FEATURED EVENTS

Thursday, October 15 - Saturday, October 17, 2026: Seneca Park Zoo's annual Halloween tradition is back - bigger and wilder than ever! We’ll have creepy crawly Ambassador Animal meet & greets, Halloween crafts, spooky storytimes, games, pumpkin carving demonstrations, our bone graveyard, performances by our Buggie Boogie Band, and more! Come in costume, explore the zoo, and enjoy a family-friendly Halloween experience like never before.

KIZUNA QUEST has just launched in North America, bringing families a simple new way to turn everyday time together into meaningful conversation. Players draw from a 52-card deck, take turns leading the “quest,” read the prompts aloud, and share their answers—no complicated rules, preparation, winners, or losers. The cards are designed to spark laughter, memories, honest feelings, and deeper connection, making KIZUNA QUEST especially appealing for parents and kids, but also useful for couples, friends, educators, and coaches. The game is launching through Kickstarter, with early-bird pricing and special backer rewards available at launch.

A full day of coached parkour, obstacle courses, and movement games for ages 6-13 while schools are closed. Small camp with only 12 spots and dedicated coaches, so every camper gets attention, feedback, and a safe place to run, jump, climb, and play. Drop-off at 8am, pickup at 3pm, with an optional late pickup until 5pm.

Calling all little ghouls and goblins! It’s time for a fang-tastic evening at the Buffalo Zoo! Celebrate the spooky season with this family-friendly event that features: Trick-or-Treat trail around the Zoo for children ages 2-12, Live entertainment, Free rides, Visits from animal ambassadors, And so much more! Put on your best costume and get here early to show off to your animal friends during this after-hours event; animals are on exhibit until dusk. Destination Dinosaur and Enchanted Pumpkin Trail are included with this after-hours event ticket.

Sunday, October 18 at Eastview Mall: Enjoy a memorable morning of FREE, accessible trick-or-treating and activities followed by a costume parade and contest at the Al Sigl Community WalkAbout inside Eastview Mall! Registration starts at 8:30 AM; event kicks off at 9 AM; costume parade starts at 10:30 AM. Funds raised stay local and benefit kids and adults with special needs.

Enter a magical world of larger-than-life jack-o’-lanterns at the Buffalo Zoo’s Enchanted Pumpkin Trail! Explore the Zoo in a whole new way this fall, featuring dozens of glowing pumpkin displays , access to Destination Dinosaur after dark hours, and more! Whether you are strolling through a magical fairy garden, exploring the jack-o’-lantern safari, or dancing among our skeleton mariachi band for Day of the Dead, there is something for everyone on our Enchanted Pumpkin Trail!