Good morning, Buffalo.

This weekend, the Explore & More Children's Museum at Canalside hosted its annual Halloween Spooktacular where staff, kids and parents dressed in costumes and enjoyed trick-or-treating on every floor—an event that delighted visitors.

The museum will hold additional trick-or-treating on Halloween from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.—giving families one more chance to celebrate the holiday.

Toys 'R' Us announced on Oct 16 it will open 30 new stores for the holiday season, including one pop-up shop at Walden Galleria in Western New York—nine pop-ups are already open.

The company is reviving its brick-and-mortar stores to meet growing family demand.

Cyclenation brought together local teams at the Buffalo Bills fieldhouse to cycle for heart and brain health—offering CPR demonstrations and educational resources.

Rural hospitals in Western New York have long faced challenges like stagnant patient populations, unfavorable payer mixes, recruiting issues and aging facilities — and they worry that upcoming federal Medicaid cuts will further strain services.

Buffalo Bills legend Steve Tasker advanced in the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection process after a second reduction vote and is now one of 34 players under consideration; the vote will narrow the group to nine semifinalists in about four weeks—three of whom will be chosen for next August's induction in Canton.

The Bills activated rookie Maxwell Hairston from injured reserve after he recovered from a knee injury and elevated safety Jordan Poyer and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips from the practice squad — moves that aim to strengthen the team’s defense for upcoming games.

Hairston, who has returned to practice this week, may soon make his NFL debut.

The Bills beat the Panthers 40–9 last Sunday in Orchard Park and eased stress on coach Sean McDermott after two losses while James Cook rushed for a career-best 216 yards—his highest since 1976.

The team will face the Chiefs next Sunday as they aim to prove they are back in strong form.

Stand Atlantic Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Rec Room — Tickets available — Experience the energetic performance of Stand Atlantic live in Buffalo.

Rittz Night Owl Tour

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Rec Room — Ticket information available — Experience the lyrical prowess of Rittz live in concert.

Come From Away Musical

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Shea's 710 Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the touching story of kindness and community that emerged during a day of crisis.

Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals

7:00 – 8:30 PM — KeyBank Center — Tickets available — Catch the exciting matchup between the Sabres and the Capitals in an action-packed NHL game.

Herbie Hancock Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Center for the Arts - University at Buffalo — Tickets available — Experience the legendary Herbie Hancock live on his 2025 North American Fall Tour.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive 'Roll On Down The Highway' Tour

7-9 p.m. — Riviera Theatre — $93 – $143 — Experience legendary rock as Randy Bachman and BTO perform classic hits with fresh energy.

Buffalo Sabres vs. Utah Mammoth

7:00-8:30 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Sabres and the Mammoth in an exciting hockey showdown.

St. Louis Blues vs. Buffalo Sabres

7-8:30 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Tickets starting at $20 — Catch an exciting NHL matchup between the Blues and the Sabres.

Opening Night Performance of String

7:30 PM — D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre — Ticketed event — Celebrate the world premiere of a modern musical with a champagne toast and cast meet-and-greet.

Trivium: Ascend Above The Ashes Tour

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Buffalo RiverWorks — Check ticket prices — Experience an electrifying night with Trivium and support from Jinjer and Heriot.