🎃 Boca Raton, FL · Halloween 2026
Halloween by the Sea — Boca Raton, FL
Halloween by the Sea brings Halloween to Boca Raton for the 2026 season — october 18, 2026 at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.
🎯 BOCA RATON, FL📅 October 18, 2026📍 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center👨👩👧 FAMILY FRIENDLY🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
Trick-or-treat among the animals at Halloween by the Sea in Boca Raton: a safe, contained, utterly charming Halloween evening built for little ones.
📋 Event Details
📍 Venue: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center — 1801 North Ocean Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL 33432
📅 Dates: October 18, 2026
🕐 Hours: 4:30-5:30pm or 5:45-6:45pm (register for one session)
🎫 Price: $10 per child residents; $13 non-resident; parents free
👶 Ages: Recommended for ages 2-6
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://www.myboca.us
🎃 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 Halloween by the Sea?
Halloween by the Sea runs October 18, 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. $10 per child residents; $13 non-resident; parents free.
Is it scary for toddlers?
Not at all — zoo Halloween events are deliberately non-scary: lights, music, candy, and cute decorations.
