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HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park · San Diego

Evening Halloween program at the zoo with glowing displays, The Skeleton Band, Boo Crew stilt-walkers, a Spooky Revue, Dusty Keys organ shows, Día de los Muertos mariachi and seasonal food and drink.

When

• Fri, Oct 30From 5 p.m.; shows about 5–8:30 p.m., some attractions until 9 p.m.
  Forecast: 71° · 40% rain · Slight Chance Light Rain
• Sat, Oct 31From 5 p.m.; shows about 5–8:30 p.m., some attractions until 9 p.m.
  Final night
  Forecast: 72° · 92% rain · Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely

Dates are derived from a published season and weekly operating schedule, not listed individually.

Getting in

Zoo admission. The zoo page doesn't give a HalGLOWeen price. Kids Free runs all of October (Oct 1–31).

Not held Sun Nov 1. Check the zoo website for ticket prices.

• Ticket price not on the zoo page; check the zoo website.
• Not held Sun Nov 1.

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Where

Sources

1. zoo.sandiegozoo.org organizer
   Runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Oct 3–31; starts 5 p.m.; shows about 5–8:30 p.m., some until 9 p.m.; activity list; Kids Free all October
2. sandiego.org tourism
   Lists HalGLOWeen for Oct 30–31, 2026 (lead)