FRIDAY, OCT. 25

Dunkirk VA Clinic open house

1170 Central Ave., suite 130, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Opportunity for orientation and education regarding services by the VA of WNY, including enrollment and eligibility, disability claims, ID cards, more.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. For all who love handiwork, ages 10 and up. Bring own supplies. For knitting, bring 10/10.5 bamboo needles colored worsted weight yarn (#4). For crochet, bring a size H hook and light-colored worsted weight yarn (#4). Come and learn or come and work on a project with others who love to knit, crochet, embroider, etc. No registration required.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Free Form Fridays

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. Students and families.

First Presbyterian Church Souper Suppers

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Soup, salad, dessert. Dinner by donation. Support the building fund.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5 featuring SON 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full access to the museum and exhibits, complimentary beer from The Southern Tier Brewing Company or wine or NA beverage from the RTPI bar, light bites from Elegant Edibles, live music. Members: $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Non-members: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 716 665-2473 to reserve.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Dracula the Musical”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

Dunkirk Lighthouse Investigative Ghost Tour

Dunkirk Lighthouse and Veterans Park Museum, 1 Lighthouse Point Drive, 7 to 11:30 p.m. Tickets $30. Call 716 366-5050 in advance, limit people per tour. Presented by Village Haunts.

Haunted House and Walk Thru Woods

851 West Road, Cherry Creek, 7 to 10 p.m. Free event. Donations welcome. For details, call 716 485-6747.

Nightmare Castle Phantasmagoria at the Spire Theater

317 E. Third St., Jamestown. 7, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15 p.m. Guests will remain seated and stationary throughout the performance as unnerving terrors unfold before them. $12.

Main Street Studios presents: “The Wizard of Oz”

50 Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. Reserve tickets at www.mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Legally Blonde – The Musical”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. General public:$25 advance, $30 at door; student/child: $10 advance, $15 at door. Based on the novel, movie. Director: Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord.

Movies at the Reg – “Rocky Horror Picture Show”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 10 to 11:40 p.m. $15. Cult classic horror musical starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick. Strong language, loud shouting by audience members. Can purchase $5 fun back which includes rice, playing cards, glow-sticks, mini gloves, more. Restricted items: super soaker style water guns, bags/boxes of rice, hot dogs.

SATURDAY, OCT. 26

Harleyween Bash

Falconer Power Sports, 1951 E. Main St., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids, adults, pets costume contest. Candy for trick-or-treaters.

Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary annual vendor show

228 Maple Ave., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Large variety of vendors, homemade bake sale, soup, sandwich lunch items for purchase.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Church Street, downtown Fredonia at Barker Common, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Alstar EMS Ambulance, 738 Monroe Ave, Dunkitk, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The DEA can only accept pills and patches, not liquids, sharps/needles. Additional take back site – The Chautauqua Center, 107 Institute St., Jamestown.

Audubon Community Nature Center Animal Tracks and Signs (Adult+)

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Adults $8, $6 Nature Center members, $6 children 9 to 15. Dress for outdoors. Reservations appreciated. Call 716 569-2345.

Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic

Taylor Training Center, 240 Harrison St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at healthyCHQ.com/Rabies, view calendar of upcoming clinics. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier. For details, call 716 753-4481.

Next Chapter Bookstore presents: local author Nick Smith

12 Park Place, Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The author, movie director, producer, poet, actor will read from and sign copies of his latest book “Cloudwalking.”

Fredonia-Pomfret Recreation Department Trunk or Treat event

Russell Joy Park, 105 Howard St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Must enter from Howard Street, Seymour Street entrance will be closed to traffic. Music, dance performances, apple cider, crafts, donuts, candy.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: “Creatures of the Night and a movie”

7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Anyone in the fifth grade and up welcome (no adults allowed). Draw spooky creatures, do crafts, watch a movie. Dress in costume as desired. Popcorn, scooby snacks.

Fall Fest at Midway State Park

4859 Route 430, Bemus Point, rides area, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crafts, games, treats, prizes. DJ, photo booth, ride the train, helicopters, more fun activities. Tickets $.25 each, Different activities require different number of tickets.

Lakeshore Humane Society Saturday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 p.m. The public is welcome to see the dogs and cats in need of loving homes. Tours of the facility will not be given. Individual appointments are available throughout the week by leaving a message at 716 672-1991; press “1” for dogs or “2” for cats. One must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 716 672-1991.

