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 Popups

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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Rock Climbing at Farm in the Zoo
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Special Events

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Fall Animal Enrichment and Chat

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Schedule

Friday, September 27

10:30 a.m. Polar Bears

3 p.m. Dwarf Mongooses

Saturday, September 28

10:30 a.m. Gibbons

3 p.m. Cows/Pigs

Sunday, September 29

10:30 a.m. Red River Hog

3 p.m. Cinereous Vultures and European White Stork

Friday, October 4

10:30 a.m. Lions

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 Camels

Friday, October 11

10:30 a.m. Peccary

3 p.m. Eastern Black Rhinoceros

Saturday, October 12

10:30 a.m. Lions

3 p.m. Lynx

Sunday, October 13

10:30 a.m. Bachelor Gorilla Group

3 p.m. Swamp Monkey

Monday, October 14

10:30 a.m. Beaded Lizard

3 p.m. Beaver

Friday, October 18

10:30 a.m. Seals

3 p.m. Cows/Pigs

Saturday, October 19

10:30 a.m. Penguins

3 p.m. Lynx

Sunday, October 20

10:30 a.m. Bachelor Gorilla

3 p.m. Dwarf Mongooses

Friday, October 25

10:30 a.m. Camel

3 p.m. Deer

Saturday, October 26

10:30 a.m. Gibbons

3 p.m. Dwarf Mongooses

Sunday, October 27

10:30 a.m. Black Bear

3 p.m. Cinereous Vultures and European White Stork

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