BUFFALO, N.Y. — Fall is here and Halloween is just around the corner. Many communities in Western New York will be hosting 'Trunk or Treat' events for children. Due to COVID-19, there may be restrictions, limited capacity, social distancing and face masks required.
Here is a list of events:
October 2
Hawk Creek Wildlife Center is hosting a Spooky Safari. There will be animals, a hawk walk, pumpkin painting and a trick or treat trail. The center is located at 1963 Mill Road, West Falls, NY. For more information, and to purchase tickets: https://www.hawkcreek.org/product/spooky-safari/
October 9
Hawk Creek Wildlife Center is hosting a Spooky Safari. There will be animals, a hawk walk, pumpkin painting and a trick or treat trail. The center is located at 1963 Mill Road, West Falls, NY. For more information, and to purchase tickets: https://www.hawkcreek.org/product/spooky-safari/
October 16
Fall Festival, Trunk or Treat is back this year at the First Baptist Church in East Aurora. Festivities being at 2 p.m. For more information, click here.
The City of Tonawanda will be holding their annual Trunk or Treat/Haunted Harbor on Main and Niagara Streets this year. It runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Gateway Harbor Park. If you want to participate in handing out treats from your vehicle, you will need to register first. You can register by calling (716) 505-1172 or emailing recreation@tonawandacity.com. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative, decorated space! For more information, check out their Facebook page.
October 17
The Trunk and Treat event hosted by Cheektowaga Police is SOLD OUT
October 22
The Buffalo Niagara Heritage Center is hosting a Trick or Treat event from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is for children ages 3 to 12. For more information and ticket prices, click here. Don't forget to bring a bag to collect your treats!
October 23
The Town of Lancaster is hosting a drive-thru Trunk or Treat event in Westwood Park from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Details can be found here.
The Buffalo Niagara Heritage Center is hosting a second Trick or Treat event from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is for children ages 3 to 12. For more information and ticket prices, click here. Don't forget to bring a bag to collect your treats!
October 28
PUSH Buffalo is hosting a Trunk or Treat event for the whole family to enjoy. It runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 429 Plymouth Avenue, Suite 1 in Buffalo. For more information, click here.
October 29
Tifft Nature Preserve is hosting a Halloween Family Hike. Kids ages 5 and up and adults can "investigate mysterious sounds, smells, and textures in the dark." The hike begins at 7 p.m. and the cost is $8. Hot cider and doughnuts will be served after the hike. Click here for more information and purchase tickets.
Faith United Church, located at 1300 Maple Road in Amherst is holding their Trunk or Treat event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kids can trick or treat in their parking lot. More information can be found here.
The Ellwood Fire Company in Tonawanda is holding their annual Halloween parade and Trunk or Treat event. The parade begins at 5:50 p.m. at the Colvin/Highland plaza which will proceed down Englewood Avenue to their fire station at 1000 Englewood Avenue, where they will have a trunk or treat event set up in the parking lot. For more information, check out their Facebook page.
October 30
The Town of Tonawanda is hosting a reverse Halloween parade. It will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Lincoln Park. This event is only for Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda residents and while supplies last. They're asking anyone who attends to bring a non-perishable food donation for local food pantries or toiletries to support the Ken-Ton Closet.
October 31
The Snyder Fire Department is holding a Trunk or Treat event at their fire station located at 4531 Main Street. The event starts at 9 a.m. and goes until noon. They will have candy, cider, and donuts. Kids can also learn about fire safety and prevention, along with exciting opportunities to become a Snyder volunteer firefighter. More information can be found on their Facebook page.
A Trunk or Treat event is being held at the Sheridan Parkside school at 169 Sheridan Parkside in Tonawanda. The event, hosted by Knox Evangelical Presbyterian Church and Sheridan Parkside LIFE center, will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/402489701582705/?ref=newsfeed
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