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Seasonal Events

Holiday Happenings

Haul out the holiday cheer with your favorite feathered friends starting Black Friday, November 28! The National Aviary’s Holiday Happenings Presented by Baird Private Wealth Management Fleming Rodgers Group are a must for your seasonal bucket list, from snapping photos with a certain green meanie to a BRAND NEW, musical Aviary Holiday Special.

Beginning Fri., November 28
Daily, except Tuesdays | 11 am and 2 pm
Members: $4 per person; Non-Members: $5 per person

Get ready to duck the halls with our BRAND NEW holiday-inspired, immersive bird show: Jingle Bell Flock, presented by AAA Travel. This festive take features holiday-themed songs like “The Blackbird Song” (aka The Christmas Song) featuring a Pied Crow or American Crow, using their natural behavior of grabbing trinkets, to fill a holiday stocking with presents and candy canes, “Silver Gulls” (aka Silver Bells), and so much more!

Jingle Bell Flock Tickets
Pied Crow, Jon Snow, holding a candy cane in his beak, beginning to put it into a stocking

Sat., November 29 and December 6*, 13, and 20 | 10 am – 2 pm
Included with General Admission 

The Grinch taking a bulb off of a Christmas tree while a little boy tries to  stop him!

Who-ville it be?! Meet the miserly Grinch himself, alongside his stink, stank, skunk friend OR the original WHO-OO-OO…an owl buddy!  When the Grinch takes over Santa’s chair, you can snap photos and enjoy festive activities, designed to put the whole family in a holly jolly mood!

General Admission Tickets

*The Grinch will stay home and Santa will make a quick trip down from the North Pole to visit his penguin friend and take pictures with you!

Sun., December 7 and 14 | 11 am
Adult: $55 per person; Children 12 and under: $35
National Aviary General Admission Included

Eat, drink and be merry! Grab your friends, family, and fellow foodies for seasonal-inspired entrées crafted by Executive Chef Nathan Collins and Atria’s Specialty Catering. View the full menu.

Make Reservations

Four friends cheering their glasses at the National Aviary's Brunch in The Garden Room

9 am – 3 pm | Members: $59; Non-Members: $69

  • SELLING FAST!!! Fri., December 26 | Ages 6 – 8 | Register Here
  • SOLD OUT!!! Mon., December 29 | Ages 6 – 8
  • SOLD OUT!!! Tues., December 30 | Ages 9 – 12
Kody in the snow

Inquisitive campers will explore the unique characteristics that make birds, like Kody the Steller’s Sea Eagle, oh-so extraordinary, allowing them to thrive in cold weather climates. During a session of Winter Camp, our experts will guide your kiddo on a fascinating journey through our free-flight habitats, all while you et a much-earned break from child care!

Reserve Your Camper’s Spot

Combine your friend’s love for wildlife with a gift that keeps on giving! From birdwatching (aka the “hottest hobby of the year) must-haves, sustainable-inspired gifts, and memories that will last a lifetime, our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide has everything YOU need to score crow-d pleasing favorite gifts.

2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Reminder: National Aviary Members get 10% off everything in the Gift Shop…perfect for holiday shopping!

Thank You to Holiday Happenings Sponsor

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The National Aviary on the North Side is getting into the festive spirit, starting the day after Thanksgiving with its new “Jingle Bell Flock” immersive show.

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