Christmas At Cantigny Opens Nov. 21 With Light Show, Poinsettias, Ice Skating

WHEATON, IL — Festive poinsettias, twinkling light and music shows and an ice rink will bring the holiday spirit in full force when Christmas at Cantigny opens Nov. 21. This year, the event will also debut a Northern Lights display in the park's Rose Garden and a "Wicked"-themed light show on select nights.

Visitors can enjoy a "Wicked"-themed light show on Nov. 23, Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14. The show will feature green and pink lighting underscored by music from the popular movie. Costumed characters will also be on hand for photo opps with ticket holders. Click to buy tickets to A Wickedly Popular Christmas Light Show.

Ice skating will be available Wednesdays through Fridays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $7 per person and visitors can bring their own ice skates or rent a pair for $3.

Groups of up to 10 people can reserve a Cocoa Cabana for $125 and up for a two-hour time slot. Each cabana has its own fire table and includes pizza and other food items, unlimited hot cocoa, and full bar service. Click the link to reserve a Cocoa Cabana.

Cantigny Park's popular Poinsettia Sale kicks off with a preview sale on Nov. 22.

Follow the link to purchase tickets to Christmas at Cantigny 2025, which runs through Jan. 4.