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Zoolights

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Chicago's holiday light show returns with more than 3 million lights, a light tunnel, a Ferris wheel with skyline views, a s'mores fire pit and Santa in the Pepper Family Wildlife Center through December 23. It runs nightly 4:30 to 9pm (last entry 8pm) from November 20 through January 3 at Lincoln Park Zoo, 2400 N Cannon Dr, closed November 26 and December 1, 8, 15, 24 and 25. Fixed-date tickets are $7 to $12 in advance and $20 on the day; Mondays November 23 and 30 and December 7 and 14 are free with a reservation.

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ScheduleNIGHTLY · 4:30 PMNext: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM
WhereLincoln Park Zoo2400 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago
Price$7–$12 advance · $20 day of · Free Admission Mondays
CheckedBy a person against the venue's own listing, Oct 23, 2026How we verify
Oct23NIGHTLY · 4:30 PMNext: Friday, October 23, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Priced on the venue page

Read off Lincoln Park Zoo’s own page. Times and prices can change; the venue’s page wins.

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Questions people ask

When is ZooLights?＋
Nightly · 4:30 pm. The next session is Friday, October 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM.
Where is it held?＋
At Lincoln Park Zoo, 2400 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614.
How much does it cost?＋
$7–$12 advance · $20 day of · Free Admission Mondays, as printed on the organizer's listing. Prices can change, so the booking page has the final word.
How do I book a spot?＋
Through the organizer's own page, linked from the booking button on this page. We do not sell tickets or take a cut; we list what the venue publishes and send you to it.
What else is on at Lincoln Park Zoo?＋
9 other listings on our calendar, including Fall Fest (Oct 23), Zoo Brews: Howls and Growls (Oct 23) and LEAP: Learn, Explore, and Play (Oct 24). The venue page lists them all.

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