The best winter lights display in Chicago takes place in the same park every year, and you’ve likely heard of it. Doubling as one of the only free zoos in North America, this already amazing attraction transforms into a magical wonderland for a couple months each year.
You haven’t lived until you’ve seen this epic light extravaganza. Keep scrolling for all the details.
Featuring family-oriented holiday displays, ZooLights takes place each year at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Facebook/Lincoln Park Zoo Transforming into a winter wonderland, locals love to marvel at 3D displays and 100 different themed scenes. There are also many activities to be found.
Dates of operation are November 24-26; December 1-3, 8-23, 26-31, 2017; and January 1-7, 2018, giving you plenty of opportunities to check out this epic winter lights display. Stop by between 4:30 and 9 p.m.
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We all know Chicago gets cold and that sometimes a coat and gloves just aren’t enough. Enjoy your stroll with warm spiced wine or frosty lager and a delightful spread of holiday snacks to keep you going.
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Locals enjoy several events throughout the duration of ZooLights.
Flickr/Marit & Toomas Hinnosaar The Holiday Market on November 28, 2017 will feature artisan vendors throughout the park. There are also adults-only events and live music on some nights.
Various activities available at an additional cost include a Ferris wheel, train ride, carousel, a light maze, and a 5D experience.
Facebook/Lincoln Park Zoo But you can wander through this light tunnel (and many other displays) for free!
Visitors may also get to witness ice sculpting, take photos with Santa (before Christmas), and enjoy light shows set to music, as well as crafts for kids.
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You never know what you’ll come across here!
Facebook/Lincoln Park Zoo Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, this holiday light display will delight and entertain you.
There’s always something new to see at this epic annual attraction.
Flickr/Marit & Toomas Hinnosaar Mark your calendars today so you don’t miss a chance to glimpse this magical holiday world!
The Lincoln Park Zoo is located at 2001 North Clark Street, and you can get more information about the upcoming events on their website or Facebook page.
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Transforming into a winter wonderland, locals love to marvel at 3D displays and 100 different themed scenes. There are also many activities to be found.
Wikimedia Commons/Christine Zenino
Flickr/Marit & Toomas Hinnosaar
The Holiday Market on November 28, 2017 will feature artisan vendors throughout the park. There are also adults-only events and live music on some nights.
But you can wander through this light tunnel (and many other displays) for free!
Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, this holiday light display will delight and entertain you.
Mark your calendars today so you don’t miss a chance to glimpse this magical holiday world!
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