7 Drive-Thru Christmas Lights Displays In Ohio The Whole Family Can Enjoy
‘Tis the season for piling in the car, playing holiday music, and marveling at Christmas lights displays in Ohio. Here in The Buckeye State, Christmas is a magical time of year when small towns, parks, and even fairgrounds light up the night with stellar Christmas light displays. It’s the perfect way to get in some quality family time while embracing the holiday season — and you don’t even have to leave the warmth of your car. The following are seven of our favorite drive-through Christmas lights in Ohio that are perfect for the whole family to enjoy. (Note: Be sure to click on the links beneath each destination for admission rates and other important information.)
1. Upper's Winter Fantasy of Lights (Upper Sandusky)
Bring the whole family to enjoy Upper's Winter Fantasy of Lights, which runs from December 1 through 30. It is open every night of the week so there is an opportunity for everyone to visit!
Upper's Winter Fantasy of Lights, 525 E Wyandot Ave, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351, USA
Open nightly from mid-November until just after the new year, Holiday in Lights, a family favorite drive-through light display in the Cincinnati area, features more than a mile of dazzling lights. Open Monday through Sunday this is such a fun activity for everyone.
Armco Park Entrance, Turtlecreek Township, OH 45036, USA
This drive-thru holiday light show also features pictures with Santa, free hot chocolate and cookies, and gift shops. It is open from mid-November until just after the new year Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday/Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Get all of the details on the events website.
3311 S Old State Rd, Delaware, OH 43015, USA
4. Ashtabula County Lights on the Lake (Ashtabula)
Lake Shore Park in Ashtabula, Ohio features more than 70 displays against Lake Erie's gorgeous backdrop. It opens for the season in late November each year. To stay up to date on hours of operation, rates and other information, follow Ashtabula County Lights on the Lake on Facebook.
Lake Shore Park, Lakeshore Dr, Ashtabula, OH 44004, USA
Light Up Middletown is open beginning Thanksgiving night until New Year's Eve and features a drive-thru light display. (Donations are encouraged.) View the lights every night from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., regardless of weather (including holidays.) Learn more about this long-running display on the event's website.
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park transforms into a winter wonderland from late November until January. View the lights on Tuesday-Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Friday - Sunday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Learn more on the Journey Borealis website.
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Pk, Hamilton, OH 45013, USA
Beginning in late November, Land of Illusion will transform into a winter wonderland. The 1.5-mile long drive-thru display features more than three-million dazzling lights. For more information about Christmas Glow or to purchase tickets, check out Land Of Illusion's website.
Land of Illusion Adventure Park, 8762 Thomas Rd, Middletown, OH 45042, USA
Have you ever been through any of Ohio’s best drive-through Christmas lights? If so, we want to know what your experience was like! Are there any other displays you would add to this list? Let us know in the comments!
For more festive fun in Ohio this holiday season, check out our coverage of the North Pole Express at the Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation.
Address: 3311 S Old State Rd, Delaware, OH 43015, USA
Address: Upper's Winter Fantasy of Lights, 525 E Wyandot Ave, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351, USA
Address: 500 Tytus Ave, Middletown, OH 45042, USA
Address: Armco Park Entrance, Turtlecreek Township, OH 45036, USA
Address: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Pk, Hamilton, OH 45013, USA
Address: Land of Illusion Adventure Park, 8762 Thomas Rd, Middletown, OH 45042, USA
Address: Lake Shore Park, Lakeshore Dr, Ashtabula, OH 44004, USA
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Drive-Thru Christmas Lights Displays In Ohio
November 08, 2020
Sara
Where can I visit Santa in Ohio?
There are all sorts of annual events worth checking out around the holidays, and everyone’s favorite jolly old elf is the guest of honor at many. As a general rule, most Ohio malls and city centers have some kind of Santa appearance… and you can even meet him virtually in this cool modern age!
Longing to dash through the snow in a nice old-fashioned sleigh? There are plenty of places to do so! Ma and Pa’s is a quaint little gift shop that is absolutely scenic in the winter, and Gervasi offers an elegant take on this old-fashioned wintertime activity.
Address: 3311 S Old State Rd, Delaware, OH 43015, USA
Address: Upper's Winter Fantasy of Lights, 525 E Wyandot Ave, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351, USA
Address: 500 Tytus Ave, Middletown, OH 45042, USA
Address: Armco Park Entrance, Turtlecreek Township, OH 45036, USA
Address: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Pk, Hamilton, OH 45013, USA
Address: Land of Illusion Adventure Park, 8762 Thomas Rd, Middletown, OH 45042, USA
Address: Lake Shore Park, Lakeshore Dr, Ashtabula, OH 44004, USA
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April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
