# Chicago Botanic Garden Christmas Lights 2026

> Chicago Botanic Garden Christmas Lights in Glencoe, Illinois: Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/glencoe-chicago-botanic-garden-lightscape/

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)](https://www.chicagobotanic.org/lightscape), 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.

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