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Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden

Fri, Nov 15 – Sun, Jan 05, 2025

1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

The brightest spot for holiday cheer. Embrace the season’s beauty and make spirits bright at Lightscape, returning to transform new parts of the Garden—including Evening Island—into dazzling landscapes you’ve never seen before.

Get your tickets now for Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden. This enchanting, after-dark, illuminated trail is open Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025. From radiant first-time installations to beloved classics like the Winter Cathedral, this year’s reimagined trail takes Lightscape's fifth annual holiday celebration to the next level. Bring your nearest and dearest, enjoy festive food and drink, and immerse yourself in a world of music, color, and light. Book in advance to secure your preferred slot; popular dates and times go fast!

An adults-only event 'cocktails under the lights' occurs on November 21st and December 5th. Stroll through Lightscape while sipping handcrafted drinks.

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