Thanks to Brookfield Zoo for sponsoring this post.
Brookfield Zoo has always been a place I’ve enjoyed taking my family to but now there are even more reasons to visit with the return of their Summer Nights outdoor concert series. From 4:00 to 9:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays through August 12, guests of all ages can enjoy a variety of live music acts. From popular local acts to national bands, all genres are represented throughout the summer so there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Zoogoers can bring lawn chairs or blankets and relax on the East Mall while taking in the sounds. After a fun day walking around looking at all of the animals it’s nice to sit and relax while enjoying the music.
Future acts include:
- Friday, July 21 – American English (Beatles tribute band)
- Saturday, July 22 – The Main Squeeze (Rock n Roll Funky Soul)
- Friday, July 28 – Brass Buckle Band is (Country-rock band)
- Saturday, July 29 – One Moment From Glory (Top 40 cover band)
- Friday, August 4 – Hello Weekend (Pop cover band)
- Saturday, August 5 – House Party (DJs)
- Friday, August 11 – Hi Infidelity (Hits from ’80s and today)
- Saturday, August 12 – Dishwalla (Alternative Rock)
Along with live music on the main stage, there is also a kid’s stage with family-friendly acts including music, juggling and acrobatics, magic shows, and puppet and clown performances. There are roaming kids’ entertainers like jugglers and costumed animal characters, too. Best of all (according to my kids at least), is the fact that the playground is right next to the concert area. This is great because parents can let kids play and still be able to enjoy the music while they watch them.
Those who didn’t get a chance to see all the animals during the day can enjoy extended hours at some of their favorite exhibits. Several animal exhibits and other in-park attractions (some require separate admission) are open until 8:30 pm during Summer Nights. These include Butterflies!, The Carousel, Clouded Leopard Rain Forest, Dolphin Underwater Viewing, The Fragile Desert, Hamill Family Wild Encounters, Pinniped Point, The Swamp, and the zoo’s summer exhibit, Dinos & Dragons.
During Summer Nights, there are enhanced dining experiences along with a beer and wine garden. I enjoyed a Mai Tai and some fried pickles- both of which were delicious! Those who want to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks can do that as well.
If you go to Brookfield Zoo’s Summer Nights make sure to stay until the very end because you will not want to miss the spectacular laser light show closing out each evening. Hands-down this is the best light show that I’ve ever seen!
Summer Nights is free with zoo admission. Get more details about Brookfield Zoo’s Summer Nights here.
We haven’t been to the Brookfield Zoo in forever! Didn’t realize they were sponsoring live entertainment now!
This is so cool! Nothing like enjoying some good live entertainment. I haven’t been to the Brookfield Zoo, now you have piqued my interest to visit. I bet the light show is beautiful!~
How fun! We all loving going to the zoo, but the additional entertainment means we’ll be able to spend all summer nights there. So great they have things for kids and adults.
That is pretty cool. They offer so much! I would totally stick around until the end to watch the laser show!
I’ve never been to the Brookfield Zoo. What a fun list of activities to try out.