Hello, long-awaited fall weather! With cooler temperatures finally here, it’s the perfect time to head outdoors and enjoy pumpkin patches, festivals and Halloween celebrations like Boo at the Zoo.

For more than 25 years, the Little Rock Zoo has hosted this festival, which combines its resident wildlife with fun activities like carnival rides, enchanted bone yards and more for the entire family. Thinking about adding Boo at the Zoo to your family’s fall calendar? Here are 10 reasons why you should:

UPDATE: Boo at the Zoo has been canceled on Halloween night (Oct. 31) due to rain. The make-up date is Nov. 1; click here for more information.

1. Trick-or-treating: No tricks, just treats! During Boo at the Zoo from Oct. 24-27 and 29-31, children of all ages can safely trick-or-treat along the candy trail from 6-9 p.m. each night.

2. Lions, tigers and bears – oh my!: Kids and adults alike will love getting to see animals in action during the festival’s nightly “Creature Feature” program featuring some of the Zoo’s nocturnal animals.

3. BOO-tiful lights: Come stroll through the Zoo as it’s transformed into a magical botanical garden complete with colorful twinkling lights and Halloween-themed decorations.

4. Carnival games and rides: There’s more to Boo at the Zoo than just trick-or-treating. With each ticket purchase, families have the opportunity to enjoy carnival games and rides on the Zoo’s carousel and train.

5. Haunted house: Who doesn’t love a haunted house? Be prepared for spooky surprises—from creepy sound effects to eerie lights—at every turn. You never know what you’ll see next!

6. Hay maze: Nothing says fall like a hay maze. Get lost in the Zoo’s accessible hay maze, which is designed for children (and adults) of all ages and abilities.

7. Dance parties: Talk about a “Thriller” attraction! Every night, families can take a break from trick-or-treating to hit the dance floor and listen to live music.

8. Costume contests: Kids have eagerly waited weeks—if not months—to wear their Halloween costumes. Now they have the chance to show them off during the Zoo’s nightly costume contests.

9. Zombie paintball: Zombies ahead! Channel your best "The Walking Dead" characters as you take shots at the zombies who have invaded the Little Rock Zoo.

10. Creepy photo-ops: If you don’t share it on social media, it doesn’t count, right? Grab a shot in the Zoo’s enchanted garden and bone yard or use seasonal props stationed along the Zoo’s paths for Instagram-worthy photos with the official hashtag #LRZooBoo.

Ready for some spook-tacular fun? To find out more information about Boo at the Zoo or to purchase tickets, visit the Little Rock Zoo’s website.