Pumpkin Nights.

While Boo at the Zoo is one of the best things to do with kids for Halloween in NYC during the day, Pumpkin Nights is one of the best things to do at night. After the animals go to bed, more than 5,000 pumpkins with animal carvings are illuminated at the zoo.

The animal themed jack-o-lantern trail meanders around the zoo and there’s games and vendors selling small bites. Throughout the whole experience kids get to learn about animals and how they behave at night (but remember, there won’t be any actual animal exhibits open).

While Boo at the Zoo is one of the best things to do with kids for Halloween in NYC during the day, Pumpkin Nights is one of the best things to do at night. After the animals go to bed, more than 5,000 pumpkins with animal carvings are illuminated.

The animal themed jack-o-lantern trail meanders around the zoo and you’ll come across games and vendors selling small bites. Throughout the whole experience you’ll be learning about animals and how they behave at night (remember, there won’t be any actual animal exhibits open).