Fall Fest Presented by Jewel-Osco

Dive into the wonderful world of autumn—from picking the perfect pumpkin to taking in the nostalgic 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. Running now through October 27.

Take a look at the program.

Check out this weekend’s Fall Fest activities!

Activities on Friday, October 11

Rock climbing at the Farm in the Zoo
10 a.m. Penguin Encounter *this is a paid and ticketed activity
10 a.m. Fall Garden Tours start at the Searle Visitor Center
10:30 a.m. Fall Chacoan Peccary Enrichment
10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Stilt Walker
11 a.m. Jamaican Iguana Care
11:30 a.m. Monkey Cognition Animal Enrichment
11:30 a.m. Seal Training and Feeding
1:30 p.m. Ape Cognition and Care
2 p.m. Seal Training and Feeding
2 p.m. Penguin Feedings
3 p.m. Fall Eastern Black Rhinoceros Enrichment

Activities on Saturday, October 12

Rock climbing at the Farm in the Zoo
L.E.A.P. Learn, Explore, and Play. Ages 2-4. *this is a paid and ticketed activity
10 a.m. Penguin Encounter *this is a paid and ticketed activity
10 a.m.–2 p.m. Professional Pumpkin Carver
10:30 a.m. Chicago Public Library Storytime at Pepper Family Wildlife Center
10:30 a.m. Fall African Lion Enrichment
11 a.m. Jamaican Iguana Care
11:30 a.m. Seal Training and Feeding
2 p.m. Seal Training and Feeding
2 p.m. Penguin Feedings
3 p.m. Fall Canada Lynx Enrichment

Activities on Sunday, October 13

Please note, all attractions open at noon on October 13 due to the Chicago Marathon
10 a.m. Penguin Encounter *this is a paid and ticketed activity
10:30 a.m. Fall Western Lowland Gorilla Enrichment
11:30 a.m. Seal Training and Feeding
2 p.m. Seal Training and Feeding
2 p.m. Penguin Feedings
2-4 p.m. Visit with one of your favorite, vibrant, magical Madrigals!
2:30-4:30 p.m. Mary Macaroni and the Impastas Performance
3 p.m. Fall Allen’s Swamp Monkey Enrichment

Activities on Monday, October 14

10 a.m.–2 p.m. Professional Pumpkin Carver
10:30 a.m. Fall Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizard Enrichment
10:30 a.m. L.E.A.P. Into Nature Play: A Family-Friendly Workshop *this is a paid and ticketed activity
11 a.m. Jamaican Iguana Care
11:30 a.m. Seal Training and Feeding
11:30 a.m. Monkey Cognition Animal Enrichment
1-5 p.m. Stilt Walker
2 p.m. Seal Training and Feeding
2 p.m. Penguin Feedings
3 p.m. Fall American Beaver Enrichment

Paid Activities that will be available every day this weekend

Tickets: $4 each, $36 for 10, $69 for 20
Purchase at ticket booths, Searle Visitor Center, Member Center, or at tickets.lpzoo.org.

Please note, all attractions open at noon on October 13 due to the Chicago Marathon.

Rock climbing at the Farm in the Zoo
Mini Disco Racecar Ride
Kiddie Wheel
Fun Slide
Inflatable Obstacle Course
Bounce House
Fall Fun Zone
Pumpkin Patch
Ferris Wheel
Gorilla Trek VR Adventure
Lionel Train Adventure
Newly Refurbished Endangered Species Carousel