Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: The Great Pun-Kin Trail
Through Nov 1Oct 1 – Nov 1 · 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM · Nightly October 1 – November 1, 2026, from 6:00 pm (last session ends 10:30 pm); timed tickets
Roger Williams Park Zoo1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907Directions
All ages; children 2-12 child ticket, 1 and under free
From $16Mon–Thu: adults $20, children (2-12) $16; Fri–Sun: adults $23, children $19; toddlers 1 and under free; members $2/$1 off
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About this adventure
Roger Williams Park Zoo's evening Halloween trail lights up the zoo with more than 5,000 hand-carved, glowing jack-o'-lanterns. This year's theme is puns: carvings turn pop-culture references, playful characters and cheesy dad jokes into scenes along a walking trail, so it suits families with children old enough to enjoy the jokes as well as little ones who just like the glow. Entry is by timed ticket bought online in advance; tickets are not sold at the gate and there are no refunds or rescheduling. The trail is open rain or shine unless the zoo closes for severe weather. Free on-site parking fills quickly on busy nights, and free park shuttles run Thursday to Sunday nights from lots elsewhere in Roger Williams Park. Weeknights (Monday to Thursday) are cheaper than Friday to Sunday. The closing night's late 'Last Call' session is 21+ and is not part of this listing.
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