Ryan and Friends in Lancaster
More antics, more parody songs, and more lovable characters from everyone’s favorite comic crew. Children 3 and younger are free
More antics, more parody songs, and more lovable characters from everyone’s favorite comic crew. Children 3 and younger are free
We’re giving the most important meal of the day a BIG upgrade! Enjoy a delicious outdoor breakfast buffet, right next to our animals. After you’ve cleared your plate, you’ll enjoy an exclusive interaction with the respective animals dedicated to your reservation! Space is limited for this event, so don’t delay in purchasing your tickets! Dates: ** 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM ** May 23 & 24: Giraffe Edition June 20 & 21: Giraffe Edition July 18 & 19: Harmony Hideaway Edition August 22 & 23: Monkey Edition September 19 & 20: Education Edition October 17 & 18: Jaguar Edition Menu: Scrambled Eggs Sausage Turkey Sausage Breakfast Potatoes Waffles and Toppings Fresh Fruit Cookies Cash bar of beer, wine, and seltzer available Pricing: Yearly Member: $45.00 pp Non- Member: $50.00 pp Under 2: $12.00 pp Purchase Tickets Breakfast with the Animals will be held rain or shine Please bring your own highchairs, we have a limited amount and it is first come first served. *Parties/families wishing to sit together must register under the same name. Those who do not do so at least 48 hours in advance will run the risk of sitting separate from the other party they wish to sit with. OUR POLICY: NO REFUNDS OR RESCHEDULING. BREAKFAST WITH THE ANIMALS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. ELMWOOD PARK ZOO HAS THE RIGHT TO CANCEL, CHANGE, OR POSTPONE ANY PROGRAM/EVENT. IN THE EVENT THAT THE ZOO CANCELS THE PROGRAM/EVENT, TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY.
Escape into Wonder What begins as a single step into a forgotten magic shop transforms into a spellbinding magical experience for the whole family. Enchanted is an invitation into the extraordinary where every artifact holds a secret and every illusion becomes a doorway to another world. Filled with jaw-dropping effects and immersive storytelling, this unforgettable journey will transport guests out of reality and into the unimaginable! IF YOU ARE PURCHASING DINNER & SHOW, please arrive at your event start time (12:45 or 5:30). Show will begin at either 2 PM or 7 PM. Show duration just under 2 hours. Total experience 3.5 hours. Concessions, beer, wine, and specialty drinks available for an additional purchase. Dinner & Show Premium Experience Priced per Person • Preferred Seating • All Ages $ 112.95 Adult Ages 13+ $ 84.70 Child Ages 4 - 12 $ 42.89 Toddler Ages 3 and Under Show Only Adult Ages 13+ $ 58.80 Child Ages 4 - 12 $ 29.91 Toddler Ages 3 and Under All prices are inclusive of taxes and fees Upgrade to our Enchanted Premium Experience for only $25.* Designed for guests who want an immersive way to experience Enchanted! Enjoy preferred seating with the best views in the theater, while indulging in four magical food and beverage experiences, each presented with their own dramatic flare. Your experience starts with a welcome beverage poured by our aerialist, moves on to our decadent appetizer, cocktail, and dessert. Every element is crafted to make your evening unforgettable! Admission to Grand Magical Buffet and our new 2026 magic show are included. *Only $25 more than the Adult Dinner & Show Ticket price.
September 11 - October 30 Hours vary depending on date Live Music weekends & select evenings Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show (CLOSED Oct 1, 7, 8, 12) 25+ Festival Field attractions included! Pumpkin Patch* ALL NEW Zinnia Garden* (closes at 5pm) Tasty food & drinks *Pick your own crops are sold separately & available while supplies last.
Opening Weekend Hours: Sat. Sept. 12 from 10:00am – 10:00pm and Sun. Sept. 13 from 10:00am – 6:00 pm Hours from Sept. 18 – October 31 Fridays and Saturdays: 10:00am – 10:00pm Sundays: 10:00am – 6:00pm Admission Includes: Corn Maze, Wagon Ride to Pumpkin Patch, Barrel Train Rides, Jump Pad, Pedal Tractors/Trikes and lots of yard games Admission Prices (at the gate): Ages 3 – 64: $15.00/person Ages 65 and older: $13.00/person Groups of 15 or more: $14.00/person Barnyard Express Train Ride: $5.00/person ages 3 and up SPECIAL FRIDAY PRICING**** at the gate: $8.00/person (ages 3 and up) between the hours of 10:00 – 4:00 only 2026 Little Pumpkins Season Pass - FRIDAYS ONLY - Can purchase pass available beginning July 24. Valid every Friday from September 18 - October 30 between the hours of 10:00am & 4:00pm. Includes: Includes Corn Maze, wagon ride to Pumpkin Patch, farm activities and unlimited rides*! Also includes one free drink from the Barn Market each Friday.** One pass needed per person ages 3 and up. (Ages 2 and under are free.) *The Barnyard Express Train Ride is not included. ** The free drink is a beverage from the refrigerator.
