Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden
The eighth year of Lightscape: a roughly 1.3-mile after-dark trail of light installations, music and fire gardens.
- Dates: November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027 (select dates)
- Where: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe
- Neighborhood: Glencoe (suburb)
- Cost: Ticketed
What to expect
Mostly new installations from international artists each year, plus favorites like the Winter Cathedral tunnel, hot drinks and fire pits along the path.
Tickets
Ticketed; timed entry
Transit
Metra Union Pacific North to Braeside, then a walk or rideshare; most people drive.
Family-friendly
Great for all ages; strollers work on the paved path.
Local tips
- Weeknight early slots are the least crowded.
- Popular December weekends sell out — buy early.