Oakland Zoo Glowfari 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
Oakland Zoo's lantern festival, with hundreds of new animal lanterns themed this year on California forests, San Francisco Bay, Montana, the Everglades and Hawaii, plus rides, Santa and seasonal food. It runs most nights from early November to the end of January.
| Dates | November 6, 2026 to January 31, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Closed Mon, Nov 9, Tue, Nov 10, Mon, Nov 16, Tue, Nov 17, Thu, Nov 26, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25, Mon, Jan 4, Tue, Jan 5, Mon, Jan 11, Tue, Jan 12, Mon, Jan 18, Tue, Jan 19, Mon, Jan 25, Tue, Jan 26 |
| Hours | Every open night 4:30 pm to 9 pm Timed entry between 4:30 am and 6:30 pm; entrances close at 7:30 pm and everyone must leave by 9 pm. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Timed tickets for everyone, members included; members get 10% off; parking included Timed tickets: you book an arrival time. |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Oakland Zoo in the East Oakland hills, 9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA |
| Parking | Parking is included with Glowfari admission. |
Checked on Oakland Zoo, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Oakland Zoo Glowfari
When is Oakland Zoo Glowfari open in 2026?
November 6, 2026 to January 31, 2027. Closed Mon, Nov 9, Tue, Nov 10, Mon, Nov 16, Tue, Nov 17, Thu, Nov 26, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25, Mon, Jan 4, Tue, Jan 5, Mon, Jan 11, Tue, Jan 12, Mon, Jan 18, Tue, Jan 19, Mon, Jan 25, Tue, Jan 26. Hours: Every open night 4:30 pm to 9 pm.
How much are tickets for Oakland Zoo Glowfari?
Ticket needed. Timed tickets for everyone, members included; members get 10% off; parking included.
Is Oakland Zoo Glowfari a drive-through?
No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.