Where to See Local Holiday Light Displays in 2025

MIAMI VALLEY & BEYOND HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYS: 2025 SCHEDULE

Discover the magic of holiday lights in the Miami Valley and beyond. From Woodland Lights in Dayton to Clifton Mill’s millions of twinkling bulbs, enjoy drive-thru spectacles, tree lightings, and festive parades to illuminate your season.

CINCINNATI AREA

PYRAMID HILL LIGHTS
Nov 14 – Jan 4
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013
Enjoy a 2-mile drive-through light show with over 1 million lights, blending art and nature at Pyramid Hill.

PNC FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Nov 20 – Jan 4 | 4 PM
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Marvel at 4 million LED lights, Fiona fairies, puppet shows, and the North Polar Express at Cincinnati Zoo.

THE CHRISTMAS RANCH
Nov 21 – Dec 23 | Times Vary
3205 S. Waynesville Road, Morrow, OH 45152
Experience millions of lights synchronized to music at The Christmas Ranch, creating a festive holiday spectacle in Morrow.

WINTER NIGHTS, RIVER LIGHTS
Nov 21 – Jan 4
Purple People Bridge, 700 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Walk across the Purple People Bridge illuminated with lights, projections, and holiday tunes.

CINCINNATI’S NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
Nov 21 – Jan 3
Clermont County Fairgrounds, 1000 Locust St, Owensville, OH 45160
Drive through a dazzling holiday light show with over 2 million lights, giant trees, snowflakes, and tunnels.

LIGHT UP THE LEVEE
Nov 22 | 3 PM
Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071
Celebrate with Santa photos, crafts, live music, ice sculptures, tree lighting, and fireworks.

PARADE OF LIGHTS
Nov 22 | 5 PM
Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014
Fairfield’s annual Parade of Lights illuminates Village Green Park with festive cheer.

DUKE ENERGY’S LIGHT UP THE SQUARE
Nov 28 | 6 PM
Fountain Square, 520 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Tree lighting ceremony with live music, performances, fireworks, and Santa.

WINTERFEST AT KINGS ISLAND
Nov 28 – Dec 31 | Select Days
Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Dr, Mason, OH 45040
Enjoy millions of lights, ice skating, live shows, and nightly tree lighting.

CHRISTMASTIME AT ARK ENCOUNTER
Nov 28 – Jan 3 | 5 PM | Select Days
1 Ark Encounter Dr, Williamstown, KY 41097
See the Ark illuminated in rainbow lights with live entertainment and holiday shopping.

CHRISTMASTOWN AT THE CREATION MUSEUM
Nov 28 – Jan 3 | 5 PM | Select Days
2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd, Petersburg, KY 41080
Multi-colored lights, nativity, zoo, and festive treats at the Creation Museum gardens.

DOWNTOWN DAZZLE
Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 20 | 6 PM
Fountain Square, Cincinnati, OH
A dazzling holiday celebration with lights and festivities.

GREAT PARKS HOLIDAYS ON THE FARM
Dec 4 – Dec 23 | 5 PM
Winton Center, 10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Hayrides, carolers, farm animals, Santa, and a holiday beer garden.

LIGHT IN THE FOREST
Dec 5 – 28 | Select Days
Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Rd, Milford, OH 45150
Walk a seasonal trail with lights, live music, bonfires, and art installations.

COLUMBUS AREA

EASTON GRAND ILLUMINATION
Nov 14 | Dusk
160 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219
Admire 2 million lights and a 56-foot tree with shows every five minutes.

BUTCH BANDO’S FANTASY OF LIGHTS
Nov 21 – Jan 4 | 5:30 PM
Alum Creek State Park, 3311 South Old State Road, Delaware, OH
Drive through a holiday light spectacle with LED displays and festive themes.

CONSERVATORY AGLOW
Nov 22 – Jan 4 | 5 PM
Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH
Holiday horticultural beauty and glowing displays at a Columbus favorite.

WANDERLIGHTS
Nov 21 – Feb 15 | Dusk
Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH
Enjoy 400,000+ lights, free cocoa, carousel rides, and live music on Fridays.

WILDLIGHTS AT THE COLUMBUS ZOO & AQUARIUM
Nov 21 – Jan 4 | 5 PM
Columbus Zoo, 4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH
Over 3 million lights transforming the Columbus Zoo into a holiday wonderland.

DAYTON & THE MIAMI VALLEY AREA

DECK THE DIAMOND AT DAY AIR BALLPARK
Nov 28 – Dec 31
Day Air Ballpark, 220 N Patterson Blvd, Dayton, OH 45402

✨ Spotlight Event: Experience over 1.1 million lights, synchronized shows, and festive magic for all ages in the heart of Dayton.

LAND OF ILLUSION CHRISTMAS GLOW
Nov 20 – Dec 24
Land of Illusion, 8762 Thomas Rd, Middletown, OH 45042
Drive through Christmas Glow with festive village displays and seasonal magic.

