Ohio Holiday Light Displays
It’s that time of year again when millions of glistening lights start to appear throughout Ohio.
Below you will find some of our reader’s most favorite holiday light displays. Please note we have made every attempt to confirm all of the following light displays. If you know of additional area light displays, please send us an email with details.
(Please confirm open times before heading out. Private residence lights are shared by our followers. )
ASHLAND COUNTY
CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE, A KINGDOM OF LIGHTS
Dates: November 29 – December 23, 2024
Location: Landoll’s Mohican Castle
561 Township Road 3352, Loudonville, OH 44842
800.291.5001 | landollsmohicancastle.com
Tickets
(photo credit: Landoll’s Mohican Castle)
ASHTABULA COUNTY
ASHTABULA COUNTY’S LIGHTS ON THE LAKE
Dates: Friday, Saturday, Sunday — November 24 thru December 31 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
——Special Days and Hours——
Dec. 24th, and 25th. 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Dec. 31st 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Suggested Donation
5 per Car or Van | Buses – $1 per person | Mini Buses – $20
Location: 1700 East 1st Street, Ashtabula, OH 44004
website
Experience over 70 displays on Lakeshore Park’s 54 acres of rolling hills and majestic Lake Erie backdrop. This holiday light attraction with some displays “as big as a truck”, is great for creating family memories and family fun. Make it an annual family tradition to enjoy professional light displays in a beautiful picturesque setting.
AUGLAIZE COUNTY
ARMSTRONG AIR & SPACE MUSEUM HOLIDAY LIGHTS
DATES: Friday, November 29 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025
TIME: Viewable nightly after dusk
LOCATION: Armstrong Air & Space Museum
500 Apollo Dr, Wapakoneta, OH
armstrongmuseum.org
he Armstrong Museum Holiday Lights are a FREE public event!
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
JOY OF CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW
Select nights in November and December: Friday – Sunday | Nov. 22, 23, 24; Thursday, November 28, 2024, through Saturday, December 28, 2024.
Show Times 6pm-9pm
Location: 298 E. Park Ave, Columbiana 44408
For ticket information and special activities visit:
tourcolumbianaohio.org
In it’s 16th year, The Joy of Christmas Light Show drive-thru display was established by the Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau (CATB), and area volunteers.
Highlights include:
- 1+million lights on 90+ displays set-up in historic Harvey S. Firestone Recreation Park.
- Gingerbread House where you see a Gingerbreads crafted by students from area schools as well as professionals. On select nights, Mrs. Claus will there for story-time. Children’s activities.
- Ice Castle – Photos with Santa. A 1-5×7 color photo; additional fee. Indoor train display & children’s activities. $1. concessions benefiting local nonprofit and civic organizations.
- Special events are held throughout the season. Visit their website for more information.
Things to know before you go:
- Allow an 1 hour for the Light Show (to allow for traffic) and additional time to visit the Gingerbread House and Ice Castle.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
WILD WINTER LIGHTS
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Dates: November 12 – December 30, 2024*
Times: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Location: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland OH 44109
216.661.6500 | clevelandmetroparks.com
*Wild Winter Lights and the Wild Winter Lights Drive-Through experience runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on select dates from Tuesday, November 12 through Monday, December 30.
This year’s event highlights include a dynamic musical light show featuring an enchanting 50-foot tree, carousel rides, festive costumed characters, and model train displays. Guests can also purchase a ticket for the holiday-themed Cleveland Metroparks Railroad presented by Whistle Express Car Wash. Holiday treat offerings include Jack Frost Donuts, Kernels by Chrissie and hot chocolate.
FROST: An Ice-Capped Garden Experience
Cuyahoga County NE OH
Dates: November 23 -January 5, 2025
Tuesday, Wednesday: 10am-6pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10am-9pm
Sunday: noon-6pm
Monday: Closed*
Location: Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Advance ticket purchase required
holdenfg.org
“Our indoor and outdoor gardens transform with dazzling light installations, a tunnel of flowers, larger-than-life animals, seasonal soundscapes and much more to create a completely immersive world for the holiday season. Tickets around the holiday will go quickly, make sure to reserve yours today!”
DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND WINTERLAND KICK-OFF: Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Date: November 30, 2024
Time: 4pm-6:30 pm
Location: Public Square, Cleveland, OH
winterlandcle.com
WinterLand (formerly WinterFest) is one of Northeast Ohio’s largest holiday attractions and has been a part of thousands of Clevelanders’ holiday tradition for decades. On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, people come from all over to see the beautiful lighting display, performance from Santa and his elves, fireworks, and more!
NELA PARK 100th HOLIDAY LIGHTING
Dates: December 6-January 6, 2025
Time: Schedule
Location: The World Headquarters for GE Lighting
Nela Park, 1975 Noble Rd., East Cleveland, OH 44112
Admission: FREE
CHURCHLIGHTS EXPERIENCE – Outdoor Display
Dates: Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve
Time: 5-10 pm nightly
Location: Pleasant Hills UMC, 13200 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Admission: Free, Walkthrough/Parking lot experience
Description: Animated light display programmed to music. Tune to 101.5FM and select the next song played by visiting https://phcl.miip.mobi
Contact Info: Website | (440) 409-7493
CHURCHLIGHTS DISPLAY – Indoor Display
Dates: Every Sunday in December. (12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29)
Time: Doors open at 5pm, light display from 6-8pm
Location: Pleasant Hills UMC, 13200 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Admission: Free, Donations will be accepted and passed along to the local food pantries to help families in need this Christmas season.
Description: Animated light display programmed to music and videos, puppet shows, live performances, crafts, live music, photo booths, snack bar, interactive snowball fight, audience voting on song selection, and hot wassail.
Contact Info: Website | (440) 409-7493
LIGHT UP LAKEWOOD
Dates: December 7, 2024
Time: 4pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Lakewood – Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107
For additional information click here.
STRONGSVILLE WINTER WONDERLAND
Dates:
Location: Corner of SR 82 (Royalton Rd) and SR 42 (Pearl Rd)
Admission: FREE
For more information click here.
Lighting Ceremony – November 19, 2023| 5:30 PM-8PM
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE
The City of Independence will light up Public Square and Elmwood Park at the second annual Drive-Thru Holiday Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 4th, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM.
Address: Town Square, Rt 21, Independence, OH
Admission: FREE
independenceohio.org
MAGIC OF LIGHTS
Dates: 11/27/2024 – 11/30/2024, Closed 12/01/2024 – 12/03/24,
Open 7 Days a Week 12/04/24 – 1/04/2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Nightly
Village Closed After 12/29/2024
Location: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
19201 East Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, OH
Tickets
JACK FROST FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Dates: December 7, 2024
Time: 5pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Berea & Coe Lake Park, Berea, OH
cityofberea.org
Private Homes:
Crown Point Parkway Festival of Lights
Dates: Thanksgiving thru New Year’s Day.
Hours: 6pm-11:00ish
Address: Crown Point Way, Strongsville, OH 44136
Admission: FREE
Santa – Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Christmas Eve.
For more information view Facebook page.
Keystone Road
Parma, OH
Facebook page
Niederst’s Holiday Display
22200 Lake Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116
Petkovsek Family Christmas Lights
10020 Applewood Dr., North Royalton, OH
Facebook page
Rus Family Musical
5649 Hawthorne Dr., Highland Heights, OH
Fairview Park Holiday Lights
Seabury Ave. Fairview Park, OH – click here for updates.
