Buffalo Sabres Alumni Fall Wine Festival

Great Things To Do In Western New York: October Events

32nd Annual Salamanca Falling Leaves Festival - Friday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 4th at Allegany State Park, 2373 Allegany State Park, Route 1 in Salamanca. Food, arts and crafts, live music, and more; hours are Friday 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Visit nysparks.state.ny.us for more information.

Niagara Apple Fest - Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th at the Niagara County Fairgrounds, 4487 Lake Rd (Route 78) in Lockport. Food, rides, live entertainment, and more. For more information, go to niagaraapplefest.com.

Cradle Beach Camp Harvest Festival - Saturday, October 3rd (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday, October 4th (noon to 4 p.m.) at Cradle Beach Camp, 8038 Old Lakeshore Rd. in Angola. Hayrides, food, Chinese auctions, and more. Visit cradlebeach.org for more information.

UB Distinguished Speakers Series: Tony Blair - Wednesday, October 7th at 8 p.m. at UB's Alumni Arena in Amherst. Former British Prime Minister and Middle Eastern Quartet Representative. Visit specialevents.buffalo.edu for more information.

Peek 'n Peak Fall Fest - October 10th and 11th, and October 17th and 18th at Peek 'n Peak Resort and Spa, 1405 Olde Rd. in Clymer, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all days. Features crafters and farmers' market, car cruise (October 11th from 1 to 5 p.m.), childrens' entertainment, and more. Visit pknpk.com for more information.

Halloween Parade at Southgate Plaza - Sunday, October 18th at the Southgate Plaza, corner of Union Rd. and Seneca st. in West Seneca, from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, go to southgateplaza.com.

OctoBEERfest - Thursday, October 22nd at Shea's Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St. in Buffalo. Begins at 5:30 p.m.; tickets are $59. For more information or for tickets, go to sheas.org.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat - Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th at the Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd. in Amherst. A safe, fun, mildly spooky event for kids ages 3 to 10; held outdoors, rain or shine. Tickets are $7 for kids (includes trick-or-treat bag and treats), $4 for adults; more information and reservations at amherstmuseum.org.

Peek 'n Peak Beer and Wine Festival - Saturday, October 24th at Peek 'n Peak Resort and Spa, 1405 Olde Rd. in Clymer, from 3 to 7 p.m. Beer and wine tastings from regional breweries and wineries; tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Go to pknpk.com for more information.

25th Annual Apple Festival - Saturday, October 24th at the Clarence Methodist Church, 10205 Greiner Rd. in Clarence. More details available soon at clarencechurch.com.

Roswell Park All-Star Night - Saturday, October 24th at Shea's Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St. in Buffalo. The 19th annual white-tie gala from 6 p.m. to midnight, benefitting Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Silent auction, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and award presentations. For more information, visit roswellpark.org.

Buffalo Sabres Alumni Wine Festival - Thursday, October 29th at the HSBC Arena, One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza in Buffalo, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Features restaurants and wineries from Buffalo, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and elsewhere; also features silent auction, live music, and Sabres legends. Benefits the Breast Cancer Center at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Tickets are $60 each; business attire, please. For more information, visit sabresalumni.com.