# Brookfield Zoo Christmas Lights 2026

> Brookfield Zoo Christmas Lights in Brookfield, Illinois: Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/brookfield-zoo-holiday-magic/

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

Brookfield Zoo's holiday lights, a Chicago-area tradition for more than 40 years, fill the zoo with themed areas of giant displays, light tunnels, a maze and animal-shaped lights, plus s'mores, a holiday market and visits with Santa. Several animal houses stay open in the evening.

| Dates | November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
| --- | --- |
| Open Days | Closed Thu, Nov 26, Mon, Nov 30, Tue, Dec 1, Wed, Dec 2, Mon, Dec 7, Tue, Dec 8, Wed, Dec 9, Mon, Dec 14, Tue, Dec 15, Wed, Dec 16, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours | Open nights 3 pm to 9 pm Dec 3 is a sensory-friendly night with dimmer lights and softer music. A 21-and-over Sip & Stroll evening is held on Nov 20. |
| Tickets | Tickets from $29.95; free for zoo members at the Main-North Gate. Advance tickets and parking reservations are required at the South Gate (2026) |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Brookfield Zoo Chicago, in the western suburbs about 14 miles from the Loop, 8400 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513 |

Checked on [Brookfield Zoo Chicago](https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/events/holiday-magic), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

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## Christmas Markets Near Brookfield Zoo Christmas Lights

[Randolph Street Holiday Market  Chicago, Illinois  Nov 14 to Dec 13, 2026  Open Saturdays and Sundays only. Closed Sat, Nov 21, Sun, Nov 22, Sat, Nov 28, Sun, Nov 29, Sat, Dec 5, Sun, Dec 6  10 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/chicago-randolph-street-holiday-market/) [Jack Frost Christmas Pop-Up Fulton Market  Chicago, Illinois  2026 dates not announced yet  10 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/chicago-jack-frost/) [One of a Kind Holiday Show  Chicago, Illinois  Dec 3 to 6, 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/chicago-one-of-a-kind-holiday-show/) [Chicago Christmas Market  Chicago, Illinois  Nov 20 to Dec 24, 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/chicago-christkindlmarket/)

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## Questions About Brookfield Zoo Christmas Lights

### When is Brookfield Zoo Christmas Lights open in 2026?

November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Closed Thu, Nov 26, Mon, Nov 30, Tue, Dec 1, Wed, Dec 2, Mon, Dec 7, Tue, Dec 8, Wed, Dec 9, Mon, Dec 14, Tue, Dec 15, Wed, Dec 16, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25. Hours: Open nights 3 pm to 9 pm.

### How much are tickets for Brookfield Zoo Christmas Lights?

Tickets from $29.95; free for zoo members at the Main-North Gate. Advance tickets and parking reservations are required at the South Gate (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.

### Is Brookfield Zoo Christmas Lights a drive-through?

No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.

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