My family LOVES walking and driving through holiday light displays. Blame it on COVID, and the need to find social distanced holiday events to still create a magical holiday season while listening to Christmas music and reveling in the beauty of the creatively put together experiences, but we love it even now!
We've rounded up some great options to walk thru and drive thru to see the best holiday light displays in East DuPage County this holiday season for your whole family to enjoy!
Walk Through Light Displays |
Is there anything more magical than bundling up, getting a big cup of hot cocoa and walking through an immersive light display, experiencing the twinkling lights with your family to bring the brightness to the dark winter nights? Here are some great local light displays in East DuPage County to walk through this holiday season:
Holiday Lights in Lilacia Park
150 S Park Ave, Lombard, IL 60148
- Free admission
- December 7 – January 5 | Daily, 4:30 – 10:00 pm
Winter Lights at Central Park
1520 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
- Free admission
- November 21 – January 4 | Daily, 4:30 – 9:30 pm
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route, 53 Lisle, IL 60532
- Reservations required, save more the further in advance you book
- Prices per person range from about $17-$39, prices vary by day/time
- November 15 – January 3 | Daily, 4:30 – 9:30 pm
- Illumination is closed on November 17, 24, 27 (Thanksgiving); December 1, 2, 8, 15, 17, 24, 25
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
31st Street & Golfview Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513
- Free for members, $20.95-34.95 per person for non-members
- November 21 - January 4 | Thursday through Sunday
Looking for more Walk-Through light displays near Wheaton? Check out our sister site for light displays further West!
Drive Through Light Displays |
For extra cold days, and if you have lots of little ones in tow, it's easier to stay warm and cozy in the car to see the holiday lights! Here are some great local drive through light displays near DuPage County and all throughout Chicagoland to enjoy this holiday season:
Aurora Festival of Lights
Phillips Park Zoo, 1000 Ray Moses Dr, Aurora, IL 60505
- Free admission, but reservation required
- November 28 – December 28 | Daily, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Magical Christmas Drive Thru
Santa's Village, 601 Dundee Ave, East Dundee, Illinois, 60118
- Reservation required, $39.99 per car
- Select Nights November 28th – December 30th
Light of Christmas
Guaranteed Rate Field, 3326 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
- $29.99 – $39.99
- November 20, 2025 — January 4, 2026 | Daily 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Santa's Rock N Lights
KANE COUNTY COUGARS STADIUM, GENEVA, IL
- Reservation required
- $29.99 to $39.99 per car
- Open most days November 21 to December 31, Times vary by day
Goebbert’s Drive Thru Light Show
42W813 Reinking Rd. Pingree Grove IL 60140
- Online tickets only, $25+ per car (check their Facebook page for 2 for 1 deal days!)
- November 28th - January 4th
*Updated 11/14/25; Times and events are subject to change, please double check event website before attending!
Looking for more Winter Fun? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Local Family Friendly Holiday Fun for drive-thru light displays, Christmas tree farms, ice skating rinks, Santa sightings, and more.
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