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Christmas Lights in Joliet, IL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Joliet this season are Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum (Nov 14 – Jan 2), Winter Lights at Central Park (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Naper Lights (Nov 26 – Jan 1). We've mapped 4 displays in Joliet and 18 more nearby (7 home displays, 4 walk-thrus, 3 parades). 17 are free. 9 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Joliet (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Joliet: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Joliet?
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), Naper Lights (Nov 26 – Jan 1) and Light Up the Holidays Festival and Parade (Nov 27 – Nov 27). In all, 22 displays are mapped in and around Joliet, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Joliet?
Free options include Winter Lights at Central Park, Naper Lights, Light Up the Holidays Festival and Parade and Aurora Festival of Lights at Phillips Park. 17 of the 22 displays near Joliet are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Joliet?
Yes. Christmas at Cantigny ($15.99-$30.99 (2025)). 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 Joliet?
Yes. Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum, Naper Lights and Candy Cane Lane (Crestwood). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Joliet?
The earliest Joliet-area displays turn on Nov 14, 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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