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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28
Tops NY 890 meeting
First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313.
TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting
Tri-Church, 35 E. Main St., Brocton. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to visit with new friends and get help losing weight. For details, contact Kathy at 716 792-4226.
Chautauqua Safety Village Halloween Fun Fair
2695 Route 394, Ashville, 4 to 7 p.m., $5 per person, children 1, under, free. Dress for outdoors. Tour buildings, train ride, kid-friendly ghoul houses, bounce houses (weather permitting, crafts, games, activities. Refreshments for sale.
True American: Prohibition Era at Fenton History Center
67 Washington St., Jamestown, 5:30 p.m. Board laid out on grounds, board tiles, "pawns" (drinks) provided. Non-alcoholic event, family-friendly. Players should bring lawn furniture to act as "safe house." Prohibition era costumes encouraged. General Prohibition Era trivia and local history trivia. $10 individual, $12 team of up to 3. Call 716 664-6256.
Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours
The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 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.
Faculty Lecture Recital: James Harrington "The Great Korean Songbook"
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 6 p.m.
New Horizons Band
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 6:30 p.m.
Revitalize Dunkirk quarterly membership meeting
Center for Innovation, Economic Development, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Dunkirk Fire Chief Nicholas Barter will address his department's involvement with Battery Storage Facility to be built at the end of Seventh Street. Discussing new projects. Public welcome.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents Bibliomaniacs Book Club
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Library copies available. Evening of snacks, conversation. This month: "The Book of Magic" by Alice Hoffman. Book chat, movie night.
Nights of the Living Reg: "Resident Evil 2"
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. All new story, reinvention of Resident Evil franchise. Stars Austin Abrams as a medical courier in a race for survival. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
Fredonia Clarinet Ensemble
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
THURSDAY, OCT. 29
Thursday Knitting Group
Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039.
Patterson Library presents: Teen and tween pumpkin carving event
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m. Sign-up required, call 716 326-2154.
Dunkirk Elks bingo
Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m.
Halloween party at RTPI
Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dress up as your favorite bird or any other Halloween costume for contest. Decorate a spooky mask, paint a pumpkin or gourd, go on a scavenger hunt. Treats, cash bar.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Trick or Read
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Non-scary event. Come in costume, play games, craft, read stories, receive treats. For all ages.Registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.
Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group
Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, conference room 6, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.
U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus
SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7 p.m. 60-piece concert band, 24-voice chorus. Free event, tickets required. General admission. Must be in hall by 6:45 p.m. to ensure seating.
Life with the Pepperonis at The Spire Theater
317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Original musical comedy filled with big personalities, original songs, family chaos, Swedes, Sicilians, assorted Tonys, laughs. $20 advance, $25 beginning two days prior. See InSpireJamestown.com
Narcotics Anonymous meeting
219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/.
Fredonia String Chamber Ensembles
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCT. 30
Trinity Episcopal Church Women's fall rummage sale
Garland Hall behind church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All items clean, in working order, reasonably priced. Wide variety. Bring own shopping bag.
Office for Aging Services Medicare presentation
Chautauqua Center, 107 Institute St., Jamestown, Third floor, 10 a.m. Opportunity for individual plan discussions following program. Bring Medicare card, list of meds, e-mail address. Limited seating.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Fiber Arts Meetup
7 Day St., Fredonia, 3:30 p.m. Ages 12+. No registration required. Bring any crafting supplies. Some yarn, hooks available. All fiber arts welcome (knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needle felting, etc. Tea, cookies.
Dunkirk Halloween Trunk or Treat
City Municipal Lot, Route 5 and Washington Avenue, 4 to 6 p.m. Trick-or-treating with local businesses, city officials, more.
Treats on the Trail
Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park, 8131 Route 60, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Bring kids for a half-mile walk where costumed staff, volunteers hand out candy along the way. Free event. Bring own treat bag. Can dress in costume, but closed-toes shoes recommended. Reservations appreciated. everwildlandtrust,org/events
The Zone Halloween party
319 W. Third St., Jamestown (inside Northwest Arena), 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Ages 3 to 16, $15 per child, adults free. Costume parade, dress as favorite athlete or sports-themed contest. Invent-A-Thon Pumpkin challenge, Great Race Spider Crawl, more. Halloween goodie bag.
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School Trunk or Treat Open House event
336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 5 to 7 p.m. Free food, trunk or treat, school tours, info about tuition waivers, incentives.
Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater film: Hitchcock's "The Birds"
39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. Tickets $5.
