Sip & Stroll: Halloween Edition — Wilmington, DE

📋 Event Details

📍 Venue: Brandywine Zoo — 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802
📅 Dates: October 22, 2026
🕐 Hours: 5:00pm–7:30pm
🎫 Price: Members: adults $5, youth $3; non-members: adults $10, youth $7; 2 & under free
👶 Ages: All ages; costume contests for kids and adults
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://brandywinezoo.org

🎃 Local Insight Ratings

Best for: Families with young kids who want Halloween magic without the scares.

💡 Know Before You Go

🎃 Bring a stroller and layers — it’s a lot of walking and October nights get cold.

🎃 Costumes encouraged — most zoo events run costume parades or contests for kids.

🎃 Don’t skip the animals — many are most active in the evening; the nocturnal houses are the hidden highlight.

🎃 Buy tickets online — zoo Halloween nights routinely sell out, especially weekend evenings.

🎃 Arrive right at opening — treat stations have the shortest lines in the first hour.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need zoo membership?
No — event tickets are sold separately, though members often get discounts or presale. Members: adults $5, youth $3; non-members: adults $10, youth $7; 2 & under free.

Is it scary for toddlers?
Not at all — zoo Halloween events are deliberately non-scary: lights, music, candy, and cute decorations.

When is Sip & Stroll: Halloween Edition?
Sip & Stroll: Halloween Edition runs October 22, 2026, typically on select evenings — check the zoo’s calendar for exact nights.