JEDDAH: The third Riyadh Season will kick off on Oct. 21 with more than 8,500 activities, under the slogan “Beyond Imagination.”

This year’s event will offer visitors a wide range of entertainment options across 15 zones, each characterized by a variety of activities and events, including stores, cafes, restaurants, games, theaters, and a number of new global experiences.

The zones include: Boulevard World, Boulevard Riyadh City, Winter Wonderland, Al-Murabaa, Sky Riyadh, Via Riyadh, Riyadh Zoo, Little Riyadh, The Groves, Imagination Park, Al-Suwaidi Park, Souq Al-Zel, Qariat Zaman, Fan Festival and Riyadh Front.

The Groves zone will allow visitors to experience living in the North Pole through the ice lounge, which is the first of its kind in the Kingdom and transports people to low temperatures of up to -18 C.

Qariat Zaman will offer visitors an archaeological window into a historical era through its sections: Oldies Theater, Marbles Valley, Backyard Stadium, Meznah’s House, Saudia Channel One, Al-Meydan, and Bazaar.

The area gives visitors a tour of the past and its long-standing customs.

In addition, there are numerous old-style stores, cafes, and restaurants where visitors may learn about historical lifestyles in an exciting setting.

More than 1,300 animals from 190 species will be housed at the Riyadh Zoo zone. Visitors will enjoy watching them and taking pictures, and can also take part in other engaging activities like feeding them and watching entertaining performances.

The Little Riyadh zone, located in the Diplomatic Quarter, features many entertainment events, such as live musical shows, a farmers' market for local products and various workshops. The zone will also include yoga and aerobics sessions.