Seasonal & Holidays

Pumpkin Fest 2024 Kicks Off Oct. 1 At Cosley Zoo

Cosley Zoo will teem with carving pumpkins, decorative gourds, cornstalks and other fall favorites come October for the 2024 Pumpkin Fest.

Cosley Zoo's 2024 Pumpkin Fest will kick off Oct. 1, offering autumn decor, apple cider and pumpkins for sale.
Cosley Zoo's 2024 Pumpkin Fest will kick off Oct. 1, offering autumn decor, apple cider and pumpkins for sale. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

WHEATON, IL — It's that time of year again, when Cosley Zoo teems with carving pumpkins, decorative gourds, cornstalks and other festive fall decor. Pumpkin Fest 2024 is set to kick off Oct. 1 and lasts throughout the month of October.

Kids can explore rows and rows of pumpkins that will unfurl on the lawn of the zoo. Visitors can snag bales of straw and other Halloween decorations to complete their home's autumnal transformation.

Cider, apples and other seasonal treats will be available for purchase. For a fee, children can enjoy small carnival rides.

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What: Cosley Zoo Pumpkin Fest 2024

When: Oct. 1 through Oct. 31 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Where: Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton

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