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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Family Entertainment Center - various times Pick
Wilder Park - 8:00 AM
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Family Entertainment Center - various times Pick
Wilder Park - 8:00 AM
Wilder Park - 8:00 AM
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Wilder Park - 8:00 AM
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Museum of Ice Cream - 10:00 AM
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Millennium Park McCormick Tribune Ice Rink - various times
Wilder Park - 8:00 AM
Museum of Ice Cream - 10:00 AM
Various Chicago Parks - 5:15 PM
Millennium Park McCormick Tribune Ice Rink - various times
Morton Arboretum - various times
Wilder Park - 8:00 AM
Museum of Ice Cream - 10:00 AM
Various Chicago Parks - 5:15 PM
Millennium Park McCormick Tribune Ice Rink - various times
Brookfield Zoo - various times
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Night Lights: Dazzling Gardens at New England Botanic Garden
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Except December 24, 2025, December 25, 2025, January 1, 2026.
Enter an illuminated world where the stars of the botanic garden shine, and where sparkling experiences and one-of-a-kind light displays inspire joy that lasts all year. It’s a celebration of nature like never before seen—bright, bold, and full of dazzle.
Experience Night Lights at New England Botanic Garden, one of the region’s most dazzling winter light displays! Revel in the wonder of the winter season with friends, family, and half a million lights.
As the days grow shorter, find cheer in gardens decked out in a record number of lights. Wander among twinkling trees and enchanting landscapes. Night Lights displays change each year, so there is always something new and exciting for return visitors to discover.
Festive family activities, sweet treats, holiday shopping, and more await. And with free on-site parking, the magic begins the moment you arrive! Garden Members receive a 25% discount on tickets and 50% off on tickets purchased for the evenings of December 1–3 (while supplies last!).
