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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - louisville-ky (holiday) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261001T210000Z DTEND:20261002T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180841Z UID:10003569-1790874000-1790892000@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 12\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 12\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180841Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-01/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261002T210000Z DTEND:20261003T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180841Z UID:10003570-1790960400-1790978400@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 12\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 12\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180841Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-02/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261003T210000Z DTEND:20261004T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180841Z UID:10003343-1791046800-1791064800@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 12\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 12\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180841Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-03/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261004T210000Z DTEND:20261005T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180841Z UID:10003344-1791133200-1791151200@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 12\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 12\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180841Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-04/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo 2026 - Sensory Friendly Night DTSTART:20261007T210000Z DTEND:20261008T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000751Z UID:10003566-1791392400-1791403200@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!\nJoin us for a sensory-friendly tric k-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music and smaller crowd s.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early to reserve your spot.\nBuy Online \n\n  \nOct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29– 30\nNightly 5–9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct . 7  (details below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo fea tures trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attrac tions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party experience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the scary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (EST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon -members\n$14.25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer An ytime Tickets\n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning S ept. 12\n\n\n\nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exc hanges.\nTo provide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be pur chased in advance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests age s 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s animals will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain their regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo a t the Zoo night at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included wit h your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carous el. Festive lighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit ! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear t he famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lo se your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary Headless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider Hou se\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachni ds. This walk-through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-cra wling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour . \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\ nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensory-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, l ower music and smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to pur chase early to reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\na t Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit b y 8 p.m.)\nThis special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \ n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adult s can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family f riendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contes t!\nEach week\, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costume s for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/ or photos taken at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on our social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazi ne. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tip s\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the g ate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned as you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. R eusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attendi ng later in the evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowing atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The tric k-or-treat trail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximat ely 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wea r costume masks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route g oes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nGeneral FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zoo by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. an d guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\n This is a rain or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matter the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited num ber of rain ponchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gift shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any closing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \n Can you see animals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of our animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not b e viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular sch edules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes. On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p .m. with guests allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team time to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at the Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our gu ests\, smoking (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grou nds during this after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear costumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friendly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the r ight to ask adults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for of f-site parking or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo ’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere ot her than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a m ember of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nP arking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in y our ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parki ng lot or  unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops and concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and wil l sell fun glow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10 % off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snac ks and beverages including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zo o members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale ite ms or alcohol.  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYe s\, the Louisville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited n umber) from the front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available during Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair can be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unre served fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come fi rst served basis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat oth er Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information on Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, b ehavior inside the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies las t). And please help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying s ustainable palm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more in fo) \nAre tickets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.or g?\nTickets are available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering An ytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.or g. \nMay I get a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if somethin g comes up?\nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refun ds or exchanges for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount ti ckets available?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase disc ounted (night-specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Le arn more below! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Lou isville Zoo members receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can pur chase discounted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchase extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on yo ur membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membership card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy m y ticket online?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and phot o IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed ti ckets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited number of tickets will be available for each evening’s time s lot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as many times as you would like. Please note that your admission in cludes one loop through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tick ets can I purchase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people cov ered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership ca rds and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for adm ission for after-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as members. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FRE E with admission to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\ , but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced ext ra guest tickets at the same time you purchase your online discount ticket s. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate. \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides included or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not-so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to r egular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Family Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Exper ience Event pass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on e vents labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our website about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nT rick-or-Treating FAQs \n \n \ n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or -treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the treat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bag s?\nYes\, please help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you can purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main pl aza (while supplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain pea nuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain peanuts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that proce ss peanuts. If you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy- Friendly Night on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanu t-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pe ncils and more. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cr eam Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cide r ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try ou r Midnight Vanilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist t o your soft serve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts —cinnamon sugar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Cake\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sweets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! G uests 21 and over can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Sp iked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Gh ost Cup—the perfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchases.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize your night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Hallowe en tote bags and more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off selec t items.  (Member discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\ nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professi onal photographers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or pur chase photos anytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe with professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members g et 10% off photo purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporar y tattoos—sure to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\ nOn sale September 12\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299 \n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5 200 \n9500 Preston Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dix ie Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffe rsonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542-3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264- 3000 \n351 Meijer Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm o il candy. \nAutumn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your a nimal friends at the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm o il before you purchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for more information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some p otentially scary outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost e verything we use! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the worl d’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are be ing destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil prod ucts or products without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-fri endly candy that you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are m any apps to assist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and lo ok for the green orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s primates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000751Z LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U nited States URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026-sensory-friendly-n ight/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261008T210000Z DTEND:20261009T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T120739Z UID:10003345-1791478800-1791496800@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 12\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 12\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T120739Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pumpkins at PlayPort DTSTART:20261010T200000Z DTEND:20261010T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T183109Z UID:12868-1791648000-1791658800@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:family,holiday DESCRIPTION:Pumpkins at PlayPort\nLocation: PlayPort – 1105 Rowan Street \, Louisville\, KY 40203 \nPumpkins at PlayPort is back! \nJoin Waterfront Park and community partners on Saturday\, October 10\, 2026\, from 4:00 –7:00 PM at PlayPort for a family-friendly fall celebration featuring pu mpkins\, trick-or-treating\, activities\, community partners\, and plenty of Halloween fun! \nFamilies from across Kentuckiana are invited to enjoy an evening designed to bring our community together while experiencing all that PlayPort and Waterfront Park have to offer. \nWe’re still seeking event sponsors and in-kind partners to help make this year’s Pumpkins at PlayPort possible. Businesses and organizations interested in supporting the event are encouraged to connect with the team about sponsorship\, dona ted goods and services\, activities\, and other partnership opportunities. \nSave the date and stay tuned for more event details! \nWaterfront Park is a non-profit\, public park in Louisville\, Kentucky. We connect people to the river and ensure our waterfront remains an asset that can be enjoye d by the community forever. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183109Z URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/pumpkins-at-playport-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR