Gorgeous Gourds, Fall Decor, More At Cosley Zoo Pumpkin Fest

WHEATON, IL — Thousands of pumpkins, cornstalks and other fall decor will be available for purchase during Cosley Zoo's 2023 Pumpkin Fest, which opens Sunday. The festival will run throughout the month of October, giving visitors plenty of opportunities to immerse themselves in autumnal fun.

Kids can explore rows and rows of pumpkins that will unfurl on the lawn of Cosley Zoo. Visitors can snag bales of straw, gourds and Halloween decorations to complete their home's fall transformation.

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

What: Pumpkin Fest

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

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