Whorticulture.com Presents: The Best Way to Spend October and Halloween in Buffalo!
This is a guest post by my homegirl Brixie19, who is also going to bring you the best way to spend October in LA!
If you live in Buffalo, NY, chances are you think there isn’t much going on. I lived there for 27 years, and I constantly complained about never having anything to do or anywhere to go. But when it comes to holidays, Buffalo is full of fun things to do. St. Patrick’s Day and Dyngus Day are the biggest party days of the year in Buffalo. They have the second largest Gay Pride Festival in the country. And the month of October, leading up to Halloween, offers a ton of events. Here are just a few:
· Fright World
Where: 3060 Sheridan Dr. Buffalo, NY 14226
When: October 1st til 31st
Time: Weekdays, 6:30pm-10pm Weekends, 6:30-1am
Cost: $23 gets you into 5 haunted houses; for an extra $7, get a Frightpass which allows you to skip the lines.
What to expect: 5 unique haunted houses, each with their own theme. (Phobiaz, Return of Mummy’s Curse, Grind House, Raven Hill Asylum, and Wicked Woods.) Free parking. No costumes allowed. No photos. No outside food or drink. No alcohol served or allowed.
Bottom Line: Fright World was voted one of the top 5 best Haunted Attractions in the country, so you can’t miss this. You’re allowed to step aside or go to the lobby if you’re too freaked out. Not for small children. It takes about 2 hours to get through all 5 houses.
More info: www.hauntedbuffalo.com
· Fright Fest at Darien Lake Theme Park
Where: Darien Lake Theme Park Resort – 9993 Alleghany Rd. Darien Center, NY 14040
When: Now through October 17th – Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only
Time: Varies by the day – please visit the website
Cost: I recommend purchasing tickets online: You save almost $15. Ticket prices are $24.99-29.99 online.
What to expect: Haunted graveyards, corn cannons, scary bus tours, haunted houses, “Road Rage Cage,” LaserBlast Spooktacular shows, “Crazy Cliff’s Twisted Nightmare,” pumpkin painting, and trick-or-treating.
Bottom Line: There are attractions for kids (like “Booville,” a family friend portion of the park), but as a whole, this event is more for teens and young adults. There is an additional charge to visit the “Manic Mansion.” The spooky laser show begins after the park closes – it’s full of fireworks, lasers, and entertainment - but if you want to get home at a reasonable hour, you should probably leave before it begins. Darien Lake is about a 30-45 minute drive from the city of Buffalo (without traffic).
More info: www.ridedarienlake.com
· Final Fear
Where: Erie County Fairgrounds,
When: October 1st til October 31st (there are a few weekdays that this is closed – please double check the website)
Time: Usually 6:30pm – 12pm (again, there are few days that this closes earlier – check the site)
Cost: $21.00 for 4 haunted houses (Mighty Taco offers coupons for $5 off)
What to expect: 4 haunted houses (Blood Type, Wrong Turnz, Chaos in 3-D, and Slaughter Haus II)
Bottom Line: On one part of the website, it says tickets are $20 per person for 3 houses, plus $3 extra for Slaughter Haus II. On the website listed below, it says $21 for all 4 houses. Approach with caution. There is a more family friendly version offered, called “Kids Lights On Tour,” offered on October 23, 24, 30, and 31 for $6.00. The Kids Tour is from 1pm – 5pm on those dates only.
More info: www.yourfinalfears.com
· 3rd Annual Buffalo Zombie Walk
Where: Bidwell Park, corner of Elmwood Ave and Bidwell Parkway
When: October 31st
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Cost: Free
What to expect: People walking the streets of downtown Buffalo dressed in their best zombie-wear, moaning and lurching at passersby.
Bottom Line: This is a fairly new event, and it is mostly done by city residents in their early 20’s. This is not necessarily a family Zombie Walk, but don’t fear taking your kids out on the street at this time. There have been problems in the past with the “zombies” climbing on or rocking parked cars. Also, business owners beware; some “zombies” may smear blood on your storefront. But there are more strict rules in place for this year’s Zombie Walk, so it should be, at the very least, a fun thing to witness.
More info: There is no official website – any real questions, please direct them to imazombie@rocketmail.com .
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