# Things to do with kids at The Morton Arboretum

> 2 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532, in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Mon, Nov 2.

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## Events ahead

- [Illumination: Tree Lights 2026–2027](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/illumination-tree-lights-2026-2027--listing-2351caabf422cee46897c1c2) — Nov 14 – Jan 2 · The Morton Arboretum, Lisle · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 11. Walk an accessible one-mile route through illuminated trees and light installations.
- [Illumination Sensory Night at The Morton Arboretum](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/illumination-sensory-night-at-the-morton-arboretum--listing-e7f72c444b133c4ae486e68c) — Tue, Nov 17 · 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM · The Morton Arboretum, Lisle · All ages · Paid · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 27. The Morton Arboretum's holiday light show, Illumination, has one sensory night each season. On this evening the light displays are static rather than moving or flashing and the…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Curiosity Woods Forest Play — Fall 2026 Cohorts](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/curiosity-woods-forest-play-fall-2026-cohorts--listing-96b7b455350813ece4a08c24) — November cohort: November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19. December cohort: December 1, 3, 8, 10… · The Morton Arboretum, Lisle · Ages 3–6 · From $249 · checked Oct 11. A drop-off outdoor learning program where young children explore nature through play and stories.

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