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November 15, 2025 - January 3, 2026
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Bring family and friends to see Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum and be amazed by how light, color, and music transforms a magnificent landscape of trees.
Guests of all ages will delight in the festive features and stunning light displays found along a fully ADA-compliant trail running through The Morton Arboretum’s gardens and tree-filled landscapes.
Illumination returns for its 13th year. New this year—Illumination features four colorful animal sculptures from The Morton Arboretum’s newest exhibition Vivid Creatures, by artists Heather BeGaetz and Fez BeGaetz. See these colorful sculptures lit up for the holidays and transformed for the Illumination experience.
Illumination was recognized last year as one of the country’s top 10 “Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights” by USA TODAY. Don’t miss what’s in store for this year!
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