World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze: About An Hour From Rockford

If you do a little online searching, you'll see that Illinois is loaded with holiday-themed events, attractions, lights to see, Santas to visit, reindeer to feed, etc. The Rockford area alone has enough cool things going on that you don't have to go anywhere else to hit your goal of non-stop holiday fun.

Rockford-based seasonal events like last weekend's Stroll on State get bigger and better every year, as does All Aglow at Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, which has gone all-in once again this year. Over 300,000 beautiful lights await you at Nicholas, along with stunning decorations. All Aglow runs daily from dusk until dawn until January 7th, 2024.

If Big-Time Light Displays Are Your Thing (As They Should Be), This Will Be A Great Holiday Season Here In Illinois and Wisconsin

All Aglow is at Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, and just a short distance from there, you've got Rockford's annual Festival of Lights.

If you're interested in a trip into the suburbs, you can also check out the Illumination at The Morton Arboretum, which runs through January 6th, and then head over to Glencoe for the the Chicago Botanic Gardens’ Lightscape, which runs through January 7th.

If You're Looking For Some Holiday Fun That Includes The Words "World's Largest," You'll Want Take The Drive North To Franklin, Wisconsin (Milwaukee Suburb)

That's where you'll find Enchant Christmas, billed as the World's Largest Christmas Light Maze, in all its glory at Franklin Field. Enchant Christmas also has locations this holiday season in Kansas City, Las Vegas, San Jose, Scottsdale, St. Petersburg, and Washington, DC.

According to EnchantChristmas.com, you'll experience over 4 million lights in an immersive walk-thru, story-themed maze.

Discover our charming Village offering ice-skating, live entertainment, dining, holiday shopping, Santa & Mrs. Claus, and much more.

Enchant is a spectacular annual event produced on the playing fields of major league sports stadiums and iconic outdoor spaces. Make plans to bring family and friends to Enchant for your most memorable, fun, and heartwarming evening of the Christmas season.