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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Rochester, NY
Top Halloween picks in and around Rochester: Spirits of the Past: A Walk in the Dark, Halloween Hayrides at Powers Farm Market and Haunted Hayrides of Greater Rochester. We've mapped 3 events and attractions in Rochester and 6 more nearby (4 halloween festivals, 4 haunted trail / hayrides, 1 halloween light show). 1 is free. 6 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Rochester (within 25 miles)
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Halloween in Rochester: common questions
Are there trunk-or-treats in Rochester?
None are mapped in Rochester yet. Churches, schools and towns usually announce trunk-or-treats in late September and October. If you're hosting one, add it free and families will find it here.
What are the best haunted houses near Rochester?
Haunted attractions near Rochester include Spirits of the Past: A Walk in the Dark, Halloween Hayrides at Powers Farm Market, Haunted Hayrides of Greater Rochester (2026: $33 at the door; about $39 online with fees; line-jumper pass about $56) and VerHulst Haunted Hayride (2026: $32, cash only). Most open on weekends from late September and run nightly the week of Halloween. Buying timed tickets online usually means a shorter line.
What Halloween events in Rochester are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Halloween Hayrides at Powers Farm Market, Spooktacular at Seneca Park Zoo, Toddler Trick-or-Treat at The Strong National Museum of Play and Halloween at the Rochester Public Market. Trunk-or-treats and daytime festivals are the gentlest; haunted houses marked "very scary" are meant for teens and adults.
Are there free Halloween events in Rochester?
Yes. Free options include Spooktacular at Seneca Park Zoo. Trunk-or-treats and decorated houses are almost always free; haunted houses and big festivals usually charge admission.
Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Rochester?
Churches, schools, neighborhoods, fire departments and businesses can list a trunk-or-treat or Halloween event for free. Families find it on the map with the date, time and directions.
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