ROCHESTER, N.Y. — For the first time since 2020, Halloween falls on a Saturday. The Rochester area is going all-out for Halloween with events planned at local libraries, R-centers, museums, and farms. Here’s your guide to spooky-themed events on Friday and this weekend:
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Trunk-or-treating events
Some local organizations are hosting trunk-or-treating events — meaning gatherings where community members hand out candy from the open trunks of their cars. Here are the events for Friday:
I-Square on Bakers Park in Irondequoit is holding a trunk-or-treating event with candy and other entertainment from volunteers in the community. It runs from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The McDonald’s on East State Street in Mount Morris is holding a trunk-or-treating event and food donation drive from 5 to 6 p.m. Guests who bring a donation item for the local food bank will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a “boo basket.”Here are the events for Saturday:
The 19th Ward Community Association is holding its sixth annual trunk-or-treating event at the Tops on West Avenue from 2 to 5 p.m. There will also be free food, raffles, and community leaders. The Rochester Home Builders’ Association is holding its first-ever trunk-or-treating event at its parking lot on 20 Wildbriar Road. It runs from 10 a.m. to noon. There will also be concession sales to raise money for the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester. The Hilton Community Center is holding a Halloween party featuring trunk-or-treating, games, a live DJ, a costume contest, and more. It runs from 5 to 7 p.m. on the lawn of the community center on Henry Street. The first 200 guests will get a special surprise giveaway.Halloween at Strong Museum and RMSC (Saturday)
The Strong National Museum of Play has several Halloween-themed events planned for Saturday, including a costume parade starting at noon and a Halloween dance party starting at 2:45 p.m. Guests can also learn how to fly on a broomstick, make potions, and create their own toys. See the full schedule here.
The Rochester Museum and Science Center also has Halloween-themed exhibits on Saturday, including a chance to make slime, watch spooky science demos, and collect candy. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes. The events run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and you can see a full list here.
Storytelling at Rochester Central Library (Friday)
Throughout the past two weeks, local libraries have been hosting Halloween-themed events. On Friday, the Rochester Central Library on South Avenue is holding a free Halloween-themed storytelling event for children ages 5 and under. It runs from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Maplewood Nature Center (Saturday)
The new Maplewood Nature Center on Bridge View Drive on Saturday is holding free Halloween-themed nature activities for families from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can stop by to learn about owls, bats, raccoons, and more creatures that lurk in the dark.
Events at local farms
Several local farms are holding Halloween and fall-themed activities. Friday is your last chance to tour the moonlight version of the annual Amazing Maize Maze at Long Acre Farms in Macedon. You can book a time slot and get tickets here. You must enter the maze by 9 p.m.
There are also fall activities at Wickham Farms in Penfield through Nov. 1, including pumpkin destruction that starts on Halloween. There are also hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals, an obstacle course, mini-golf, and more at the farm. Get tickets here.
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