Child Proofed: Halloween Activities

• On Saturday, October 27, Ty Warner Sea Center hosts Parents’ Night Out. From 6-8:30 p.m., families are invited to come in costume for a spooky evening of creature encounters, activities, and crafty fun. Geared toward kids ages 5-12. Call 962-2526.

•The Santa Barbara Youth Council and S.B.’s Teen Programs are back with their infamous Haunted House of Horrors on Saturday, October 27, and Sunday, October 28, from 7-10 p.m. at the Carrillo Recreation Center (100 E. Carrillo St.). For information or to volunteer, call Teen Programs at 882-1235 or 897-1923.

• This year’s Boo at the Zoo: Once Upon a Time Fairytales at the Zoo features character actors, train rides, creepy crawly animal encounters, and nightly costume parades Friday-Sunday, October 26-28 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Call 962-5339 or visit sbzoo.org for tickets.