Some of you may not be happy about fall’s arrival: it means we are one step closer to those Rochester winter weather conditions. But if you’re like me, you’re trying to forget that snowstorms and blizzards are right around the corner. To keep your mind off the matter, Rochester offers an array of wonderful fall festivities both on and off campus! As a Rochester native, I know that there are some awesome seasonal activities around town. So, enjoy the fall Tigers! It’s truly one of the best times of year.
Off-Campus Fall Activities (Closest-Farthest Distance From Campus):
Nightmare Manor; Henrietta, NY Activities: Haunted House
New York Museum of Transportation; Henrietta, NY Activities: Halloween and Fall Foliage Trolley Rides
Stokoe Farms; Scottsville, NY Activities: Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, etc.
Powers Farm Market; Pittsford, NY Activities: Farm Market, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, etc.
Dark Matter Scream Works; Greece, NY Activities: Haunted House
Wickham Farms; Penfield, NY Activities: Apple Picking, Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Mini Golf, etc. 
The Apple Farm; Victor, NY Activities: Apple Picking
Long Acre Farms; Macedon, NY Activities: Corn Maze, Farmers Market, etc.
Haunted Hayrides of Greater Rochester; Williamson, NY Activities: Haunted Hayrides, Haunted House
Bristol Mountain; Canandaigua, NY Activities: Fall Sky Rides, Festival
On-Campus Fall Events
Global Village: Pumpkin Painting Thursday, October 11
Gleason 2 – Tick or Treat Study Tips Thursday, October 11
Trick or Treat? Alcohol Safety Trivia Night Thursday, October 11 
Glass Pumpkin Sale Saturday, October 13
Haunted Trail Thursday, October 18 Friday, October 19
CET Exhibit: Pumpkin Chunkin’ Saturday, October 20
NRH Boooze Cruise Sunday, October 21
Into the ROC: Volunteet at Genesee Country Village & Museum’s Trick or Treating Event Friday, October 26 Saturday, October 27
CAB Recreation and Travel Presents: A Haunted Hayride Saturday, October 27
Metalworks Halloween Sale Monday, October 29-Friday, November 2
WOESS Thanksgiving Bake Sale Friday, November 16 Which of these fall activities are you most excited for? Did we miss any of your personal favorites? Feel free to share in the comments on our social media! Have a fantastic fall, Tigers!
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