The leaves are starting to yellow, the temperature is ticking down, and we’re days from the official start of fall — which means the spooky season is right around the corner.
Halloween festivities will soon kick off around Milwaukee, with the Racine Zoo’s Jack-O’-Lantern Nights starting as early as next week.
The festival will feature Halloween-themed sculptures and decorations, an expansive light display winding throughout the zoo, and, of course, plenty of intricately designed jack-o’-lanterns. Attendees can also purchase seasonal treats and participate in the annual decorating contest.
Here’s everything you need to know about Racine Zoo’s Jack-O’-Lantern Nights.
When are the Jack-O’-Lantern Nights?
The light show will run Thursday through Sunday from Sept. 26 to Nov. 3.
The show’s hours each day are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., with final admission for the night at 9:30 p.m.
Where are the Jack-O’-Lantern Nights?
Jack-O’-Lantern Nights are at the Racine Zoo, at 2131 N. Main St., Racine, Wis.
Food, beverages and decorating contest at Jack-O’-Lantern Nights
The zoo has not yet announced its menu for the festival, but alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Attendees are not allowed to bring in any outside alcoholic beverages.
This year’s light show will also bring back a contest where local businesses and organizations battle it out for the best — or rather, spookiest — decorations. Attendees can vote on their favorite installation during their visit, and the zoo will announce a winner at the end of the festival’s run.
If you’re interesting in participating in the decorating contest, you can fill out an entry form and apply here.
Ticket prices and parking for Jack-O’-Lantern Nights
Admission is $10 per person and free for children under two years old.
Tickets are only available to buy at the door with cash or card. Your ticket includes entrance to the light show, not regular admission to the Racine Zoo during the day, and vice versa with a day-time zoo ticket.
If you’re hoping to book a group outing to the Halloween lights, the zoo offers a discounted rate for large groups. The rates, which are below, must be booked in advance by emailing info@racinezoo.org.
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For groups of 20 to 49 people, tickets are $9 each.
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For groups of 50 to 100 people, tickets are $8 each.
In terms of parking, there are several lots within walking distance of the zoo where you can park for free. The Racine Zoo parking lot is about five minutes from the zoo, just off of North Wisconsin Street and Walton Avenue.
If you’re willing to walk a little further, the North Beach Oasis lot and Kids Cove Playground lot are both off Hoffert Drive and near the beach. These lots are about a 10-minute walk from the zoo.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Racine Zoo Jack-O’-Lantern Nights: when, where, tickets, parking
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