Events

There's always excitement at Brookfield Zoo Chicago! See below for our list of upcoming events.

March 23, 30 & 31, 2024

BRunch WITH THE BUNNY

This spring, enjoy Brunch With the Bunny! In addition to a delicious brunch buffet, the event features visits with the Bunny, an interactive DJ with games, and more. Tickets now available!

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April 20, 2024

PARTY FOR THE PLANET

Join us at Brookfield Zoo Chicago's springtime recycling event, Party for the Planet!

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April 21, 2024

earth day run

Get ready for our Earth Day Run, a 2.2 mile fun run through Brookfield Zoo Chicago!

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April 27, 2024

WHIRL

Brookfield Zoo Chicago celebrates the 43rd anniversary of its annual black-tie gala, the Whirl, on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Co-hosted by the Board of Trustees and the Women’s Board of Brookfield Zoo Chicago, this celebration highlights the impactful work of our educational, animal welfare, and conservation programs.

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June 22, July 12 & July 27, 2024

ROARING NIGHTS

Join us for three unforgettable nights of music, fun, and celebration as Brookfield Zoo Chicago marks its 90th anniversary with Roaring Nights.

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 Saturday, August 17, 2024

ZOOBREW

Enjoy bears and beers, lions and lagers, anteaters and ales...all at Brookfield Zoo Chicago's ZooBrew on Saturday, August 17.

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Sunday, September 8, 2024
8:30 a.m.

ZOO RUN

Join us for ZooRun - with courses entirely within the world renowned Brookfield Zoo Chicago! Each year more species lose their race for survival and disappear from the wild. But it is a race we can win, and YOU CAN HELP!

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Saturday, September 28, 2024
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

FALL RECYCLING DAY

If you've been storing items in your basement and garage, waiting for the perfect time and most Earth-friendly way to dispose of them, you can recycle them at Brookfield Zoo Chicago!

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Saturdays and Sundays
October 5 to 20, 2024

BOO! AT THE ZOO

Little ghosts and goblins of all ages are sure to have a howlin’ good time! Our not-so-scary and fun-filled event has something for the entire family to enjoy!

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Saturday, November 9 and
Sunday, November 10, 2024

TREE TRIM

Does your community group want to get into the holiday spirit? Join Brookfield Zoo Chicago in gearing up for our Holiday Magic celebration by participating in Tree Trim.

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Saturday, November 16, 2024

REINDEER RUN

Bring the whole family out for a night under the lights at the Reindeer Run! This two-mile fun run is perfect for everyone!

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3 – 9pm on Holiday Magic Dates

HOLIDAY MAGIC

Chicagoland’s holiday tradition for over 40 years with over two million twinkling LED lights! It’s the most fun you’ll have this holiday season.

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