The Final Fear (aka Scare at the Fair)

What is it? Five haunted houses including Dark Raven Manor, Big Top Terror, Raven Hill Asylum, Slaughter Haus and Soul Remains When: Today, 6:30 p. m. to 10 p. m.; Friday and Saturday, 6:30 p. m. to midnight. Where: Hamburg Fairgrounds Admission: $20 for Dark Raven Manor, Big Top Terror, Raven Hill Asylum and Soul Remains, and an additional $3 for Slaughter Haus. Info: www.yourfinalfear.com

House of Horrors and Haunted Catacombs

What is it? Selected as one of America’s Best Haunts, there are four attractions including House of Horrors, Haunted Catacombs, Curse of the Mummy and City of the Dead. When: Today, 6:30 p. m. to 10 p. m.; Friday and Saturday, 6:30 pm to 1 a. m.; Sunday, 6:30 p. m. to 10 p. m. Where: Garden Village Plaza, Cheektowaga Admission: $20 Info: www.houseofhorrorsbuffalo.com

Fright world

What is it? Five haunted houses including House of the Dead, Wicked Woods, Carnevil, Return of the Mummies and Phobiaz When: Today, 6:30 p. m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday, 6:30 p. m. to 1 a. m.; Sunday and Nov. 6, 7, 13 and 14, 6:30 p. m. to midnight. Where: Northtown Plaza on Sheridan Drive, Amherst. Admission: $23 Info: www.hauntedbuffalo.com

Lockport Haunted Cave

What is it?A 45-minute guided walking tour along the banks of the Erie Canal and through the haunted Lockport Cave, with ghost stories around a campfire. Also available are 15-minute underground boat rides. Reservations are needed ahead of time. When: Today, 6:30 p. m. to 9:30 p. m.; Friday, 6:30 p. m. to 10:30 p. m. Where: 2 Pine St., Lockport Admission: $11 plus tax for walking tour only; $16 plus tax for walking tour plus boat ride. Info: www.lockportcave.net or call 434-CAVE for reservations

Becker Farms Pumpkin Fiesta

What is it? Haunted hayride. When:Friday, 7 to 9 p. m. Where: 3760 Quaker Road in Gasport. Admission: $9 Info: www.beckerfarms.com

Among the events missing from this year’s roster are the Barns of Doom and Haunted Hayride normally located across the street from the Hamburg Fairgrounds. The construction company that used to run the Barns of Doom has decided to retire from its Halloween activities.

Anna Castonguay is a senior at Hamburg High School.