Chicago Botanic Garden Christmas Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
Chicago Botanic Garden's holiday light trail in Glencoe sets 24 light and music installations along a walking route through the garden after dark, 20 of them new for 2026. It runs on select nights from mid-November to early January.
| Dates | November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Open days within these dates not yet published |
| Hours | Not published yet Opens on select nights only. Jingle Jam nights with Santa are Dec 9 and 16; 21+ nights are Dec 10 and Jan 1; a sensory-friendly night is Dec 2. |
| Tickets | Tickets for a set date and entry time, bought in advance; prices vary by date and demand (2026) Timed tickets: you book an arrival time. |
| Type | Botanical garden lights |
| Where | Chicago Botanic Garden, on the North Shore about 25 miles north of downtown Chicago, 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022 |
Checked on Visit Lake County (Lake County, Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Chicago Botanic Garden Christmas Lights
When is Chicago Botanic Garden Christmas Lights open in 2026?
November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Open days within these dates not yet published.
How much are tickets for Chicago Botanic Garden Christmas Lights?
Tickets for a set date and entry time, bought in advance; prices vary by date and demand (2026).
Is Chicago Botanic Garden Christmas Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a light trail in a garden that you see on foot.