“Hoo” wants to learn about owls? Learn about these amazing birds through stories, video and games, then make a 3D owl picture complete with feathers!

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Dive into these crustacean's habitats, learn crazy crabby facts, and face off with Crabzilla, the Japanese Spider Crab whose legs can span up to 15 feet.

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Try the pumpkin slingshot, and let children play in the giant corn box and the straw castle. Visit the pumpkin patch, and for an additional cost, enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride through the farm to feed the animals, such as giraffes, zebras and bison. Lazy 5 Ranch does not accept credit cards. Mon.-Sat., 9am-6pm; Sun., noon-6pm.

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Corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin bowling, kids play area, gem mining, corn hole, horseshoes, animal barn and more. September hours: Fri., 6-10pm; Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun., 1-6pm. October hours: Fri., 6-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm, Sun., 1-6pm. November hours: Fri., 6-10pm; Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun., 1-6pm.

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Happy Howl-i-days! Receive a 15-minute, holiday-themed pet portrait session in exchange for a donation of $25 or an in-kind donation of items on HSC’s Amazon Wish List. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Humane Society of Charlotte.

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Dress your pet for a costume parade around the outside of the Library.  Bring a can of dog or cat food to donate.

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The evening will include live animals, crafts, night hikes, hayrides, hot dog meal, s'mores and storytelling. Register online for this rain-or-shine event.

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Celebrate fall the last three weekends in October on the Anne Springs Close Greenway with wagon rides, pumpkin patch, corn crib, haybale maze, pedal carts, horse rides, face painting, farm animals and more. Horse rides available Sat., 11am-3pm and Sun., 1-4pm

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Repticon Charlotte features vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages and merchandise, as well as live animal seminars and free raffles for coveted prizes. See website for times and special offers.

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Enjoy spooky fun at SEA LIFE Aquarium with activities that are included in aquarium admission. Tues.,12:30pm: SEA Monster Mash Dance Party Sat., 11:15am and 2:30pm: Underwater Pumpkin Carving Dive Show  Sun., 1:45 and 3:45pm: Underwater Pumpkin Carving Dive Show  Sat. and Sun., noon-4pm: Pirate Pete's "Sea Myths," temporary tattoos, creepy crafts and...

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