Harvest Fest

Weekends
September 23 - November 5

12:00PM - 3:00PM

Get ready for a fantastic family-friendly adventure at Elmwood Park Zoo’s Harvest Fest! Dive into the magic of fall with exciting carnival games*, live music, face painting* and a whole lot more, all happening around the Stony Creek Pavilion (located by Zoo Brew).

*Event is free to attend with zoo admission. Games and activities may be an additional cost. Tickets must be purchased at the carnival games to play.

Zoo Brew Beer Garden Specials

Spiked Apple Cider
Spiked Pumpkin Coffee

Must be 21+ to purchase and consume alcohol.

Entertainment

September 30

12PM – 3PM: Christine Kinslow – Music

October 1

12PM – 3PM: Madeleine Belle – Stilt Walker

12PM – 3PM: Jeff Umbehauer – Music

October 7

12PM – 3PM: David Darwin – Magician

12PM – 3PM: Lolly – Kids Activities

October 8

12PM – 3PM: David Darwin – Magician

12PM – 3PM : Tony Alosi – Music

October 14

12PM – 2PM: Marshall from Paw Patrol

12PM – 3PM: Madeleine Belle – Stilt Walker

12PM – 3PM: Hal Aaron – Music

October 15 
12PM – 2PM: Chase from Paw Patrol

12PM – 3PM: Jeff Umbehauer – Music

October 21

12PM – 3PM: David Darwin – Magician

12PM – 3PM: Lolly – Kids Activities

October 22

12PM – 3PM: David Darwin – Magician

12PM – 3PM: Jeff Umbehauer – Music

October 28

12PM – 3PM: Jake Strong – Magician

12PM – 3PM: Yoyo – Kids Activities

October 29
12PM – 3PM: Maureen Stanko – Music
12PM – 3PM: Madeleine Belle – Stilt Walker

November 4
12PM – 3PM: Andrew Scharff – Stilt Walker

12PM – 3PM: Jeff Umbehauer – Music

November 5

12PM – 3PM: Jeff Umbehauer – Music

Interested in Volunteering?

We have many volunteer opportunities throughout the fall season to help with our themed events (Boo at the Zoo, Boo Just for You, Harvest Fest, & Trick-or-Treat Nights).  Volunteering positions include helping guests with crafts, giving out treats, assisting photo opportunities, and many other tasks. If you are interested consider signing up for an afternoon or even several! Everyone who volunteers will be entered into a raffle to win a chance to feed our porcupine Pokey or catch our black vulture Hoover as part of a flight demonstration. Please click the button below to fill out our volunteer form.