# Morton Arboretum Christmas Lights 2026

> Morton Arboretum Christmas Lights in Lisle, Illinois: Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby. Checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/lisle-morton-arboretum-illumination/

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)](https://mortonarb.org/events/illumination/), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

## Where Is Morton Arboretum Christmas Lights?

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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.

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