Pumpkin spice and everything nice awaits guests at Lincoln Park Zoo’s Fall Fest. Take in the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn—from pumpkin patches and hot apple cider to toasted s’mores—at this free admission, family-friendly festival. There are even more ways to celebrate the season with a full lineup of new and returning fall events for families and adults alike. The twelfth annual Fall Fest, supported by Peoples Gas, features musical entertainment and professional pumpkin carvers, plus autumn-themed animal enrichment and gardens on grounds with seasonal blooms. Zoo Brews: Howls and Growls is an exciting two-day Halloween party for adults looking to enjoy the zoo without any strollers in sight. Guests get access to unlimited beer and cider samples at nine Halloween-themed across zoo grounds. For additional Fall Fest details, visit lpzoo.org/events.

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