More About Light Up the Lake
Brighten the winter season with Chicagoland’s biggest indoor, temperature-controlled light garden, featuring large-scale light-sculpture displays; an Alpine ice rink, authentic holiday beer garden, kiddie train rides, gift market, Merry Main Street Presented By Brach’s—and, of course, a visit with Santa. Nov. 26 through Jan. 2, in Festival Hall.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Children under three enjoy the fun for free.
Santa Savings Days (prior to December 20th):
Tickets are just $15 for children and adults on Mondays
Children are $19 and adults are $21 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Click on the website link to see ticket information.
OPENING HOURS
Light Up The Lake runs from November 26 through January 2.
Through 12/19:
Monday: 3–9 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday: 3–9 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
12/20 - 1/2:
10 a.m.–10 p.m.*
* The event will close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve. It will be closed on Christmas Day.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Children under three enjoy the fun for free.
Santa Savings Days (prior to December 20th):
Tickets are just $15 for children and adults on Mondays
Children are $19 and adults are $21 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Click on the website link to see ticket information.
OPENING HOURS
Light Up The Lake runs from November 26 through January 2.
Through 12/19:
Monday: 3–9 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday: 3–9 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
12/20 - 1/2:
10 a.m.–10 p.m.*
* The event will close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve. It will be closed on Christmas Day.
Date & Time
December 11, 2021
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
12/12/2021, 12/13/2021, 12/14/2021, 12/15/2021 and 18 other dates
Location
Navy Pier
600 E. GRAND AVENUE
Chicago, IL 60611
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