Noel Lounge at the McCormick House

About this event

Noël Lounge at the McCormick House

Friday, November 27

Step away from the bustle and into a quieter, more intimate side of Christmas at Cantigny.

The Noël Lounge offers a warm setting for seasonal cocktails, holiday bites, and conversation — ideal for date nights, celebrations, and evenings with friends.

Surrounded by the glow of the season, it is a place to linger, toast, and settle into the kind of evening that feels both festive and timeless.

Noël Lounge Menu

Experience the Noël Lounge with that special someone or group in addition to Christmas at Cantigny Light Show admission. The $20 per person booking deposit will be applied to your bill. Begin your Noël Lounge reservation through the link below.

Reservations

Please note before reserving:

The Noël Lounge is an intimate holiday experience designed for adults and older guests to relax and enjoy handcrafted food and drinks in a cozy, festive atmosphere. While children are welcome, this experience is not ideal for young diners due to the following:

• Limited space: Most tables are two-tops, and the layout does not accommodate high chairs or strollers.

• Deposit requirement: A $20 per-person deposit (including for children and infants) is required to reserve seating. This deposit is applied to your total bill at the end of your visit.

• Menu: Our menu is curated for the season. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please include them in the reservation notes when purchasing your tickets, and our team will do its best to accommodate your needs. Please note that kid-friendly options such as burgers, chicken fingers, or fries are not available.

• Timing: Book both Noël Lounge reservations and Light Show tickets at the time you want to attend the Noël Lounge . Your order confirmation email will include recommendations on timing your arrival at Cantigny.

If you are visiting with younger children, we recommend our family-friendly dining option at Le Jardin , which offers a welcoming atmosphere and a menu suitable for all ages.

Christmas at Cantigny Light Show

Experience the Christmas at Cantigny Light Show as the gardens are transformed by thousands of lights, music, and imaginative seasonal displays.

Wander beneath glowing trees, through illuminated landscapes, and along familiar garden paths that take on a new kind of beauty after dark.

Music-orchestrated displays, larger-than-life floral sculptures, shimmering holiday scenes, and special seasonal installations create moments of wonder throughout the experience.

The Christmas at Cantigny Light Show is designed for wandering, gathering, and rediscovering the season together.

Purchase Admission

Book early for FREE PARKING ($11 value) and to save on admission admission.

Special Holiday Experiences

Christmas Spirits

$40 Upgrade

Raise a glass to the season with Christmas Spirits.

Add this festive cocktail experience to your Christmas at Cantigny visit and enjoy three seasonal drinks served at exclusive stops along the Light Show route, including a special cocktail inside the hidden Freedom Hall bar at McCormick House. Includes a commemorative mug to bring home.

Wander, sip, and toast your way through an evening beneath the lights.

NEW FOR 2026! Fireside S’mores for Two

$35 Upgrade

Add a little fireside nostalgia to your Christmas at Cantigny evening.

The Fireside S’mores for Two package includes a s’mores kit, two candy canes, two hot cocoa tokens, and two commemorative mugs to bring home — everything you need for a cozy pause together beneath the holiday lights.