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Wayne County's Annual Apple Tasting Tour 2026

The Wayne County annual Apple Tasting Tour runs October 1-31 each year and is packed with options for visiting and celebrating the apple! On-line passport with trivia is on our downloadable app. This year features eleven locations, each unique, as is the taste and texture of apples. Find letters along the trail and play Apple Jumble, solve the Jumble to be eligible to win prizes. With so many places and options, U Pick your stops, U Pick the Way!

Dates:

10/07/2026

10/08/2026

10/09/2026

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Store hours for each venue

Location:

Wayne County Tourism, Pearl Street, Lyons, NY, USA

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Fall Fest at Seneca Park Zoo

Fall Fest at Seneca Park Zoo Weekends in October just got an upgrade! Seneca Park Zoo is bringing back Fall Fest.We're getting spooky at the Zoo every weekend in October! During Fall Fest we’ll have special programming, a hay maze, our annual scarecrow contest, fun photo ops, and more! Each weekend will have a different theme and a different hands-on activity at our Nature Cart. Plus, we are bringing back our family-friendly Halloween event Spooktacular and Frontline Responders Day!

Dates:

10/10/2026

10/11/2026

10/17/2026

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All weekend long

Location:

Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St Paul St, Rochester, NY 14621, United States

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Science Stadium Now Open!

Science and sports COLLIDE in this all-new exhibit at the Buffalo Museum of Science, presented in partnership with the Buffalo Bills, Sabres and Bandits! Open daily.

Dates:

10/07/2026

10/08/2026

10/09/2026

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10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location:

Buffalo Museum of Science, Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY, USA

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iSmash Rochester Digital Immersive Games Grand Opening Oct 10

Saturday, October 10th — doors at 12 PM. iSmash Rochester unveils three brand-new immersive game rooms: Floor Frenzy, Optic Breach, and Target Lock. All three live and playable all weekend (Oct 10–11). Plus giveaways, vendors, free food and drink, ice cream, special guests, and more. Just $5 per person all weekend — availability extremely limited. Admission is just $5 per person, all weekend long!

Dates:

10/10/2026

10/11/2026

12:00pm

Location:

iSmash Rochester, Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY, USA

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Art Alive 2026 Celebration at AKG

Join us for the 30th Annual Art Alive Celebration on the Buffalo AKG's Great Lawn! Anyone can participate, including students, community groups, organizations, households, and individuals. Each year, participants are invited to take a closer look at the museum’s collection and the AKG's Public Art Initiative to select their tableaux. We are excited to see the community’s interpretation of our works!

Dates:

10/10/2026

2 - 5 pm

Location:

Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY, USA

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2026 Al Sigl Community WalkAbout

Sunday, October 18 at Eastview Mall: Enjoy a memorable morning of FREE, accessible trick-or-treating and activities followed by a costume parade and contest at the Al Sigl Community WalkAbout inside Eastview Mall! Registration starts at 8:30 AM; event kicks off at 9 AM; costume parade starts at 10:30 AM. Funds raised stay local and benefit kids and adults with special needs.

Dates:

10/18/2026

Registration Starts: 8:30 AM

Location:

Al Sigl Community of Agencies, Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY, USA

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Weekend 4 at The Great Pumpkin Farm - Pumpkin Olympics

Pumpkin Olympics running all 3 days from 11am-5pm. Kids and families will have fun joining in on the fun at the Pumpkin Farm Olympic games. On Stage in the activities building is Checkers the Inventor Live which includes comedy, fun games, juggling, and more! Live Music at the Witches Brew; plus all other attractions are open. You and your family will enjoy: Tractor Hayride, Pick-Your Pumpkin Patch, Amusement rides, Corn Maze, Boo Barn, BIG Oak Express Train Ride, and MORE. Visit the website to get all the details including the schedule of special events.

Dates:

10/10/2026

10/11/2026

10/12/2026

10 am to 7 pm

Location:

Great Pumpkin Farm, Main Street, Clarence, NY, USA

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Bristol Mountain Fall Festival 2026

October 10 & 11, 11am-5pm: Celebrate the magic of fall with your family and friends at the Bristol Mountain Fall Festival. Amidst the stunning Bristol Hills, enjoy a day packed with vibrant autumn colors, exciting activities, and entertainment, all accessible with your Fall Sky Ride ticket. Secure your tickets in advance for an unforgettable autumn experience! We highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance to secure your spot and avoid any disappointment. $12 general admission, $20 with sky ride tickets included.

Dates:

10/10/2026

10/11/2026

11am - 5pm

Location:

Bristol Mountain Ski Resort, New York 64, Canandaigua, NY, USA

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RPO: Peer Gynt with John de Lancie

Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11: Step into the world of myth, memory, and music as your RPO presents a rare, semi-staged performance of Grieg’s Peer Gynt. This production will be spoken and sung in English in an adaptation by the concert’s narrator, John de Lancie. 7:30 PM Saturday; 2 PM Sunday.

Dates:

10/10/2026

10/11/2026

7:30 PM Saturday; 2 PM Sunday

Location:

Eastman Theatre, Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, USA

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