2026 Illumination Brings the Northern Lights to Morton Arboretum

The expanded holiday exhibition combines trees and technology.

By Julia Bubp, Staff Writer
The Morton Arboretum has begun construction of four new lighting installations for its annual holiday exhibition, “Illumination.” Featuring more than 1,000 trees and 1,400 lights, the display covers 50 acres and will run Nov. 14 through Jan. 2. Tickets go on sale to the public on Oct. 15.
The Morton Arboretum is a 1,700-acre botanical garden and research center located five miles from Wheaton College that promotes the conservation and study of trees from around the wo...

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Julia Bubp

Julia Bubp is a sophomore economics and English writing student from Noblesville, Indiana. She spends her time on incongruous activities like hiking, sewing, following college basketball and reading the classics.

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