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Christmas Lights in Illinois

23 Christmas light displays, drive-thrus and holiday light shows across 14 Illinois cities. Pick a city or use your location.

Displays to see in Illinois

City of Chicago Christmas Tree (Millennium Park)

Tree lighting · Chicago, IL · Free

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Nov 20 – Jan 10

Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Event · Brookfield, IL · Varies; about $21-$35 incl. parking in 2025

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Nov 21 – Jan 3

Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum

Walk-thru · Lisle, IL · Timed tickets; varies by day

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Nov 14 – Jan 2

Kohlights at Kohl Children's Museum

Walk-thru · Glenview, IL · From $18 (members $15; under 12 months free)

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Nov 27 – Dec 20

Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden

Walk-thru · Glencoe, IL · Timed tickets; varies by date and age

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Nov 13 – Jan 3

Naper Lights

Event · Naperville, IL · Free (donations accepted)

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Nov 26 – Jan 1

Santa's Rock N Lights - Chicago

Drive-thru · Chicago, IL · $24.99-$34.99 per vehicle

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Nov 22 – Dec 28

Santa's Rock N Lights - Geneva

Drive-thru · Geneva, IL · From $34.99 per vehicle

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Nov 20 – Jan 2

Willow Hill Lights

Drive-thru · Northbrook, IL · $40 per standard vehicle

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Nov 13 – Jan 3

Winter Lights at Central Park

Walk-thru · Oak Brook, IL · Free (donations accepted)

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Nov 20 – Jan 3

Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

Parade · Chicago, IL · Free

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Nov 21 – Nov 21

Wintrust Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier

Event · Chicago, IL · Ticketed; about $25 in 2025 ($35 with skating)

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Nov 27 – Jan 3

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