Fall Fest Presented by Jewel-Osco

Fall Fest Presented by Jewel-Osco

Fridays-Sundays, September 27–October 27

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free Admission

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Overview

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 Presented by Jewel-Osco. This free, family-friendly celebration brings harvest-time fun to the heart of Chicago each year from September through October.

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

Rides and Attractions

Rides

This year’s festival features ticketed attractions throughout the zoo, including a Fun Slide, the Fall Game Zone, inflatable attractions such as a bounce house, and much more.

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Fall Pop-ups

Enjoy fall classics such as picking out pumpkins, roasting s’mores, fall themed food, and more!

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Things to Do

Pumpkin Patch

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Performers

Photo Ops

Animal Enrichment and Learning Chats

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Live Pumpkin Carving

Penguin Encounters

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Special Events

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Schedule

Friday, September 27
10:30 a.m. Polar Bear
3 p.m. Dwarf Mongoose

Saturday, September 28
10:30 a.m. White-cheeked Gibbon
3 p.m. Cows and Pigs

Sunday, September 29
10:30 a.m. Red River Hog
3 p.m. Cinereous Vulture and European White Stork

Friday, October 4
10:30 a.m. African Lion
3 p.m. Eastern Black Rhinoceros

Saturday, October 5
10:30 a.m. Sichuan Takin
3 p.m. Red Panda

Sunday, October 6
10:30 a.m. Chimpanzee
3 p.m. Bactrian Camel

Friday, October 11
10:30 a.m. Chacoan Peccary
3 p.m. Eastern Black Rhinoceros

Saturday, October 12
10:30 a.m. African Lion
3 p.m. Canada Lynx

Sunday, October 13
10:30 a.m. Western Lowland Gorilla
3 p.m. Allen’s Swamp Monkey

Monday, October 14
10:30 a.m. Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizard
3 p.m. American Beaver

Friday, October 18
10:30 a.m. Seals
3 p.m. Cows and Pigs

Saturday, October 19
10:30 a.m. African Penguin
3 p.m. Canada Lynx

Sunday, October 20
10:30 a.m. Western Lowland Gorilla
3 p.m. Dwarf Mongoose

Friday, October 25
10:30 a.m. Bactrian Camel
3 p.m. Père David’s Deer

Saturday, October 26
10:30 a.m. White-cheeked Gibbon
3 p.m. Dwarf Mongoose

Sunday, October 27
10:30 a.m. American Black Bear
3 p.m. Cinereous Vulture and European White Stork

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