In 2012, Buffalo was named as one of the best cities for trick-or-treating by Zillow. We’re admittedly biased, but we obviously agree. Whether you’re getting pumped yourself for all hallows eve or thinking of ways to make your kids’ costumes work if the weather takes a turn (#Buffaloproblems), we’re here to take one worry off your list. Read on for the 9 best neighborhoods around Buffalo with epic trick-or-treating. (We’ve included 3 spots from each the downtown, Northtown, and Southtown areas – so no need to feel left out!)
- Elmwood Avenue / Elmwood Village
jofo2005 - Flickr Your kids love the treats they get to fill their goodie bags with on Elmwood, and you’ll love the sights you get to take in of the beautiful homes along the way!
- Hertel Avenue
www.hertelavenue.com Let the little ones treat themselves to candy and Halloween festivities, then treat yourself to a taco or ice cream (or both!) on Hertel Ave.
- Parkside
Reading Tom - Flickr Parkside is a U.S. Historic District and the loot you’ll collect here while trick or treating will be of epic proportions, too! Parents — be sure to peek at the historic homes in this beautiful locale.
- Amherst
Groovymarlin - Flickr Subdivisions = full-sized candy bars. They also usually mean well-maintained sidewalks and less busy streets — perfect for trick or treating!
- Williamsville
Doug Kerr - Flickr Whether you’re filling your bags on Main Street or finding a neighborhood to ring doorbells at, Williamsville is another great spot to take the littles on Halloween!
- Clarence / Clarence Center
chrisforsyth - Flickr The home of the Great Pumpkin Farm has to have epic trick or treating, right? Right!
- Hamburg
Doug Kerr - Flickr Stroll the streets of the village or find a neighborhood in the town. Whatever you choose, you’re sure to find great trick or treating in Hamburg!
- Orchard Park
Nat Tung - Flickr Orchard Park has tons of great neighborhoods basically begging for trick or treaters on Halloween! Go door to door and fill your plastic jack-o-lanterns to the brim!
- East Aurora
Doug Kerr Last but certainly not least… East Aurora is a beautiful town south of the city — perfect for wandering any time. But especially during Halloween! Put on your best costumes and enjoy the festivities!
What are your favorite sweet spots in Western New York for trick or treating? Share the goods with us in the comments below so we can all skip happily along with our filled-to-the-brim jack-o-lantern buckets this Halloween!
jofo2005 - Flickr
Your kids love the treats they get to fill their goodie bags with on Elmwood, and you’ll love the sights you get to take in of the beautiful homes along the way!
Let the little ones treat themselves to candy and Halloween festivities, then treat yourself to a taco or ice cream (or both!) on Hertel Ave.
Reading Tom - Flickr
Parkside is a U.S. Historic District and the loot you’ll collect here while trick or treating will be of epic proportions, too! Parents — be sure to peek at the historic homes in this beautiful locale.
Groovymarlin - Flickr
Subdivisions = full-sized candy bars. They also usually mean well-maintained sidewalks and less busy streets — perfect for trick or treating!
Doug Kerr - Flickr
Whether you’re filling your bags on Main Street or finding a neighborhood to ring doorbells at, Williamsville is another great spot to take the littles on Halloween!
chrisforsyth - Flickr
The home of the Great Pumpkin Farm has to have epic trick or treating, right? Right!
Stroll the streets of the village or find a neighborhood in the town. Whatever you choose, you’re sure to find great trick or treating in Hamburg!
Nat Tung - Flickr
Orchard Park has tons of great neighborhoods basically begging for trick or treaters on Halloween! Go door to door and fill your plastic jack-o-lanterns to the brim!
Doug Kerr
Last but certainly not least… East Aurora is a beautiful town south of the city — perfect for wandering any time. But especially during Halloween! Put on your best costumes and enjoy the festivities!
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