Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy at Lincoln Park Zoo July 18, 2026
A summertime soiree for wine aficionados and nature lovers ages 21+, Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy offers open-air wine-sampling within the botanical garden and arboretum that is Lincoln Park Zoo.
All Tickets Include:
- NEW: Recyclable 12-ounce Lincoln Park Zoo wine glass made from certified ocean-bound plastic
- NEW: Outdoor tent with stage and dance floor
- NEW: Chats with representatives from wineries at select sampling stations
- Complimentary wine tastings from leading regions
- Live string quartet
- Drop-in ballroom dance workshop
- Garden tour from a zoo horticulture expert
- Free carousel rides
- Specialty menu of food, including crudités and charcuterie for purchase at zoo restaurants
Early Access Tickets Include:
- Early entry to the event at 6 p.m.
- First access to samples of limited-supply wines
NA Ticket Substitutes:
- Unlimited sodas and coffees
- Select samples of nonalcoholic wines
Some experiences are weather-dependent.
General Admission: $72
Early Access: $72
Your ticket purchase helps keep Chicago’s zoo free to all 365 days a year! Buying tickets to events like Summer Wine Fest is a way to support animal wellbeing at Lincoln Park Zoo and conservation efforts to save species in the wild.
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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.
