Boo at the Zoo

Get on the ball and make a reservation if you're planning to take the kids to one of the wildly popular Boo at the Zoo evenings at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (3900 Wildlife Way). October 23 is already sold out, but you can still snag tickets for tonight and tomorrow, as well as October 28 through 31. It's a rare chance to see how animals act when the light starts to fade, and enjoy attractions like the Creepy Crawly Critter Animal Show, the Monster Mash Dance Party, and the Jack-O-Lantern Express Train Ride. A hay maze, live music, magic shows, stiltwalkers, and treat-filled sacks add up to an evening that could make the real Halloween seem sort of anticlimactic. Kids and parents are invited to come in "non-scary" costumes. It's $8 per person. Call 877-772-5425 or go to clemetzoo.com for more information or to order tickets. — Pantsios