October in the Finger Lakes is dressed in vibrant orange tones, a mix of fall foliage and a hint of Halloween fun that spreads throughout the month. From lively festivals and seasonal flavors to spooky adventures, Ontario County’s events make autumn an experience everyone can enjoy.
Fall Fest at Pick’n Patch
Start the fun with the Fall Fest at Pick’n Patch (2205 NY-5, Stanley, N.Y.) from Sept. 15 to Oct. 26, 2025. With pumpkins and squash ready for U-pick, embrace autumn by enjoying seasonal favorites like pumpkin pizza, maple cotton candy, caramel apples, and cider donuts. Plan to arrive early so you can enjoy over 25 family-friendly attractions and indulge in all things fall.
HalloweenFest at Lincoln Hill Farms
If Halloween is your favorite part of fall, celebrate all month long with HalloweenFest at Lincoln Hill Farms (3792 NY-247, Canandaigua, N.Y.) every weekend in October 2025. Featuring music, food, and different themed attractions—such as games and a haunted hayride zombie hunt—there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Ocktoberfest at Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill
Raise a glass to brews and culture at the 4th Annual Oktoberfest, hosted by Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill (6461 BB, NY-64, Naples, N.Y.) on Oct. 4–5, 2025. Enjoy a weekend filled with live music, German-inspired bites, and the signature brats that bring the true spirit of this celebration to life.
15th Annual Fall Garden Symposium
Interested in gardening and landscape design? Gather your notes to participate in the 15th annual Fall Garden Symposium at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park (250 Gibson St., Canandaigua, N.Y.) on Oct. 11, 2025. This year’s event features Vincent A. Simeone, author and director of Planting Fields, who will present a lecture based on his new book about creating deer-resistant landscapes in the Northeast.
Maple Festival at Embers Rising Farm
Enjoy the sweetness of maple at the Fall in Love With Maple Weekend hosted by Embers Rising Farm (927 Larue Rd., Clifton Springs, N.Y.) on Oct. 11-12, 2025. Enjoy farm tours, sign up to adopt-a-tree, and shop various vendors featuring fall produce, sourdough, ice cream, food trucks and more. The festival also includes a maple tubing installation demonstration and syrup tastings, promising a fun-filled experience for families, friends and maple lovers alike.
Oktoberfest at Engine 14
Enjoy the endless possibilities of craft beverages in the Finger Lakes at the Oktoberfest celebration hosted by Engine 14 Brewery (52 West Ave., Naples, N.Y.) on Oct. 11, 2025. The event features live music from Lucky Number, a variety of brews to sample, and the brewery’s third annual beer pong tournament, creating a lively and festive atmosphere for beer enthusiasts.
Oktoberfest at The Lake House on Canandaigua
Continue the celebration at Oktoberfest at The Lake House on Canandaigua (770 S. Main St., Canandaigua, N.Y.), presented with Frequentem Brewing Co. on Oct. 12, 2025. Enjoy an evening of live traditional music, authentic cuisine, and craft beer. Festivities include friendly competitions such as a stein-holding challenge, a canal duck race, and a best-dressed contest, making Oktoberfest at The Lake House a must-attend event for fall fun in the Finger Lakes.
Bristol Mountain Fall Festival
If fall brings to mind colorful foliage vistas, the Bristol Mountain Fall Festival (5662 State Route 64, Canandaigua, N.Y.) on Oct. 11 and 12, 2025, is the perfect place to experience the season’s colors at their peak. Set against the breathtaking scenery of the Bristol Hills, this family-friendly festival celebrates autumn with a variety of activities, entertainment, and the star of the show: Fall Sky Rides.
Clifton Springs Spooktacular
Get ready for a frightfully fun time at the Clifton Springs Spooktacular (2 East Main St., Clifton Springs, N.Y.) on Oct. 24, 2025! This family-friendly celebration brings the community together with pumpkin decorating, lively DJ music and dancing, bounce houses, and more. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Halloween in Clifton Springs with games, treats, and plenty of spooky surprises throughout the day.
Victor Spooktacular
Join the fun at Spooktacular Victor (85 East Main St., Victor, N.Y.) on Oct. 24, 2025, and experience a grown-up Halloween adventure as the Village of Victor transforms into a spooky bar crawl. Visit more than 10 local stops serving wine, craft brews, spooky cocktails, and wickedly good treats. Keep the night going at the afterparty at The Venue at the Trail (8–11 PM) with music, a costume contest, a photo booth, and more. This 21+ event brings together 300–350 adults for a night of fun, food, drinks, and community spirit.
Fall Into Canandaigua
Get ready for the 40th Fall Into Canandaigua Festival (115 Main St., Canandaigua, N.Y.) on Oct. 25, 2025! Featuring a farmers market, pumpkin decorating, a magic show, horse-drawn wagon rides, and much more, Fall Into Canandaigua celebrates the best of the season with fun for the whole family. Dress up your little ones and join the kids’ costume parade and contest, or show off your best moves to win prizes at the Monster Mash Dance-Off. Wherever you and your family find yourselves along downtown Canandaigua, this festival promises a good time for all.
The Vampire Circus
Witness a mesmerizing night of live entertainment with The Vampire Circus at the Smith Center for the Arts (82 Seneca St., Geneva, N.Y.) on Oct. 29, 2025. Blending the dark whimsy of Tim Burton with the acrobatic artistry of Cirque du Soleil, the show stretches the limits of human performance showcasing international talent through theater, dance, and gymnastics.
Halloween Bash at Hotel Canandaigua
Experience a rockin’ adult Halloween night with Hard Promises, New York State’s classic rock party band, as they take the stage at the Halloween Bash hosted by Hotel Canandaigua, Tapestry by Hilton, (205 Lakeshore Dr., Canandaigua, N.Y.) on Oct. 31, 2025, from 7–11 p.m. Returning to the area for the first time in two years after selling out the Vine Theater at del Lago, the band will headline this spooky night party featuring light appetizers and treats from Nolan’s Catering, your first drink included, and a costume contest with prizes for the best looks.
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