Ranked for the 2026 season
The 15 Best Christmas Light Displays in Illinois (2026)
The 15 displays ChristmasPrism fans like most in Illinois, with photos, what to expect and directions to each one.
How we picked
Every display here is a live, approved ChristmasPrism listing in Illinois. We rank by fan likes on ChristmasPrism, then by visitor check-ins, then by how much the owner shares about the display. A display needs a photo and at least one like to be ranked. Pro status and paid placement never affect the order. Ranks are recalculated each time the directory is refreshed.
1 HirschChristmasLights
Tinley Park, IL
listen. to the synced music, dance on the driveway, enjoy a candy cane, take a necklace and enjoy our display.
2 Skellington Manor of Sterling Oaks Light Show
Streamwood, IL
light show to music! Daily shows from 5pm to 10 and music is on 88.1 FM
4 MAGICAL CHRISTMAS
Palatine, IL
Do you love the holidays, as much as we do? Then we got a treat for you!! Hours: dusk 945pm nightly Nov 27th- Dec 26th 2025. Follow us on Facebook ( Haunted Souls Of The Unknown)
7 Crazy Kempf
Millstadt, IL
Over 22,000 lights programmed to music. Listen on your car radio by tuning to 94.1 fm.
- Home display
- Free admission
8 Davidson Lane
Carrollton, IL
A drive through display featuring tractors and animated trees. Tune to 98.3 FM. Check us out at Davidson Lane Christmas Light Display on Facebook
9 The Nightmare Before Christmas on Homestead
La Grange Park, IL
Jack Skellington came here from Halloweentown, You'll notice his handiwork scattered around, This year he's decided to play Sandy Claws, But when Halloween creates Christmas..
11 The O’Connor Christmas Lights
Tinley Park, IL
All new light show this year Lights from 5-10 PM Tune into 105.7 to enjoy with music Donations go to Project Fire Buddies you can do cash or venmo last 4 is 8811
12 Lights on Easton
Carol Stream, IL
You'll want to get out of your car for this one! So much to see and hear! Or listen to our lights from the comfort or your vehicle by tuning in to 99.7 FM. Enjoy!
- Home display
- Free admission
13 Lights of Lancaster Falls - Volo, IL
Volo, IL
Lights of Lancaster
- Home display
- Walk-through
- Free admission
15 Fillipp Family Exterior Illuminations
Villa Park, IL
The Fillipp Family Exterior Illuminations is a static display in Villa Park, IL… We run a unwrapped new toy drive for children. Please come and drop off a toy in the wishing well
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Ranked from listings refreshed October 29, 2026. A listing does not confirm the lights are on tonight.