Do you have a serious sweet tooth? Mark Saturday, September 14th on your calendar. That is the date of Dessert Fest at the Zoo! This is your opportunity to enjoy some of Chicago’s best desserts while hanging out in Lincoln Park Zoo’s beautiful gardens. 

Your ticket to this event is packed with value. For starters, you’ll be able to taste sweets from the city’s most famous bakeries. You’ll also have the chance to try your hand at various games, and be entered into free giveaways. Thirsty patrons 21 and up will have access to champagne, wine, and beer. Live DJs will soundtrack the affair, and you may even catch a glimpse of some of your favorite animals. All attendees will receive hundreds of dollars’ worth of free offers just for showing up. Don’t forget to snap a few photos while you’re there. Use the hashtag #RiverNorthFests when posting and you could win the photo contest!

The festivities will run from 6:30pm until 11pm. Tickets range from $20 to $45.