ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd
Friday, November 21, 2025 -- Sunday, January 4, 2026, 1430 - 2100
Chicagoland's favorite holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever! ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd twinkles with more than 3 million lights, hundreds of nostalgic LED displays, and festive experiences that capture the magic of the season. This year's ZooLights includes:
-An all-new, reimagined South Lawn Light Show, Zooltide, narrated in English and Spanish
-Incredible views of the Chicago skyline and all the twinkling lights from the 65-foot Ferris wheel
-Hot chocolate (with options to spike!) or s'mores roasted over an open fire
-Strolling carolers and professional ice carvers on select nights
-...and more!
Special, separately ticketed holiday events include:
-Sensory-Friendly Night at ZooLights | Tuesday, November 25
-Holiday Market: A Nowhere Collective Collaboration | Tuesday, December 2
-Adults Night Out: Holidaze Presented by Grey Goose Vodka and Patron Tequila (21+) | Thursday, December 11
-The Chris White Jazz Trio Tribute to "A Charlie Brown Christmas" | Sunday, December 7
-"Elf" Movie Party at ZooLights | Sunday, December 21
Tickets cost $7-$12 depending on the day. Free admission is offered on Mondays, but tickets are required. Monday tickets will be released one week prior at 11 a.m.
ZooLights takes place in all weather conditions. Tickets are nonrefundable.
Category: Community | Local / Community | Holidays
-An all-new, reimagined South Lawn Light Show, Zooltide, narrated in English and Spanish
-Incredible views of the Chicago skyline and all the twinkling lights from the 65-foot Ferris wheel
-Hot chocolate (with options to spike!) or s'mores roasted over an open fire
-Strolling carolers and professional ice carvers on select nights
-...and more!
Special, separately ticketed holiday events include:
-Sensory-Friendly Night at ZooLights | Tuesday, November 25
-Holiday Market: A Nowhere Collective Collaboration | Tuesday, December 2
-Adults Night Out: Holidaze Presented by Grey Goose Vodka and Patron Tequila (21+) | Thursday, December 11
-The Chris White Jazz Trio Tribute to "A Charlie Brown Christmas" | Sunday, December 7
-"Elf" Movie Party at ZooLights | Sunday, December 21
Tickets cost $7-$12 depending on the day. Free admission is offered on Mondays, but tickets are required. Monday tickets will be released one week prior at 11 a.m.
ZooLights takes place in all weather conditions. Tickets are nonrefundable.
Category: Community | Local / Community | Holidays
Starting Price Per Person
$ 7.00 USD
Other Information
Where
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago
Illinois 60614
United States
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
Chicago
Illinois 60614
United States
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
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Event ID: 259555
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