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Over the Top Decorated Houses & Residential Holiday Lights

Take a local driving tour to see the most festive homes & streets around Wheaton, IL

By Erica Alhorn, Macaroni Kid Wheaton December 9, 2025

It's an annual December tradition, one my family looks forward to every year- viewing all the great Christmas lights in local neighborhoods. I know many families are in search of the most decorated and lit up houses in the Wheaton area.

Below is a compiled list of ones in Wheaton or in immediate neighboring towns, but we're eager to add more! See one we're missing?! Anyone in Wheaton and the surrounding towns is welcome to include your home to the list:  Add Your House to the List! ⬅ 

*Please note: this list is made in good faith. We cannot confirm lights will be on when you drive by. Many displays will not be lit during rain (especially if they feature blow up decorations).


Before we get to the map.... here are a few of our local favorites! 


913 E Evergreen Street, Wheaton, IL



8 Venetian Way Cir, Wheaton, IL



George Street, Wheaton, IL



87 Venetian Way Cir, Wheaton, IL


Think your house is the best in town? 

Many villages host a town decorating contest where residents can win awards for their over-the-top festive displays! They usually provide a great driving tour to visit all the houses (and sometimes vote on the entries!) Check below to see the rules & entry deadlines for the towns we know are hosting a contest for 2025: 

Lombard

Registration deadline: November 21

Wheaton
Registration deadline: December 11

Carol Stream
Registration deadline: December 15

Glen Ellyn
Registration deadline: December 15

Glendale Heights
Registration deadline: December 16


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