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Asian Lantern Festival
Saturday, July 5 through Saturday, September 13
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
6:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo illuminated after dark, featuring live acrobatic performances every hour on the Fifth Third Bank Stage and a variety of culturally inspired cuisine at the MetroHealth Asian Food Market.
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Zoo Partner Days
Courtesy of our incredible partners, free admission is granted at the Zoo on special occasions throughout the year.
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Wild Ride
Sunday, September 14
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Guests can ride through the zoo on their bikes at this one-night-only event. This family friendly ride offers guests one last chance to experience the illuminated lanterns from this year’s festival.
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Future for Wildlife 5K
October 5, 2025
8:30 a.m.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
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Boo at the Zoo
Thursday, October 2 through Sunday, October 26
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
5:00 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Enjoy trick-or-treating, a magician, costume characters and other exciting activities to make your visit memorable. Stroll through the Zoo’s decorated paths, enjoy our Halloween-themed experiences, the Boomerang train and more.
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Howl-O-Ween Bash
Friday, October 24
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Zoo will be transformed after dark with festive entertainment including several live bands, a live DJ, silent disco, magicians, stilt walkers, henna tattoo artists, tarot card readers, giant games and more. Guests are encouraged to wear their best Halloween attire and participate in a lively costume contest.
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Halloween 5K
October 25
8:30 a.m.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo