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The Akron Zoo’s popular Boo at the Zoo Halloween-themed events are back on select weekends next month. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes for the events, which include trick-or-treating at 12 themed stations throughout the zoo. (Courtesy of the Akron Zoo)By Megan Becka, special to cleveland.comAKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween celebration is back next month on select Saturdays and Sundays.It’s the 35th year the zoo has held the popular event, which is scheduled for Oct. 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Online ticket holders can enter the event at 10:30 a.m., according to the zoo.Boo at the Zoo features 12 themed trick-or-treat stations set up throughout the zoo. The Akron Zoo is taking part in the Teal Pumpkin Project, which provides non-food options for any guest with food allergies. To participate, guests can ask for a Teal Pumpkin treat at each station.The zoo is holding its Zoothing Boo event on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 9:30 a.m. This event is a quieter, less crowded option for zoo guests with different abilities. Tickets are separate from general admission tickets and are limited to manage crowd sizes.Boo at the Zoo tickets are available for purchase on the zoo website. Tickets are $13 for trick-or-treaters, $10 for non-member observers and $3 for parking. Tickets are also available for purchase at the door for $15 trick-or-treaters, $12 for non-member observers and $5 for parking.Akron Zoo members who wish to attend the events can do so for free but do require a ticket, which can be requested online or at the door. Children under age two who don’t want to trick-or-treat are free.Want more Akron news? Sign up for cleveland.com’s Rubber City Update, an email newsletter delivered at 5:30 a.m. Wednesdays.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Sunday, October 20, 2024This event has already passed. Monday, October 21, 2024This event has already passed. Tuesday, October 22, 2024This event has already passed. Wednesday, October 23, 2024This event has already passed. Thursday, October 24, 2024This event has already passed. Friday, October 25, 2024This event has already passed. Saturday, October 26, 2024This event has already passed. Sunday, October 27, 2024This event has already passed. Monday, October 28, 2024This event has already passed. Tuesday, October 29, 2024This event has already passed. Wednesday, October 30, 2024This event has already passed. Families of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, special food and drink menus and more at the Saint Louis Zoo's nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience Boo at the Zoo! Boo at the Zoo is a long-time St. Louis family favorite, with fun. spellbinding decorations for great photo opportunities, spooktacular entertainment as actors bring the decorated areas to life, interaction with the animals, fun at the 4-D Theater, & the Conservation Carousel and much more.At Boo at the Zoo you can visit the Caribbean Cove, the Emerson Dinoroarus, slither into the Charles H. Hoessle Herpetaruim and the Bayer Insectarium, as well as visit the Kraken Cove, Extraterrestrial Encounter, Pumpkin Palooza and more.And don't forget the special food and drink menus and souvenir t-shirts! Please note: this is not a trick-or-treating event.Boo at the Zoo is happening nightly from 5 to 8:30 p.m., October 10-30, 2024 at the Saint Louis Zoo. Tickets are available now.October 14 is Sensory Friendly Night for guests with sensory

Looking for a fun, sensory-friendly event, head to downtown Tinley Park for their Boo Bash. The event will open with a sensory-friendly time with reduced noise levels and a quiet zone. Find more Halloween events in the South Suburbs on our calendar. Lemonster DaysSept. 21-Oct. 31, 2024 Address: Various locations in Lemont Cost: Fees vary by event Check out fun events happening this fall in Lemont. There will be a Scarecrow Trail, Harvest Fest, Monster and Me Mile Run, Lemonster Trick-or Treating and more. Downtown Tinley Park Boo BashOct. 27, 2024Address: Zabrocki Plaza – North OPA Metra Lot, 17375 Oak Park Ave., Tinley ParkCost: Free This annual event will have trick-or-treating through business booths, DJ entertainment, and much more! Food and beverages will be available to purchase.Hocus Pocus at Rialto Square TheatreOct. 27, 2024 Address: 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet Cost: $5/general admission This annual event will have trick-or-treating through business booths, DJ entertainment, and much more! Food and beverages will be available to purchase.Halloween events near me in the Western SuburbsPhoto Credit: Brookfield ZooIf you’re looking for a safe, trick-or-treating event, head to events in Batavia and Westmont. Also, get tickets to Boo at the Zoo for some not-so-scary fun you’re your kids. Find more Halloween events in the Western Suburbs on our calendar. Boo at the Zoo at Brookfield ZooOct 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 2024 Address: 8400 31st St., Brookfield Cost: Free w/zoo admission: $29.95/ages 12-64, $24.95/ages 65-plus, $20.95/ages 3-11, free/ages 2 and underThe not-so-scary and fun-filled event is something for the entire family to enjoy. There will be giant inflatables, sweet treat stations throughout the zoo, photo frames and more. Come dressed in costume.Haunted Forest – Little Monsters at Diane Main ParkOct. 19, 2024Address: 200 W. 59th St., WestmontCost: $8/personParticipants will hop on a wagon ride that takes them from Diane Main Park through the terrifying woods path scenes. After that, participants will get off the wagons and walk through the wicked woods where all kinds of scares await them. Recommended for ages 9 and under.Haunted Forest – Sheer Terror at Diane Main ParkOct. 19, 2024Address: 200 W. 59th St., WestmontCost: $8/personParticipants will hop on a wagon ride that takes them from Diane Main Park through the terrifying woods path scenes. After that, participants will get off the wagons and walk through the wicked woods where all kinds of scares await them. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Washington Park Zoo HoursSpringMarch 29 – May 24Open Daily: 10 am to 4 pmThe last entry is at 3 pm. SummerMay 25 – September 1Monday-Friday: 10 am to 4 pm The last admission 3 pm Sat -Sun: 10 am until 5 pm The last admission 4 pm FallSeptember 2 – October 31 Open Daily: 10 am to 4 pm The last admission is 3 pmWinterNovember 1 – December 7Open Saturday and Sunday Only- 10 am to 3pm Closed for the Season as of December 8th, 2024 Seasonal Attraction Hours:Observation Tower: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm dailyAnimal Buildings and Giftshop closes 1/2 hour before closing timeSafari Train: Open weekends only depending on staff and the weather Memorial Day thru Labor DayWings of Wonder Habitat: 11:00 am to 2:30 pm (Open depending on the weather and staffing)Peacock Cafe is open depending on the forecasted weather. Coop Concession is open daily from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. ​* Please note that buildings or areas may temporarily close at any time due to animal care needs, weather, staffing, or maintenance.General Admission RatesAdults (12-61 yrs)$11Seniors (62 yrs and up)$10Children (3-11 yrs)$8Children (2 yrs and under)FREE* Must present a valid driver's license or state ID for showing a Michigan City address. Discounts are not available on special event dates such as Boo at the Zoo. Michigan City residents get a discount on all ticketsParking InformationThe Washington Park Zoo shares a parking lot with Lake Michigan Beach, Washington Park, and Oasis Splash Park. A separate parking fee

