ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo, November 20–January 3
ZooLights runs November 20, 2026, through January 3, 2027, at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. The all-ages event features more than 3 million lights and hundreds of LED displays. Hours are 4:30–9 p.m., with last entry at 8 p.m. Advance fixed-date admission is $7–$12, depending on the date. Same-day fixed-date tickets and flexible admission each cost $20. Admission is free on most Mondays, but a reservation is required; those tickets are released one week beforehand at 11 a.m. CT. ZooLights is closed November 26 and December 1, 8, 15, 24 and 25, 2026. Limited paid parking is available in the zoo lot on Cannon Drive. Public transportation or rideshare is encouraged on busy nights.
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Event details
- When
- Where
- Lincoln Park Zoo2001 North Clark Street, 60614 Chicago, IL, US
- Organizer
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Admission
- $7.00
- ZooLights runs November 20, 2026 through January 3, 2027, from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; last entry is 8 p.m.
- The event is for all ages and features more than 3 million lights and hundreds of LED displays.
- Advance fixed-date admission costs $7–$12 depending on date; same-day fixed-date tickets cost $20, and flexible admission costs $20.
- Admission is free on most Mondays with a required reservation; tickets are released one week beforehand at 11 a.m. CT.
- The event is closed on November 26, December 1, 8, 15, 24, and 25, 2026.
Information last verified October 20, 2026.
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