We track 1 display in South Chicago Heights. Every one of them is free to visit.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In South Chicago Heights that means about 4:22 PM in early December and 4:22 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 4:53 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in South Chicago Heights typically drop to around 20°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 4:22 PM | 4:53 PM |
| Dec 15 | 4:22 PM | 4:53 PM |
| Dec 25 | 4:26 PM | 4:58 PM |
Freeresidentialfood pantry donation drive45+ year tradition
The Kaminski family has run this elaborate south-suburban display for more than 45 years. Visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food, which gets donated to a local pantry.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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