Brew at the Zoo: Adult Halloween Party

Date and Time

• Saturday, Oct 4, 2025  6:30pm - 9:30pm

Location

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Details

This is a Halloween bash you won't want to miss! Come dressed in your Halloween costume and sample beer and wine from local breweries  and wineries. Enjoy live music and participate in our costume contest! Tickets include 8 sample tastings and admission to the zoo after hours.

Not interested in drinking but still want to come for the fun? Purchase a Designated Driver ticket!

21 and older only, including designated drivers. Registration is required. Tickets are non-refundable or transferable. Guests MUST bring ID to be admitted into the event, no matter the age of the guest. Infants and children will not be admitted. 

General Admission Prices

• Akron Zoo member: $48
• Non-member: $53
• Akron Zoo member designated driver: $30
• Non-member designated driver: $35

VIP

6 - 9:30 p.m.

The ticket includes entrance at 6 p.m., four additional tastings, a full-size drink ticket and a special treat - DIY apple nachos. 

VIP Prices

• VIP: $63
• VIP Designated Driver: $35

Vendors:

• Aeonian Brewing Company
• Wrecking Crew Brew Works
• Hoppin' Frog Brewery
• Lock 15 Brewing Company
• Paradigm Shift Brewing
• Schnitz Ale Brewing Company
• Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.
• Market Garden Brewing
• Tramonte Distributing
• Lincoln Way Vineyards
• The Long Drink
• CLE Urban Winery
• Majestic Mocktails

Food Trucks:

• Eddies Famous Cheesesteaks
• Dr. Hibachi
• Johnny Lote's

Agenda: 

• 6-6:30 p.m. VIP animal encounter & early entry
• 6:30 p.m. GA enters
• 7 p.m. Grizzly training wall
• 7:15-7:45 p.m. Monster freeze dance
• 7:45 p.m. Contest sign ups close
• 8 p.m. Witch cackle contest
• 8:30 p.m. Costume contest
• 8:45 p.m. Drink ticket sales/Snack Shack close
• 9 p.m. Last call
• 9:30 p.m. Event ends