🎃 Fargo, ND · Halloween 2026
Boo at the Zoo — Fargo, ND
Boo at the Zoo brings Halloween to Fargo for the 2026 season — oct 10, 17, 24, 2026 at Red River Zoo.
🎯 FARGO, ND📅 Oct 10, 17, 24, 2026📍 Red River Zoo👨👩👧 FAMILY FRIENDLY🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
Trick-or-treat among the animals at Boo at the Zoo in Fargo: a safe, contained, utterly charming Halloween evening built for little ones.
📋 Event Details
📍 Venue: Red River Zoo — 4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104
📅 Dates: Oct 10, 17, 24, 2026
🕐 Hours: 11:00am-4:00pm
🎫 Price: Paid admission (varies by day & pass level)
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: http://www.redriverzoo.org/
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Families with young kids who want Halloween magic without the scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 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.
🎃 Bring a stroller and layers — it’s a lot of walking and October nights get cold.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is Boo at the Zoo?
Boo at the Zoo runs Oct 10, 17, 24, 2026, typically on select evenings — check the zoo's calendar for exact nights.
Do I need zoo membership?
No — event tickets are sold separately, though members often get discounts or presale. Paid admission (varies by day & pass level).
Is it scary for toddlers?
Not at all — zoo Halloween events are deliberately non-scary: lights, music, candy, and cute decorations.
