The Morton Arboretum has announced the cancellation of Saturday night's Illumination: Tree Lights due to winter weather, as first reported by WGN-TV. The event, set in the lush embrace of Lisle, Illinois, will take a brief intermission, the arboretum closing its doors at 4 p.m. Saturday, planning a return to radiance on Sunday, Nov. 30.
With safety as their lodestar, the arboretum's early closure aims to ensure the well-being of all visitors and staff. In a statement obtained by NCTV17, the officials confirmed the spectacle of lights will once again welcome guests starting Sunday. Concerned ticket holders who intended to bask in Saturday's glow will be reached out to, issued guidance on navigating the necessary steps to rebook.
Attendees looking to exchange their tickets have the resources at their disposal—options made available through the Morton Arboretum's website, direct email, or by dialing 630-725-2066, all paths leading to the same destination: entry to this holiday season's wonder. However, to tame expectations, prices may dance with the calendar, a varying affair dependent on the chosen date for a return visit.
In the essence of what was to light up on Saturday, Illumination is a tradition rooted in 13 years of transforming the arboretum into a veritable canvas of technicolor nature, marrying light, sound, and tactile exploration, according to WGN-TV. This year's instalment is graced by the five Vivid Creatures, towering colorful animal sculptures, that had earlier taken up residence at the arboretum this year.
