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Christmas Lights in Northbrook, IL

18 places to see Christmas lights in and around Northbrook this season: 6 walk-thrus, 4 drive-thrus, 3 events. 10 are free. 9 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Near Northbrook (within 25 miles)

Kohlights at Kohl Children's Museum

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

Opens soon

1.3 miNov 27 – Dec 20

Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden

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

Opens soon Music

3.1 miNov 13 – Jan 3

Santa's Rock N Lights - Chicago

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

Opens soon

13 miNov 22 – Dec 28

ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo

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

Opens soon Music

16 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Wintrust Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier

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

Opens soon

18 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

Parade · Chicago, IL · Free

Opens soon Music

18 miNov 21 – Nov 21

City of Chicago Christmas Tree (Millennium Park)

Tree lighting · Chicago, IL · Free

Opens soon Music

19 miNov 20 – Jan 10

Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

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

Opens soon Music

19 miNov 21 – Jan 3

Winter Lights at Central Park

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

Opens soon

20 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum

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

Opens soon Music

24 miNov 14 – Jan 2

Pensacola Avenue (4800 block W), Portage Park

Neighborhood · Chicago, IL · Free

11 mi

Candy Cane Lane (Sauganash / Edgebrook)

Neighborhood · Chicago, IL · Free

12 mi

Art on theMART

Light show · Chicago, IL · Free

Music

18 mi

Holiday Lights in Lilacia Park

Walk-thru · Lombard, IL · Free

19 mi

Light of Christmas Drive-Thru at Rate Field

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

Music

22 mi

Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights

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

22 mi

Christmas at Cantigny

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

25 mi

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