This weekend in Medina, NY

Riverworks hosts a Halloween party centered on 90s nostalgia, featuring Nineties by Nature. Attendees can choose general admission or a VIP experience. VIP benefits include a private entrance, seating, food, drinks, restrooms, and early entry.

Enjoy a relaxed, screen-free get-together with family and friends while exploring a variety of board games. This activity is suitable for all ages, and no registration is needed.

Celebrate fall with family-friendly fun, including crafts in the Gifts Department and candy stations around the store. Costumes are encouraged.

CBC Akron brings back a special edition of Trunk or Treat with donuts, coffee, and plenty of candy and fun. This free and safe community event is open to kids of all ages.

Ritmo Libre brings Latin dance group classes to The Distinct Room, centering salsa while weaving in complementary styles to create an inclusive space for all levels. The approach is grounded in cultural roots, freedom, and self-expression, with guidance that prioritizes connection rather than perfection. Participants can expect a welcoming community that encourages intentional, rhythmic, and authentic movement. Offerings include a women-focused Latin movement class offered on a pay-what-you-can basis and a salsa technique and footwork session open to everyone. The technique class is $20, with a discounted rate available to Distinct Bootcamp gym members. Ritmo Libre also provides after-school programming for youth that nurtures confidence, emotional expression, and creativity, along with opportunities for community social dancing. Everyone is welcome, no prior experience is needed, and no registration is required.

Create comics and zines with artist Mikayla Kempski while building digital illustration skills. Explore Krita, a free, open source painting and drawing program, and learn to use a pressure sensitive pen with a drawing tablet for detailed, professional-style control. This program welcomes girls and trans or nonbinary youth in grades 6 to 12. A sliding scale of $0 to $120 is available with support from the Cameron & Jane Baird Foundation.

The Lovejoy community hosts a festive Halloween parade that begins on the Gold Street side of School 43 and makes its way to Hennepin Park. After the short route, the fun continues with dancing in the park. The distance is brief and well suited to young children.

Kids Craft Days at The Brook blends mealtime and making, with families able to enjoy lunch while children create a different kid-friendly craft each week. The setting overlooks Willowbrook, providing a backdrop for time together.

Explore local vendors offering pet products, treats, and other goodies. Dogs are welcome, so bring your pup while you browse and enjoy the fall atmosphere.

Each Saturday, a storytime for kids takes place in the children’s section.

Solar Saturdays offers a chance to observe the Sun through specialized solar telescopes, weather permitting, and to enjoy expansive rooftop views of the Buffalo Niagara region and beyond. The experience is open to all ages. Participation is included with general admission or a current membership.

Take part in a ONE PIECE Store Tournament and battle through Swiss rounds in a best-of-one format, with the goal of finishing undefeated. Tournament standings determine promo and prize awards, with a participation pack for each player and a winner pack for first place. Entry is $5 and includes promos and prizes based on attendance, with payment requested upon arrival. At least four players are needed to run the tournament. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.

Test your skills in a casual, store-level GUNDAM CARD GAME tournament. Entry includes a participation Tournament Pack, with a Winner Tournament Pack for first place and additional pack prizes based on attendance. Each event uses Swiss rounds, with best-of-one matches and a five-minute extra-time period. At least four players are needed for the tournament to take place. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.

Tom Stahl And The Dangerfields bring their monthly residency to Duende at Silo City, taking the stage on the last Saturday of each month, a run that began in February 2024. Expect a folk rock sound laced with sharp humor from an award-winning Western New York original band. The group and its members have earned a long list of local accolades, with Tom Stahl recognized as Best Original Male Vocalist and inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame in 2017, Mark Stahl honored as Best Original Keyboardist, Gary Kowalski named Best Original Drummer, and the band celebrated as Best Original Band. Their resume also includes Artvoice Best of Buffalo honors such as Best Entertainer and Best Acoustic Act. Settle in at Duende at Silo City for catchy songwriting, wit, and a homegrown Buffalo vibe.

Celebrate a spooky night of live entertainment, costumes, and sweet treats at the Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center ballroom. The lineup features Captain Tom & The Hooligans, The Snake Oil Serenaders, Tyler Westcott, Odie Fury, and Donut On The Decks. Costumes are encouraged, and a contest will award prizes. Tickets are $15 at the door.

In Buffalo, the BPO turns Kleinhans into a realm of shadows, suspense, and vivid orchestral storytelling. Ron Spigelman conducts a program built for goosebumps, weaving together John Williams’ Jaws, Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, and Saint-Saëns’ Danse macabre. Each piece builds intensity and dark beauty for a concert that matches the spirit of the night. After the final chord, the celebration continues with a post-concert Halloween dance in the Mary Seaton Room. A DJ keeps the energy up, costumes are encouraged, and the bar stays open late for a full night out.

Celebrate Halloween at The Hawk with a night featuring Hit N Run. The space will be filled with spooky decorations, and the kitchen and bar will offer food and drink specials throughout the evening. Dress to impress, since standout costumes can win prizes, and enjoy complimentary liquor tastings. A $10 cover helps pay the bands and supports bringing in high quality acts.

Wimbledon Lanes hosts the final Cars & Coffee of the 2026 season, a heartfelt sendoff for the vehicles that shaped the year. Enthusiasts gather to let engines breathe in the crisp air and give polished chrome a last gleam before winter storage. The mix spans classics, custom builds, muscle cars, motorcycles, and trucks, offering a fitting farewell for every kind of ride. The atmosphere is family-friendly and appreciative, with hot coffee to warm cold hands and plenty of pride in what the season delivered. It is a simple moment to linger by the lineup, reflect on shared memories, and say see you in spring.

Connect with an Outreach Navigator from Orleans Community Health for clear, one-on-one guidance. Jordan Grollmes provides assistance with health insurance enrollments and renewals through the NYS of Health Marketplace and is available to answer questions.

Pop-Up Open Gym Play opens the doors of Niagara Kraze, a venue that usually focuses on private events, so more people can enjoy the space on a flexible schedule. These public play opportunities change from week to week. Guests can purchase a single ticket or secure all available tickets, depending on their plans. For a full two hours, your group gets exclusive use of the entire facility, including eight of the largest indoor inflatables and bounce houses in WNY, along with obstacle courses, physical challenges, and tall slides. Enjoy interactive games and challenges, try the newest attraction Glow Golf, which is pay to play, and make use of toddler toys set out for little ones. Massage chairs are available, free Wi-Fi is provided, and 75 inch TVs show live sports or favorite programs. Beverages, snacks, candy, and frozen treats are offered at reasonable prices, and games with prizes are available.

A monthly community gathering offers an energy share facilitated by Dawn alongside a calming sound bowl demonstration led by Susan. It welcomes both beginners and seasoned practitioners, providing a friendly space for connection, reflection, and renewal. Comfortable clothing is recommended, and a notebook can be useful for personal notes. Admission is free, and voluntary donations are appreciated.

Brunch returns to The Brook. Plans are being finalized, and the full menu along with more details will be shared soon. Sunday mornings at The Brook are set to get even better with the comeback of this brunch.

Celebrate the season at a fall-themed market featuring local vendors with popular pet supplies, treats, and other fun finds. Dogs are welcome, so bring your canine companion to shop and enjoy the autumn atmosphere.