Fan of all things frightening? As Halloween approaches, destinations throughout the Chautauqua Lake Erie Region embrace their spooky side with themed events in the month of October. Learn more about these events celebrating the spooky season in Chautauqua County below.
Guided Ghost Hunts at the Dunkirk Lighthouse and Veterans Park Museum
Visit the historic and haunted Dunkirk Lighthouse for a late night tour and a paranormal investigation during one of their several guided ghost hunts. Embark on a historical journey as you tour the lighthouse keeper's home and the Lighthouse tower. Learn about the lives of the lighthouse keepers and their families, some who may have never left even after death. Reservations limited and tickets sell out quickly!
Saints & Sinners Cemetery Tours
Ride a horse-drawn carriage or take a walking tour through Lake View cemetery on the Saints and Sinners Tours hosted by the Fenton History Center. Get into the spirit of Halloween and uncover some of the over 43,000 stories hidden within the cemetery including the tales of some of Jamestown's earliest inhabitants. Enjoy a late night, behind-the-scenes tour of the elegant mausoleums and graves-sites with stories of individuals and families who were laid to rest there told by costumed actors at the Mausoleum Tours.
Harvest Moon Cemetery Tours
Climb aboard a horse-drawn trolley and hear the tales of the Fredonia's founding families and some of the most notorious villains from around the area told by knowledgeable guides and if your lucky, from some the spirits that reside within the cemetery grounds on the Harvest Moon Cemetery Tours hosted by Festivals Fredonia.
Fall Fest at Lily Dale
Head to the World's Largest Spiritualist Center, Lily Dale Assembly, for their Fall Fest, a weekend of activities to help you get in touch with the spirits of those who have passed. Join a spirit investigation or historical ghost walk. Learn about spirit photography, spoon bending and more.