Life with the Pepperonis at The Spire Theater
317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Original musical comedy filled with big personalities, original songs, family chaos, Swedes, Sicilians, assorted Tonys, laughs. $20 advance, $25 beginning two days prior. See InSpireJamestown.com
Department of Theatre and Dance presents: "Cabaret"
SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, Robert W. Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $25 advance, $30 door; student $10 advance, $15 door. Set in Berlin, Germany in 1930's, follows the relationship between a writer and nightclub singer against the backdrop of the Nazi rise to power.
SATURDAY, OCT. 31
Fredonia Farmers' Market
Church Street, Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.
Trinity Episcopal Church Women's fall rummage sale Garland Hall behind church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. All items clean, in working order, reasonably priced. Wide variety. Bring own shopping bag. Some discounts.
Trick or Treat for Grown Ups at Liberty Vineyards and Winery
2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop in anytime during business hours for free candy pairings with wine tasting. Costumes encouraged, not required.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Storytime, pumpkin decorating party
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Also costumes, candy, hot apple cider, s'mores.
Brocton Portland Farmers' Market
Tri Parish Church back parking lot, 41 Main St., Brocton, (next to Country Fair), 12 to 6 p.m. For details, contact Debbie Harriger at 716-467-5439.
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.
Halloween Party
Ryckman Park, Fay Street, Brocton, 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Trunk or treat, games, popcorn, hot cocoa, music, costume contest, walk to Herbert Star Apartments at 3:45 p.m., followed by Village trick or treat.
First Baptist Church of Dunkirk Trunk or Treat
876 Central Ave., 3 to 5 p.m. Kids can walk through parking lot collecting pre-packaged candy, treats from fun-themed vehicles. Nothing too scary. Also games, photo ops.
SINGO: Halloween at Liberty Vineyards and Winery
2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 3 to 5 p.m. Songs may include spooky hits. Costumes encouraged, but not required.
Dunkirk Halloween Trunk or Treat
City municipal lot (Route 5, Washington Avenue), 4 to 6 p.m. Trick-or-treating with local businesses, city officials and more!
Ahira Hall Memorial Library Book and Treat
37 W. Main St., Brocton, during Village trick or treat hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Choose a free book and treat bag.
Seymour Library Cassadaga presents: Library Trick or Treat
18 Maple St., 5 to 7 p.m. Pick up a treat during village trick or treat hours
Village of Cassadaga trick or treat
Village hours 5 to 7 p.m., Cassadaga American Legion, 228 Maple Ave., will give out candy, fruit, books during that time.
King-O-Ween Halloween Party
Southern Tier Brewing Company, 2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, 5 to 9 p.m. Drink specials, Halloween costume party, prizes, DJ.
Fredonia Immersive Theatre's "Terror in the Trees"
SUNY Fredonia's Wood Lot, 6 to 8 p.m. Features all student actors, crew. Theme: "Meat the Family." Tickets sold at entrance $5 students, $8 non-students.
Halloween Themed Beats at the Brix
6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 6 to 9 p.m. Free admission, but beer or wine purchase required. Food options available. Features Party McFly.
Halloween Party at Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House
72 Main St., 6 to 9 p.m. Food drink specials, costume contest, DJ Felix.
Halloween Party at Big Inlet Brewing
6169 Elm Flats Road, Mayville, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Food truck, live music with DJ Mike, costume contest, games, treats, activities for kids, adults.
Halloween Party
Firehouse on the Lake, 23 Jackson St., Silver Creek. $15 buffet 6 to 8 p.m. Music with Furious George 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Call 716 934-3042.
Department of Theatre and Dance presents: "Cabaret"
SUNY Fredonia Rockefeller Arts Center, Robert W. Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $25 advance, $30 door; student $10 advance, $15 door. Set in Berlin, Germany in 1930's, follows the relationship between a writer and nightclub singer against the backdrop of the Nazi rise to power.
Vampire Ball at Wicked Warren's
119 W. Third St., Jamestown, third floor, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $15 presale, $25 at door. Welcome cocktail or mocktail, DJ dance party, late-night appetizer buffet, mashed potinis, door prize entry, $500 costume contest. Vampire costumes encouraged. See website.
Ion Sky at Tavern on the Mall
14 Main St., Forestville, 8 p.m.
Dunkirk Lighthouse Ghost Tours
1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Lighthouse is open daily for tours, check website for daily times and full schedule of events see www.dunkirklighthouse.com. $30 per person for ghost tour, call 716 366-5050 to reserve. Only 15 spots per ghost tour.
Main Street Studios presents: "Carrie: The Musical"
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 10 p.m. Adults $20, $15 students/seniors. Mature themes, strong language, violence, blood effects. Parental discretion advised.