# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FALCONERS Sensory Friendly Boo at the Zoo - Potter Park Zoo
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Potter Park Zoo is holding a FALCONERS event October 16, 2026 - See below!About this EventThis event is the 16th not the 8th like the email stated. Sorry for the confusion.Potter Park Zoo is hosting a Sensory Friendly FALCONERS event on October 16, 2026, as part of the annual Boo at the Zoo celebration!FALCONERS is designed to provide children and adults of all ages with special needs and unique challenges, including autism and developmental disabilities, and their families with an enriching educational experience in a safe, welcoming, and sensory-friendly environment.🕔 Event DetailsDate: October 16, 2026Arrival: Anytime between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PMEvent activities end: 7:30 PMPlease note:Doors will not open before 5:00 PM.Families may arrive anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 PM.Activities will not be offered after 7:30 PM. Families need to be exiting the zoo.We strongly recommend arriving before 7:00 PM, as it becomes very dark after that time.The hayride ends at 7:00 PM due to darkness.🎃 Boo at the Zoo ActivitiesPut on your favorite costume and enjoy a sensory-friendly version of Boo at the Zoo!Families can enjoy Boo at the Zoo–themed activities similar to those offered during the zoo's regular weekend events. Activities will be less animal-focused and will include a variety of fun experiences for the whole family.There will also be:🍎 Cider🍩 Donuts, including gluten-free options🍬 Candy and non-candy treats at select stations🎃 Boo at the Zoo–themed activities🚜 Hayrides until 7:00 PMSpecific event details and additional information will be sent to registered families the day before the event.💙 Accessibility ResourcesFor additional accessibility resources, visit Potter Park Zoo's Accessibility page.If you have questions or concerns about FALCONERS, please contact Mariah Martinez at falconers@ingham.org.Thank you to MiABLE for sponsoring the FALCONERS program and helping make this sensory-friendly experience possible!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lansing/falconers-sensory-friendly-boo-at-the-zoo-potter-park-zoo/100002002067582032
- **Event Categories**: fitness
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: Under 18 with Guardian
  - Doors Open At: 5:00 PM
  - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Potter Park Zoo
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Lansing
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Potter Park Zoo
- **lat**: 42.71786960000001
- **long**: -84.5276713
- **full address**: Potter Park Zoo, 1301 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FALCONERS Sensory Friendly Boo at the Zoo - Potter Park Zoo being held?
  - **A:** FALCONERS Sensory Friendly Boo at the Zoo - Potter Park Zoo takes place on Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Potter Park Zoo, 1301 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FALCONERS Sensory Friendly Boo at the Zoo - Potter Park Zoo?
  - **A:** FALCONERS Sensory Friendly Boo at the Zoo - Potter Park Zoo is organized by Potter Park Zoo.

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