Spooktacular at Utica Zoo

Spooktacular has trick-or-treating, games and crafts—all to support the Utica Zoo.

Feed the animals at the Utica Zoo. | Photo from Utica Zoo

Utica Zoo’s annual Spooktacular fundraiser returns this year rain or shine at the Utica Zoo. This year, the event will run from Oct. 23 – 24 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Spooktacular is an annual event that features a plethora of fun activities for the whole family. Typically, the event hosts different forms of entertainment like live music and performances like dancing, hula hooping, magic shows and comedy.

Also available at Spooktacular

Guests are encouraged to attend the event in their best Halloween costumes. Because Spooktacular is a Halloween-themed event, you can expect Halloween games and activities. Take your children trick-or-treating at the zoo and enjoy pumpkin painting contests.

Generally, there are also food trucks, a farmer’s market and an inflatable slide. This event is perfect for people of all ages. If you’re a Halloween enthusiast this is the event for you.

Spooktacular Tickets

Visit the Utica Zoo website for updates regarding tickets and other information.

Beaversprite

Can’t get enough of Utica Zoo’s Halloween activities? Check out Beaversprite, a haunted walking trail on Oct. 16 from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. for $5 per person. There are stations along the trail that are decorated with animal themes. Alongside this spooky trail is a Halloween scavenger hunt, and at the end of the trail, a surplus of treats will await you.

Take Amtrak to Spooktacular at Utica Zoo

Experience the festival via Utica Amtrak Station in Central New York—Don’t forget to use the New York By Rail 15% discount!

Get picked up from Utica Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Utica office today at 315-736-0002.