Family event
Halloween at the Market
Rochester, NY
Free city-run trick-or-treat night at the Public Market, where community groups hand out candy from the vendor sheds.
- When
- Sunday, Oct 25
- Hours
- 4:30pm–7pm
- Price
- Free
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Family Halloween Events Near Rochester 2026
4 family Halloween events near Rochester with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 3 towns. The earliest to open is Pumpkin Patch Train Rides, on October 10. 1 list free admission.
Family event
Pumpkin Patch Train Rides
Rush, NY
Short vintage train rides to the museum's pumpkin patch, where each child picks a free pumpkin, plus exhibits, model trains and a petting zoo.
- When
- Weekends Oct 10–11, 17–18 and 24–25
- Hours
- 10am–3pm
- Price
- From $10
Family event
Spooktacular at Seneca Park Zoo
Rochester, NY
Evening Halloween event at the zoo with costumes, trick-or-treating, animal encounters, crafts, storytimes, a bone graveyard and a kids' dance band.
- When
- Oct 15, 16 and 17
- Hours
- Gates open 5:30pm; last admission 7pm
- Price
- $15; members $12; ages 3 and under free
Fall festival
Fall Festival at Bristol Mountain
Canandaigua, NY
Two-day autumn festival at the ski resort near Canandaigua, timed with peak foliage.
- When
- Oct 10–11
- Hours
- 11am–5pm
Quick Answers
What family Halloween events are open near Rochester in 2026?
Fall Festival at Bristol Mountain, Halloween at the Market, Pumpkin Patch Train Rides and Spooktacular at Seneca Park Zoo. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do family Halloween events open near Rochester in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is Pumpkin Patch Train Rides on October 10, 2026.
What Halloween events near Rochester are not scary at all?
Fall Festival at Bristol Mountain, Halloween at the Market and Pumpkin Patch Train Rides are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Are there free family Halloween events near Rochester?
Yes: Halloween at the Market lists free admission on the official site.
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