Bronx Zoo's Boo at the Zoo

Get into the Halloween spirit with Boo at the Zoo, taking place at the Bronx Zoo Saturdays and Sundays from late September to late October, with a bonus day on October 14. The festival includes family-friendly activities such as a Halloween maze, animal-themed stilt walkers, magic shows, costume parades, an extinct-animal graveyard, pumpkin carving and live music. Of course, visitors can also get an up-close look at all the creepy critters on display within the zoo. Tickets for a specific day must be purchased in advance. The days coincide with Pumpkin Nights, so families can have spooky fun after dark (note these require separate tickets).