TREE LIGHTING & SANTA ARRIVAL PARADE
Nov 21 | 5 PM
The Greene Town Center, 4452 Buckeye Lane, Dayton, Ohio 45440
A festive evening with Santa’s parade, DJ, dance shows, and a reindeer zoo.

WOODLAND LIGHTS
Nov 21 – Dec 29 | 6 PM
Washington Township Rec Center, 895 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH 45459
A half-mile walk of sparkling displays, food trucks, rides, and live animals.

RINGING IN THE HOLIDAYS AT CARILLON PARK
Nov 22 | 5:30 PM
Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409
A festive celebration to kick off the season with music, food, and holiday cheer.

TIPP CITY CHRISTMAS PARADE & TREE LIGHTING
Nov 22 | 6 PM
Downtown Tipp City, OH
A community parade followed by the annual holiday tree lighting.

CENTERVILLE TREE LIGHTING
Nov 23 | 5 PM
Benham’s Grove, Centerville, OH
Annual tree lighting with festive community activities.

A CARILLON CHRISTMAS
Nov 25 – Dec 30
Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409
Over one million lights transform the park into a magical holiday display.

LIGHT UP MIDDLETOWN
Nov 27 – Dec 31 | 6 PM
Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave, Middletown, OH 45042
Drive through themed light displays across 100 acres of holiday scenes.

LEGENDARY LIGHTS OF CLIFTON MILL
Nov 28 – Dec 30 | 5 PM
Clifton Mill, 75 Water St, Clifton, OH
Over 4 million lights illuminate the mill, gorge, riverbanks, and trees.

FORT ST. CLAIR WHISPERING CHRISTMAS
Nov 28 – Dec 31 | 6 PM
Fort St. Clair Park, 135 Camden Rd, Eaton, OH
A beloved 30-year tradition featuring 2 million lights across the park.

DAYTON HOLIDAY FESTIVAL GRANDE ILLUMINATION & CHILDREN’S PARADE
Nov 28 | 3 PM
Courthouse Square, Dayton, OH
Tree lighting, parade, and festive downtown celebration.

HOLIDAY IN THE CITY
Nov 28 | 5 PM
Downtown Springfield, OH
Opening night features fireworks, ice skating, and a Santa parade.

YULETIDE VILLAGE – SEASON OF LIGHTS
Nov 29 – Dec 21
Ohio Renaissance Festival Grounds, Waynesville, OH
A traditional holiday village with festive lights and seasonal charm.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT LOST CREEK RESERVE
Nov 29 – Dec 23
Lost Creek Reserve, 2385 OH-41, Troy, OH
A mile-long drive through more than 60 illuminated displays.

HOMETOWN HOLIDAZZLE PARADE & FESTIVAL
Nov 29 | 7 PM
Downtown Wilmington, OH
A glowing illuminated parade through downtown.

PARKLIGHTS AT CAESAR FORD PARK
Dec 1 – Dec 31 | 6 PM
Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH
A mile of 250+ LED displays creating a winter wonderland.

FAIRBORN HOMETOWN HOLIDAY FESTIVAL & TREE LIGHTING
Dec 5 | 4 PM
Main Street Commons, 103 W Main St., Fairborn, OH
Holiday festival, parade, and tree lighting.

KETTERING MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Dec 5 | 6 PM
Lincoln Park, 675 Lincoln Park Blvd, Kettering OH
Community tree lighting with music, Santa, and activities.

AULLWOOD WINTER LUMINARY WALK
Dec 6 | 4 PM
Aullwood Garden MetroPark, 955 Aullwood Rd, Dayton, OH
Candlelit paths for a peaceful holiday walk.

LEBANON CARRIAGE PARADE & CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Dec 6 | 1 PM & 7 PM
Downtown Lebanon, OH
Antique horse-drawn carriage parades and holiday festivities.

MIAMISBURG HOLIDAY CELEBRATION & BAZAAR
Dec 6 | 4 PM
Downtown Miamisburg, OH
Parade, Santa, shopping, and holiday fun.

VANDALIA TREE LIGHTING & HOLIDAY MARKET
Dec 7 | 4 PM
Vandalia Recreation Center, 1111 Stonequarry Road, Vandalia, OH
Tree lighting, holiday market, entertainment, and Santa photos.

LUMINARY WALK THROUGH BILL YECK PARK
Dec 12 | 6:30 PM
Bill Yeck Park, 2100 E. Centerville Station Rd, Centerville, OH
Candlelit stroll with choir carols and hot chocolate.

HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS FESTIVAL IN OAKWOOD
Dec 14 | 6 PM
Shafor Park Shelter, 105 Patterson Rd, Dayton, OH
Community holiday lights festival in Oakwood.

A WINTER WELCOME AT WARTINGER PARK
Dec 17 | 10:30 AM
Wartinger Park, 3080 Kemp Rd, Beavercreek, OH
Holiday welcome event with festive lights and seasonal activities.

Stay warm and safe while enjoying these holiday light displays! Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, and check weather conditions before heading out. Plan your route for drive-thru events, bring hot drinks, and arrive early to avoid crowds.