Food and beverages are not allowed on the Lightscape trail. Yes, there will be hot drink and light snack stations at the beginning and middle of the route. No, the Garden will be open to ticket holders only. Our goal is to reduce wait times by staggering ticket sales, although there may still be some waiting time.Ĭan I come to the Garden after it closes if I do not have a Lightscape ticket? See dates and hours above for closing time by date. After you are admitted, you may stay as long as you would like. Your entry time is a 15-minute window from the time printed on your tickets (i.e., 4:30-4:45 p.m.). Please do allow extra time for entry and parking, but do not arrive more than 15 minutes before the entrance time printed on your ticket. Should I arrive in advance of my visit time? However, as a general rule, you should allow about 45 – 75 minutes. That depends on your pace and how often you stop. How much time should we allow for this event? The trail makes a 1.25-mile loop around the Garden’s main island. Umbrellas are allowed on the trail, but we ask that you are courteous of other patrons when using. This is an outdoor event, so please come prepared for the elements by wearing appropriate footwear and dressing warmly.
During the days when Lightscape is offered, the Garden will close at 3 p.m. Yes, to ensure that only ticket holders for Lightscape have entry to the evening event, daytime visitors must vacate the Garden. Will I have to leave the Garden before entering Lightscape in the evening? I am visiting the Chicago Botanic Garden during the day. Also, please check our website and social media pages for updates. You will be notified via email of any cancellation and the re-booking process. We think a little snow adds to the beauty of the event, but, of course, if the weather presents a hazard and a risk to safety, the Garden’s decision to cancel the event will be made at 2 p.m. What happens if the weather turns bad after we buy tickets? We will accommodate you in the next slots based on availability, but please be aware that there is no entry 30 minutes after the last entry time (i.e., if the last slot for the night is 8 p.m., then 8:30 p.m. If I am delayed and miss my slot, can I join a later slot? This fee applies to members and nonmembers. Yes, but exchanges are subject to a $7 transaction fee per exchange. If I book the wrong date, can I transfer my ticket to another date? You may contact our Customer Call Center at (847) 835-6801 regarding your tickets. We ask anyone who is sick, or who has been in contact with someone who is sick, to please stay home. Keeping the event outdoors (except entering via the Visitor Center) This year, we've made modifications, and we continue to monitor state and local guidelines in response to the COVID-19 health crisis.įace coverings are required for those over the age of 2 who are medically able The health and safety of our staff and our visitors is our top priority. What are you doing differently this year due to the COVID-19 health crisis?
Please note: Complimentary parking for corporate partners, reciprocal members (i.e., Morton Arboretum, Cantigny Park), and teachers does not apply to Lightscape. Please show valid ID at the gatehouse upon entry. military personnel and/or their families, reservists, and former POWs. Limited complimentary parking for the following: Active duty U.S. Parking fee does not apply to those arriving via a ride-share vehicle. Nonmembers who purchase advance parking can enter via the member lane. We strongly advise you to buy parking online in advance or to become a Garden member. Parking fee applies for all nonmembers entering the Garden for Lightscape after 4 p.m. Advance parking for nonmembers is $10 per vehicle if purchased upon arrival the night of your visit, the nonmember parking fee is $20. Prices vary, based on the day of the week and date selected.īuy your parking in advance and save 50 percent. However, each night so you may stay until the event closes (note times above) and enjoy the event. Tickets for this event are timed in 15-minute increments to stagger visitors for a better experience.
✓ Portable toilets only will be available along the trail. ✓ The reimagined trail includes some favorites from last year, but all installations are touchless this time. ✓ The 1.25-mile trail is all outside-no indoor dining or indoor break spots. ✓ Face coverings are required for all visitors over age 2 who are medically able. and re-open for ticketed guests only at 4 p.m.
Garden closes each night at 11 p.m.Įach day, the Garden will close at 3 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays until December 21Ĥ:30 – 11 p.m.