Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Hosts Boo at the Zoo

Attention all parents! Put your cutest costumes on the kids and head over to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for its popular Halloween spook-tacular, Boo at the Zoo. From Friday, October 21, through Sunday, October 30, children 12 and under are invited to wear costumes for a “spook” fest complete with fun activities and attractions, such as a trick-or-treat trail, a marshmallow roast, Frankenstein’s foam zone and a haunted carousel. Other activities include a spooky safari, a spooky spots and stripes railroad, and a freaky dance party. Come out and have a blast! Tickets are limited and should be purchased in advance.

Cost: $9, advanced purchase with membership; $11, advanced purchase general public; $13 at door; free, children 2 and under. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Location: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Pkwy., Columbia. For more information, call 803-779-8717 or visit RiverBanks.org.