The holidays provide us with many opportunities to capture the spirit of the season. Here are just a few of the fun opportunites for night photography and family enjoyment in the area.

Allerton Holiday Glow - Allerton Park, 515 Old Timber Road , Monticello, Illinois - until December 23, then from December 26 through December 31 - 515 Old Timber Road - $10.00 per person, under 12 free

Champaign Prairie Farm - Winter Night Lights - Kirby Avenue between Crescent Drive and Kenwood Rd - Days: Thursday – Sunday - Dates*: November 28, 2025 – December 28, 2025 (*Except December 25) -Time: 5 – 9p - Free

Miller Park Zoo, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington, IL - 12/20/2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

Museum of the Grand Prairie, Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden, Mahomet, Illinois - 4:00-8:00 PM.  Fridays & Saturdays, now through Dec. 27 with a special viewing on December 24 - Free