Be among the first to see Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum while you sample seasonal beers, ciders and meads from popular Chicagoland breweries stationed along the Illumination trail. Ages 21+ only
For Your Enjoyment
Warming areas
Enjoy a cozy fire at one of the warming areas along the Illumination path. Purchase a smore's pack at a concession tent and roast a marshmallow over the fire.
Food and beverage
Snacks and hot beverages are available for purchase in concession tents along the Illumination trail. Savor a full dinner available for purchase at the Ginkgo Restaurant in the Visitor Center.
Live Music
Take a break from the trail and enjoy live music from AD3 Acoustic Trio in the Gingko Room from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
Participating Breweries
View our participating breweries list to see who will be pouring at IllumiBrew. The final list will be updated the week of the event.
IllumiBrew Admission
$55.00 member; $60.00 nonmember*
Tickets Include:
12 - 3 oz beer tastings
Plastic, light-up tasting glass
Entrance into the Arboretum and Illumination
Designated Driver Admission
$25.00 member; $30 nonmember*
Tickets Include:
One complimentary hot beverage (cider or cocoa)
Unlimited water and soda
Entrance into the Arboretum and Illumination
Phone: 630-968-0074
2019/11/22 - 2019/11/22
Additional time info:
*Owing to the higher ticket price for this event, AnyDay Illumination tickets, or complimentary tickets for the 2019-2020 Illumination season cannot be used for this event. **Due to the popularity of this event, a $10 fee will be added to any day-of-event ticket price, including Designated Driver Pricing. Please note, that day-of pricing will begin online at midnight, November 21.
The Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532