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NEW: Brew Lights
DEC 26 and 27
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
The holidays don’t stop on December 25!
Join us after the gifts—but before the resolution—for Brew Lights, a two-night craft beer celebration nestled in the dazzling glow of Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The main event will be held in a temperature-controlled tent at our Water's Edge Events Park, however guests also have access to the Wildlights as well.
This experience for guests age 21+ invites you to sip and stroll your way through tasting stations featuring seasonal brews, bold lagers, cozy stouts, and local Favorites from Central Ohio and beyond. Your tasting passport is your guide to a wild winter wonderland of Flavors—plus, additional drinks and food will be available for purchase to keep spirits bright and bellies full.
Enjoy live music and festive entertainment throughout the evening and raise a glass to the year behind (and the wild year ahead) in one of the most unique beer festival settings in the region.
Musical Guests: Zack Attack on Friday and McGuffey Lane on Saturday Night
Cheers to conservation, craft beer, and a whole lot of holiday sparkle!
| VALID DATES | ZOO MEMBER? | PRICE |
| Either DEC 26 or 27 | Zoo Member | $54.99 |
| Non-Zoo Member | $59.99 |
Brew Lights Schedule (including Zack Attack and McGuffey Lane dates!)
| EVENT | TIME |
| Zoo open | 12pm |
| Wildlights open | 5pm |
| Brew Lights begins | 7pm |
| Live Entertainment: Zack Attack | 8pm |
| Last Call | 10:30pm |
| Brew Lights ends | 11pm |
| EVENT | TIME |
| Zoo open | 12pm |
| Wildlights open | 5pm |
| Brew Lights begins | 7pm |
| Live Entertainment: McGuffey Lane | 8pm |
| Last Call | 10:30pm |
| Brew Lights ends | 11pm |
Online ticket sales have concluded, but you can purchase tickets either December 26 or 27 at the Zoo ticket gate.
What's Included?
- Admission to Zoo beginning at 12:00 p.m.
- Admission to Wildlights beginning at 5:00 p.m.
- Exclusive Entry in Water’s Edge Events Park for event
- EIGHT complimentary tickets for 3 ounce beer samples
- Access to all beer stations
- Complimentary soda and water
- Access to purchase food
- Live entertainment
Beer Vendors in Attendance
- Bridge's End Brewing
- Collision Bend Brewing Company
- Fifty West Brewing Company
- Land Grant Brewing Company
- MadTree Brewing
- Parsons North Brewing Company
- Wolf's Ridge Brewing
With more to be listed soon!
Food Menu
Zoo Member Perks
Brew Lights guests with a valid Columbus Zoo membership can purchase discounted event tickets!
Know Before You Go
- Ticketed admission is for either Friday or Saturday night, not both.
- No one under age 21 is permitted into the event. A valid ID is required for entry for all ticketed guests.
- Wildlights guests who have already paid for Zoo admission can enter Brew Lights for a fee at the event gate.
- No pro-rated pricing is available.
- There are no other discounted rates.
- Dress for the weather! This event is held outside and in tents.
