These only come around this time of year , so jump on them while you can !
Witches of Wickford Paddle , Kayak Centre Oct . 23 , noon – 2 p . m . Grab your favorite spell-casting costume and paddleboard and hit the water . Launch at Gardner ’ s Wharf and fly through the harbor . Make sure to stop by the judges for a costume contest for the best witch , warlock or witch dog . Registration required ahead of time . Admission is donation-based to the North Kingstown Food Pantry . Gardner ’ s Wharf , Wickford , 295-4400 , kayakcentre . com
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular , Roger Williams Park Zoo Through Oct . 31 , 6 – 10:30 p . m . This year ’ s spectacular celebrates seventyfive years of television . From “ Mr . Ed ” to “ The Walking Dead ,” there ’ s something for everyone to enjoy . Sensory-friendly nights will be held Oct . 25-26 from 5-6 p . m . with dimly lit pumpkins without music and spe-
cial effects . Admission : Friday – Sunday : Adults $ 21 ; ages two through twelve $ 18 ; ages one and younger free . Monday – Thursday : Adults $ 18 ; ages two through twelve $ 15 ; ages one and younger free . Tickets must be purchased in advance online . Roger Williams Park Zoo , 1000 Elmwood Ave ., Providence , 785-3510 , rwpzoo . org
Scary Acres RI Through Oct . 30 , See website for hours . Face zombies , spirits and crazed freaks as the iconic fright night event returns with a haunted hayride and five-acre corn maze . No infants , toddlers or small children . Registration required in advance .
HOURS : Open Fri .– Sun . throughout October . Prices available on the website . 2150 Scituate Ave ., Cranston , 823-3327 , scaryacresri . com
Haunted Boat Rides , Providence River Boat Company Through Nov . 1 Float with the ghosts of Providence on haunted river boat tours and hear the spooky stories of the city ’ s longest-living residents .
Witches of Wickford Paddle .
Check in at the Landing before embarking on a one-hour ride featuring the city ’ s most haunted tales . Special Boo-zy Boat Rides ( ages twenty-one plus ) arrive just in time for Halloween ( Oct . 31 and Nov . 1 ) with complimentary wine and prosecco . Admission $ 27-50 .
HOURS : Evening boat rides Thurs .– Sun . Check availability online . The Landing , 101 Dyer St ., Providence , providenceriverboat . com �
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