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Free Holidays Zoos

Light Maze

November 24, 2017 - November 24, 2017 @ 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Location

ZooLights

2200 N. Cannon Drive

Chicago, IL 60614

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Description

Guests of all ages can get lost in a maze of 30,000 lightbulbs at Foreman Pavilion.

Event Cost: Free

Event Times: 4:30-9 p.m.

Additional Information

Neighborhood: Chicago

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