"Fear" sites now up and running

Representatives from the "Fear" haunted attractions haven't contacted me yet with additional information on their haunts, however since I last posted, it appears their site is now up and somewhat functional.

Here's a quick blurb from their site:

"The ghosts and goblins of Fear at Frontier are back for another season of haunting and they have added a new location for double the scare. Haunted Rochester, with over 40,000 scare feet of spine-chilling entertainment, is made up of "Fear at Southtown" located in the old Media Play building, and "Fear at Frontier", located at Frontier Field."

Check their website out by clicking HERE

"Fear at Southtown" & "Fear at Frontier"

Heard about "Fear at Southtown" for the first time tonight on the news, and the website for both of these haunts isn't very informative at this point. RH will be making an attempt to contact the folks at these two haunts, and we'll get back to you as soon as we know more...

"House of Pain"....website now up and running...

Was checking on the "House of Pain" haunt to see if they had put up an updated website and lo and behold, I found one. You can check out their site HERE and I'm attempting to contact the owner on some more details of this new attraction. Check back to RochesterHalloween for more details...

Powers Farm Market in 2007 *UPDATE*

When we last spoke to you about Powers, it was to tell you we weren't sure about 2007 activities for the farm market. Since our original information release, we received an e-mail from the Powers Farm Market webmaster, after his conversation with Powers Farm Market manager Dan Skelton, stating the following:

"Powers Farm Market will not have the "Haunted Hayride" from years ago, but they will be running the Family Hayrides like the last few years. The Family Hayrides will run on October weekends during the daytime, and possibly weekdays after school. The Teepees are planned to open this weekend (Saturday September 22nd) but their interior will not be fully decorated until a little later. As always the best advice that I can give is to encourage that you call before you come in to make sure that things are running because everything is subject to change in case of weather or emergencies."

Sounds like a lot of fun, and I'm certain our family will be swinging by this year, as always...

Head into Canada for Canada's Wonderland Halloween Haunt

13 Nights of Horror at Halloween Haunt
It’s heeeeeeeeeeere... and it's eeeeeeeeeeeeerier than ever! Halloween Haunt—Canada’s biggest and best Halloween attraction—comes to Canada’s Wonderland every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October... plus Halloween evening! Get ready for 13 nights of spine-tingling fright—including four all-new haunted mazes and more chilling thrills than ever before.
Around every dark, foreboding corner, sheer terror lurks. Halloween Haunt offers nine bloodcurling mazes in four different scare zones, over 300 prowling creatures of darkness, plus most of the park’s most popular rides and attractions terrifyingly transformed into haunted settings. You can be sure to be scared out of your wits at every turn.
Run from the rabid werewolves at Slaughter Mill. Dig up fresh trouble at Miner’s Revenge. Cavort with a troupe of deranged circus freaks at Clowns of Midnight. Get the shock of your life at Asylum. Unearth the secrets of the undead at Massacre Manor and Blood Shed. Dare to set foot in Cornstalkers—frightful field of nightmares. Soak in the aftermath of the mother of all parties at The Ozzburnes. Take a trip to heavy metal hell in Total Request Dead. Before, in between, or after your slip into terror, find more menacing thrills on the park’s favorite rides. Experience fear like you’ve never known it before as you hurl through the air in the “dead” of night.

"House of Pain" Haunted House

RH has just learned about a new haunt to hit the Rochester area for the 2007 Halloween season...

While we're still trying to confirm the information, we believe House of Pain will be located at 800 E. Main St in the City of Rochester

More to follow as information becomes available....I've placed a link in our link listing (on the right) with the venue's MySpace page, and we're still waiting to hear if they have a regular business website.

No "Nightmare Manor" for 2007???

While visiting the "Nightmare Manor" website today, we found the following:

Nightmare Manor will be returning to Rochester in 2008!

We'll check on this and let you know what we find out, however it would appear this attraction is gone for the 2007 Halloween season....

Powers Farm Market in 2007

The following snippet was added to their site a few days ago:

"The World's Largest Teepees are up at Powers Farm Market! That is a clear sign that Fall is approaching in Rochester. Our traditional orange and ghostly white pumpkins are finding their way to the market's front porch. Inside you will find silver pennies, gourds, winter squash, and more Fall favorites."

One of the biggest attractions at Powers was their Haunted Hayride, however I've been unable to find anything on their site indicating that the hayride will be returning for the Fall '07 season. I have an e-mail into Powers to find out if this event will be going on this year. Regardless, I expect you'll still be able to take your pick of any number of pumpkins from their huge pumpkin patch and walk through the "kid-friendly" haunteed teepees to see all of the beautifully carved jack-o-lanterns.

More to come on this....here's their website FYI

Haunted Hayrides of Greater Rochester...a sample of what you'll see

Casey Park Haunted Hayride, Ontario, NY?

Big question mark on this as I'm not sure if they're holding one this year.

