Brew at the Zoo

Brew at the Zoo returns to the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium on Saturday, October 10, from 6:30 PM to 11 PM. It's an adults-only evening for ages 21 and over, built around live music, food trucks and unlimited samples from more than 30 local breweries and wineries. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Zoo's Conservation Fund, which protects African painted dogs—one of the continent's most endangered predators—and other vulnerable wildlife worldwide.

This year's ticket also includes admission to GloWild: Hidden Treasure, the zoo's immersive lantern festival. New for this edition is a VIP Experience centered on the Sobela Ocean Aquarium, which runs from 5 PM to 7 PM. It comes with a German-themed dinner, beer-based specialty cocktails, a beer and wine bar, animal ambassador encounters and 15 minutes of early entry to the beer tents. VIP guests also get a commemorative pilsner glass and a complimentary daytime Zoo admission ticket.

The event runs rain or shine, and it's cashless, so you'll want to leave the cash at home. Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. The main event is at 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO 64132, and runs from 6:30 PM to 11 PM.