Zoo Brew: Howls and Growls
This festival has wrapped for 2026 — it typically returns October 2027.
Next edition · 2027
2027 dates: not announced yet. Zoo Brew: Howls and Growls typically returns in October. We read the organiser's site and update this page when dates are confirmed; what follows is the record of 2026.
An after-dark, 21-and-over Halloween party at Lincoln Park Zoo with craft beer and costumes.
- Dates: October 23–24, 2026
- Where: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St
- Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
- Cost: Ticketed
How it was
This year's edition is over — the schedule and practical notes below are kept as the record of 2026.
Schedule
- Fri–Sat, Oct. 23–24 — Hours: 6:30–10pm
What to expect
Beer tastings, DJs and Halloween vibes on zoo grounds after hours.
Transit
#22 Clark or #151 Sheridan bus.
Family-friendly
Adults only.
Frequently asked questions
When is Zoo Brew: Howls and Growls 2027?
The organiser has not announced 2027 dates yet. Zoo Brew: Howls and Growls typically returns in October; this page is updated when dates are confirmed.