Magic Of Lights’ Beloved Holiday Drive Thru Will Be Returning To The Cleveland Area

Wintertime in Northeast Ohio can be cold, which makes the matter of enjoying the season hard for some. Fortunately, drive-thru holiday light displays in Ohio allow locals to embrace the excitement of the season without bracing the cold and inclement weather head-on. The best drive-through holiday light show near Cleveland is arguably Magic of Lights, an annual attraction at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. If you're looking for drive-thru holiday lights near Cleveland, this spectacular show belongs on your radar.

This year, Magic of Lights will be taking place between Nov. 22nd - Dec. 31st, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Put on your favorite pajamas, make some hot cocoa, and pack some cookies for the road. The kids and even the family dog are going to love this car ride!

For many, drive-thru light shows offer the perfect opportunity to do something cozy. After all, you’re in the comfort of your own car, and there’s no better time than the holiday season to take a pajama-clad adventure.

Magic of Lights is one of the absolute best ways to usher in the holiday season.

This event at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds is incredible, and it perfectly aligns with the vibe of the season. Thousands of lights dazzle along this route, which is between one and two miles in length.

Alongside dozens of displays, you will also find yourself dazzled by their 200-foot-long tunnel of lights.

Along the way, you’ll enjoy animated features like snowmen adding a bit of movement to the landscape. However, you’ll also find that sometimes the simple, classic light strings are also the most dazzling.

There really is something for everyone here, with some displays leaning toward traditional holiday imagery while others embrace the modern magic of the season.

Whatever brings you to the fairgrounds, you'll appreciate that pricing is not charged per individual but per vehicle. You can purchase online to save!

Can't wait to see the lights? A Dash Pass can help you beat the traffic!

For just a few bucks more, you can beat the wait at this coveted light show. You can grab this special pass at the fairgrounds.

If you choose to buy online, your ticket is valid for any day of the light show season.

Have questions? You'll likely find your answer on the Magic of Lights website.

Whether it's your first time visiting, or this drive-thru Christmas light show is part of your annual tradition, you'll agree that Magic of Lights is an annual event that's fun for the whole family!

Take a virtual drive-thru of a previous year's event when you watch the YouTube footage below:

For more information about Magic of Lights at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, be sure to check out the official Magic of Lights website. Have you ever been to the best drive-thru holiday light show near Cleveland? Are there any others you love? Tell us in the comments below -- we would love to hear from you!

Want to actually walk around and admire lights this season? Swing by the Medina Candlelight Walk this year for more hands-on fun.

And don't forget to check out our ultimate gift-giving guide for this season. We bet you'll find something for everyone on your list this year!