🎃 Chicago, IL · Halloween 2026
Zoo Brews: Howls & Growls — Chicago, IL
Zoo Brews: Howls & Growls brings Halloween to Chicago for the 2026 season — tba — 2026 dates not yet announced at Lincoln Park Zoo.
🎯 CHICAGO, IL📅 TBA📍 Lincoln Park Zoo👨👩👧 FAMILY FRIENDLY🎟 TICKETED
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Trick-or-treat among the animals at Zoo Brews: Howls & Growls in Chicago: a safe, contained, utterly charming Halloween evening built for little ones.
📢 2026 dates TBA — Zoo Brews: Howls & Growls hasn’t announced its 2026 schedule yet. Details below will be updated the moment they’re confirmed.
Zoo Brews: Howls & Growls — Event Details
📍 Venue: Lincoln Park Zoo — 2400 N Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614
📅 Dates: TBA — 2026 dates not yet announced
🕐 Hours: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
🎫 Price: $55+ general admission for nonmembers
👶 Ages: 21+
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: See official event page
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Families with young kids who want Halloween magic without the scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 Buy tickets online — zoo Halloween nights routinely sell out, especially weekend evenings.
🎃 Arrive right at opening — treat stations have the shortest lines in the first hour.
🎃 Bring a stroller and layers — it’s a lot of walking and October nights get cold.
🎃 Costumes encouraged — most zoo events run costume parades or contests for kids.
🎃 Don’t skip the animals — many are most active in the evening; the nocturnal houses are the hidden highlight.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is Zoo Brews: Howls & Growls?
Zoo Brews: Howls & Growls runs TBA — 2026 dates not yet announced, typically on select evenings — check the zoo’s calendar for exact nights.
Do I need zoo membership?
No — event tickets are sold separately, though members often get discounts or presale. $55+ general admission for nonmembers.
Is it scary for toddlers?
Not at all — zoo Halloween events are deliberately non-scary: lights, music, candy, and cute decorations.
