Underground Railroad for 15 years. Mr. Gates was known to hide slaves who were seeking freedom in the attic and basement. Could those be the footsteps often heard in the house? Disembodied voices in the kitchen, cold spots in the basement, shadow people and apparitions in the parlor, mischievous children have all been experienced at The Gates House.
Arcade Trunk or Treat
Where: Early Bird Childcare Center, 216 Main Street, Arcade, NY
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10-11:30am
What: Come explore the school while sipping on cider and munching on sweet donuts! For more info, call 585-492-2254.
Halloween Family Fun Night
Where: Charcoal Corral, Perry, NY
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024, Perry, NY, 4pm
What: $20 PER CAR (Presale tickets only) All proceeds will go to C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association. All Entrants will Receive:
- TREATS FOR THE KIDS (when entering the ticket booth)
- FREE GLOW NECKLACES
- PARADE / COSTUME CONTEST
- STAGE EVENT CONTESTS
- FREE GLOW MINIATURE GOLF
- HALLOWEEN THEMED MOVIE ON THE BIG SCREEN
Additionally, the Charcoal Corral & Silver Lake Twin Drive-In is celebrating its 75th season of movies under the stars. This weekend they are offering possibly its final showings of the season. (October 18 & 19) Grab some popcorn, cozy up in your car, and enjoy a double feature of some Halloween themed movies starting at 8:00pm. Screen 1 (Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas) or Screen 2 (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Smile 2).
Spend The Night With Ghosts
Genesee Falls Inn in Portageville is located next to Letchworth State Park, and offers more than a comfortable bed and delicious breakfast. In fact, many guests express getting a strange feeling upon entering the building, built in 1870. Previously, the building was an inn with a restaurant where people gathered to have a good time, and on the third-floor ballroom men often practiced bare-knuckle fighting.
Guests to the bed and breakfast report hearing people walking up and down the hallways at night or doors shutting on their own. The building’s current owners have witnessed a young child walking through the kitchen in period dress, and a man sitting in one of the bedroom’s chairs. It’s also common for items to go missing and, following a request for the spirits to return them, they are put back in their rightful spot. Paranormal groups say the building is pretty active and have watched their flashlights turn on and off when prompted.
The reason for the paranormal occurrences? There are many places to point fingers: fires, suicides, even a drowning. The current inn sits on the same property where two prior buildings had burned down. It’s also the same residence where a family lived - one that had a strong history of suicide. None of the family members died in the building itself but many took their lives in the nearby waterfalls. More recently, the inn’s caretaker passed away in the building. Although it’s been over two years since his passing, the caretaker remains protective of him room by closing the door and locking it.
Close to Genesee Falls Inn sits a colonial cemetery – the final resting place of many civil war soldiers and a 7-year-old boy that drowned in the nearby Genesee River. The cemetery was once obliterated by a flood and re-erected by a neighbor. Could the disruption to the graves have disturbed the souls as well? Come visit to see for yourself.
This Victorian-era bed and breakfast has 11 renovated rooms available for overnight visits. Being a half-mile away from Letchworth State Park makes it an ideal location from spring to fall. Visitors are also welcome to stop in during normal business hours to walk around or call ahead to schedule a ghost tour for 1-10+ guests. Paranormal groups are also invited to explore, with an appointment.
Genesee Falls Inn is also a pet-friendly accommodation - learn more here.
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