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 28 – December 27, 2025
Time: 3:30 pm-9:30pm (lights come on just before dusk)
Location: Landoll’s Mohican Castle
561 Township Road 3352, Loudonville, OH 44842
800.291.5001 | landollsmohicancastle.com
(photo credit: Landoll’s Mohican Castle)
ASHTABULA COUNTY
ASHTABULA COUNTY’S LIGHTS ON THE LAKE
Dates: Friday, Saturday, Sunday — November 29 thru December 29 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
——Special Days and Hours——
Dec. 24th, and 25th. 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: November 28-January 1, 2026
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. 21-23, 2-30| Dec 4-7, 11-23, 24-28 (lights only)
Show Times 6pm-9pm
Location: 298 E. Park Ave, Columbiana 44408
For ticket information and special activities visit:
tourcolumbianaohio.org
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: TBA
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.
FROST: An Ice-Capped Garden Experience
Cuyahoga County NE OH
Dates: November 22 -January 4, 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!”
CLICK HERE to learn more.
DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND WINTERLAND KICK-OFF: Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Date: November 29, 2025
Time: Noon-5:30 PM | Light Show 5:30 pm-11pm
Location: Downtown Public Square
Cleveland, OH
https://winterlandcle.com/winterland-kickoff
WinterLand returns to the heart of the city on November 29th, as Downtown Cleveland, Inc. hosts its annual kickoff to the holiday season! Enjoy live performances from Apostle Jones and Da Land Brass Band, the ice rink, photos with Santa and the Grinch, hot chocolate, firepits, s’mores, food trucks, giveaways, and more from 12-5:30pm. Then see the debut of the Illuminate CLE Holiday Light Show and tree light up every half hour from 5:30-11pm!
NELA PARK 100th HOLIDAY LIGHTING
Dates: TBA
Time:
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.
Contact Info: Website | (440) 409-7493
CHURCHLIGHTS DISPLAY – Indoor Display
Dates: Every Sunday in December.
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 6. 2025
Time: 4pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Lakewood – Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107
For additional information click here.
STRONGSVILLE WINTER WONDERLAND
Lighting: November 23. 2025
Starting at 5:30 pm
Location: City Commons
Corner of SR 82 (Royalton Rd) and SR 42 (Pearl Rd)
Admission: FREE
For more information click here.
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
Wonderland Walk
Dates: 11/27/2025 – 1/3/2026
Closed 12/1-12/4
Time: 6 PM – 11 PM Nightly
Location: Victory Park Ohio
7777 Victory Lane, North Ridgeville, OH
Tickets
JACK FROST FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Dates: December 6, 2025
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.
DELAWARE COUNTY
BUTCH BANDOS FANTASY OF LIGHTS
Holiday Drive Thru Light Show
Dates: Nov 21-Jan 4, 2025
See website for dates and times.
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 14-December 31, 2025
Time: 5:30pm-9pm
Location: Erie County Fairgrounds
3110 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870
lightsonthenorthcoast.com
FRANKLIN COUNTY
WILDLIGHTS
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Franklin County – Central OH
Dates: November 21-January 4, 2026
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: November 22-January 4, 2026
Times: 5-9pm nightly and 5-10pm Fridays and Saturdays in November & December
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.
GREENE COUNTY
HISTORIC CLIFTON MILL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Greene County SW OH
Dates: Lights start the day after Thanksgiving (Nov 28) and is on every night through December 30. On Christmas Eve, Christmas *6pm-8pm) 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 1-January 1, 2026
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 20-January 4, 2026
Festival Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 10am – 9pm | Friday – Saturday – 10am – 10pm
The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving , Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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.
HARRISON COUNTY
THE CHRISTMAS CAVE
Dates & Times: :
November 21 & 22: 4 pm – 10 pm
November 28 & 29: 4 pm – 10 pm
December 5 & 6: 4 pm – 10 pm
December 12 & 13: 4 pm – 10 pm
December 19 & 20: 4pm – 10 pm
Location: White Gravel Mines
4007 White Gravel McDaniel Road, Minford, OH 45653
Admission
whitegravelmines.com
LAKE COUNTY
COUNTRY LIGHTS DRIVE-THRU
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
December 5, 2025 – December 7, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
December 12, 2025 – December 14, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
December 19, 2025 – December 21, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
December 26, 2025 – December 28, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, OH 44094
Learn more.
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.”
Lake Metroparks Farmpark is located at 8800 Euclid Chardon Road in Kirtland.
LORAIN COUNTY
LORAIN COUNTY METROPARKS HOLIDAY LIGHTS CRUISE-THRU
Dates: November 28-December 21, 2025
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!
LUCAS COUNTY
LIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
Lucas County – NW OH
Dates: November 12-December 31, 2025
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
Dates: December 7-January 6, 2026
Every night: 5pm-10pm
Location: Boardman Park
375 Boardman-Poland Rd. Boardman, OH 44512
website
Free! Boardman Park has been transformed into a magical winter wonderland for the with over 21 holiday light creations. Tune your car radio to 88.9 FM as you enter Boardman Park to enjoy the fantastic Christmas light displays synchronized to your favorite holiday classics.
WINTER NIGHTS
Fellows Riverside Gardens
Dates: December 7-22, 2025
Time: 4pm-7pm
Location: Fellows Riverside Gardens
123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, Ohio
millcreekmetroparks.org
MEDINA COUNTY
MEDINA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAY
Dates: November 28, 29, & 30
December 5, 6, & 7 | December 12, 13, & 14 | December 20 through 28
Times; Sunday – Thursday: 6:00-9:00 p.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 6-January 2, 2026
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
Learn more.
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 December 12 thru 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
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. Learn more.
PORTAGE COUNTY
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS and Small Business Saturday
Date: November 29, 2025
Time: 5pm-8:30pm
Location: Hometown Bank Plaza, Kent OH
Facebook event page.
Tree lighting, Santa, carriage rides, outdoor movie and more.
BRIMFIELD TOWNSHIP TOUR OF LIGHTS
Date: December, 2026
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: November 29-December 30, 2025
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 8-18, 21-22, 2025
Time: 6pm-8pm
Walk thru 6-9pm
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
Dates: November 28-January 3, 2025 (during open hours)
Location: Experience Hartville, Hartville, OH
For additional details click here.
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: Dec 5-6, 12-13, 19-23, 27-29, 2025
Time: Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 5-9pm
Last admission at 8pm.
Venue: Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
Address: 11929 Beech St NE, Alliance, OH 44601
website
SUMMIT COUNTY
Photo courtesy of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
DECK THE HALL – STAN HYWET HALL & GARDENS
Summit County NE OH
Select dates: Nov. 28-30, Dec. 4-23, Dec. 26-30, 2025
3-8pm. Last entry/admission at 8pm; grounds stay open until 9pm
Location: 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Ohio
330-836-5533 | website
WILD LIGHTS
Akron Zoo
Summit County NE OH
Dates: Nov. 28 – 30, Dec. 5 – 7, 12 – 14, 17 – 23, Dec. 26 and Dec. 28 – 30.
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.
LOCK 3 – Holiday Parade and Light Up the Lock
Dates:
Location: 200 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
website
Private Homes:
Christmas Light Show Synchronized to Music
Dates: (Still confirming for 2025)
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 2025)
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:
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 28-December 30, 2025
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
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