Holiday Sip & Stroll
Overview
An Adults-Only Way to Experience Holiday Magic
This 21+ evening offers a festive mix of holiday cheer, warm drinks, and seasonal cocktails as you explore the zoo’s dazzling holiday lights before the main event opens to the public.
Dance the night away to live beats at the dance party hosted by DJ Nurotic, sip on exclusive drinks crafted just for the evening, and soak in the magic of the season in an adults-only atmosphere.
Gather your friends for a one-of-a-kind holiday celebration filled with lights, music, and memories to last a lifetime.
Sip & Stroll: Know Before You Go
Festive Drink Menu
Enjoy the merry and bright specialty drinks at Holiday Sip & Stroll! Don't forget, the all-inclusive drink ticket includes unlimited access to all of the beverages below (please drink responsibly).
Check back to see the 2026 menu!
Open Animal Buildings for Sip & Stroll
Coming soon! Please note, all animal buildings close 30 minutes before the event ends.
Free Perks Included with Every Ticket
Ferris Wheel
See the Zoo from New Heights!
Open (weather permitting)
Carousel
Take a spin in one of the largest hand-carved carousels in the country!
Open (weather permitting)
Free Main Entrance Parking
Free Parking at the Main Entrance
Members Experience Holiday Magic FREE
The lights. The sparkle. The holiday wonder.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago is the only place in the Chicagoland area that gives members FREE access to our spectacular Holiday Magic light show.
More Ways to Celebrate the Holidays
Tree Trim
Purchase a tree to decorate and help bring the magic of the holidays to life as part of the beloved Holiday Magic lights festival.
Reindeer Run
A two-mile fun run through the Holiday Magic lights
Holiday Magic
We’re lighting up the night this holiday season! Returning with a brand new light display, celebrate more than 40 years of Holiday Magic.
