DEC 2, 2026 Near East Side

Cocktails at the Conservatory: Sleigh Bell Sips

Visitors walking through a glowing green light tunnel among lit trees at night

Two adults-only nights of holiday cocktails among the Conservatory Aglow lights at Franklin Park, December 2 and 3, 2026.

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Sleigh Bell Sips gives adults two nights alone with Conservatory Aglow, Franklin Park Conservatory's holiday light show, on Wednesday, December 2, and Thursday, December 3, 2026. Each night runs 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and is limited to guests 21 and older. Tickets are $35, or $30 for members, reserved ahead for a specific night.

The lights include the signature light tunnel, a penguin village and winter scenes projected across the grounds, and the Chihuly glass collection is lit after dark. The drink lineup changes each night. Wednesday pours come from Bridge's End Brewing, Leather & Oak, Middle West Spirits, Seventh Son and Watershed. Thursday brings Campfire Brewing, Derive Brewing, Echo Spirits, Noble Cut, and High Bank Distillery with Simple Times Mixers.

Tastings run until 9:00 p.m., with cash bars after that, and a mechanical rodeo Rudolph waits for anyone brave enough after a few samples.

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