Fall Fest Presented by Jewel-Osco

Free Fall Fun at Your Zoo This September Through October!

Dive into the wonderful world of autumn—from picking the perfect pumpkin to taking in the scents of hot cider and toasted s’mores—with Lincoln Park Zoo’s tenth annual Fall Fest. This free, family-friendly celebration brings harvest-time fun to the heart of Chicago.

🎡 Rides, Attractions, and Activities

This year’s Fall Fest features ticketed attractions throughout the zoo, including the Fun Slide, Ferris wheel, inflatable activities, and much more. While you stroll through decorated gardens bursting with seasonal color, you’ll enjoy free musical entertainment, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals. Catch something new every weekend!

🎃 Fall-Themed Pop Ups

Getting hungry? Roast marshmallows for s'mores or get fall-inspired drinks at Patch's Pumpkin Bar & Grill!

👻 Fall Events

Don't forget to check out special themed events! Take Fall Garden Tours or Haunted History Tours, bring the family for trick-or-treating at Spooky Zoo, and celebrate at Adults Night Out: Howl-o-ween Presented by On The Rocks Premium Cocktails and -196 Vodka Seltzer.

Plan Your Visit at lpzoo.org/fallfest

Presented by: Jewel-Osco

Sponsored by: People's Gas, Throwback 100.3

Host or Publisher Lincoln Park Zoo