Celebrate autumn at Lincoln Park Zoo’s Fall Fest Presented by Jewel-Osco, now open to the public. This free admission, family-friendly festival features musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, and a pumpkin patch, plus autumn-themed animal enrichment and viewing opportunities. Fall Fest features several ticketed experiences, including the Fun Slide, Ferris wheel, Fall Game Zone, bounce house, inflatable attractions, and more. Guests will also be able to hop on some daily attractions at the zoo, including Lionel Train Adventure, Endangered Species Carousel, and the virtual reality Gorilla Trek experience. Returning this year is Patch’s Pumpkin Bar & Grill, offering seasonal food, drinks, and décor. Fall Fest is free and open to the public Friday-Sunday through October 27 and on Monday, October 14. The events hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. No registration is required, but attractions do require tickets and are available individually for $4 each or in bulk packages of 10 for $36 and 20 for $69. Attraction tickets are available to purchase on grounds or online at www.lpzoo.org.

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