We track 1 display in Northbrook.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Northbrook that means about 4:20 PM in early December and 4:20 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 4:52 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Northbrook typically drop to around 20°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 4:20 PM | 4:52 PM |
| Dec 15 | 4:20 PM | 4:52 PM |
| Dec 25 | 4:25 PM | 4:57 PM |
$40drive-thrumile-long drive-through routeradio-broadcast holiday musicstay-in-your-car experience
This drive-through experience winds a mile through Techny Prairie Park with holiday music broadcast to car radios along the way. Admission is $40 per vehicle, making it an easy option for young kids or visitors with limited mobility.
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