Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Chicago

Light Up the Lake. Photo courtesy of Navy Pier
Light Up the Lake. Photo courtesy of Navy Pier
11/24/24 - By Siobhan Adcock

Christmas light shows in Chicago blaze from the lakeshore to the far suburbs, with holiday lights drive-thrus and events in every corner. Try Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago for an animal-themed holiday lights walk-through, or Lightscapes at Chicago Botanic Garden for a mile of twinkling lights. Light of Christmas is one of the best holiday lights drive-thrus, and if bundling up isn't your style, you can appreciate indoor Christmas lights at Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light.

Lights are just the tip of the iceberg of our holiday events! Check out our list of top Christmas and Hanukkah events in Chicago and the suburbs. Also, be sure to book your Polar Express adventure now before they sell out. 

Here's our list of top holiday light shows in Chicago and the suburbs!

 

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