The Kennison, located inside Hotel Lincoln, will feature a special prix fixe meal, sensory activities by Blue Bird Day School, designated quiet spaces and more, with the planning help of Autism Speaks. This year's event perfectly coincides with ZooLights' sensory-friendly visit times at Lincoln Park Zoo (located across the street). The zoo's music, blinking and moving lights will remain static or turned off that evening. The fee for this ticketed event is $40 per adult; children participate and eat for free. Each family attending will receive a copy of the book I Like Dinosaurs, Too! or What About Me? A Book by and for an Autism Sibling. Both books are written by Mandy Farmer and illustrated by The Kennison's beverage director, Emily Neff.

$10 from every ticket will be donated to Autism Speaks. Families that show their ZooLights tickets will receive a 10% discount. Reservations are required and run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please call The Kennison at 312-981-7070 to reserve your table.