Pumpkin Chuck'r Buy a Pumpkin in the Field and Chuck’r! Saturdays & Sundays: 10am – 6pm Admission Tickets: includes the Wagon Ride to the Pumpkin patch, corn maze and other activities $15 (Ages 3 – 64) $13 (Ages 65 +) Children 2 and under free. Groups of 15 or more – $1 Off Admission. Friday “Fun” Day Tickets 10am – 4pm on Fridays Only! General Admission Tickets: $8 for All Ages! *For admission into the farm between the hours of 10am – 4pm on Friday. Purchase Friday Fun Day Tickets at the Gate – not available online. Add-Ons: The Barnyard Express Train Ride Tickets: $5 Pick a Pumpkin at the Pumpkin Patch: Pumpkins Priced By Size Pumpkin Chuck’r: $7 An A-MAZE-ING Escape! Escape Room Experience Bundle: Tickets available for purchase beginning July 15! Includes the Escape Room and Admission for ONLY $25! (Save $5.00 by purchasing the bundled ticket.) Ticket is valid for only the day of the Escape Room admission.
Things get spellbinding and spooky at Shady Brook Farm after dark...but not too scary, just fun! Included with admission: Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show (starts @ dusk) - CLOSED Oct 1, 2, 8, 9 & 13 Moonlit Maze (BYO flashlight, kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) Haunted Barn & Alien Encounter (no live actors) Pumpkin Patch Cheery Bonfires Live Music on the Big Stage (weekends & select weeknights)
Activities Pick Your Own Pumpkins, Gourds, & Squash 77¢ /pound More than 40 different types of pumpkins, gourds, and squash Picking Available Monday-Saturday thru early November Shears & Wagons Available Pick Your Own Apples $2.75 lb; 20 lbs. or more $2 lb. More than 30 different varieties grown at Brecknock Orchard Picking Available Monday-Saturday thru early November Wagons Available Wagon Ride Orchard Tour | $12 20 minute ride Wagon ride around the orchard with a farmer tour guide on the wagon with you. Children Under 2 are Free Wagon Ride (No Tour) | $9 20 minute ride Wagon Ride around the orchard with scenic views of the orchard. Children Under 2 are Free Make Your Own Caramel Apple | $7 Dip a fresh apple in warm caramel, then roll in a topping of your choice Children’s Fall-Themed Crafts | 3 for $12 Make a Personal Size Apple Crisp Decorate a Pumpkin Shell Corn With An Antique Corn Sheller Play Area Apple Checkers Corn Fodder Horse Corn Hole Corn Hut Corn Kernel Box Mini Diggers Paint With Water Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe Pumpkin Toss Ring Toss Rope Mazes Rope Toss Straw Maze Swings & Slides Tire Mountain Trike Bale Trail Activity Combos Ultimate Child Combo | $26 Wagon Ride Orchard Tour 3 Children’s Crafts MYO Caramel Apple Farm Fun Child Combo | $21 Wagon Ride Three Children’s Crafts MYO Caramel Apple Ultimate Adult Combo | $17 Wagon Ride Orchard Tour MYO Caramel Apple Farm Fun Adult Combo | $12 Wagon Ride MYO Caramel Apple Food Available Apple Cider Donuts Fresh hot apple cider donuts are a Fall favorite! Watch apple cider donuts being made, and get yours fresh and warm! Slushies & Gelatis Apple Cider, Peach, Strawberry, Lemonade, Iced Coffee Enjoy a cool refreshing slushie made with Brecknock Orchard grown fruit. The fall favorite, apple cider slushie, has not added sugar or preservatives. Just 100% pure apples. Want to take your slushie to the next level? Get it with vanilla ice cream served as a gelati. Oh you’re drooling just reading about these! Hot Apple Cider Hot Mulled Apple Cider is a must have! Paired with a fresh apple cider donut, this is the perfect drink for a brisk fall day. Words cannot adequately describe how good apple cider is! Cotton Candy Food Vendors Gene’s Family Beef: Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 13, 18 King’s BBQ: Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 25 Golden Pretzel: Sept. 20, 26, 27, Oct. 4,13 There is no entrance, admission, or parking fee. You pay for the activities you choose to do. All activity tickets are purchased at the event. Cash, credit, debit, and mobile payments are accepted everywhere. For the safety of others and the safety of fresh food, pets must be leashed and stay in parking areas.
