Celebrate the joys of autumn in the fun-filled setting of Lincoln Park Zoo during the tenth annual Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest, September 25-November 1, 2026.
Photo courtesy of Lincoln Park Zoo
Step into the vibrant world of pumpkins, harvest mazes and fall photo ops during this family-friendly event. Admission to the zoo is always free and a pumpkin patch with pumpkin carvers, stilt walkers, live chalk art, photo ops and animal viewing are also free.
Photo courtesy of Lincoln Park Zoo
The Lionel Train Adventure, Endangered Species Carousel, Bounce House, Fun Slide, Harvest Maze and Gorilla Trek VR experience require $4 tickets per person. Tickets are sold in quantities of one or $40 for 10 tickets and $185 for 50 tickets.
Wandering performers will entertain around the zoo and animal enrichment and learning chats and penguin encounters will be scheduled throughout the season.
The festivities run every weekend, Friday-Sunday, 10 am- 5 pm, September 25-November 1, 2026. Free live music, story time and craft activities will also be featured; every weekend will highlight a different activity.
Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest
Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St, (312) 742-2000.
September 25-November 1, 2026, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Friday-Sunday
Free
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