Fall Fest offers a pumpkin patch, hay mountain, professional pumpkin carvers, Ferris wheel and more throughout Lincoln Park Zoo.

Weekends beginning September 27 are filled with professional pumpkin carvers, Mary Macaroni and the Impastas , animal viewing, edible garden,Wild Sapling Play Forest, Canopy Climbing Adventure, and many ticketed experiences.

Ticketed experiences include: AT&T Endangered Species Carousel, Bounce Town, Century Wheel, Corn Maze & Hay Mountain, Corn Pool, Fun Slide, Lionel Train Adventure, Obstacle Course, Pirate's Revenge, Pumpkin Bounce House, and Pumpkin Patch Pop-ups (pumpkin prices vary). Most activities are 1 ticket per person, except Century Wheel, which is 2 tickets per person. Signs posted near the entrance of paid attractions will provide information regarding height and weight restriction.

All Fall Fest attractions will be available on Monday October 14.

Weekdays offer limited fall fest activities such as the AT&T Endangered Species Carousel, Corn Maze, Hay Mountain, Corn Pool, Lionel Train Adventure, and Pumpkin Patch Pop-ups. 

Fall fest will go on rain, shine, or otherwise. Please dress appropriately for the weather. 

Food and beverages will be available for purchase during Fall Fest hours at various location throughout the zoo.

Paid parking is available at the Lincoln Park Zoo parking lot on Canon Drive. See website for details.