Parkside Fall Festival– October 17, 2026 from 11am to 2pm at the corner of Parkside and Russell Streets. Features Buffalo Firefighters, live music, costume parade and contest, family activities.

  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Visit with the Buffalo Firefighters and check out a fire truck on the corner of Russell and Parkside. 

  • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Live music by Moon Rock Music and custom kids’ costume sketches by artist Erica Sirotich.

  • 12:45 PM: Annual Costume Parade and Contest in front of Alice, Ever After Books, complete with guest judges and prizes awarded for categories like Funniest, Most Original, Best Group Costume, and Best Book-Themed Costume.
    • Costume Contest Prizes will be awarded for:
      Funniest
      Most Original
      Best Group Costume
      Best Book Themed Costume

  • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Community organization booths and family activities in the rear parking lot, featuring participants such as the Buffalo Zoo, North Park Library, Crisis Services, GLYS, Buffalo Toy Library, and Black Boys Read Too.

  • Post-Parade: Trick-or-treating at participating neighborhood businesses