Outback Chat

Fri · Oct 23·2:30 PM·Outback Trail, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Meet kangaroos, wallabies and other Outback Trail animals at Franklin Park Zoo, greeting them with a “G’day Mate!” if weather permits.

Sat · Oct 24·2:30 PM·Outback Trail, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Meet kangaroos, wallabies and other Outback Trail animals at Franklin Park Zoo, greeting them with a “G’day Mate!” if weather permits.

Sun · Oct 25·2:30 PM·Outback Trail, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Meet kangaroos, wallabies and other Outback Trail animals at Franklin Park Zoo, greeting them with a “G’day Mate!” if weather permits.

Mon · Oct 26·2:30 PM·Outback Trail, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Meet kangaroos, wallabies and other Outback Trail animals at Franklin Park Zoo, greeting them with a “G’day Mate!” if weather permits.

Tue · Oct 27·10 AM·Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Red pandas chat at Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo, showcasing the cute ring‑tailed “firefox” and its unique traits.

Tue · Oct 27·10:30 AM – 12 PM·in front of the Hunnewell Building, 125 Arborway, Boston, MA

Docent‑led 90‑minute tour in front of the Hunnewell Building explores over a mile of the Arboretum’s 281‑acre landscape, highlighting woody plant collections and current blooms.

Wed · Oct 28·4 PM – 5 PM·Codman Square, Dorchester · Boston

Explore real Massachusetts animal bones and pet giant bugs at Codman Square, Dorchester; limited to 25 participants, reserve by phone or email, for ages 6–12.

Thu · Oct 29·Granary Burying Ground, 120 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116

National Park Service Ranger leads a walking tour of Granary Burying Ground, interpreting Puritan gravestone symbols and stories of Sam Adams, Paul Revere, and Boston Massacre victims.

Fri · Oct 23·5 PM – 10:30 PM·Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Glowing immersive lantern displays illuminate Franklin Park Zoo after dark.

Fri · Oct 23·5:30 PM – 9:30 PM·Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St, Stoneham, MA 02180

Stone Zoo transforms into a glowing pumpkin wonderland after dark, offering family‑friendly Halloween fun, all ages.

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM – 2:30 PM·Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St, Stoneham, MA 02180

Snow Leopard Day at Stone Zoo offers a day of discovery with the elusive big cat.

Sat · Oct 24·11:30 AM·African Penguin Coast, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Learn about African penguin adaptations and conservation efforts at the African Penguin Coast exhibit, weather permitting.