If you're looking for something fun to do but a fall festival doesn't strike your fancy, here's a sampling of the many other events and attractions to visit in the Greater Niagara Region.
October 2009
2 letter codes at the end of each listing indicate in which county(s) the event takes place:
BU=Buffalo | GE=Genesee | NI=Niagara | OR=Orleans | WY=Wyoming
Annual Young Waterfowlers Training Program
Registered junior hunters 12 – 17yrs old. Waterfowl identification, equipment, safety, ethics, etc. Preparation for youth hunt day.
Dates: 1st Sunday of Season, 8am – 4pm
Location: Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Basom and Lake Plains Waterfowl Association
Phone: 585-948-5445
Website: www.fws.gov GE
Fall Foliage Runs
See Western New York’s most beautiful colors through our windows
Dates: October 2-5, 9-11, 16-18
Location: Arcade & Attica Railroad, Arcade
Phone: 585-492-3100
Website: www.arcadeandatticarr.com WY
Canoe Trek
Bring your own canoe or kayak to explore the primitive beauty of Oak Orchard Creek. Life jackets required.
Dates: October 4, 9am-1pm
Location: Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge. Basom. Knowlesville Road Bridge
Phone: 716-445-9685
Website: www.fws.gov GE
Fashion Outlets Sidewalk Sale
Extra savings on already great outlet prices of designer name fashions.
Dates: October 9-12
Location: Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA, 1900 Military Road, Niagara Falls
Phone: 716-297-2022
Website: www.fashionoutlets.com NI
Old Time Barn Dance
A Fiddler or two, a caller and a do-si-do; come join the fun. Ron & Nancy ‘OneSong’ are your host.
Dates: October 10, 7pm
Location: Medina Stone Farm Heritage Barn- 255 N Gravel Rd., Rte 63, Medina
Phone: 585-798-9238
Website: www.medinastonefarm.com OR
Snowmobile Grass Drags, Can-Am Series
Check website to confirm date. Sponsored by the Southern Orleans Trailblazers Snowmobile Club. Register day of event. Gate frees w/under 12 free. Gates usually open at 7am & racing starts at 12pm. Swap meet, garden tractor pull, craft show, live entertainment Saturday night, limited camping.
Dates: October 10-11
Location: Murray Tractor Pull Field- Groth Road, Holley
Phone: 585-798-9238
Website: www.southern-orleans-trailblazers.net OR
Letchworth Arts & Crafts Show & Sale
Over 300 arts and crafts exhibitors, food vendors and live entertainment at the height of fall foliage.
Dates: October 10-12
Location: Highbanks Recreation Area, Letchworth State Park
Phone: 585-237-3517 WY
Tonawanda Reservation Historical Society’s Annual Exhibit
Featuring artifacts, photographs & traditional food.
Dates: October 10-11, 11am-4pm
Location: Tonawanda Indian Community House, Akron
Phone: 716-542-4360 GE
Christmas at the Lighthouse
Christmas comes early to the lighthouse at Golden Hill State Park. See the historic 30 Mile Point Lighthouse decorated in holiday splendor and enjoy food, a bake sale, raffles and tours.
Dates: October 11, until 4pm
Location: Golden Hill State Park, Barker
Phone: 716-795-3885
Website: www.nysparks.com NI
Binational Doors Open Niagara
Binational Doors Open Niagara offers a unique opportunity for visitors to discover the rich historical and architectural treasures of the "Niagaras."
Dates: October 17-18
Location: Various locations throughout Western New York and the Niagara Region of Ontario
Phone: 716-849-5834
Website: www.doorsopenniagara.com BU
Open House Gala
Large 30,000 sq foot train and Christmas store will have representatives from different manufactures, live music and refreshments.
Dates: October 17, 10am-5pm
Location: Ridge Road Station & Christmas Shop-16131 Ridge Rd, Rte. 104, Holley
Phone: 877-447-2253 and 585-638-6000
Website: www.wattfarms.com OR
Fall Catch & Release Fly Fishing Contest
Archer’s Club on Oak Orchard River. Annual. Breakfast 4-6am, dinner 3pm. Daily prizes for heaviest Salmon, Brown & Steelhead Trout. Prizes last day.
Dates: October 21-23, 6am3pm
Location: Ridge Road Station & Christmas Shop-16131 Ridge Rd, Rte. 104, Holley
Phone: 585-589-9012, 585-589-6288 or 585-682-4546 OR
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Conference
"The Connection: 2009" is the 6th Annual Arts & Crafts Conference celebrating Western New York's historic turn of the 20th century Arts & Crafts Trail; held on the National Historic Landmark Roycroft Campus.
Dates: October 23-25
Location: Roycroft Campus, 31 South Grove Street, East Aurora
Phone: 716-655-0261
Website: www.roycroftcampus.com BU
Owl Prowl
Off-road walk. Will caravan to another site. Flashlight for Owl Prowl. Pre-registration required.
Dates: October 24, 7-9pm
Location: Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Basom
Phone: 585-948-5445
Website: www.fws.gov GE
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