I went to the Town of Ontario Parks & Recreation website and couldn't find any information on an event this year, so the only recommendation I have for you is to keep checking their website.

Here's the link

George Eastman House "Haunted House"

Bring your young ghouls and goblins in costume for spooky organ music and trick-or-treating on the third floor of the house. FREE for children under age 12 with an adult admission (up to two children per adult). Children must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call (585) 271-3361 ext. 218. Sponsored by Preferred Care and WARM 101.3.

Date should be October 28, 2007 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM, one day event only!

Valentown Spooktacular 2007

Experience.... The Revenge of the Undead at Valentown Station Every Fri. & Sat. in October

I don't have much information on this so your best bet is to visit their website. If anyone knows any more about this haunt or you've had any experience with it, please let us know in the comments area below.

Here is the link

Lagoner Farms

Pumpkintown is back this Fall at Lagoner Farms. An interactive afternoon of fun for the whole family. You'll also be able to check out "The Cider Barrell Express", "The Apple Sling Shot", wagon rides, pick your own apples, and more.

For more info, click HERE

ZooBoo at the Seneca Park Zoo

This is a 'Merry-Not-Scary' Halloween event you don't want to miss!
What: Wal-Mart is sponsoring the Zoo's annual spooktacular event that is held rain or shine. Kids will dress in their favorite costume and enjoy a "Merry-Not-Scary" Halloween atmosphere that includes Trick-or-Treating, live entertainment and amazing animal presentations.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 20 & 21 and Oct. 27 & 28

For more information, visit the Seneca Park Zoo site for ZooBoo HERE

Long Acre Farms

If you haven't tried to navigate your way through the "AMAZING MAIZE MAZE" or really challenged yourself with the Fall Moonlight Maze, plan to challenge yourself and your family this year by visiting Long Acre Farms in Macedon this Fall. In addition to the country farm market and their delicious ice cream, Long Acre Farms has added "pillow jumping" for 2007.

Check out their website and make plans to visit Long Acre this year!

Brown's "Pumpkin" Patch?

Yes, many of us already know about Brown's Berry Patch and all the family fun that can be had during an outing of fruit picking. Did you also know that Genesee Valley Parent Magazine rated Brown's Berry Patch the 2007 Family Favorite Pumpkin Patch also?

Brown's Berry Patch kicks off its 2007 Fall Harvest Celebration on September 15, 2007 with hayrides, cornfield mazes, make your own scarecrows, and a pumpkin patch.

Click HERE for more info...

Darien Lake: Fall Family Fun Fest

We don't have alot of information from Darien Lake yet, so we'll give you what we have:

Darien Lake Theme Park Resort opens the gates for Fall Family Fun Fest the last weekends of the season, September 21st until October 7th. The event will have something for the whole family including a hay maze, pumpkin painting and a haunted house. There will be entertainment stages throughout the park including a Competition Stage, with eating competitions and Quizmaster, Dennis George.

Balloon Manor returns in 2007

We are still working out details for the 2007 season. The story is almost complete and the design team is working busily on plans. The location will, once again, be Medley Centre in Irondequoit (Rochester), NY We will put more info about the October 2007 event online as things develop. If you need to make your travel plans now, plan to visit during the last two weekends in October.

For more information, click HERE

Things That Go Bump in the Orchestra

Take the Halloween costumes for a trial run as we listen to scary music inspired by spooky stories, eerie events and terrifying tales. Sunday October 28, 2007 @ 2:00PM - Performance Hall at Hochstein

For more information, click HERE

Did London’s most notorious murderer of women jump bail and relocate to Rochester in 1888? What really happened on that dark and stormy night during the 1920s at the Holy Sepulcher Cemetery? Why were citizens carrying dead bodies through the streets in Rochester in 1872?
Discover the startling answers when resurrected Rochesterians in period costume appear on the historic porches of Arnold Park during the 2007 Landmark Society Ghost Walk in Rochester N.Y., Oct. 19, 20, 26 and 27, 2007.

Click HERE to visit the Landmark Society's website and to learn more about the Ghost Walk

Discount coupon for Spirit stores, vaild until 9/30

Received this coupon via e-mail; doesn't say its not transferable, so print this out and save yourself 20% on any on any one item

Spirit Halloween stores opening soon

Local Spirit Halloween stores are opening throughout the Rochester area. A great selection of items for the Halloween enthusiast, with products ranging from adult & childrens costumes and wigs, hats, masks, accessories & makeup, household decorations, even costumes for your pets. Click HERE to go to the Spirit website and to find the location nearest you.

The Halloween season is upon us...

Yes, I know its only the beginning of September and its still wickedly hot outside, but the forecast is showing a cooling trend, and if the leaves falling off the trees in my yard are any indication, the Halloween season is right around the corner.

Keep an eye on this page and check back often as I will be adding alot of content over the course of the next few weeks.

Talk to you in a few.

RH