An Early Start on Halloween Fun with Candy and Activities for Families
Press release
BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that on Wednesday, October 29th, they will be hosting their first ever Trick or Treat at the Track event.
Starting at 5:00pm, Kids 13 and under are able to trick or treat with their costumes at 5 locations inside Batavia Downs during the live racing event happening that night. Trick or Treating will conclude after the costume contest.
“We know that kids love Halloween,” said Ryan Hasenauer, Vice President of Business Development at Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel. “This is an opportunity to get an early jump on their candy collecting while also taking part in activities like holiday coloring and a costume contest.”
Trick or Treat Locations include: The Paddock Pumpkin Patch inside Park Place, The Ghostly Grandstand, The Wicked Wager Window inside the ITW, The Creepy Clubhouse, The Witch’s Winner’s Circle.
Inside of the Park Place Room will be several tables with blank coloring sheets for kids to color in. Crayons will be provided.
Following the 1st Race, kids 13 and under are invited to the winner’s circle to meet and pet Tiko, our outrider horse. After the 2nd race, kids 13 and under can stay in the winner’s circle area for a costume contest. Winners will receive Buffalo Football goodies from Batavia Downs.
While kids are allowed in all racing areas, per NYS Gaming Regulations – Anyone under the age of 18 is not permitted on the gaming floor.
On Halloween Night, Friday, October 31st, several promotions for adults will be taking place on the gaming floor including: $5 Free Play for dressing in costume – As per NYS Gaming Regulations your costume may not conceal or change your identity. There will be $100 Free Play Halloween Hot Seats from 11am to 4pm and a chance that evening to win Buffalo Football Tickets in our suite to a game later this season at 9 and 10pm.