Daytime Events 10am-4:30pm Daily (Weather Permitting) Regular tickets for daytime events can be purchased day-of, in person, with cash, card, or check. PUMPKINLAND 2026 Dates – September 19th thru November 1st This Halloween display of colorful cartoon characters, scarecrows, hay hutch, & over ten tons of pumpkins is always a hit! DAYTIME HAYRIDES – $10 2026 Dates – September 19th thru November 1st (Everyday) Kids will adore a daytime hayride through friendly woods. Appropriate for all ages. MAZES – $5 Includes Cornstalk Maze, Halloween Funhouse, and Casper’s Castle. Combo Ticket for Daytime Hayride and Mazes – $13 Children 2 and under can participate in all events for free with a paid adult.
Meet at the Museum for a low-key cruise-in from 4:00 - 7:00 pm! Held in the Museum parking lot, adjacent to the Museum entrance. No registration is required. This event is FREE for both vehicles cruising in and spectators. The Museum will be OPEN with extended hours (except on July 3rd); regular contribution rates apply.
Drop your kids off at The Nature Place for a full day of exploring Angelica Creek Park, scientific experiments, and other hands-on activities perfect for the curious, adventure-seeker! Best for children aged 6+. Please pack a lunch and prepare your child appropriately for the outdoors and weather. In October, the Nature Explorers will find their muse in nature and get creative with painting, journaling, and nature mandalas! Each activity will challenge the Explorers to look closely at colors, shapes, and patterns found in the natural world while making "leave no trace" art that does not harm the environment. This hands-on day blends creativity, outdoor exploration, and gentle lessons in stewardship, giving kids a chance to express themselves while appreciating the space around them. Scholarships are available! We believe nature should be accessible and welcoming to all. With the support of our donors, Berks Nature is able to offer scholarships to children hoping to participate in the Nature Explorers program that would otherwise be financially unable to. For more information and to apply, please contact Michael Griffith (michael.griffith@berksnature.org). Please note, end times are approximate. Registration closes October 1st
Celebrate Fall with us! Get ready for a fantastic family-friendly adventure at Elmwood Park Zoo’s Harvest Fest! Dive into the magic of fall with exciting carnival games*, live music, face painting* and a whole lot more, all happening around the Stony Creek Stage (located by Zoo Brew). *Event is free to attend with zoo admission. Games and activities may be an additional cost. Tickets must be purchased at the carnival games to play. DATES Weekends from October 3 – October 25 from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm.
Weekends Only – October 3 through October 31 – 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM Bring your little ghouls and ghosts to our annual Halloween haunt, where the entire Zoo is transformed for a kooky, spooky Halloween celebration! Come dressed in your most creative costume (adults are encouraged to dress up, too) and don’t forget to bring a bag for all of the treat and activity stations located throughout the Zoo. TRICK-OR-TREATING • STRAW MAZE • DRINK SPECIALS • LIVE MUSIC • GAMES Boo at the Zoo takes placeweekends at Elmwood Park Zoo, October 3 through October 31, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Saturday,October 3 Sunday, October 4 Saturday,October 10 Sunday, October 11 Saturday, October 17 Sunday, October 18 Saturday, October 24 Sunday, October 25 Saturday, October 31 Boo at the Zoo is included with regular paid zoo admission. Yearly Members do not need to purchase admission tickets. Free zoo admission tickets, *discounts, and coupons cannot be used during Boo at the Zoo weekends. Community Passes are not accepted during Boo at the Zoo weekends. *Discounts not accepted for Boo at the Zoo weekends: Military, Reciprocal Memberships, additional tickets included with Memberships.
Join us Saturday, October 3rd, 1-4pm for our Back 2 School Family Fun Day Event! There will be Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Music, Bounce Houses and free mini pumpkins! There will also be Food Trucks you can purchase food from!
