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7 things to do in Western New York this weekend: October 11 - October 13

Posted at 3:17 PM, Oct 10, 2019
and last updated 2019-10-10 15:17:24-04

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — That fall feeling only comes once a year.

We're talking about crisp autumn mornings, cool afternoons and the smell of apple cider and all of your favorite fall treats in the air.

Speaking of treats, we've got a list of spooks and tricks for you to enjoy this weekend.

Larkinville Ghost Walks

This ghost walk is filled with hidden mysteries. Learn about the local ghosts who haunt the newly revitalized district with world-famous Spiritualist mediums. This tour starts at Hydraulic Hearth. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $10 for kids between the ages of 7 and 11. This ghost walk happens Saturday at 7 p.m.

Mum Exhibit

Mum is the word at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens. This year's Mum Exhibit is looking 'spooktacular.' The exhibit showcases a mad scientist lab, a spooky cemetery and mummies. The Buffalo & Erie County "Bootanical" Gardens is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. throughout the week. The exhibit runs through November 3 and costs $12.50 for adults, $11 for students and $7 for children ages 3 to 12.

Super Sunday: Halloween Spooktacular

The Bills are taking a break from playing this Sunday. This frees up your schedule to take the kids down to the Explore & More Children's Museum Sunday and go Trick or Treating. Dress up and enjoy art projects and activities. It costs $15 and runs from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Haunted Food Truck Rodeo

It's Trick or Treat with food trucks. Spook yourself out at the Haunted Food Truck Rodeo in Lovejoy. You'll be able to tour The Iron Island Museum. Tickets cost $5. The Haunted Food Truck Rodeo goes from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Join thousands of people as they team up to fight breast cancer. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer will take place Saturday at 10:00a.m. at he Buffalo Outer Harbor. 7 Eyewitness News Anchors Katie Morse and Ed Drantch will mc the event. You can find out more information here. If you can't make it to the event, please consider donating.

Ellicottville Fall Fest

Take in the colors of fall in Ellicottville this weekend. Thousands of people will travel down the 219 Saturday and Sunday to experience everything this small town has to offer. You can check out a schedule of events and list of vendors that will be in Ellicotville this weekend here.

Buffalo Film Festival

Are you looking to watch a good movie? You'll have a list of films to choose from this weekend across the Buffalo area. Buffalo International Film Festival Artistic Director John Fink and Festival Director Tilke Hill sat down with Madison Carter to discuss this year's slate of events. A lot of the events are free to attend. The Film Festival runs through October 14. You can find a list of theaters and films that will be playing at the film festival here.