Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
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Beverly Arts Center - 10:30 AM
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Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
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Festival of Illumination
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Festival of Illumination guests are immersed in the magical world of impressive and “larger than life” illumination exhibits, showcasing the incredible artistry of handcrafted Chinese Lanterns.
This years’ theme “Once Upon a Time”, an epic journey of forgotten stories, featuring Myths, Legends and Fairytales from around the globe, a must-see and incredible event for guests of all ages.
Southwick’s Zoo has once again partnered with the award-winning Zigong Lantern Group to create yet another one-of-a-kind premier Chinese Lantern Festival. In addition to the breathtaking lantern exhibits, guests experience live entertainment including Chinese Acrobats, Asian Night Market, interactive Exhibits, Specialty Foods and more.
Advance ticket purchase is recommended for this must-see experience.
