Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic, presented by ComEd and Meijer, is Chicagoland’s longest-running lights festival, and features more than one million twinkling LED lights, animated light displays, and a video light show.

In addition, each evening includes a full schedule of live entertainment in the Holly Jolly Theater, professional ice carving demonstrations, singing to the animals, visits with Santa (through December 22), a skating rink (extra fee applies), and model train display. Guests can also visit many of their favorite animals. Gift shops and restaurants also will be open.

Saturdays and Sundays, November 30-December 1, December 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, and 26-31.