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October 2025
Boo at the Zoo
Family-friendly after-hours Halloween celebration. Walk the Zoo’s decorated paths, enjoy Halloween-themed experiences, the Boomerang train, Trick-or-treat at more than a dozen candy stations, meet with costumed characters, and dance the Monster Mash Dance Party. The first 1,000 guests will receive a free trick-or-treat bag. Tickets are $20 or $69 for a 4-pack. 5-9 p.m.
Find out more »Spooky Ranch
Includes the extreme nightmares haunted house, the famous haunted hayride, the haunted barn and more. Through 11/2.
Find out more »Afterschool Adventures
Active nature and science exploration, hikes, games, animal encounters and activities. K-2nd graders. 3-4 p.m.
Find out more »Teen Thursday
A casual hangout with board games and other laid-back activities. 3-4:30 p.m.
Find out more »Family Fun Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs. Designed for ages 7 and under with a caretaker. 10:30 a.m.
Find out more »Lapsit Storytime
Rhymes, songs and play for children ages 0-24 months. 9:30 a.m.
Find out more »Norton Cider Festival
Apple decorating, train rides, inflatables, fireworks and more.
Find out more »Pumpkins and Ponies
Open rain or shine. Animal Rides and Viewing / Feeding will be indoors. CASH ONLY Admission $5.00 Ages 1 and older Pony and Pony Cart rides - $2.00 Horse rides for Adults and Kids - $2.00 Feed Barrel Train - $2.00 per person Hayride - $5.00 per person Feed Cones - $1.00 each Not open on Halloween Night / October 31st. Fridays 6-8 p.m., Saturdays 4-8 p.m.
Find out more »Factory of Terror
This is an extreme haunt and not intended for children under 12. Through 11/1.
Find out more »Family Storytime at the Great Northern Mall
First Friday of each month. 11:30 a.m.
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