# Things to do with kids at Franklin Park Zoo

> 2 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121, in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Mon, Nov 2.

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## Events ahead

- [Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience at Franklin Park Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/boston-lights-a-lantern-experience-at-franklin-park-zoo--listing-82225b74fe9df16075db88f3) — Oct 13 – Nov 8 · 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM · Franklin Park Zoo · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 18. Boston Lights, Franklin Park Zoo's annual summer and fall lantern festival, returns with large illuminated lantern displays, interactive activities and themed areas inspired by…
- [Veterans Day Free Admission for Veterans and Families at Franklin Park Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/veterans-day-free-admission-for-veterans-and-families-at-franklin-park--listing-d7a528d100a841c512c0222b) — Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Franklin Park Zoo · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 30. In honor of Veterans Day, admission is free for veterans and their immediate family members.

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Franklin Park Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/franklin-park-zoo--listing-947af35c55d8fdab6480e591) — Daily 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Oct–Mar 31); closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; last… · Franklin Park Zoo · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 13. Zoo New England's 72-acre zoo in Franklin Park, Dorchester, with lions, gorillas, giraffes, red pandas, a Tropical Forest building and the Franklin Farm children's area. Hours…

## Recently ended

- [Carnivore Enrichment Day at Franklin Park Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/carnivore-enrichment-day-at-franklin-park-zoo--listing-d9fcf8a64a7a4518c0b402ab) — ended Thu, Oct 22

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