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Holidays

Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden

November 14, 2025 - January 04, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Lightscape

Photo credit: Chicago Botanic Garden’s Lightscape for the Holiday Season

Location

Chicago Botanic Garden

1000 Lake Cook Road

Glencoe, IL 60022

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Description

Step into a glowing 1.3-mile trail filled with artful light displays and festive sights at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Families can enjoy Jingle Jam Family Nights with visits from Bluey, Santa, and more, plus fun treats and music along the way.

Event cost: Adults from $26 member/$29 nonmember; children (3–12) from $14 member/$16 nonmember; ages 2 and under free. Parking free for members, $18–$25 for nonmembers.

Event times: 4:30–9:30 p.m. nightly Nov. 14–Jan. 4.

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Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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