ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Halloween is right around the corner — and Rochester has many events to get yourself in a spooky mood! Many of these attractions are not recommended for children younger than 12, people with health issues, pregnant women, or people sensitive to flashing lights. With that in mind, here are some scary events happening in the Rochester area: Haunted Houses Nightmare Manor Henrietta's most well-known haunted attractions return to Southtown Plaza near the end of September. The attraction has six areas to explore — such as The Nest, the Sinister Sewer, or Hillbilly Hell. The attraction opens on Friday, September 27, and will be open mostly on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October. The final two days of Nightmare Manor will be on Wednesday, October 30, and Halloween. Dark Matter Scream Works Greece's haunted attraction has kicked off early before the Halloween season! Located at Parkway Plaza on Dewey Avenue, Dark Matter Scream Works features three haunted houses — the Shadowvale Sanitarium, Scream Works Phobia Factory, and Grimwood Hall. The attraction will be open on weekends through November 2 starting at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on their website. Insomnia House The free Insomnia House haunted attraction returns to Avocado Lane to scare you for a good cause! Explore the attraction's 120-foot backlit maze with twists and turns, listen to scary ghost stories at the Spooky Acres Cemetery, and on opening day, enjoy donut holes and cider! The maze has difficulty settings, depending on how scared you want to be. Although it's free, the organizers are accepting donations for AutismUp to provide support and services for people with autism. Insomnia House is open on September 27 and 28 and then every Friday and Saturday through Halloween. Hours are from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Haunted Folklore and Tours Rolling Hills Asylum Tours This one is for all the believers of the paranormal — tours are offered all year long at Rolling Hills Asylum in East Bethany! Even if you don't believe in ghosts — you will still be able to enjoy a tour of this historical facility and learn about its past. If you do believe in the paranormal, you may sign up to go on a ghost hunt at the facility. More information and history about the asylum can be found by clicking here. "Spirits of the Past" at Genesee Country Village & Museum The Genesee Country Village & Museum has brought back its Spirits of the Past event! Guests will encounter eerie scenes in the candle-light buildings of the village and will share tales and legends. There may also be monsters lurking around the museum. The tours will run on two weekends — October 18-20 and October 25-27. Tickets can be purchased here. Landmark Society's Ghost Walks Grab your lantern as the Landmark Society of Western New York is inviting you on their ghost walk. Starting at the Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word, the tours will introduce you to "the Ghosts of Rochester's Past" and some theatrical performances of the city's history. The walks will be held on October 18 at 6:30 p.m. and October 19 at 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here. Rochester Candlelight Ghost Walks Learn about the history of Rochester while listening to ghost stories and folklore on the Candlelight Ghost Walks. These walks take place on October weekends and will go to many different areas in Rochester. Hear tales about the Ghosts of Mount Hope Avenue, the possible connection of Rochester to Jack the Ripper, and the history of the "Lady in White" tale. On some Mondays in October, they also hold buffet-style dinners at the Union Tavern on Culver Road where you can hear more ghost stories. The full schedule of walks in October is available here. Apple picking: Open farms near you for the upcoming season Haunted Hayrides Halloween Hayrides at Powers Farm Market Powers Farm Market in Pittsford is bringing back its family-friendly Halloween Hayrides, starting September 22. Guests will ride through and experience monsters such as witches, skeletons, and more! The hayrides are open in the daytime from 9:30 a.m. until dusk Mondays through Saturdays and on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The nighttime version of the ride is from dusk until 8 p.m. on Thursdays and dusk until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Although this is a family-friendly ride, parents are encouraged to use discretion with children. VerHulst Haunted Hayride A few miles west of Greece Ridge Mall is the Verhulst Haunted Hayride! On Ridge Road in Spencerport, hayrides will kick off on Friday, October 4 and will open every Friday. Saturday, and Sunday until October 27. Admission is cash only at the entrance. Guests can expect to ride the wagon before getting off and encountering all sorts of monsters. Guests who want to attend are asked to sign a waiver and bring it to the hayride to be allowed on. Waivers can be downloaded and printed from their website. Shows and More Laser Stranger Things Fans of the Netflix series "Stranger Things" will be able to enjoy this laser show at the Rochester Museum & Science Center — featuring 80s music and visuals based on the show. The show is listed as "coming soon" to the Strasenburgh Planetarium. Spooky Season at the Little Want something more cinematic? The Little Theater has you covered with a marathon of classic and modern horror movies. From the horrors of "Texas Chainsaw Massacre," to the classic tale of "Sleepy Hollow," and even the goofiness of "Young Frankenstein," The Little Theater has many films planned to scare and delight movie-goers. Horror fans are encouraged to check out the Little Theater's list of films this Halloween season.