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Illumination at The Morton Arboretum
- When
- (Starts in 18 days)
- Where
- Lisle, IL
- Date source
- Organizer site · mortonarb.org
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About this event
Illumination is The Morton Arboretum's holiday light show, a one-of-a-kind trail of color, light and sound through the trees in Lisle that has run for more than a decade and is regularly reimagined with new large-scale installations. The add-on Pine Whistle Railroad model train exhibit adds more than 1,000 feet of track to explore. Special nights widen the audience: IllumiBrew pairs the trail with local beers for adults 21 and over, Dog Admission Nights welcome canine companions, and a Sensory Night uses static lights and low-volume music.
Our take: AnyDay tickets are good on any night the show is open, a smart buy if your schedule or the weather is uncertain.
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