Tagg’s Candy Cane Lane
1156 West Miner Rd., Mayfield, Heights, OH
rtagg.com
DELAWARE COUNTY
BUTCH BANDOS FANTASY OF LIGHTS
Holiday Drive Thru Light Show
Dates: Nov. 22-Jan. 1, 2025
Sunday-Thursday: 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Friday + Saturday: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Location: Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds at
3311 South Old State Road, Delaware, OH 43015
butchbandosfantasyoflights.com/
ERIE COUNTY
LIGHTS ON THE NORTHCOAST
Dates: November 15, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Location: Erie County Fairgrounds
3110 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870
Drive-thru: Mon-Thurs $10.00, Fri-Sun $20.00;
Interactive Walk-thru: Free Sun-Thurs 5:30-9 pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10 pm
lightsonthenorthcoast.com
FRANKLIN COUNTY
WILDLIGHTS
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Franklin County – Central OH
Dates: November 22-January 5, 2025
SUNDAY – THURSDAY: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. | FRIDAY – SATURDAY: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: 4850 Powell Rd, Powell, OH
columbuszoo.org
Experience the magic of the holiday season in Central Ohio with millions of dazzling LED zoo lights, animated musical light shows, and festive activities at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium!
CONSERVATORY AGLOW
Franklin County – Central OH
Dates: Nov. 23–Jan. 5, 2024
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43203
fpconservatory.org
View elegant displays of twinkling lights, seasonal foliage and a larger-than-life gingerbread house.
CLICK HERE for more information.
Private Homes:
Renz Glowmore Lights (Still confirming for 2024)
Address: 4074 Greenup Dr., Columbus, Ohio 43207
Daily from 5:30pm to 10 or 11pm
Information: Turn into 91.1 to enjoy the light show dancing to the music.
Donations: Can goods or money. Goes to the Obetz Church of Nazarene.
GEAUGA COUNTY
BETHLEHEM HILLS CHRISTMAS PARK
Dates: Nov 22 – Dec 29, 2024 (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.)
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. Our hours are:
Monday – Thursday: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday – Saturday: 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday: 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Geauga County Fairgrounds
14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton, OH
Tickets
Visit Facebook page for updates.
Spectacular 1.5 mile drive-through park with more than 40 displays and 2 million lights. Turn your radio to 98.7 and listen as the lights move in sync to Christmas music.
GREENE COUNTY
HISTORIC CLIFTON MILL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Greene County SW OH
Dates: Lights start the day after Thanksgiving (Nov 29) and is on every night through December 30. On Christmas Eve, Christmas, we close at 8 pm, and on New Year’s Eve we are closed.
Gates Open: 5pm
7 Nights a Week: 6pm to 9pm
Dec. 24th & 25th: 6pm to 8pm
Location: 75 Water St., Clifton, OH 45316
cliftonmill.com
Admission is $15 per person for everyone age 4 and older. Children 3 and under always get in free!
Parking: FREE
“Our light display is one of the country’s finest with over 4 million lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges. There is even a 100 foot “waterfall” of twinkling lights. The flip of one switch turns all the lights on at once transforming night into a fantastical winter wonderland which includes a Miniature Village, a Santa Claus Museum, a Toy Collection and a spectacular synchronized lights and music show that features the old Covered Bridge.”
Every night until the night before Christmas Eve you can peek into Santa’s Workshop to see a live Santa at work and then, every 15 minutes or so, watch him check his list and go up the chimney to load his sleigh.
GUERNSEY COUNTY
GUERNSEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE LIGHT DISPLAY
Dates: November -December
Time: 5:30 pm – 9pm
Location: Guernsey County Courthouse
801 Wheeling Ave., Cambridge, OH 43725
Admission: FREE
Visit : DickensVillage
“The courthouse comes alive nightly with thousands of pulsating lights synchronized to holiday music. This magnificent 1881 building jumps into the 21st Century as it is bathed in colored lights, 36 animated light displays, and 15,000 lights outlining the building. The display is computer controlled with 364 electrical circuits meticulously synchronized to a holiday soundtrack, with a total of 30,000 lights.”
HAMILTON COUNTY
PNC FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS at the Cincinnati Zoo
Dates: November 21-January 5, 2025
Festival Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 10am – 9pm | Friday – Saturday – 10am – 10pm
Location: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Purchase tickets ahead of time.
cincinnatizoo.org
The Cincinnati Zoo is shining bright for the 42nd annual PNC Festival of Lights! Come early to see more animals and stay for the lights!
In addition to admiring the beauty of 4 million LED lights, visitors can find the 5 Fiona fairies in Fairyland, take in a blacklight puppet show, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights on Swan Lake, or snack at one of our seasonal concessions.
The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving (November 28th), Christmas Eve (December 24th), and Christmas Day (December 25th).
HARRISON COUNTY
THE CHRISTMAS CAVE
Dates & Times: : November 22 & 23: 4 pm – 10 pm
November 29 & 30: 4 pm – 10 pm
December 6 & 7: 4 pm – 10 pm
December 13 & 14: 4 pm – 10 pm
December 20 & 21: 4pm – 10 pm
Location: White Gravel Mines
4007 White Gravel McDaniel Road, Minford, OH 45653
Admission
whitegravelmines.com
LAKE COUNTY
FEATURED EVENT
COUNTRY LIGHTS DRIVE-THRU
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Dates: November 30, December 1, 6–8, 13–15, 20–22 & 27–29, 2024
Times: 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, OH 44094
Seasonal splendor and festive family fun are just around the corner at Lake Metroparks Farmpark’s annual Country Lights Drive-thru! Enjoy an illuminated winter wonderland from the warmth and comfort of your own vehicle.
Travel through Farmpark’s winding roadways and immerse yourself in twinkling lights and dazzling decorations. Find beloved holiday classics along the way plus enjoy new scenes and displays too.
“More than 300,000 lights will be set up along a route about a mile long,” says Lake Metroparks Farmpark Events Manager Andy McGovern. “It’s all themed so you’ll see traditional characters like gingerbread men, elves and friends from the North Pole, but we’ll also have some modern twists too. It’s really a lot of fun.”
The event runs November 30, December 1, 6–8, 13–15, 20–22 & 27–29 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets ($27.50 per carload) must be purchased in advance and are only available online at https://www.showclix.com/tickets/country-lights-drive-thru-2024; terms and conditions apply.
Ticket sales begin Monday, October 28 at 8 am for Lake County residents and Farmpark members. Open registration begins Tuesday, October 29 at 8 am. A limit of three tickets per household and per membership applies.
Optional wooden toy kits ($5 each) are available for purchase when ordering carload tickets. Kits are picked up at the event and taken home to be assembled. Paint and glue are not included.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark is located at 8800 Euclid Chardon Road in Kirtland.
LORAIN COUNTY
LORAIN COUNTY METROPARKS HOLIDAY LIGHTS CRUISE-THRU
Dates:
Time: 5:30pm-9pm
Location: Carlisle Visitor Center at Carlisle Reservation, 12882 Diagonal Rd. Lorain 44050
For more info website.
Admission to this program is free, but we are asking visitors to bring nonperishable food items that will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank. Please note that you will not be permitted to exit your vehicle during this experience and no restrooms will be available.
LIGHTS ON THE LAKE
Lorain County Metroparks
Dates: November 30-January 8, 2025
Time: Dusk to 9pm
Location: Lakeview Park
1800 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052
loraincountymetroparks.com
Experience a FREE lakefront drive-thru lighted holiday display at Lakeview Park! Enjoy “Lights on the Lake” with classic holiday scenes, festive décor, and thousands of twinkling lights spanning this 26-acre park. This after-hours event is intended for drive-thru only. You will not be permitted to exit your vehicle. Lights turn on at dusk and stay lit until 9 p.m. each night. We hope you find an opportunity to enjoy this cheerful and safe holiday activity!
Private Homes:
Mangan (Still confirming for 2024)
34907 Cambridge Dr., North Ridgeville, OH
“Lenz Family Christmas Spectacular for Jesus!” (Still confirming for 2024)
Indian Hollow Road, (between Parsons Rd and Butternut Ridge), Carlisle Twp/Grafton
Lights are on from 445pm until 11pm nightly. Drive-by display only.
