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Spooky Zoo

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Hosted by the zoo’s Auxiliary Board, Spooky Zoo offers a free, festive, and accessible experience for more than 15,000 Chicago families and children.

Spooky Zoo includes:

  • Spooky chats and learning activities

  • Scavenger hunt

  • Free trick-or-treating with sustainably sourced candy

  • Kid-friendly entertainment

  • Free carousel rides

  • Fall Fest rides and attractions

  • …and more!


For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.