Jack-O'-Lantern Nights
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:30 PM · Stone Zoo · Stoneham
October 1–31, 2026, Thursdays through Sundays only, 5:30–9:30 PM (last entry at 8:30 PM). Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Experience Stone Zoo after dark as its pathways glow with hundreds of illuminated pumpkins, classic spooky scenes, animal-inspired carvings, and pumpkin sculptures reaching up to 18 feet tall. Family-friendly photo opportunities and seasonal food and drinks are available along the route. Timed tickets are required for all guests; children under age 2 are free. Admission is separate from daytime Zoo admission, and the last entry is at 8:30 PM.
- Where: Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St, Stoneham, MA 02180
- Ages: Newbies (0–1), Little Movers (1–3), Explorers (3–5), Adventurers (5–12)
- Website: https://www.zoonewengland.org/engage/jack-o-lantern-nights/