Trick-or-Treat Fest Returns To Cleveland Zoo This Year

CLEVELAND — Get the family Halloween costumes ready because Trick-or-Treat Fest is returning to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo next month.

Tickets for the costume-centric event went on sale Tuesday morning. Festivities for the daytime event will run Oct. 8 through Oct. 31 at the Zoo.

As a safety precaution, Trick-or-Treat Fest will have limited, timed ticketing. Guests are strongly encouraged to buy their tickets in advance. Tickets are $19.95 for non-members and $9.95 for Zoo members. Children under 2 are free. Tickets are available now at FutureForWildlife.org/trickortreatfest.

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“We’re excited to continue the tradition of celebrating Halloween at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo,” said Kelly Manderfield, Cleveland Metroparks chief marketing officer. “Thanks to the support of our sponsors and positive community feedback, we are able to bring back this popular daytime event for a second year in a row.”

This year's festivities include meet-and-greets with costumed characters, access to 15 trick-or-treat stations, and the return of the Monster Mash Dance Party at the Zoo's amphitheater. The add-on ticketed experience also include unlimited rides on the carousel.

The first 1,000 guests each daily will receive a complimentary trick-or-treat bag.