October is here! And we have got a collection of events that are fang-tastic.
If you’re looking to scare up some fun, Ghostbusters in Concert comes to UB, Everhaunt Haunted House is back (and so is WNY Horror Con), Mason Winfield’s Ghost Walks are haunting the streets, and Buffalo’s biggest Halloween party, The Witches Ball, is hosting a Disco Sinferno to celebrate its return to the Hotel Lafayette.
If you aren’t catching the spirit – check out JB Smoove at Buff State, Hike for Health at the new stadium, or hear the world premiere of the Saint Francis Oratorio at Kleinhans.
Don’t forget that Mayer Brothers is open daily from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Get a frozen cider to truly have a chill fall.
We’ll see you out and about!
Batboy: The Musical
Second Generation Theater
Shea’s Smith Theater
658 Main Street
October 1-18 | Evening and Matinee Performances
$47.55+ | Tickets
Hold me, Batboy! The hit off-Broadway musical based on the Weekly World News oddity comes to Buffalo. With incredible toe-tapping songs, zany characters, and an apology to a cow… this is sure to be a fang-tastic night at the theater.
Mason Winfield’s Ghost Walks
Various Locations
Now through November 1 | Various Times
$10 – $25 | Information
Author, researcher, storyteller, and “supernatural historian” Mason Winfield is the premier paranormalist in upstate New York. Join him on one of his ghost walks or pub crawls, in Allentown, the Buffalo Theatre District, East Aurora, Canandaigua, Larkinville, or the Roycroft Inn, for a bone chilling evening.
JB Smoove: Live
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
Rockwell Hall 210
1300 Elmwood Avenue
October 3 | 7:00 PM
$55.75 + | Tickets
Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, writer, and producer JB Smoove is best known for his iconic role as Leon Black on Curb Your Enthusiasm, alongside an acclaimed career spanning television, film, animation, and stand-up comedy. A celebrated “comedian’s comedian,” Smoove brings more than 30 years of storytelling experience to Buff State for one night only.
Hike for Health
Highmark Stadium
1 Bills Drive
Orchard Park, NY
October 10 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Information
Hike for Health, a peer-to-peer fundraising event presented by Kaleida Health and the Buffalo Bills, brings fans and families together for a unique experience at the brand-new Highmark Stadium. Open to all ages and abilities, the event raises funds to support healthcare across Western New York and make a meaningful impact in the community.
Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes
Kleinhans Music Hall
3 Symphony Circle
October 10 at 7:30 PM | October 11 at 10:30 AM
$17.50 – $126.50 | Information
The BPO presents the world premiere of Richard Danielpour’s Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes, inspired by St. Francis of Assisi and marking the 800th anniversary of his death. Conducted by JoAnn Falletta, the BPO brings together orchestra, chorus, soloists, and narration in a sweeping work exploring compassion, transformation, care for creation, and the search for meaning in a divided world.
Everhaunt Haunted House
144 Lake Street, Angola NY
October 11 – October 31| 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
$34.99 – $42.98+ | Tickets
The local haunt is back for the 2026 season. What Halloween holiday season would be complete without a visit to a haunted house? Everhaunt delivers the scares, and will leave you screaming for more! Every night will sell out – so get your tickets early. Listen to our podcast with them here.
Ghostbusters in Concert
UB Center for the Arts
103 Center for the Arts
October 16 | 7:30 PM
$39.50 – $130+ | Tickets
The beloved 1984 classic film is presented on a large HD cinema screen, fully synced to a live orchestral performance of Academy Award®-winning composer Elmer Bernstein’s spine-tingling score. Watch out for Slimer!
The Witches Ball: DISCO SINFERNO
Hotel Lafayette
391 Washington Street
October 31 | 7:00 PM Doors
$60-$120 | Tickets and Information
Buffalo’s biggest Halloween event returns to Hotel Lafayette.
This year, the theme is DISCO SINFERNO… so start planning that costume! More entertainment, performers, event details, and surprises will be announced soon.