Grab those little ghouls and goblins and have a wild time wandering through the zoo’s spectacularly spooky Halloween scenes for some safe trick-or-treating, festive fun and Halloween magic. Costumes are encouraged! Admission is $5 with children 2 and younger free. Every ticket aids the zoo’s mission. The event includes a free shuttle from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Fri., Oct. 24, 1-8 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 East Lake Shore Drive | 217-585-1821
Springfieldparks.org
This article appears in October 23-29, 2025.
