While the summer coming to an end might seem depressing, it’s also super exciting! While the long days at the beach and weekend trips to beautiful places like Newport and Jamestown are over for another year, it also means that autumn is officially here. We can all pull out our favorite cozy sweaters and fantastic fall activities like apple picking, corn mazes, hay rides, and more can all be enjoyed once more. One event in the state stands out amongst the rest every year and might be the most creative way to celebrate not only fall, but also Halloween.
Roger Williams Park Zoo of Providence is a beloved destination all year for so many reasons! It’s not only beautiful and exciting, it also offers fantastic events, and dozens of exceptional exhibits.
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The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, the park’s annual jack-o-lantern walk, is among the most memorable of happenings.
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The zoo’s wetlands trail, a charming quarter mile walkway through an endangered wetlands habitat, comes ablaze each year with 5,000 unique jack-o-lanterns lining your path.
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The displays vary, but each one is extremely unique with some of the most elaborate and impressive carvings you can imagine.
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The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular runs from October 6th through November 6th and is open 7 days a week from 5:30pm until 11:00pm. This year’s theme is entitled, “American Treasures,” and celebrates the nation’s history and culture through the lens of postage stamps.
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Tickets are availably during weekdays at the zoo’s main gate, and online for weekend admission. Roger Williams Zoo is located off Elmwood Avenue in Providence.
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Visit www.rwpzoo.org for tickets and more information. For a list of other fantastic fall events in Little Rhody, click here.
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