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Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest
Sep29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest

For Wildlife. For All. For Fall! Dive into the wonderful world of autumn—from picking the perfect pumpkin to taking in the nostalgic scents of hot…

Friday September 29, 2023Sunday October 29, 2023
The Zoo Story
Sep29
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Zoo Story

This one-act play concerns two characters, Peter and Jerry, who meet on a park bench in New York City. Peter is a wealthy publishing executive…

Friday September 29, 2023
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Improvised DCOM
Sep29
Music & Comedy

Improvised DCOM

Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage every…

Friday September 29, 2023
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Late Nite Catechism: 30 Years of Fun!
Sep30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Late Nite Catechism: 30 Years of Fun!

After 30 years, Sister is still eager to get back in the habit, where she’s been since 1993. Call it Loretta Young meets Carol Burnett…

Saturday September 30, 2023
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
The Zoo Story
Sep30
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Zoo Story

This one-act play concerns two characters, Peter and Jerry, who meet on a park bench in New York City. Peter is a wealthy publishing executive…

Saturday September 30, 2023
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Late Nite Catechism: 30 Years of Fun!
Oct1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Late Nite Catechism: 30 Years of Fun!

After 30 years, Sister is still eager to get back in the habit, where she’s been since 1993. Call it Loretta Young meets Carol Burnett…

Sunday October 1, 2023
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Haunted History Tours
Oct3
Tours & Attractions

Haunted History Tours

Join Adam Selzer, author, podcaster, and host of Mysterious Chicago Tours, for spine-tingling walkabouts that dig into the zoo’s cemetery roots and locations from throughout…

Tuesday October 3, 2023
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Haunted History Tours
Oct4
Tours & Attractions

Haunted History Tours

Join Adam Selzer, author, podcaster, and host of Mysterious Chicago Tours, for spine-tingling walkabouts that dig into the zoo’s cemetery roots and locations from throughout…

Wednesday October 4, 2023
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Zoo Story
Oct5
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Zoo Story

This one-act play concerns two characters, Peter and Jerry, who meet on a park bench in New York City. Peter is a wealthy publishing executive…

Thursday October 5, 2023
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Improvised DCOM
Oct6
Music & Comedy

Improvised DCOM

Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage every…

Friday October 6, 2023
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
The Zoo Story
Oct6
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Zoo Story

This one-act play concerns two characters, Peter and Jerry, who meet on a park bench in New York City. Peter is a wealthy publishing executive…

Friday October 6, 2023
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Improvised DCOM
Oct6
Music & Comedy

Improvised DCOM

Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage every…

Friday October 6, 2023
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Blackademics
Oct6
Nov19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Blackademics

There’s something strange about the trendy new restaurant in town. When Ann and Rachelle meet there for dinner, there’s already tension in the friendship they’ve…

Friday October 6, 2023
8:00 p.m.Sunday November 19, 2023
5:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Junie B. Jones, The Musical
Oct7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Junie B. Jones, The Musical

JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICAL October 7 – November 5 @ the Greenhouse Theater Center Fabulously fun adventures with Junie B. and friends! Adapted from…

Saturday October 7, 2023
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Junie B. Jones, The Musical
Oct7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Junie B. Jones, The Musical

JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICAL October 7 – November 5 @ the Greenhouse Theater Center Fabulously fun adventures with Junie B. and friends! Adapted from…

Saturday October 7, 2023
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Junie B. Jones, The Musical
Oct7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Junie B. Jones, The Musical

JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICAL October 7 – November 5 @ the Greenhouse Theater Center Fabulously fun adventures with Junie B. and friends! Adapted from…

Saturday October 7, 2023
1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
The Zoo Story
Oct7
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Zoo Story

This one-act play concerns two characters, Peter and Jerry, who meet on a park bench in New York City. Peter is a wealthy publishing executive…

Saturday October 7, 2023
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Haunted History Tours
Oct10
Tours & Attractions

Haunted History Tours

Join Adam Selzer, author, podcaster, and host of Mysterious Chicago Tours, for spine-tingling walkabouts that dig into the zoo’s cemetery roots and locations from throughout…

Tuesday October 10, 2023
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Haunted History Tours
Oct11
Tours & Attractions

Haunted History Tours

Join Adam Selzer, author, podcaster, and host of Mysterious Chicago Tours, for spine-tingling walkabouts that dig into the zoo’s cemetery roots and locations from throughout…

Wednesday October 11, 2023
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Zoo Story
Oct12
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Zoo Story

This one-act play concerns two characters, Peter and Jerry, who meet on a park bench in New York City. Peter is a wealthy publishing executive…

Thursday October 12, 2023
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Tacos & Tequila Fest at the Zoo – Adults Only Evening at Lincoln Park Zoo
Oct13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tacos & Tequila Fest at the Zoo – Adults Only Evening at Lincoln Park Zoo

Enjoy a variety of tacos and tequila cocktails or dance to live music or a DJ—all while enjoying views of beautiful gardens and incredible animals…

Friday October 13, 2023
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Improvised DCOM
Oct13
Music & Comedy

Improvised DCOM

Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage every…

Friday October 13, 2023
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
The Zoo Story
Oct13
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Zoo Story

This one-act play concerns two characters, Peter and Jerry, who meet on a park bench in New York City. Peter is a wealthy publishing executive…

Friday October 13, 2023
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Junie B. Jones, The Musical
Oct14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Junie B. Jones, The Musical

JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICAL October 7 – November 5 @ the Greenhouse Theater Center Fabulously fun adventures with Junie B. and friends! Adapted from…

Saturday October 14, 2023
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
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