Buffalo News Report 2026-10-01

Experience the Magic of Fall with a Safari Tour

Looking for a memorable way to enjoy the fall colors? Come explore Hidden Valley Animal Adventure, nestled in the hills of Wyoming County, where you’ll take in spectacular foliage as you tour our 63-acre safari park. Hop aboard a guided bus or self-drive tour and get up close with more than 350 free-roaming animals. Only two weekends left before the season wraps up! Tours run Saturdays and Sundays through October 11, plus Monday, October 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Park closes at 5 p.m. Bus seating is limited. Reservations recommended. Order tickets online, then come experience the magic and beauty of fall at Hidden Valley. The adventure is closer than you think!

Coco in Concert: Live to Film with the BPO

Saturday, October 3 at 2:30pm: Experience Coco in the most immersive way possible, with the full film projected overhead while the BPO performs Michael Giacchino’s score live. The story follows Miguel, a young boy who dreams of becoming a musician, on a journey into the Land of the Dead that is filled with family, memory, and heart. What changes when the orchestra is in the room is the emotional depth. The humor lands bigger, the tender moments feel shared, and the music becomes a living presence. With Festival Encanto Hispano returning the same day for free events from 4:30pm – 7:30pm, it is also a chance to make a full day of community, culture, and music at Kleinhans.
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Scarecrow Trail at the Botanical Gardens

Meet our family of scarecrow friends this fall! Ease on down to the Botanical Gardens for a spooktacular Scarecrow Trail that you’ll FALL in love with. Experience this fun-filled exhibit featuring dozens of show-stopping scarecrows of all shapes and sizes that make for a must-see exhibit this fall. Cozy up inside our conservatory and enjoy a family-friendly day out complete with the beautiful scenes of our vibrant plant collections and special seasonal displays of mums, ghosts, and more scarecrow surprises.
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Pumpkinville Celebrates 58 Years of Family Fun

Celebrate fall with a full day of family fun at Pumpkinville, a 225-acre family farm just minutes from Ellicottville! With more than 35 activities for all ages, families can bounce on the Jump Pillow, ride the Pumpkinville Express and Cow Train, wander through the corn maze, take a hayride, visit farm animals, explore the pumpkin patch, and dig and play in the Corn Barn. New fun includes the musical Groove Grove and a Build-a-Buddy experience, while 2026 brings a special celebration of Spookley
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Fall Fun at CMoG

Autumn intrigues await at CMoG! Pick out your perfect pumpkin at our Glass Farmers Market in The Shops, create your own glass pumpkin at The Studio, and watch as our Hot Glass Team brings spectacular creations to life in the Great Glass Pumpkin Experiment. And don't miss the return of Empire Brick Con!
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Halloween Myths Unraveled (Adults and Ages 8+) at Evangola

Friday, October 2 at 7:30pm: Jack-o-Lanterns haven't always been pumpkins. Unravel nightmarish nature myths and discover the truth about your favorite spooky stories! Meet at the Evangola Nature Center inside Evangola State Park's Campground Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Registration is required for all programs. Programs are free. Parking is limited. Please bring appropriate footwear for walking and a flashlight.
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PedalPalooza

Bring the whole family for an exciting evening of biking adventures and carnival-style fun, Friday, October 2 at the Northwest Amherst Community Center, 220 Northpointe Pkwy., Amherst, NY from 6pm-8pm! Children can test their cycling skills through a safe and interactive bike rodeo course featuring balance challenges, obstacle courses, and safety stations while families enjoy classic, silly midway games, and hands-on activities.
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Open Studio at the Burchfield Penney

On the first Saturday of each month, Open Studio welcomes individuals of all ages and skill levels to join the fun and express their creativity. Each month, we will delve into a new theme and art material, allowing you to expand your artistic knowledge and skillset. Each creative theme project is designed to complement the current exhibitions within the museum and the colors, shapes, and textures of the Usuem Studio.
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Spooky Safari at Hawk Creek

Oct 3 & 10: Spooky Safari at Hawk Creek! Dare to Have a Wild Halloween Adventure? Hawk Creek Wildlife Center invites you to unleash your Halloween spirit early with our Spooky Safari on October 3 & 10 from 11 am-3 pm — a thrilling, family-friendly event where the wild meets the whimsical! Dress in your best costume (just leave the inflatables at home—our animal friends don’t like them!) and step into our Not-So-Spooky Trick-or-Treat Trail, where dragon artifacts, critters, and candy await around every turn. Along the way, you’ll meet some not so creepy creatures from around the world—real-life animal ambassadors ready for close-up encounters and unforgettable photos!
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Odyssey Day at Chesterton Academy

Saturday, October 3, 8:30 - 11 am or 12 - 2:30 pm: Step into the world of classical Catholic education with Odyssey Day, a dynamic and interactive experience designed just for 4th – 8th-grade students and their families! This special event invites future scholars to spend a half day at our high school, discovering what makes our community unique through fun, hands-on activities rooted in faith, reason, and friendship. Register for your Quest (morning or afternoon) - Adventure Awaits!
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Planetarium Show: Tour of the Solar System

Sat, Oct 3, 10:30am: Boldly go where only a few humans--and lots of robots--have gone before! Our planetarium will transform into a faster-than-light spaceship to deliver you to our numerous planets, marvelous moons, and some dwarf planets, too. (We still love you, Pluto!)
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Tech Arts for Girls: Video Production: DIY Effects

Saturdays, Oct 3-24: Join Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Art Center to learn video production, and how to make your own DIY props and effects from ordinary materials like cardboard. From lighting to camera to sound, you’ll gain hands on experience with professional equipment. Then you’ll edit your work into an experimental short film!
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Mountian Landscape Suncatcher Class

Saturday, October 3rd 2026, 12pm at John Bead Outlet in Blasdell: Come join us to make a gorgeous, one of a kind, mountain landscape with beads and wire! Learn the skills to wire wrap, and end up with a beautiful sun reflective piece to show off.

Learn to Disc Golf (Adults and Ages 8+) at Beaver Island State Park

Sunday, October 4, 10am: Curious about Disc Golf but not sure where to start? Join Park Educators to learn the basics on the Blue Heron Disc Golf Course! Meet at the Blue Heron Disc Golf Parking Lot (Across from the Park Office) inside Beaver Island State Park. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Registration is required for all programs. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Programs are free. Parking is limited and parking fees may apply.
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Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits Solo Concert - Buffalo NY, Oct 4, 2026

Legendary children's musician Laurie Berkner will bring her “Greatest Hits” concert to Upstate and Western New York families on Sunday, October 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY. Laurie will perform songs from a career spanning nearly 30 years, including such well-loved hits as "Victor Vito," "Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz)," "Pig On Her Head," "We Are The Dinosaurs," "Rocketship Run," "The Goldfish (Let's Go Swimming)," and more recent fan favorites.
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Volksmarsch at the Reindeer Farm

JOIN US for a fun and non-competitive German-style "Volksmarsch" -- a 5km walk through forests and fields, and around the reindeer pasture. Ending in a picnic with LOCALLY sourced grilled Bratwurst, Broetchen (rolls), Senf (mustard), and Bier (beer from Reinvention brewery); PLUS live oom-pah music by the Krazy Firemen. This is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Red Jacket Community Library.
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