{"id":432478,"date":"2025-12-08T04:22:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T04:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/432478\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T04:22:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T04:22:14","slug":"only-1-hour-from-chicago-a-stunning-movie-themed-light-show-with-ice-skating-and-a-20-foot-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/432478\/","title":{"rendered":"Only 1 Hour From Chicago\u2014a Stunning Movie-Themed Light Show With Ice Skating and a 20-Foot Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"single__subtitle\">Experience a movie-themed light show this holiday season near Chicago, featuring your favorite Hollywood soundtracks.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/secretchicago.com\/author\/tori-levy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/profile-pic-levy-150x150.png\" alt=\"Tori Levy\" class=\"img-fluid\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/secretchicago.com\/author\/tori-levy\/\" class=\"notranslate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Tori Levy<\/a> &#8211; Staff Writer\t\t\t\t\u2022<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tDecember 7, 2025<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Catigny-gardens-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Cantigny\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSource\/Cantigny<\/p>\n<p>    Save<\/p>\n<p>Light shows have a<strong> special ability to captivate us,<\/strong> and Cantigny\u2019s Lights! Camera! Action! is no exception. This <strong>annual holiday light show offers a spectacular stage<\/strong> for a scintillating scene like no other.<\/p>\n<p> Stroll through the iconic Catigny gardens during the holiday season <\/p>\n<p>While many light shows offer a stunning trail of mesmerizing lights, Cantigny offers something a little more unique. The<strong> famed Cantigny gardens are decorated like a movie scene with the tune of iconic songs<\/strong> like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disney megahits \u201cLet It Go\u201d and \u201cUnder the Sea.\u201d <\/li>\n<li>Cult classics such as \u201cDon\u2019t You (Forget About Me)\u201d and \u201cDanger Zone\u201d from blockbusters of your youth (along the South House)<\/li>\n<li>Instrumental themes from some of the biggest movies of all time, such as Star Wars and Jurassic Park (accompanied by laser lights on the East Lawn\/North House)<\/li>\n<li>Timeless anthems from modern animated hits like \u201cCan\u2019t Stop The Feeling\u201d and \u201cAll Star\u201d (along the Pond)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69901 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Catigny-gardens-2-1024x523.jpg\" alt=\"Cantigny\" width=\"1024\" height=\"523\"  \/>Source\/Cantigny <\/p>\n<p>After<strong> you\u2019ve strolled the half-mile of the illuminated gardens<\/strong> and landscapes, you can check out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Historic McCormick House<\/li>\n<li>Step inside the fully decorated mansion, including Freedom Hall and its showstopping 20-foot Christmas tree. Upstairs, the Noel Lounge offers chef-crafted small plates, curated wines, and craft cocktails in a cozy, elegant setting. <\/li>\n<li>Outdoor ice skating rink<\/li>\n<li>Glide across the 100-by-40-foot rink ($7 admission; $3 rentals), then warm up in the heated hospitality tent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> How much is the Catigny Gardens light show? <\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Adult (16+): $15 advance \/ $20 day of<br \/>Child (3-15): $10 advance \/ $15 day of<br \/>Toddler (Under 3): Free<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Experience a movie-themed light show this holiday season near Chicago, featuring your favorite Hollywood soundtracks. 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