Spring Fest
Schedule
Sat Apr 12 2025 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, United States, Illinois 60513 | Brookfield, IL
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Celebrate Earth Month & the arrival of spring at our first-ever Spring Fest—a weekend filled with fun, fresh air, and unforgettable experiences. Enjoy live performances, savor seasonal food and drinks, shop from art vendors, and explore family-friendly activities for all ages.Live Music on the East Mall
Our incredible music lineup is bound to put a spring in your step! Join us on the East Mall for FREE concerts throughout the weekend from some of your favorite local performers:
Saturday, April 12
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Wild Daisy
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Are You Ready For It?
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. American English
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wedding Banned
Sunday, April 13
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Country Night
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Boy Band Night
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Modern Day Romeos
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. HI Infidelity
Shop the Art Fair!
Step into a world where creativity blooms in every corner! The Spring Fest Art Fair will showcase stunning works for sale by local artists, with an emphasis on a connection to the animal world. Wander through vibrant booths filled with one-of-a-kind paintings, sculptures, handmade jewelry, and so much more. Whether you're a seasoned art lover or just looking for something unique, there's something here for everyone!
Celebrate Trees!
At Spring Fest, Bartlett Tree Experts will be offering a complimentary Tree Doctor Clinic with tips and resources on growing and keeping your trees healthy. Additionally, on Sunday, April 13 at 11 a.m. Bartlett will cohost a community tree planting, just west of the Carousel.
Welcome, Rainbow Cone!
Join us at Spring Fest for the official launch of our new partnership with The Original Rainbow Cone® at Brookfield Zoo Chicago! Through spring and summer, you'll be able to purchase a wide range of treats from this legendary 100-year-old ice cream brand, right here at the Zoo. Check out the Rainbow Cone location on the East Mall!
Family-Friendly Fun!
Celebrate spring, conservation, and the beauty of the natural world with our Spring Colors and Wild Impressions stations! Color in vibrant animal designs and add your fingerprint to our collaborative masterpiece. Create one-of-a-kind butterfly finger puppets at the craft station in the Hamill Family Play Zoo. Delight in our special onsite activation from Grizz Pest Management. And, explore our special Spring Fest photo ops throughout the Zoo!
Experience Zoo Chats!
Our Animal Care professionals will provide free Zoo Chats throughout the weekend! Make sure to stop by the following habitats to hear more about some of your favorite residents of Brookfield Zoo Chicago:
Saturday, April 12
10:15 a.m. Turtle Chat at Hamill Family Play Zoo
11 a.m. Archerfish and Epaulette Shark Chat at The Living Coast
11 a.m. Koala Chat at Hamill Family Play Zoo
11:30 a.m. Bird Chat at The Swamp
12 p.m. Prairie Chicken Chat at the North America Prairie Aviary
12:15 p.m. Sea Lion Chat at Sea Lion Cove
2:15 p.m. African Painted Dog Chat at Habitat Africa
2:30 p.m. Rhino Chat outside Pachyderm House
2:30 p.m. Echidna Chat at Australia House
3 p.m. Native Herp Chat at Feathers and Scales
Sunday, April 13
10:15 a.m. Reindeer Chat at Hamill Family Wild Encounters
11 a.m. Archerfish and Epaulette Shark Chat at The Living Coast
11 a.m. Koala Chat at Hamill Family Play Zoo
11:30 a.m. Bird Chat at The Swamp
12 p.m. Prairie Chicken Chat at the North America Prairie Aviary
12:15 p.m. Sea Lion Chat at Sea Lion Cove
2:15 p.m. African Painted Dog Chat at Habitat Africa
2:30 p.m. Camel Chat outside Camel Yard
2:30 p.m. Echidna Chat at Australia House
3 p.m. Native Herp Chat at Feathers and Scales
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Where is it happening?
3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, United States, Illinois 60513Event Location & Nearby Stays:
