ComEd is proud to partner with local nonprofit organizations each holiday season to provide customers with discounts and information on area attractions. Join us at one of our many sponsored attractions for a chance to see spectacular displays of LED lights, engage with our Energy Efficiency team, and enjoy the magic of the holidays.
Please check the websites of the events below for more information on how to comply with all rules and protocols of the venue, including those regarding COVID-19.
Chicagoland’s largest and longest-running lights festival is now in its 41st year! Celebrate the holiday season with your family and friends as you stroll through a magical wonderland filled with over two million twinkling LED lights. Stop for holiday photos at the Giant Orb, the 600-foot-long Light Tunnel, the Gingerbread House, the Sea of Lights, and larger-than-life animal sculptures.
ComEd is a proud presenting sponsor of Holiday Magic and offering a $10 discount on admission for our customers – see below for details.
Offer valid on select Wednesdays and Thursdays (November 30, December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 28, and 29, 2022) and is subject to availability
The offer does not apply to previously ordered tickets
Tickets are non-refundable and all sales are final
Parking is not included and must be purchased at time of reservation
Click here to access the discount
Visit our Energy Efficiency team on November 25 and 26, December 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 for fun LED giveaways.
Holiday Magic runs from November 25, 2022 to December 31, 2022 (select dates).
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Join in celebrating the tenth annual Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum. Explore 50 acres of the Arboretum’s majestic trees during this one-of-a-kind spectacle of color, light, and sound featuring six dazzling new displays as well as returning favorites. Warm up by a crackling fire or stop in one of the concession tents for a snack and beverage.
Our 20% discount on admission has sold out for the season, but tickets to Illumination are still available. Make sure to visit our Energy Efficiency team at Illumination on November 19, December 3, 17, and 18 for fun LED giveaways.
Illumination is open on select nights November 19, 2022 – January 7, 2023.
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo has been Chicago’s holiday tradition for 28 years and ComEd is proud to return as a co-presenting sponsor. This one-of-a-kind, festive holiday experience offers a merry, family-oriented tradition in the heart of the city. ZooLights will feature hundreds of luminous LED displays and incredible seasonal activities, including photos with Santa, larger-than-life displays, delicious holiday snacks, and joyful gift shopping.
Visit our Energy Efficiency team on November 19, 20, 26, and 27, December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17 for fun LED giveaways.
Join the Chicago Botanic Garden at their popular holiday event, Lightscape, featuring a new path and exciting new installations! Explore the whimsy of nature in winter through music, light, fire, and color. Featured artistic works will include favorites such as the luminous Winter Cathedral and a reimagined fire garden. ComEd is proud to return as a sponsor of this after-dark, illuminated trail.
Visit our Energy Efficiency team on December 1 and 18 for fun LED giveaways.
Lightscape runs from November 11, 2022 to January 8, 2023 (select dates).
Home for the Holidays, presented by ComEd, is a month-long celebration of the season with events and activities to enjoy holiday entertainment at the Rialto Square Theatre. It includes entertainment options for the whole family with holiday shows, concerts, social gatherings, movies, and special events throughout the holiday season.
Home for the Holidays runs from November 21, 2022 to December 18, 2022.
The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will host the 10th annual Stroll on State, Rockford's holiday celebration, including tree lighting, a parade, fireworks, musical performances, surprise visits from Santa, and so much more! Stroll on State is about experiencing the awe and wonder of what a community can do together.
ComEd is proud to sponsor Stroll on State, which is FREE and open to the public. The experience is on November 26, 2022.
Recognizing the power holidays can have on a community, each year, ComEd partners with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to award grants of up to $2,500 to northern Illinois communities as part of the ComEd Powering the Holidays Program. The grant program was established to celebrate community identity and culture, and provide an opportunity for interculture exchange and understanding by supporting local community lighting events during the holiday season. These events are open to the public. Learn more about the program here.
This year's 18 ComEd Powering the Holidays grant recipients and the programs to be supported are:
2022 City of Belvidere Hometown Christmas Celebration (Belvidere, Ill.) – This annual event brings together residents of all ages for one grand night of holiday festivities including carriage rides, light parades, puppet shows, outdoor movies, cookie decorating and more on Friday, December 2.
