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Spooktober on October Weekends

Join us every weekend in October for your favorite neighborhood family-friendly Halloween celebration! Come in costume, learn some “Spooky Science” and nighttime animal facts, enjoy special live performances, and more! Free with admission. Book early, tickets sell out.

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