Lincoln Park Zoo announces spring, summer event lineup for families, adults

ByABC7 Chicago Digital team WLS logo
Monday, April 25, 2022
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Lincoln Park Zoo announced its spring and summer calendar of event Monday.

Events include parties, runs, food and drink events, special tours and more. Some events are family friendly, while other are geared toward adults only. And some are held every day of the week.

This is the full list of events at Lincoln Park Zoo this spring and summer:

Saturday, April 30

Craft Brews at Lincoln Park Zoo

6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Ages 21 and older

Price: $55 for general admission, $65 for early access to the event (10% off for Lincoln Park Zoo members)

More information: lpzoo.org/event/craft-brews-at-lincoln-park-zoo/

Second Saturday Each Month (May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10)

Second Saturday Garden Tours

Meet at gate near Café Brauer

10 - 11 a.m.

All ages welcome

Price: Free

More information: lpzoo.org/second-saturdays-garden-tours

Tuesday nights beginning May 31

Family Nights at Lincoln Park Zoo

5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

All ages welcome

Price: Free entry for kids 10 and under, $10 for ages 11+ (10% off for Lincoln Park Zoo members)

More information: lpzoo.org/events

Sunday, June 5

Run for the Zoo

7:30 a.m.

All ages welcome

Price: $25 for Kid's Course, $39 for Run for the Zoo 5K Run/Walk, $44 for Run for the Zoo 10K Run (10% off for Lincoln Park Zoo members)

More information: www.lpzoo.org/event/run-for-the-zoo/

Thursday, June 9

Zoo-ologie

Café Brauer

6:00-10:00 p.m.

Ages 21 and older

Price: $160 for general admission tickets

More information: zoo-ologie.org/

Thursday, June 23

Adults Night Out: Pride Party

6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Ages 18 and older

Price: $15 for super early bird general admission; $25 for early bird general admission (10% off for Lincoln Park Zoo members)

More information: lpzoo.org/events

Friday, July 15

ZooBall: Birds of Paradise

6:30 p.m. - midnight

Ages 21 and older

Price: $1,000 per ticket; Tables available for purchase and begin at $10,000

More information: lpzooball.org/

Friday, July 29

Summer Wine Fest

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Ages 21 and older

Price: $49 for general admission ($44 for Lincoln Park Zoo members ), $20 for designated driver ticket

More information: lpzoo.org/events

Thursday, August 18

Adults Night Out: Summer Block Party

6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Ages 18 and older

Price: $15 for super early bird general admission; $25 for early bird general admission (10% off for Lincoln Park Zoo members)

More information: lpzoo.org/events

Ongoing Experiences at Lincoln Park Zoo

Daily, weather-dependent

Lionel Train Adventure

The Lionel Train Adventure ride is located near the zoo's West Gate and just south of Regenstein Macaque Forest.

10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

All ages welcome

Price: one ticket ($4) per person per ride. Tickets cost $4 for 1 , $36 for 10, $69 for 20.

More information: lpzoo.org/experiences

AT&T Endangered Species Carousel

10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

All ages welcome

Price: one ticket ($4) per person per ride. Tickets cost $4 for 1 , $36 for 10, $69 for 20.

More information: lpzoo.org/experiences