Jammin' into the weekend for the halloween season. MILWAUKEE — It's a jammin' good weekend for spooky season lovers! Milwaukee is celebrating Halloween early with a variety of events perfect for ghouls and goblins. Erica Cherie of Jammin' 98.3 treats us to weekend plans.Thursday-SundayBoo at the Zoo Milwaukee County Zoo10001 W Bluemound Rd Trick or treat with the animals in your favorite costume. The event includes family-friendly Halloween activities and entertainment throughout the zoo. Boo at the Zoo runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.Friday and SaturdaySpirits of the Silent City: Dead Reckoning2405 W Forest Home Ave.Visit the Forest Home Cemetary & Arboretum for a ghostly good time. The tour features live actor portrayals of Milwaukee historical figures. Tours run after hours starting at 6 p.m.Now through October 31Halloween Village at Baird Community Commons400 W. Wisconsin AvenueThe family-friendly visit features photo-ops, lights and spooky character pieces. The event is free and open to the public.Talk to us: Hey there! At TMJ4 News, we're all about listening to our audience and tackling the stuff that really matters to you. Got a story idea, tip, or just want to chat about this piece? Hit us up using the form below. For more ways to get in touch, head over to tmj4.com/tips. It’s about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error // Submit a news tipCopyright 2024 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sign up for our new TMJ4 Morning Headlines Newsletter and get the latest news and weather delivered straight to your inbox.

October brings out the haunted side of Lehigh Valley. Whether fact or fiction, you’re in for a spooky good time. Make the most of the season with these paranormal, Halloween, and festive fall activities throughout the region. Ghost Tours & Stories Family-Friendly Fun Scary Good Times Ghost Tours & Stories Spooky Lantern-Led TourOctober 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26, 2024Head to Nazareth to join the Moravian Historical Society for a Spooky Lantern-Led Tour which will take you through an overview of the early Colonial Era Moravian lifestyle, a visit to the two oldest Moravian buildings in North America, and includes stops at important community buildings to explore important crafts, industries, and personalities.Halloween "Ghost Lantern Tours at Crystal CaveOctober 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26, 2024See Crystal Cave by a different light! Guides, wearing Victorian clothing, present a recreation of the original Crystal Cave tour from the 1870s, guided by the glow of hand-held lantern light. Hear folklore, ghost stories, and history of Crystal Cave that are not part of the modern day tour. Ghost Tour at The Sayre MansionOctober 7, 21, 22 and 28, 2024If you haven’t had your fill of haunted tales, consider taking a spirited ghost tour at The Sayre Mansion in Bethlehem. Recently featured on the Travel Channel's show Ghosthunters, your guide will walk you through some of the areas that have had the most reported activity.Eerie Easton Walking ToursFriday-Sunday, September 20 - October 27, 2024In Easton, you can find guided eerie walking tours departing from the Sigal Museum Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in September and October. Still looking for more ghost encounters, you'll want to read these paranormal haunts and make it an overnight by staying in one of the haunted guest rooms at Historic Hotel Bethlehem or the Sayre Mansion.Please note: Many of these experiences are weather-dependent and do fill up quickly, so it’s recommended to reserve your space early. Call the host organization directly to book your tour. Family-Friendly FunTricks and TreatsSaturdays & Sundays, September 14-October 27, 2024Put on your costume and head to Dorney Park's Tricks and Treats for live entertainment, delicious food and drinks, candy, and more!Boo at the ZooOctober 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27, 2024Want to get in touch with the great outdoors? Take your trick or treating fun to the Lehigh Valley Zoo for Boo at the Zoo. Back for three weekends this year, the event offers a full lineup of interactive experiences including spooky