“…45,000 lights, over 30 inflatables ranging from 16ft to 3ft. Multiple light displays across the yard, including a river and pond made up of over 15,000 lights. A 3fxt by 10ft Happy Birthday Jesus lighted sign, a 6ft in diameter wreath, life size 9 wooden reindeer and sleigh, two life size wooden moose and many more across 3 of our 5 acres including a lighted arches across our driveway!
LUCAS COUNTY
LIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
Lucas County – NW OH
Dates: November 22-December 31, 2024
Times: visit website
Location: 2 Hippo Way, Toledo
toledozoo.org
During Lights, zoo opens daily at 3 p.m. The Zoo is not open during the daytime and is only open for Lights.
With over one million twinkling lights, the award-winning Big Tree and 200+ illuminated animal images, the 2024 edition of the electrical spectacle is sure to be both merry and bright!
MAHONING COUNTY
HOLIDAY LIGHTS DRIVE-THRU
Starts Monday, December th
Every night: 5pm-10pm
Location: Boardman Park
375 Boardman-Poland Rd. Boardman, OH 44512
website
FREE. Over 21 displays.
WINTER NIGHTS
Fellows Riverside Gardens
Dates: December 7-22, 2024
Time: 4pm-7pm
Location: Fellows Riverside Gardens
123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, Ohio
millcreekmetroparks.org
Take a frosty evening stroll in Fellows Riverside Gardens at this year’s Winter Nights on December 7th,8th,14th,15th, 21st & 22nd! The garden grounds will be adorned with dazzling light displays that are sure to spark some holiday joy in all our visitors. Stop in the Davis Center and enjoy our 75 Winter Celebration trees, purchase snacks and refreshments from the Garden Café by Kravitz, or grab some festive décor at the Shop in the Gardens.
Private Homes: (Still confirming for 2024)
HOLIDAY LIGHTS 7 INFLATABLE DISPLAY
Features 117 inflatables and more than 50K lights.
Location: South Ave. and Wood Ave, Boardman, OH
(near Rulli Bros.)
COLE FAMILY WINTER WONDERLAND
Location: 4685 My Way Dr., Canfield, OH
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ON ORAN DRIVE
Location: 3033 Oran Dr., Youngstown, OH
Tune radios to 94.5FM.
HODGES CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY
Location: 3393 East Calla Rd., Poland, OH
“Static display that features a tractor and the “Hallmark” red truck in addition to lots of lights.
DR. MUSSER’S WINTER WONDERLAND
Location: 3946 Montreale Dr., Canfield, OH
Tune radios to 107.7FM
MCGRATH FAMILY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Location: 4714 Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH
JOHNS FAMILY CHRISTMAS DISPLAY
Location: 6818 Fairview Rd., Austintown, OH
MCCOYS CHRISTMAS LAND
Location: 292 Broad St., Struthers
For visitor information visit
Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau
MEDINA COUNTY
MEDINA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAY
Dates: November 29 & 30, December 1
December 6, 7, & 8, 13, 14, & 15, 20 through 29, 2024
Times: Sunday – Thursday: 6:00-9:00p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 per vehicle
Location: Medina County Fairgrounds
720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH
medinaohiofair.com
Visit the area’s largest drive-thru light display!
Many families have the holiday tradition of piling into the car to look at all the Christmas lights. Even if it has not been a part of your tradition in the past, now is a great time to start this future family memory.
MEMORIAL LIGHTFEST
Medina County NE OH
Dates: December 7th – January 2nd, 2025
SUN-THU 5-9pm | FRI-SAT 5-10pm
Location: Memorial Park- Wadsworth
Wadsworth’s Very Own Drive-Thru Holiday Light Festival!
A FREE Event for the Community
micronet.wadsworthchamber.com
Private Homes:
WADSWORTH GRIWSOLD HOUSE – home display
Dates: Friday after Thanksgiving thru December 31
Time: Dusk 5-11pm
Address: 173 Duane Lane, Wadsworth, OH
For more information view Facebook page.
