The Larsen Christmas Light Show

Did I really pack up the family truckster and drive over eighty minutes one way to see Christmas lights set to «Chelsea Dagger»? Why yes, yes I did.
Our love for the Blackhawks is a force to be reckoned with, yo.
Was it worth it? Would I drive three hours round trip with the family again? Yes. And also yes.
Look, my outside Christmas decorating consists of a crappy «set» of half-​burned-​out-​and-​wholly-​mismatched lights slapped on some haphazardly trimmed bushes. Throw in a lighted snowman who looks like he had a fair share of over-​spiked eggnog, and boom. Instant holiday cheer, Courtney O. style.
That being said, I admire a good display. I really admire a great display. An amazing display… yeah, that will blow my socks right off.
The Larsen family doesn’t mess around. Not only were the lights timed impeccably to the music, but the graphics, the variety, the cheer… it’s the real deal. The Hawks tribute alone was worth waiting, almost idle, for a half an hour or so just to get close enough to see the beauty unfold right before our very eyes.
Things to know before you go: be prepared to be patient. We went on a weeknight several weeks before Christmas and traffic – just people who wanted to see this amazing display, to clarify – still kind of sucked. Bring snacks for the little ones. And tablets/​car friendly activities if you’re looking to buy some sanity for the adults. The whole program takes awhile, so go when you have time to spare – lots of traditional Christmas songs, some Frozen, some Hawks related, etc.; be prepared to wait if you’re going with intentions of seeing xyz song. The wait is so worth it, though. We’ll be back next year for sure. See you there. :)

Outstanding display coupled with a complete lack of traffic management or signage on a week night.

Sure, I like Christmas time, but I honestly HATE winter in the Chicago area… just not a fan of cold weather, I’d be totally fine living in a place with decorated palm trees. I DO like to make the most of it and embrace the season… even if that means driving around in a well heated car looking at Christmas lights. Last year my Mom & I sat in the very long line to see the lights at Cuneo Mansion in Vernon Hills, and I suggested checking this display out this year… I first heard of it late in the season last year.
Everyone had been posting the Blackhawks theme this year on Facebook, so it was worth a drive. As we were driving there, I saw someone post on facebook that the line was long but from far away it looked awesome… so I told my mom — well, I just heard there was a long line to get in there! Good thing we stopped for Hot Chocolate on the way.
I’m not sure how this happened but… here’s a tip!
I live in the Naperville area, and I plugged the address to the place on Waze… it took me west down 88, exit Orchard Rd, then zig zag along some dark two-​lane roads. We ended up AGAINST the traffic going into the place! We saw the LONG line head of us facing our direction, but we were able to pull right into the «tailgating» lots — which, if you’re in a hurry… you’ll end up behind a few cars parked which may be hanging out a while. We did get to see a number of songs in which the house display lights up to, so it was well worth the drive, than just driving past, or sitting in that long line of traffic… my advice, go THAT route!!! There is a radio station you can tune into while you’re there to watch the display. The station mentions there are two displays so if you come on a different night you may watch an entirely different show.

We took our family the night after thanksgiving it was a spectacular show and very memorable for the whole family. This will definitely become a holiday tradition for our family. We even had the pleasure of witnessing an engagement proposal in lights the night we attended.

Best Christmas light/​music show you will ever see on one house. There is a reason they keep winning national awards.
The correct address is not in Winfield, it is:
42W891 Beith Rd.
Elburn, IL 60 119
The display runs from Thanksgiving — January 2^nd.
You’ll want to watch for at least a half hour because the show features a rotation of light shows set to changing music (provided via an FM station). It’s also free. I recommend staying in your car (as opposed to parking in the parking lot).
Cheers.

How can you say anything bad about someone who puts in such an amazing lightshow for the community at no charge?
I thought it was just a heavily decorated house when I saw the news article about the Larsen house. Little did I know that it was such an extravaganza synced to dozens of songs you can tune to on your car’s radio.
Millions of LED lights dance along, twinkling and sparkling in perfect computer generated unison.

Fabulous. I could stare at it for hours! So glad our friends told us about it. New parking lot. Lots of traffic congestion. Enjoy the show and have patience. We went on a Monday. Tonight as a matter of fact. Should have taken a picture but it started to snow rain. Got me in the mood for the holidays.