Local Event

Craft Brews

Sat, June 28, 2025 (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)

Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago, IL 60614
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Cost: $57+

Savor the flavor of more than 100 craft beers and ciders at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual Craft Brews at the Zoo, co-hosted by Lou Dog Events.


Enjoy a night that also includes delicious bites from food trucks and a vibe you won’t want to miss, exclusively for the 21+ crowd. Take a leisurely stroll through blooming zoo gardens, where tasting stations offering a diverse selection of brews and specialty beverages await you. With live music and a chance to see your favorite animals after regular zoo hours, this isn’t just a beer festival—it’s an experience that seamlessly blends entertainment, nature, and drinkable delights.


All Tickets Include

  • Twenty 3-ounce tastings
  • 1 souvenir tasting cup
  • Opportunities to chat with representatives from 40+ breweries, many from the Chicagoland area
  • After-hours access to the gardens and animal habitats at the zoo
  • Yard games to play on the lawn
  • Complimentary carousel ride
  • Live music all night
  • Food for purchase at a variety of food trucks and zoo restaurants

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