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Christmas Lights in Elk Grove Village, IL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Elk Grove Village this season are Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum (Nov 14 – Jan 2), Winter Lights at Central Park (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Santa's Rock N Lights - Geneva (Nov 20 – Jan 2). We've mapped 1 display in Elk Grove Village and 33 more nearby (10 home displays, 7 walk-thrus, 7 drive-thrus). 20 are free. 22 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Sandberg Christmas Display

Home display · Elk Grove Village, IL · Free

Music

Near Elk Grove Village (within 25 miles)

Kohlights at Kohl Children's Museum

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

Opens soon

11 miNov 27 – Dec 20

Winter Lights at Central Park

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

Opens soon

11 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Willow Hill Lights

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

Opens soon Music

12 miNov 13 – Jan 3

Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum

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

Opens soon Music

13 miNov 14 – Jan 2

Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

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

Opens soon Music

14 miNov 21 – Jan 3

Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden

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

Opens soon Music

15 miNov 13 – Jan 3

Santa's Rock N Lights - Chicago

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

Opens soon

15 miNov 22 – Dec 28

Santa's Rock N Lights - Geneva

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

Opens soon Music

17 miNov 20 – Jan 2

ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo

Event · Chicago, IL · $7-$12 timed advance ticket, $20 day-of; free Mondays with reservation

Opens soon Music

19 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Wintrust Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier

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

Opens soon

19 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Naper Lights

Event · Naperville, IL · Free (donations accepted)

Opens soon Music

20 miNov 26 – Jan 1

Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

Parade · Chicago, IL · Free

Opens soon Music

20 miNov 21 – Nov 21

City of Chicago Christmas Tree (Millennium Park)

Tree lighting · Chicago, IL · Free

Opens soon Music

20 miNov 20 – Jan 10

Holiday Lights in Lilacia Park

Walk-thru · Lombard, IL · Free

7.8 mi

Mathias Family Christmas Spectacular

Home display · Elmhurst, IL · Free

Music

8.2 mi

Olaf's Winter Spectacular

Home display · Elmhurst, IL · Free

Music

8.4 mi

Candy Cane Canyon Trail

Home display · Carol Stream, IL · Free

Music

8.7 mi

Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights

Walk-thru · Wheaton, IL · Free (donations appreciated)

11 mi

Wheaton Venetian Lights

Home display · Wheaton, IL · Free

Music

12 mi

Pensacola Avenue (4800 block W), Portage Park

Neighborhood · Chicago, IL · Free

12 mi

Christmas at Cantigny

Drive-thru · Wheaton, IL · $15.99-$30.99 (2025)

13 mi

Elgin Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Tree lighting · Elgin, IL · Free

15 mi

Candy Cane Lane (Sauganash / Edgebrook)

Neighborhood · Chicago, IL · Free

16 mi

Lights on Dawn

Home display · Countryside, IL · Free

Music

16 mi

Mays Family Light Show

Home display · South Elgin, IL

17 mi

The Angelic Christmas Spectacular

Home display · Elgin, IL

Music

18 mi

Lights on Sienna

Home display · Elgin, IL

Music

18 mi

Whispering Lights

Home display · Naperville, IL · Free

Music

18 mi

Art on theMART

Light show · Chicago, IL · Free

Music

20 mi

Light of Christmas Drive-Thru at Rate Field

Drive-thru · Chicago, IL · From $29.99 per carload (2025)

Music

21 mi

Aurora Festival of Lights at Phillips Park

Walk-thru · Aurora, IL · Free (donations accepted)

24 mi

Goebbert's Winter Wonderland & Larsen Drive-Up Light Show

Drive-thru · Pingree Grove, IL · About $25-$30 per car (2023)

Music

25 mi

Larsen Light Show and Goebbert's Farm Drive-Thru

Drive-thru · Pingree Grove, IL · 2025: $25-$45 per vehicle depending on day and ticket

Music

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Elk Grove Village: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Elk Grove Village?

Popular picks this season include Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum (Nov 14 – Jan 2), Winter Lights at Central Park (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Santa's Rock N Lights - Geneva (Nov 20 – Jan 2) and Santa's Rock N Lights - Chicago (Nov 22 – Dec 28). In all, 34 displays are mapped in and around Elk Grove Village, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Elk Grove Village?

Free options include Winter Lights at Central Park, Kohlights at Kohl Children's Museum, Naper Lights and ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo. 20 of the 34 displays near Elk Grove Village are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Elk Grove Village?

Yes. Santa's Rock N Lights - Geneva (From $34.99 per vehicle), Santa's Rock N Lights - Chicago ($24.99-$34.99 per vehicle) and Willow Hill Lights ($40 per standard vehicle). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Elk Grove Village?

Yes. Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum, Santa's Rock N Lights - Geneva and Willow Hill Lights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Elk Grove Village?

The earliest Elk Grove Village-area displays turn on Nov 13, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.

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