Boo at the Zoo
Family trick-or-treating event featuring animal enrichments and candy.
5 family-friendly fall activities in Billings and nearby.
As October approaches, Billings hosts a mix of Halloween happenings. For a classic farm experience, consider The Maize. If you're seeking a downtown atmosphere, Trick or Treat offers a central gathering. These events span different experiences, from large outdoor festivals to more contained family activities. Some are ticketed attractions, while others provide free access for the community.
Private medieval feasting party limited to 100 guests.
Haunted draft-horse wagon ride following the Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Haunted Halloween classics performed by candlelight
See all trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, and kid-friendly events nearby.
Pick costumes that survive walking, climbing hay bales, and a bathroom trip in under two minutes: no floor-length hems, no masks that block vision, and nothing that can't fit a jacket underneath. Sneakers always beat costume shoes. Add reflective tape for evening events, and pack a backup shirt because face paint, snow cones, and petting zoos will find white fabric.
The rule: animals, then handwash, then food, in that exact order, every time. Use the farm's wash stations rather than sanitizer alone when hands touch animals or fences, keep pacifiers and sippy cups in the bag near animals, and don't let kids eat inside the enclosure. Strollers stay outside pens. It's two minutes of routine that prevents the classic post-farm stomach bug.
Farm terrain is the challenge: grass, gravel, and rutted fields vary by venue and by how much rain fell that week. Call and ask about packed paths, accessible restrooms and parking, and whether the picking field has a firm route, since some farms bring pumpkins to a paved area on request. Festivals on fairgrounds or paved lots are the safer default.