Lightscape Preview, the Garden’s annual fundraising event, is freshly imagined and presents dazzling new sights for 2025. Join us for an enchanting evening filled with wonder and giving, hosted by the Garden’s Board of Directors and the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society.

Be among the first to experience this year’s new Lightscape trail before it opens to the public. The evening will feature stunning artistic light and music installations, complemented by ample food and drink. The trail is yours to enjoy, with drinks and snacks along the way before a delicious dinner buffet. Relaxed and casual, it’s the perfect start to the holiday season for you, your friends, family, and coworkers. Come shine with us!

The Chicago Botanic Garden stands as a global leader in horticulture, plant conservation science, urban agriculture, and lifelong learning. Lightscape Preview is our sole major fundraising event, and your support brings our mission to life: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life.