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Christmas Lights in Tinley Park, IL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Tinley Park 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 2 displays in Tinley Park and 24 more nearby (8 home displays, 4 tree lightings, 4 events). 19 are free. 14 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Tinley Park (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Tinley Park: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Tinley Park?
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 Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago (Nov 21 – Jan 3). In all, 26 displays are mapped in and around Tinley Park, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Tinley Park?
Free options include Winter Lights at Central Park, Naper Lights, Light Up the Holidays Festival and Parade and City of Chicago Christmas Tree (Millennium Park). 19 of the 26 displays near Tinley Park are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Tinley Park?
Yes. Light of Christmas Drive-Thru at Rate Field (From $29.99 per carload (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 Tinley Park?
Yes. Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum, Naper Lights and Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Tinley Park?
The earliest Tinley Park-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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