Taste the best the city has to offer at a la Carte. This food and music fest features more than 25 eateries. Adults can sample wines at the Giraffe Village Wine Tent, while families will love face-painting, clowns and games at the Northwestern Mutual Family Farm. Enjoy live rock and jazz music every night on six stages throughout the Zoo.

Free Zoo admission for Zoological Society members with ID. For others: adults, $11.25; ages 3-12, $8.25; ages 2 & under, free; ages 60+, $10.25.  Milwaukee County parking fee: $10 (Zoo Pass Plus members receive free parking). For information, call 414.256.5412 or visit the website linked above.