Holiday events on the North Shore
Holidays on Chicago's North Shore: tree lightings, light shows, markets and concerts from Evanston to Deerfield.
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891011121321424:30pLightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden5pWillow Hill Lights Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show
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Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden4:30 to 10:30pm, day 8 of 52, Nov 13 to Jan 3$291000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022Eighth annual after-dark illuminated trail through the Garden, about 1.3 miles of light installations including new U.S. debuts like Infinite Choir and returning favorites like the Winter Cathedral, with festive food and drink. Runs on select dates Nov 13, 2026 through Jan 3, 2027. Special themed nights include Jingle Jam family nights (Dec 9 and 16, with Santa), 21+ nights (Dec 10 and Jan 1), and a sensory-friendly night (Dec 2). Timed entry; buy early.
Willow Hill Lights Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show5 to 10pm, day 8 of 52, Nov 13 to Jan 3$401350 Willow Road, Northbrook, IL 60062Sixth annual drive-through light show on the Willow Hill Golf Course: a 2.5-mile route with over 1.5 million LED lights, three drive-through tunnels and a 30-foot tree synced to music, plus Rudolph, Frosty and Twelve Days of Christmas displays. One ticket per vehicle; timed entry slots. Hot chocolate and mini donuts available. Open nightly at 5pm.
Illuminate Northbrook5:30 to 8pmFreeShermer Rd & Meadow Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062Northbrook's downtown holiday kickoff at Village Green Park: complimentary hot chocolate, popcorn from the Sunset Foods wagon, music and a 6pm countdown lighting of the downtown holiday lights. Bring a coat to donate to the Rotary's Coat Off Your Back drive and receive a commemorative mug.
Woman's Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar5:30 to 7:30pm, day 1 of 3, Nov 20 to 22Free1702 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201A juried holiday art and gift show running more than 20 years, filling both floors of the historic 1912 clubhouse with around 50 curated vendors: clothing, jewelry, home goods, ceramics, food, and bath and body. Free admission; proceeds fund the club's community grants.
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play7:30 to 9:30pm, day 1 of 3, Nov 20 to 22$551723 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL 6002513th annual staging of Joe Landry's adaptation, performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast with foley sound effects in the theater's WBFR studio. Frank Capra's Bedford Falls story in an intimate 60-seat room in downtown Glenview. Previews Nov 20-21, then Thursday-Sunday performances plus Wednesday matinees. No show Christmas Day; confirm holiday-week times on the theater's ticket page.
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