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Boo at the Zoo at Henry Vilas Zoo

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

Halloween festival in Madison, WI. 702 S Randall Ave, Madison, WI

Type: Halloween festival
Dates: 2027 dates TBA
Hours: 2025: Sun Oct 26, 9:30 AM-1:30 PM
Cost: 2025: Free
Scare level: Family-friendly

A free morning of trick-or-treating along the paths of Madison's free city zoo. Families also get free carousel rides, and keepers put out extra Halloween enrichment for the animals.

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