Morton Arboretum Christmas Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
The Morton Arboretum's after-dark holiday trail in Lisle winds a mile through the woods past 22 light and music displays, with a 400-foot aurora-style canopy and a model train add-on new for 2026. Tickets are sold online for set dates.
| Dates | November 14, 2026 to January 2, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Open days within these dates not yet published |
| Hours | Not published yet A 21+ beer-tasting preview, IllumiBrew, runs Nov 13; a sensory night is Nov 17; dogs are admitted with their own ticket on Dec 2, 9 and 16 and Jan 1. |
| Tickets | Tickets from $22 for adult nonmembers and $17.60 for adult members; the model train add-on is $9 ($7 members) (2026) |
| Type | Botanical garden lights |
| Length | A one-mile walking trail with 22 displays |
| Where | The Morton Arboretum, in the western suburbs about 25 miles from downtown Chicago, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL 60532 |
Checked on The Morton Arboretum (news release), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Morton Arboretum Christmas Lights
When is Morton Arboretum Christmas Lights open in 2026?
November 14, 2026 to January 2, 2027. Open days within these dates not yet published.
How much are tickets for Morton Arboretum Christmas Lights?
Tickets from $22 for adult nonmembers and $17.60 for adult members; the model train add-on is $9 ($7 members) (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Morton Arboretum Christmas Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a light trail in a garden that you see on foot.