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At Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park, Chicago

"incredible that a place like this is free"
Swing by the giraffes while you're there
Stroll the Nature Boardwalk after

Fall at the zoo means playtime with a wild twist. Kids dig in the dirt, build collaborative art, and cozy up for story time, all surrounded by Lincoln Park Zoo's leafy autumn grounds.

What are you into?

  • Hands-on nature play
  • Fall family fun
  • Free admission
  • Outdoor activities
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
  • Lincoln Park
  • Chicago

Coming up at Lincoln Park Zoo

  • Fall Fest

    Fall Fest

    Fri Nov 13, 8am

    Harvest fun at the zoo

  • Member Preview Night

    Member Preview Night

    Thu Nov 19, 4:30pm

    Holiday lights preview

  • South Lawn Light Show

    South Lawn Light Show

    Fri Nov 20

    Glowing winter spectacle

  • All events at Lincoln Park Zoo

Upcoming nearby

  • A Spectacular Audio Tour : Wonders of Chicago

    A Spectacular Audio Tour : Wonders of Chicago

    Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 AM

    Chicago Loop

    App-led city scavenger hunt

  • Dinos!

    Dinos!

    Thu, Nov 12 · 9:30 AM

    Brookfield

    Life-size dino adventure

  • Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up

    Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up

    Thu, Nov 12 · 5:00 PM

    West Town

    Autumn festival playground

  • Chicago Social Game Night

    Chicago Social Game Night

    Thu, Nov 12 · 6:00 PM

    Logan Square

    Tabletop gaming & social mixer

  • ACS Chicago 8-Ball League Night

    ACS Chicago 8-Ball League Night

    Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM

    Portage Park

    Competitive 8-ball pool league

  • Puzzle Palooza: Family Edition

    Puzzle Palooza: Family Edition

    Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM

    Palatine

    Competitive family puzzle challenge

  • Watson Adventures’ Field of Screams Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt

    Watson Adventures’ Field of Screams Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt

    Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

    Near South Side

    Museum murder mystery hunt

  • Over the Garden Wall Sing-along

    Over the Garden Wall Sing-along

    Sat, Nov 14 · 4:00 PM

    Edgewater

    Cult cartoon sing-along

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Eat & drink nearby

All · Restaurants · Bars · Cafés

  • Local Option

    Local Option

    1.9 km away

    Sheffield & DePaul

    Craft beer & creole-mexican fusion

  • Petite Edith

    Petite Edith

    2.5 km away

    Near North

    French-Midwest bistro

  • Lincoln Park Corner Kitchen

    Lincoln Park Corner Kitchen

    2.6 km away

    Lincoln Park

    Cozy neighborhood cafe