National Theatre Live “Vanya”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $15 adult, $10 student. One-man adaptation of Checkhov’s “Uncle Vanya” starring Andrew Scott.

Pumpkin painting party

Mayville Train Depot, 16 Water St., Mayville, 1 to 3 p.m. Paint a mini pumpkin with paints, brushes provided. Can bring embellishments. Refreshments by Chautauqua Lake Dental.

Trunk or Treat at Long Point State Park

4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, 1 to 4 p.m. Bring the kids in their costumes.

Main Street Studios presents: “The Wizard of Oz”

50 Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. Reserve tickets at www.mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

Haunted Library at Prendergast Library

509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 2 to 7:30 p.m. Attendees will journey along the Yellow Brick Road, meeting various characters from the Land of Oz. Tickets $5, pre purchase. Tours run every half hour, starting at 2 p.m., 25 spots per tour. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before specific tour time. Simple craft activities while waiting. Cider, donuts available.

Partners in Kind and AG Team Trunk or Treat

62 Franklin Ave., Dunkirk, 3 to 5 p.m. Park on the street or at the Dunkirk Farmers’ Market. Learn about community agencies, can set up your own trunk for treating, bring family to enjoy festivities. Can register classic car, work/construction truck or other unique vehicle. Tour a “haunted trailer” onsite. For details or to register vehicles, call Michael Hoerbelt at 716 913-6152.

Meet the Fairies of Lily Dale

Lily Dale Assembly, 5 Melrose Park, 3 to 4:30 p.m.Walk the enchanted grounds of Lily Dale, meet the fairies of the fairy trail, receive their special gifts. Magic show by Merlin the Magician at the end of the trail at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse. Little ones welcome.

Spirit Tours at Fenton History Center

67 Washington St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $30 members, $35 non-members. Presenter: Kaycee Colburn, Fenton trustee, artist, paranormal investigator and spiritual intuitive. See the website for tickets.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Dracula the Musical”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

Haunted House and Walk Thru Woods

851 West Road, Cherry Creek, 7 to 10 p.m. Free event. Donations welcome. For details, call 716 485-6747.

Dunkirk Lighthouse Investigative Ghost Tour

Dunkirk Lighthouse and Veterans Park Museum, 1 Lighthouse Point Drive, 7 to 11:30 p.m. Tickets $30. Call 716 366-5050 in advance, limit people per tour. Presented by Village Haunts.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Legally Blonde – The Musical”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. General public:$25 advance, $30 at door; student/child: $10 advance, $15 at door. Based on the novel, movie. Director: Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord.

Cinema Series: “Lee”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. A pivotal decade in the life of American war correspondent and photographer Lee Miller (Kate Winslet). $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Halloween party

1 N. Mullet St., Dunkirk, 8 to 11 p.m. Costume judging at 9 p.m. Live music by Party McFly. Members, eligible guests.

Ghost Hunting Class and Paranormal Investigation

Ivy League Psychic Academy, 43 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk, 8 to 11 p.m. $65. Psychic Medium Ivy Rivera provides training in psychic mediumship, empathetic paranormal training while investigating all 4 floors of the haunted 1892 Rhodes house and funeral home. For reservations for in-person spots, text 716 248-8296. Online only tickets also available.

SUNDAY, OCT. 27

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting

World War II Veterans Club, 216 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 10:30 a.m.

Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Company chicken barbecue

30 Main St., noon to sold out. Dine in or carry out. Full dinner $15: half chicken, scalloped potatoes, roll, applesauce, cookie. Beverages available if dining in. Half chicken $8.

Fluvanna Fall Fest

Killa Kookies & Kream, 3423 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, noon to 4 p.m. Trick or treating, petting zoo, food court, live entertainment, vendors, costume contest, fire truck, games, more

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Dracula the Musical”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Legally Blonde – The Musical”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Reserved seating. General public:$25 advance, $30 at door; student/child: $10 advance, $15 at door. Based on the novel, movie. Director: Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club viewing party

First Ward Falcon Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, game starts at 4:05 p.m. (Bills vs. Seattle Seahawks). Snacks provided, bring food items to pass if desired.

Nightmare Castle Phantasmagoria at the Spire Theater

317 E. Third St., Jamestown. 7, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15 p.m. Guests will remain seated and stationary throughout the performance as unnerving terrors unfold before them. $12.