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Adults Night Out: Sugar and Spice at Lincoln Park Zoo December 10, 2026
Adults Night Out: Sugar and Spice is a lighthearted and kid-free (21+) holiday party that promises to be equal parts sweet and spicy. With exclusive access to ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd, reindeer games with “sweet and salty” hosts, plus a DJ and other live entertainment, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a little holiday mischief among friends.
All tickets include:
- Exclusive access to ZooLights—no worrying about dodging strollers
- Complimentary caricatures from a professional artist
- Reindeer games with Chicago’s own sweet and spicy host, Aunt Nance
- Drop-in dance workshop hosted by Old Town School of Folk Music
- Visits with a grouchy green celebrity from Whoville
- Live DJ playing holiday hits and mixes
- Unlimited rides on the Endangered Species Carousel and Ferris Wheel
- Event-exclusive cocktails, classic hot cocoa, and alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks for purchase
Don’t get left out in the cold: Grab tickets before prices increase!
Price Increase Schedule
- $20 Early Bird: September 29–October 28
- $25 General Admission: October 29–November 18
- $30 Last Call: November 19–December 9
- $35 Day-of: December 10
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Lincoln Park Zoo
See roaring lions, playful meerkats and majestic gorillas just minutes from downtown Chicago. Lincoln Park Zoo is free, open and amazing every day of the…
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Lincoln Park
One of the city’s most picturesque areas, you’ll find boutiques, museums, dining, a zoo, and plenty of waterfront.
Learn more about the area
Venue
Tours & Attractions, Zoos
Lincoln Park Zoo
See roaring lions, playful meerkats and majestic gorillas just minutes from downtown Chicago. Lincoln Park Zoo is free, open and amazing every day of the…
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
One of the city’s most picturesque areas, you’ll find boutiques, museums, dining, a zoo, and plenty of waterfront.