Please be mindful to social distance while visiting us this year! We recommend wearing your masks if there is a crowd when you visit.
MIAMI COUNTY
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT LOST CREEK
Open weekends November 30 – December 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 2024
Additional days for 2024 December 16-19 (Monday-Thursday) and December 23 (Monday) from 6-9 p.m.
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Miami County Park District
2645 E. St. Rt. 41, Troy, OH
937.335.6273 | website
CASH only
Cost: $10 per car
MUSKINGUM COUNTY
FEATURED EVENT
This light display may not have a holiday theme, but trust us, this lighting exhibit makes for a great holiday road trip.
GARDEN OF LIGHTS OHIO
Dates: Now through March 2, 2025
Location: 5563 Raiders Road, Frazeysburg, Ohio 43822
On the former Longaberger Homestead property
Experience the enchantment of Alice in Wonderland! Grab a ticket to this dazzling light display and you could win holiday lighting for the exterior of your home with S4 Lights plus installation by Nelson’s Seasonal Décor, a prize valued at $15,000! Visit their website for hours, details on the contest, and to get your tickets today!
HOLIDAY LIGHT TRAILS
– Celebrate everlasting memories in Muskingum County this holiday season! Grab the family, load up the car and discover Zane’s Landing Park, the Muskingum County Courthouse and Main Streets in Zanesville, Dresden & New Concord.
PORTAGE COUNTY
BRIMFIELD TOWNSHIP TOUR OF LIGHTS
Date: December, 2024
Location: Various addresses throughout the community and Town Hall (1333 Tallmadge Road) and Brimfield Historical Society (Kelso House 4158 OH-43)
For addresses and map –click here
RICHLAND COUNTY
KINGWOOD CENTER GARDENS
Richland County NE OH
Dates: Nov 30, Dec 1, 4, 5, 7-8, 11-15, 17-23, 26-30, 2024
Times: 3pm-9pm
Location: 50. N Trimble Road, Mansfield, 44906
kingwoodcenter.org
Advanced tickets required.
Take a festive stroll through the enchanting Community Tree Walk, marvel at the breathtaking holiday décor inside Kingwood Hall, and explore the glowing outdoor trail of lights. Elevate your Christmas visit with charming shopping, delightful dining, and a variety of special events to make the season even more magical!
CLICK HERE to learn more about this year’s Kingwood Center Gardens holiday celebration.
SANDUSKY COUNTY
DRIVE-THRU WINTER WONDERLAND
Date: December 2-22, 2024
Drive-thru Nightly
December 13-14 , 20-21 | 6-9pm (Walk Thru only)
Location: Sandusky County Fairgrounds
901 Rawson Avenue, Fremont, Ohio 43420
Donation: $5/car $2/adult for walk-thru
For more information, call 419-332-5604 or visit: www.sanduskycountyfair.com.
STARK COUNTY
FEATURED EVENT
WINTER WONDERFEST
Date: November 22- December 28, 2024
Hartville MarketPlace and Flea Market
1289 Edison Street NW, Hartville, Ohio 44632
experiencehartville.com
Hartville, Ohio’s new Winter Wonderfest brings your family’s festive dreams to life with a dazzling Christmas light display, live music, and animated holiday scenes. Nestled between Cleveland and Amish Country, the Hartville MarketPlace is transformed into a magical wonderland for this spectacular Christmas event. Marvel at over 500,000 twinkling lights as you stroll through one of the best Christmas light displays in the region.
CLICK HERE to learn more.
NATURE’S A GLOW at BEECH CREEK GARDENS
Dates: November 29-December 23 | December 26-30, 2024
Time: Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 5-9pm
Venue: Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
Address: 11929 Beech St NE, Alliance, OH 44601
website
Private Homes: (Still confirming for 2024)
CHRISTMAS HOUSE OF ARMISTICE
Location: 6097 Armistice Ave. NW, Jackson, Twp., OH
FARNHAM’S FABULOUS LIGHTS
Location: 3596 Farnham St., NW, Plain Township
FONTE FAMILY DISPLAY
Location: 6841 Regina Circle NW, Jackson Twp., OH
Fire trucks, Santa on a motorcycle and more.
