CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's third annual Trick-or-Treat Fest will be held every Friday through Sunday, between Oct. 7 - 30, the zoo announced Monday. 

Trick-or-Treat Fest will include meet-and-greets with costumed characters, access to 20 trick-or-treat stations along Wayside Furniture Way and the return of the Monster Mash Dance Party at the amphitheater.

The Monster Mash Dance Party is an add-on ticketed event and includes unlimited train rides on the Pumpkin Express and Circle of Wildlife Carousel rides. There will also be custom-made animal displays.

“We’re excited to continue the tradition of celebrating Halloween at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo,” said Kelly Manderfield, the Cleveland Metroparks chief marketing officer, in a statement. “Thanks to our partners, families will enjoy four weekends of spooktacular fall fun.”

Trick-or-Treat Fest will have limited, timed ticketing. Guests are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance. The tickets do include zoo admission. It will be $19.95 for non-members and $9.95 for members. Children under 2 enter free.