The Best of Niagara Falls in October

The month of apple cider, pumpkin spice, spooky sites and foliage-filled hikes: here is the best of October in Niagara Falls, New York.

October Events in Niagara Falls USA

Tap & Craft Festival

October 5, 2024. Taste the goodness of local and regional breweries, wineries, cideries and distilleries at the annual Tap & Craft Festival. Held at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, admission includes unlimited 3-ounce samples from over 40 drink vendors, live music, an artisan market, and more. Buy tickets here.

Fall Foliage Walks

October 11, 18 & 25. Feel the fresh air and view the falling leaves along the Niagara Gorge on a guided hike through Whirlpool State Park. Space is limited; register here! If these dates don't work, choose from a full list of October guided hikes here.

Halloween Silent Disco

October 19, 2024. Get ready to groove at Bella Rose Vineyard & Winery's annual Halloween Silent Disco! Put on your most creative costume, enjoy the winery's delicious drink options and dance the night away. Must be 21 or older to attend; purchase tickets here.

Marble Orchard Ghost Walks

October 27-31, 2024. Niagara County is an area rich in history, and with that history comes a fair number of tragic tales. Led by offbeat theatrical guides through the historic Village of Lewiston, guests take an eerie adventure back in time to hear mystical, musical, and murderous accounts of the town's sailors, soldiers and saloons. Get tickets here.

Additional Activities to Do in October

Apples and Cider and Donuts, Oh My!

Experience the joy of plucking ripe, juicy apples straight from the tree at one of the many u-pick apple orchards in Niagara County. Afterward, treat yourself to cider slushies and delicious donuts, too! Bonus tip: Hard cider fans can enjoy cider tastings, flights, and to-go options at Donovan Orchards Estate Ciders, all while enjoying the gorgeous scenery of the orchard along Lake Ontario.

Tour Historic Haunts... If You Dare

Dare to be scared? There are plenty of options for a spine-tingling adventure in Niagara Falls USA: taking after-dark lantern tours of Old Fort Niagara; exploring real-life haunted mansions like Graestone Manor and the Van Horn Mansion; finding ghosts in the graveyard in Oakwood Cemetery; and enjoying spirits with the spirits at The Winery at Marjim Manor. Take your pick from these 13 spooky sites in Niagara County.

Meander Among the Leaves

Take an autumn amble through Niagara Falls State Park and these other leaf-peeping hot spots. For a more adventurous view of the fall colors, head down to the Cave of the Winds or hop on the Maid of the Mist before it closes for the season! Prefer to drive instead? Check out these scenic routes and essential pit stops.

Pumpkin Patch / Farm

Becker Farms is your one-stop shop for fall fun for the entire family! Think of all-ages activities like apple and pumpkin picking, playgrounds, animals, live music, and corn mazes every weekend in October. Plus, adult delights like beer, wine and cider tastings, haunted hayrides, and bonfires at night round out the experience.

Discover New Heights

Float above the fall foliage on a helicopter tour with Rainbow Air or a balloon ride with the Fallsview Balloon! Enjoy sprawling scenes of warm-toned leaves set against the cool-colored waters of Niagara Falls USA, all from a perspective you can't get anywhere else.