“Oh, look. Another glorious morning. Makes me sick!” We’re hosting a series of special drive-in movie screenings in the Zoo’s parking lot! Our first Drive-In Zoovie in October is Hocus Pocus (1993). See below for tickets and details. Zoovies | Hocus Pocus (1993) | 1hr 36m | Rated PG October 3 | 7:00 PM – Parking Lot Opens | 8:00 PM – Film Begins Tickets and Info* Adult Guest | $15 per adult Child Guest | $12 per child * Guests must indicate how many cars they are bringing when purchasing tickets. Tickets are required for each guest (adult and child) attending. The parking lot will be open at 7 PM, and the film will begin at 8 PM. Our drive-in screenings are held in the former softball field section of the Zoo’s parking lot. Concessions will be available for purchase during the film. In the event of inclement weather, all ticket holders will be notified if a screening is canceled or rescheduled 2 weeks prior to the event. The radio station frequency broadcasting the film’s audio to cars will be provided to ticket holders in advance of the event.
Discover what happens at the zoo after the sun goes down at Elmwood Park Zoo’s “Zoo Snooze” overnight campouts! Zoo Snooze campouts are recommended for children ages 4 and up. Outside food and beverages are permitted, but coolers will be checked upon entry to the zoo. Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited, and any guests caught with alcohol will be asked to leave the event without a refund. Campout includes: Dinner and Continental Breakfast Campfire & activities Educational show featuring animal ambassadors Giraffe feeding the next day* Zoo admission the next day Pricing: $80 per member / $90 per non-member $12 per member under 2 / $15 per non-member ages 0 – 2 What to Bring: –Tent with an appropriate amount of room for your party -Sleeping bags, pillows, and any other desired bedding -Toiletry items (Tooth brush, deodorant, etc.) -Change of clothes -Flashlight -Travel chargers for cellular devices -Water bottles -Bug spray -Sunscreen Schedule: Arrival/Drop-off/Dinner Service | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Main Gate) Animal Program | 6:45 PM (Zoo Bowl Theater) Games & Activities | 7:30 PM (Zoo Bowl Theater) Scavenger Hunt | 8:15 PM Fire & S’mores | 9:00 PM (Stony Creek Pavilion) Lights Out | 10:00 PM Breakfast | 8:00 AM (Calle Mae Pavilion) *Your ticket includes free Zoo admission the following entire day*
Attention all young heroes! Join us Saturday, October 10 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM as we learn all about safety and the heroes that serve our community! Fire Smart – Safety Day is presented by Rush Order Tees/Ninja Transfers. This event is free to attend with zoo admission. Community Passes will not be accepted. As always, First responders receive free zoo admission. Current police officers, firefighters, and EMT personnel must show valid credentials at the admission counter. Fire and police badges, identification cards, and responders in uniform are accepted only if accompanied by photo ID. Families attending the event with police officers, firefighters, and EMT personnel will receive a discounted admission rate of $5.00. Discounted family admission rate is only available at the gate.
Celebrate Fall with us! Get ready for a fantastic family-friendly adventure at Elmwood Park Zoo’s Harvest Fest! Dive into the magic of fall with exciting carnival games*, live music, face painting* and a whole lot more, all happening around the Stony Creek Stage (located by Zoo Brew). *Event is free to attend with zoo admission. Games and activities may be an additional cost. Tickets must be purchased at the carnival games to play. DATES Weekends from October 3 – October 25 from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm.
Weekends Only – October 3 through October 31 – 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM Bring your little ghouls and ghosts to our annual Halloween haunt, where the entire Zoo is transformed for a kooky, spooky Halloween celebration! Come dressed in your most creative costume (adults are encouraged to dress up, too) and don’t forget to bring a bag for all of the treat and activity stations located throughout the Zoo. TRICK-OR-TREATING • STRAW MAZE • DRINK SPECIALS • LIVE MUSIC • GAMES Boo at the Zoo takes placeweekends at Elmwood Park Zoo, October 3 through October 31, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Saturday,October 10 Sunday, October 11 Saturday, October 17 Sunday, October 18 Saturday, October 24 Sunday, October 25 Saturday, October 31 Boo at the Zoo is included with regular paid zoo admission. Yearly Members do not need to purchase admission tickets. Free zoo admission tickets, *discounts, and coupons cannot be used during Boo at the Zoo weekends. Community Passes are not accepted during Boo at the Zoo weekends. *Discounts not accepted for Boo at the Zoo weekends: Military, Reciprocal Memberships, additional tickets included with Memberships.
It's a nature-inspired treasure hunt for the whole family! Search for hidden clues and spy nature signs on a guided walk through Angelica Creek Park. Along the way, we'll talk about how animals use camouflage to survive in their wild world. Please note, end times are approximate. Registration ends on October 8th.