Looking for a Halloween activity that won’t break the bank? There are dozens of free family activities over the next week or so leading up to Halloween, thanks to the efforts of civic groups, churches, government bodies and private businesses.
Is your event missing from this list? An updated list will be published again in Thursday’s Out & About section of the Times Herald. That report will include community trick-or-treating hours.
Any organizations offering free public activities may contact [email protected] to have their event added to the list. Nonprofit activities with an admission fee or other charge will be listed in the paper separately.
ALLEGANYOct. 24 — 2-6 p.m., Canticle Farm, 3809 Old State Road. Pumpkin decorations and fall events.
Oct. 27 — 4-6 p.m., indoor trick-or-treating event, Absolut Care of Allegany, 2178 N. Fifth St. Residents and staff will be handing out candy throughout the halls of the decorated facility. For more information, call (716) 373-2238.
Oct. 28 — Noon-2 p.m., inclusive trick-or-treat, Challenger Learning Center, 182 E. Union St., Suite 2. This event is a time for children with special needs and their families to participate in an accessible, safe, inclusive, sensory-friendly and fun trick-or-treating event. The event will take place indoors, during the day, with no loud noises, no flashing lights, no spooky decorations, no bumpy sidewalks, and no sudden scares. The event will be accessible for people of all physical and communication abilities. Registration is encouraged at www.magrospeechtherapy.com/inclusivetrickortreat2023.
Oct. 28 — 5:30-7 p.m. Allegany Recreation Halloween party
CATTARAUGUS
Oct. 31 — 5:30-8 p.m., Town and Country Disposal “Trash or Treat” event, 1 Third St. Free food from Jennifer Baker’s food truck ‘The Pig Out Place’ and beverages. Activities, prizes, and trunk-or-treating. To set up to hand out candy, arrive at 4:30 p.m. Children will pick the winner for best decorated trunk for a $150 gift certificate for a full car detail from Bradley’s Auto Detailing.
DELEVAN
Oct. 31 — 5:30-7:30 p.m., Trunk-or-treat, Tri-County Kiwanis hosting refreshments, costume contest, and indoor activities and games. Delevan Firemen’s Training Center, 1006 N. Main St.
HINSDALE
Oct. 31 — 5:30-7:30 p.m., trick-or-treating hours. The Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Department will host a trunk-or-treat at the fire hall parking lot during the official hours. Anyone interested in handing out candy at the fire hall should come to set up by 4:45 p.m.
LIMESTONE
Oct. 31 — 6-8 p.m., trunk-or-treat, Limestone Fire Department.
LITTLE VALLEY
Oct. 27 — 6-7:30 p.m., Trunk-or-treat sponsored by Rock City Dodge at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds.
OLEAN
Oct. 22 — 1-2:30 p.m., Trunk-or-Treat, Operation Warm Hearts, 920 N. 4th St. All children are welcome.
Oct. 27 — 6-7 p.m., City of Olean Youth and Recreation Department Halloween party, 921 N. Union St. Games, candy and pizza, costume contest, and a Halloween safety presentation by the Olean Police Department.
Oct. 27 — 6:30-8:30 p.m., Trunk-or-treat, Olean YMCA parking lot, Wayne Street. Don’t forget to wear your costume. For more information, please call (716) 373-2400 ext 116.
Oct. 27 — 7 p.m., free silent movie viewing, “Phantom of the Opera,” 1925 starring Lon Chaney at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Jack Bollman will accompany the movie on the church organ. Free popcorn.
Oct. 28 — 1-3 p.m., Trunk-or-Treat, Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels handicap parking lot. Donate store-bought candy in the back of the church and volunteer to pass out. Feel free to dress up as saints and decorate your vehicle. For more information, call 372-4841.
Oct. 28 — 1 p.m., Trunk-or-Treat, Eden Heights, behind Joann Fabrics. An indoor trunk-or-treat will be held so that all of the assisted living residents can participate.
Oct. 28 — Family fun day, Epic Church, 411 W. Henley St. Free groceries, chicken dinners, snow cones, bounce house, popcorn. Worship service at 6 p.m.
Oct. 28 — Trunk-or-treat, Storm Athletics All-Star Cheerleading, Olean Center Mall. Decorate the car for a cash prize of $75, $50 or $25. Message on Facebook to sign up.
Oct. 31 — 6-8 p.m., Trunk-or-treat, Olean Public Library. Olean Teen Advisory Board Halloween party in conjunction with snacks, scary movies and candy.
SALAMANCA
Oct. 28 — 2-4 p.m., Trunk-or-treat and job fair at Salamanca Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 451 Broad St.
Oct. 31 — 6-8 p.m., Community Trunk-or-Treat, Jefferson Street Park.
Oct. 31 — 6-8 p.m., city trick-or-treating hours.
YORKSHIRE
Oct. 29 — 1-4 p.m. trunk-or-treat at Yorkshire Plaza, corner of Routes 16 and 39.
ALLEGANY COUNTY
BELMONT
Oct. 28 — 1-4 p.m., Allegany County Deputy Sheriff’s Association 5th annual Trunk-or-Treat. Allegany County Office Building parking lot, 7 Court St.
CUBA
Oct. 21 — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Cookies and Crafts, Cuba Circulating Library.
Oct. 25 — 6:30 p.m., Cris Johnson’s “Spooky Magic” Halloween-themed magic show. Features music, age-appropriate humor, fun magic, audience participation, and more. The show is intended for children ages 4-12 and any fun-loving adults.
Oct. 27 — Halloween party, 6-8 p.m., North Park Wesleyan Church, 32 Spring St. Free for families with kids in elementary school. Bring a painted or carved pumpkin for the pumpkin contest judged by Eric Jones at 7:45 p.m. Hayrides, balloon room, crafts, trunk or treat, other activities.
Oct. 31 — 6-8 p.m., Main Street. Anyone wishing to participate may set up on the sidewalk, but please do not block the entrance to any business.
FILLMORE
Oct. 29 — 1-4 p.m., Fillmore Rescue Squads second annual Family Trunk-or-Treat, fire hall parking lot, rain location inside the fire hall.
RUSHFORD
Oct. 31 — 5-8 p.m., Trunk-or-treat, Main Street. To reserve a space to hand out candy, call or text (716) 225-5134.
SCIO
Oct. 28 — Noon-3 p.m., trunk-or-treat, Genesis Bible Church, 4193 Route 19.
WELLSVILLE
Oct. 26 — 6 p.m., Trunk-or-treat, Crosstown Alliance Church, 450 N. Highland Ave. Start at Highland Park and make your way through the woods on the lit-up Halloween trail leading to Crosstown.
Oct. 26 — 5-8 p.m., Wellsville YMCA trunk-or-treat, haunted house and food truck. 5-8 p.m. “Nacho Mama’s” food truck; 6-8 p.m., trunk-or-treat and haunted house. If interested in hosting a trunk, email [email protected].