Frighteningly good time at zoo

It’s that time of year again, when weekends become a bit more scary. The annual Boo at the Zoo is back from Oct. 4 through Nov. 2 at the Bronx Zoo.

Dragons, jack-o’-lanterns, scary spirits, garish ghouls, pretty pumpkins, music, magic, crafts, and a costumed parade. New attractions this year include a 3D pumpkin display and roaring, raring animatronic dinosaurs.

Boo at the Zoo, Oct. 5, Oct. 11, Oct. 12, Oct. 13, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Oct. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 1, Nov. 2, from 10 am–5 pm. Tickets range from $25 to $35.

Bronx Zoo [2300 Southern Blvd. at Boston Road; (718) 220–5103; www.bronx‌zoo.com].

Instituto Cervantes

<p><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.</span></p>

USC Gymnastics & Baseball Training Facility

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">We offer sports activities, after school programs, birthday parties &amp; private lessons for kids ages 3&ndash;13 years! Our gymnastics classes are a great way to keep your child active and healthy. We strive to empower and challenge children through the sport of gymnastics.</span></p>

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student&nbsp;musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information.&nbsp;</div>