🎃 Lansing, MI · Halloween 2026
Boo at the Zoo (Potter Park Zoo) — Lansing, MI
Boo at the Zoo (Potter Park Zoo) brings Halloween to Lansing for the 2026 season — october 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 2026 at Potter Park Zoo.
🎯 LANSING, MI📅 October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 2026📍 Potter Park Zoo👨👩👧 FAMILY FRIENDLY🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
Trick-or-treat among the animals at Boo at the Zoo (Potter Park Zoo) in Lansing: a safe, contained, utterly charming Halloween evening built for little ones.
📋 Event Details
📍 Venue: Potter Park Zoo — 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
📅 Dates: October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 2026
🕐 Hours: TBA
🎫 Price: $5 – $15 (varies by resident/nonresident); kids under 3 free; sensory-friendly FALCONERS night Oct 16, 5-7:30pm
👶 Ages: Family Friendly
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://potterparkzoo.org
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Families with young kids who want Halloween magic without the scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 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.
🎃 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.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is it scary for toddlers?
Not at all — zoo Halloween events are deliberately non-scary: lights, music, candy, and cute decorations.
When is Boo at the Zoo (Potter Park Zoo)?
Boo at the Zoo (Potter Park Zoo) runs October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 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. $5 – $15 (varies by resident/nonresident); kids under 3 free; sensory-friendly FALCONERS night Oct 16, 5-7:30pm.
