Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden
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Where: 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, Illinois
When: Nov. 14, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026
Hours: typically dusk – 10 PM
Cost: $29 adults, $16 children
mile-long illuminated trailinstallations by international artistsCathedral of Light tunneldisplays from seven countriesspiced wine and craft beerattraction
Lightscape sends visitors along a mile-long trail of large-scale light installations created by artists from seven countries, anchored by the Cathedral of Light tunnel. Tickets are $29 for adults and $16 for children, with parking $18-$25 (free for members).
Best time to arrive. Sunset in Glencoe is around 4:20 PM in mid-December, fully dark by about 4:52 PM. A typical December night here bottoms out near 18°F, so dress for standing around outside.
Other displays nearby
There is 1 other display within 5 miles of this one, and 4 within 15 miles. Most people make a loop of it rather than driving out for a single house.