Holiday Magic 2022 (Bensenville, Ill.) – On Sunday, November 20 residents are encouraged to celebrate the holidays by participating in community tree lighting, holiday parade and more.
Village of Bolingbrook Winter Walk (Bolingbrook, Ill.) – Running from December 2 to January 8, this quarter-mile walking path of holiday lights and decorations will be open to visitors in the Bolingbrook Town Center.
Legacy of the Lighted Deer in Bull Valley (Bull Valley, Ill.) – This resident-driven holiday tradition will include over 200 lit deer throughout the Bull Valley community. The newest installation of deer will be located at the Bull Valley Village Hall to pay tribute to the founding members of the Village. Community members are invited to drive through town during the month of December to enjoy this experience.
A Dickens Christmas in Evergreen Park (Evergreen Park, Ill.) – Members of the community are invited to celebrate the holiday with trolly rides, a craft fair and holiday activities including the lighting of the village Christmas tree. This year's community gathering will take place on Saturday, December 3.
Forest Park Holiday Walk (Forest Park, Ill.) – This holiday display will feature the lighting of a community Christmas tree and menorah with additional light displays throughout the town to make the event more accessible to members of the community. The kick-off celebration date will be announced in November.
Winterlights in the Fabyan Japanese Garden (Geneva, Ill.) – Families are invited to immerse themselves in the culture of Geneva and the history of Japan via lighted displays at the Fabyan Forest Preserve on Fridays and Saturdays from November 25 to December 17, and Saturdays from January 7-28.
The Village of Grayslake Holiday Lighting Event (Grayslake, Ill.) – This multi-month holiday-light display will bring community members together to marvel at 100,000 lights throughout the Village Center. The event promotes community engagement, sharing of customs and celebration during the holiday season. This display will be open to the public from November 1 to February 13.
Village of Hampshire's Jingle Bell Festival of Lights (Hampshire, Ill.) – On Saturday, December 10, community members are invited to this annual holiday celebration which includes lighting displays, crafts and a parade. The decorations throughout the festival will be inclusive of all cultures and traditions and will include 240 ornaments decorated by members of the community.
Highland Park Heart of the Holidays (Highland Park, Ill.) – Community members will come together during this multi-weekend celebration of diversity and enjoy various music and dance performances, cultural celebrations and special promotions against a backdrop of holiday light displays. This celebration series will take place every Saturday from November 19 until December 10.
Winter Welcome-Land at Golf Mill Park (Niles, Ill.) – This outdoor, winter celebration, located at the new Golf Mill Park event space, will include an outdoor walking path filled with light sculptures and decorations celebrating different cultural traditions. This display will be open to the public from December 1 to January 30.
Powering Rolling Meadows' Holiday Celebration (Rolling Meadows, Ill.) – From November 1 to February 13, community members are invited to explore a free, winter light display that shares the cultures and joys of diverse cultures during the holiday season.
Village of Schiller Park's Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting Ceremony (Schiller Park, Ill.) – This event will bring the community together for a fun-filled day of celebration on Saturday, December 3, with holiday lights, children's crafts, sleigh rides and more.
Holiday Season Cheer! (South Chicago Heights, Ill.) – This community event provides residents with holiday cheer through light displays, carols and the lighting of the South Chicago Heights Christmas tree. This year's event is set for Friday, November 18.
Holiday Community Tree Lighting (Summit, Ill.) – During this event, members of the community will gather on Thursday, November 17 to celebrate the season, marvel at light displays and enjoy each other's company. This year's tree will be adorned with ornaments decorated by children in the community.
City of Waukegan Holiday Lights 2022 (Waukegan, Ill.) – Throughout the month of December, downtown Waukegan will be decorated with winter holiday-themed lighting and decorations to celebrate the community and provide residents with a greater sense of camaraderie and inclusion during the holiday season.
Wayne Holiday Tree Lighting at the Depot (Wayne, Ill.) – This event encourages all members of the community to gather on Saturday, December 3, to celebrate the holiday season at this community event including a tree lighting, hot cider and carols.
City of West Chicago Frosty Fest (West Chicago, Ill.) – Members of the community are invited to celebrate the holidays on Saturday, December 3. The event will include a tree lighting ceremony, complete with ornaments decorated by the community, lit window displays throughout the area, horse drawn trolly rides, carols and entertainment.
