Willow Hill Lights
Through Jan 3Nov 13 – Jan 3 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027; open nightly 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (open until 10:30 PM Friday and Saturday). Open all holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
Willow Hill Golf Course1350 Willow Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062 · 18.5 mi approx. from ChicagoDirections
All ages (drive-through format; stay in your warm family vehicle in pajamas with babies and toddlers)
From $40$40 per standard vehicle (admits all passengers in the car); advance online timed reservation required.
About this adventure
Perfect for families with toddlers or infants looking to stay toasty warm in sub-freezing Midwestern weather, Willow Hill Lights at Willow Hill Golf Course in Northbrook offers a premier drive-through holiday light spectacular. Over 2.5 miles of winding paved golf cart pathways are illuminated by more than one million synchronized LED lights. Families tune their car stereo to a dedicated FM radio transmitter to hear classic holiday tunes synchronized with three immersive drive-through animated light tunnels, towering 30-foot decorated Christmas trees, whimsical dancing snowmen, and festive polar bears. Dress in cozy family pajamas, bring thermoses of hot chocolate, and enjoy the magical 25-minute drive from the comfort of your heated vehicle.
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