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ZooLights at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago

November 15, 2024 - January 05, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Photo credit: Lincoln Park Zoo/Julia Fuller

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo

2001 N. Clark St.

Chicago, IL 60614

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Description

Enjoy a twinkling winter wonderland complete with festive activities, such as visits with Santa, a holiday pop-up bar, sweet treats of all kinds and more. The sensory-friendly event takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.

Event cost: $7-$10/Tuesdays-Sundays, free/select Mondays; fees for additional encounters and activities

Event times: 4:30-10 p.m. Nov. 15, 2024-Jan. 5, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://www.lpzoo.org/event/zoolights/

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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