🎃 Boston, MA · Halloween 2026
Boston Lights — Boston, MA
Boston Lights brings Halloween to Boston for the 2026 season — nightly through november 8, 2026 at Franklin Park Zoo.
🎯 BOSTON, MA📅 Nightly through November 8, 2026📍 Franklin Park Zoo👨👩👧 FAMILY FRIENDLY🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
Trick-or-treat among the animals at Boston Lights in Boston: a safe, contained, utterly charming Halloween evening built for little ones.
📋 Event Details
📍 Venue: Franklin Park Zoo — 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121
📅 Dates: Nightly through November 8, 2026
🕐 Hours: 5pm-10:30pm
🎫 Price: Timed tickets required; plan-ahead pricing
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://www.zoonewengland.org/
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Families with young kids who want Halloween magic without the scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 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.
🎃 Buy tickets online — zoo Halloween nights routinely sell out, especially weekend evenings.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is Boston Lights?
Boston Lights runs Nightly through November 8, 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. Timed tickets required; plan-ahead pricing.
Is it scary for toddlers?
Not at all — zoo Halloween events are deliberately non-scary: lights, music, candy, and cute decorations.
