Upcoming Events at Lincoln Park Zoo
Fri Nov 23, 4:30 PM - Fri Nov 23, 9:00 PM
2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Community: Lincoln Park
Description
The most wonderful time of year deserves the most wonderful type of event. ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo has been Chicago’s holiday tradition for 24 years. The one of a kind experience offers fun, free, family oriented holiday celebrations that feature lu
Event Details
4:30-9 p.m.
November 2018: 23, 24, 25 and 30
December 2018: 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31*
*(early closure of 8 PM on the 31st)
January 2019: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Festive Activities
- Photos with Santa (through December 23 before he heads back to the North Pole)
- Incredible 3D displays
- Warm spiced wine, frosty beers and festive specials
- Delicious holiday snacks
- Holiday gift shopping
- Live ice-sculpture carving (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Family Night Mondays)
- Strolling carolers (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Family Night Mondays)
- Ticketed Experiences: Carousel, train, ferris wheel, Light Maze presented by Invesco QQQ, Sea Explorer 5D featuring a polar Journey ticketed experiences
- Musical light shows at the Winter Wonderlawn
- Candy Cane Lane and more than 100 giant themed displays
- 3D holiday specs while supplies last
Special Events
Members Only Night at ZooLights
Friday, November 16, 4:30 - 9 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo members and their guests get exclusive access to a preview of ZooLights before it opens to the public!
(Please note: Only Lincoln Park Zoo members and their guests may enter the zoo this evening. No advance registration is required.)
Learn more and become a member at http://www.lpzoo.org/membership.
ZooLights Opening Night!
Friday, November 23
You are cordially invited to help us flip the switch! At 4:25 p.m., join in on the official lighting ceremony at the stairs to Wild Things! gift shop to kick off the festivities.
Holiday Market (TICKETED)
Tuesday, November 27, 6:30 - 10 p.m.
Don't miss the wildest magical holiday shopping fair in the city! The zoo's third annual Holiday Market will feature local artisan, crafters, and makers throughout the zoo grounds against the backdrop of 2.5 million lights!
(Please note: this is a ticketed event, only guests with a ticket will be allowed entry to the zoo this evening)
For guests of all ages
Learn more and buy tickets: https://www.lpzoo.org/holiday-market.
Adults Night Out: Holidaze!
Thursday, November 29, 6:30 - 10 p.m.
This winter version of the zoo's most popular event series gives adults exclusive ac
November 2018: 23, 24, 25 and 30
December 2018: 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31*
*(early closure of 8 PM on the 31st)
January 2019: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Festive Activities
- Photos with Santa (through December 23 before he heads back to the North Pole)
- Incredible 3D displays
- Warm spiced wine, frosty beers and festive specials
- Delicious holiday snacks
- Holiday gift shopping
- Live ice-sculpture carving (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Family Night Mondays)
- Strolling carolers (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Family Night Mondays)
- Ticketed Experiences: Carousel, train, ferris wheel, Light Maze presented by Invesco QQQ, Sea Explorer 5D featuring a polar Journey ticketed experiences
- Musical light shows at the Winter Wonderlawn
- Candy Cane Lane and more than 100 giant themed displays
- 3D holiday specs while supplies last
Special Events
Members Only Night at ZooLights
Friday, November 16, 4:30 - 9 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo members and their guests get exclusive access to a preview of ZooLights before it opens to the public!
(Please note: Only Lincoln Park Zoo members and their guests may enter the zoo this evening. No advance registration is required.)
Learn more and become a member at http://www.lpzoo.org/membership.
ZooLights Opening Night!
Friday, November 23
You are cordially invited to help us flip the switch! At 4:25 p.m., join in on the official lighting ceremony at the stairs to Wild Things! gift shop to kick off the festivities.
Holiday Market (TICKETED)
Tuesday, November 27, 6:30 - 10 p.m.
Don't miss the wildest magical holiday shopping fair in the city! The zoo's third annual Holiday Market will feature local artisan, crafters, and makers throughout the zoo grounds against the backdrop of 2.5 million lights!
(Please note: this is a ticketed event, only guests with a ticket will be allowed entry to the zoo this evening)
For guests of all ages
Learn more and buy tickets: https://www.lpzoo.org/holiday-market.
Adults Night Out: Holidaze!
Thursday, November 29, 6:30 - 10 p.m.
This winter version of the zoo's most popular event series gives adults exclusive ac