Location: 444 Browning Ave. NW, North Canton, Ohio
KATIE LAND
Location: 7637 Knollridge Ave. NE, Plain Twp., OH
LAMBES CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Location: 4711 Aurora St., NW, Perry Twp., OH
Tune radio to 89.9 FM
NIEBEL LIGHT DISPLAY
Location: 6550 Roger Ave. NW, Jackson Twp. OH
WALKERS WINTER WONDERLAND
Location: 2645 Brooklyn Ave., SW, Perry Twp., OH
ZOELLER AVENUE LIGHT DISPLAY
Location: 13018 Zoeller Ave., NW, Lake Twp., OH
SUMMIT COUNTY
Photo courtesy of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
DECK THE HALL – STAN HYWET HALL & GARDENS
Summit County NE OH
Select dates: Nov 29, 30. Dec. 1, 5-23, 26-30
3-8pm. Last entry/admission at 8pm; grounds stay open until 9pm
Location: 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Ohio
330-836-5533 | website
2024 Tickets:
– Mon. – Thurs.: $20 adults 18+; $9 youth (3-17); children 2 & under, free
– Fri. – Sun.: $24 adults 18+; $11 youth (3-17); children 2 & under, free
Tour Times: 3-8pm. Last entry/admission at 8pm; grounds stay open until 9pm.
Admissions closes at 8pm. Estate is open until 9pm.
WILD LIGHTS
Akron Zoo
Summit County NE OH
Dates: Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 6 – 8, 13 – 23, 26 – 27 & 29 – 30, 2024
Location: 500 Edgewood Ave, Akron, OH 44307
akronzoo.org
This year will feature a refreshed look with more than one million lights, lighted displays and synchronized music throughout the park. Santa will be here through Dec. 23, and the Grinch will be causing a ruckus every evening.
CLICK HERE to learn more.
LOCK 3 – Holiday Parade and Light Up the Lock
Dates: November 29, 2024 Santa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting (Parade step-off 6pm)
Location: 200 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
website
Private Homes:
Christmas Light Show Synchronized to Music
Dates: (Still confirming for 2024)
Time: The lights are on Sun – Thurs 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm.
Address: 1292 Berkshire Drive, Macedonia, Ohio 44056
Donations accepted for the Emergency Hunger Center.
The Rambacher Holiday Light Show
(Still confirming for 2024)
The light show runs Sunday through Thursday 5:30pm-10pm, Friday & Saturday 5:30pm-11pm.
Address: 8636 Brandywine Rd., Sagamore Hills, OH 44067
Donations accepted for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
(Checks or cash)
Make checks out to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. There is also a special mailbox for those special letters to Santa! Handwritten letters will be sent back with a return address.
WARREN COUNTY
YULETIDE VILLAGE – A Winter Wonderland
Dates: November 29 – December 21, 2024
Times: Friday 5-9pm | Saturdays 3-9pm
Location: Ohio Renaissance Festival
10542 E State Route 73, Waynesville, OH 45068
renfestival.com
LIGHTED VILLAGE • YULETIDE MARKET • WOODLAND SANTA • HOT FOOD & DRINKS
WYANDOT COUNTY
UPPER’S WINTER FANTASY OF LIGHTS
Dates: November 29-December 30, 2024
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Monday – Thursday 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Harrison Smith Park
525 East Wyandot Ave., Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351
uppersfantasyoflights.org
Since 1997, Harrison Smith Park, just east of downtown Upper Sandusky, is transformed into a fabulous light show for the month of December. Through the volunteer efforts of many individuals, organizations and businesses, the 33 acres of the park are ablaze with millions of lights and a myriad of unique light displays along the drive through the park
DID WE MISS YOUR FAVORITE LIGHTING EVENT? Please reach out.
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