Illumination at The Morton Arboretum

The 14th season of the Arboretum's mile-long holiday light walk, with a new 400-foot aurora-inspired display.

  • Dates: November 14, 2026 – January 2, 2027
  • Where: The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle
  • Neighborhood: Lisle (suburb)
  • Cost: Ticketed

What to expect

Interactive light and music displays among the trees, a new fantasy woodland model train add-on, outdoor fires and s'mores kits, and a finale at Meadow Lake.

Tickets

From $22 adults ($17.60 members); prices vary by date

Transit

Drive; the Arboretum is off I-88 and IL-53.

Family-friendly

Very family-friendly; ADA-accessible paved trail.

Local tips

  1. Member presale starts Oct. 1; public tickets go on sale Oct. 15 at 9am.
  2. Check for adults-only and dog-admission nights.

Official festival information