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This weekend near Chicago
1 event and 8 seasonal spots open. Updated daily.
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ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago, IL
Nightly, Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Lincoln Park Zoo's holiday light show, Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, 4:30–9 pm. Tickets $7–12 when bought ahead; free on most Mondays.
$7–12 in advance (by date) ·... Food on siteRestroomsWheelchair accessible
Checked Nov 8, 2026
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Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum
Lisle, IL
Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
Walking trail of light installations among the trees at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027. Timed tickets; prices vary by date.
Prices vary by date · Pine W... Food on siteRestroomsReservations required
Checked Nov 8, 2026
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Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe, IL
Select evenings, mid-November 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
After-dark trail of 24 light installations at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, through Jan 3, 2027. Dynamic pricing; many nights under $30.
Dynamic pricing; many dates... Food on siteRestroomsReservations required
Checked Nov 8, 2026
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Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield, IL
Select dates, Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Lights across Brookfield Zoo on select evenings, Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, 3–9 pm. Tickets from $29.95; free for members.
From $29.95 · free with memb... Food on siteRestroomsWheelchair accessible
Checked Nov 8, 2026
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Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Chicago, IL
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Free parade that switches on the lights on Michigan Avenue's trees, Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Family activities from 11 am; parade at 5:30 pm.
Free Free admission
Checked Nov 8, 2026
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Chicago Christmas Tree, Millennium Park
Chicago, IL
Lighting ceremony Fri, Nov 20, 2026; tree on display through the holidays
The city's official Christmas tree in Millennium Park. Free lighting ceremony on Fri, Nov 20, 2026; free to visit through the season.
Free Free admission
Checked Nov 8, 2026
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Christmas Around the World at the Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago, IL
Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
More than 50 trees decorated by Chicago's cultural communities and a four-story Grand Tree, Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Included with museum admission.
Included with museum general... IndoorFood on siteRestrooms
Checked Nov 8, 2026
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Christmas at Cantigny
Wheaton, IL
Select evenings, late Nov – Dec 2026
Garden light show and a Christmas-decorated McCormick House at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, on select evenings in late November and December 2026.
Varies by date · free parkin... Food on siteRestroomsReservations required
Checked Nov 8, 2026