5 Stunning Christmas Light Shows in Illinois You Must See

Ready to hit the road with a mug of hot chocolate in hand and soak in the dazzling holiday lights of northern Illinois? Well, buckle up, because you re in for a treat.

Holiday Light Display Tour

There are countless locations throughout northern Illinois where you can take in the season’s sparkling splendor. It’s time to step it up after you’ve taken in the dazzling charm of adorned homes while cruising through all of your favorite neighborhoods.

There are several locations in northern Illinois where the holiday spirit truly comes alive, including parks, zoos, rivers, gardens, and arboretums. Believe me, after seeing each and every one of these light shows, I can tell you that they are quite amazing.

Anderson Gardens Illuminated 2024

A truly captivating stroll through Anderson Gardens in Rockford, one of the best Japanese gardens in North America.

Anderson Gardens’ Illuminated is open from December 7 to January 5.

For information and tickets, click HERE.

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All Aglow at Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens

The amount of careful preparation required to create a light show such as the All Aglow outdoor holiday light show at Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens in Rockford is difficult to comprehend.Every Aglowrun between November 30 and January 6.

Rockford Park District-Photo by Tom Doherty

ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo 2024

For thirty years, this event has been a Chicagoland institution for thousands of families. November 15–January 5. For information and tickets, visit lpzoo.org/event/zoolights/. The zoo organizes a variety of events during the ZooLights event.


Chicago Botanic Gardens Lightscape

An wonderful evening walk through the grounds with,

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Sure, please. Nothing less than amazing. The hours of operation for #LightscapeChicago are November 15–January 5. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Details and tickets are available at www.chicagobotanic.org/lightscapeford.

Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum

This is one of those holiday light shows that raises the sense of amazement to a whole new level.November 15 is when illumination starts, and it ends on January 5.

You’ll understand what I mean if you watch the brief Instagram video below.

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