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Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape

November 13, 2026 - January 3, 2027  Varies
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-5440

An illuminated trail for enchanting winter nights. Embrace the spirit and beauty of the season at Lightscape, returning to set the Garden aglow with light, art, and music. This year’s reimagined trail takes our sixth annual holiday celebration to new heights and lights with dazzling installations debuting in the U.S. for the first time. Leave your to-do list at home and make lasting memories at Lightscape. This year’s all-new path features several dazzling installations from around the world debuting in the U.S. for the first time, including: Infinite Choir - UK artist Squidsoup: A celestial choir sings overhead, their voices flowing through space in waves of light and sound. Lumycena - French artist Pitaya: Twelve elegant crops of mushroom caps sprout to 13 feet tall glowing with multiple colors. 
XXL Trees - French artist Pitaya: Eight potted trees soar to over 9 feet in height, covered in winter flowers, that sparkle with yellow and orange hues. Additionally, favorite installations like the Winter Cathedral and Fire Garden will return to the trail, along with special evenings like Jingle Jam Family Nights, where families can meet Santa and other friendly characters, and 21+ Nights, where entry is reserved for adults only and specialty cocktails and mocktails will be available for purchase.

 


Admission Fee Varies; Parking fees not included.

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Night of 1,000 Jack-O'Lanterns

October 7, 2026 - October 25, 2026
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Admission Fee Varies; *Pre-registration is required.



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