EVENTS & HOLIDAY LIGHTS AROUND THE REGION
- RoShawn Winburn
- Nov 28
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 1
Drive-through and walk-through displays running through December
DRIVE-THROUGH DISPLAYS
Hours: 6–9 p.m. weekends Nov. 29–Dec. 11; nightly Dec. 12–23
Location: 2645 E. Ohio 41, Troy
More Info: A mile-long trail featuring thousands of lights, whimsical characters, and wooded scenes.
Hours: 6–9:30 p.m. Dec. 1–31
Location: 135 Camden Rd., Eaton
More Info: A long-running tradition with glowing displays and Santa waving from his gazebo. Free admission; donations welcome.
Hours: 6–10 p.m. Nov. 20–Dec. 30 (closed Christmas Day)
Location: 8762 Thomas Rd., Middletown
More Info: A two-mile drive with eight themed areas and nearly 4 million lights, plus a Christmas Village, Santa’s Workshop, petting zoo, and Whoville.
Hours: 5–10 p.m. Nov. 21–Jan. 3, 2026
Location: 1000 Locust St., Owensville
More Info: Over 2 million lights at the Clermont County Fairgrounds. Advance online tickets required.
Hours: 6–10 p.m. nightly Nov. 27–Dec. 31
Location: 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown
More Info: A weather-proof, drive-through tradition at Smith Park. Admission is a cash donation.
Hours:
• Tues–Thurs: 6–9 p.m.
• Fri–Sat: 6–10 p.m.
• Sun: 6–9 p.m. (Closed Mondays)
Location: 1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Hamilton
More Info: A two-mile artistic light trek featuring over a million lights designed by local artists, surrounded by natural landscapes.
WALK-THROUGH DISPLAYS
Hours: 6–9 p.m. now through Jan. 3
Location: 220 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton
More Info: Day Air Ballpark’s new holiday experience with over 1.1 million lights, live performances, Santa meet-and-greet, treats, and family-friendly activities.
Hours:
• Sun–Thurs: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
• Fri–Sat: 10 a.m.–10 p.m. (Nov. 20–Jan. 4)
Location: 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati
More Info: A 40-year holiday tradition featuring millions of lights, the North Pole Express, fairy hunts, and visits with Santa and the Grinch.
Hours:
• Sun–Thurs: 5–9 p.m.
• Fri–Sat: 5–10 p.m. (Nov. 21–Dec. 23)
Location: 3205 S. Waynesville Rd., Morrow
More Info: A holiday village offering train rides, Santa visits, shops, the Bakery & Café, and festive light scenes.
Hours:
• Weekends Nov. 21–Dec. 14, 6–9 p.m.
• Nightly Dec. 19–23
Location: 895 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton
More Info: A 10-acre walk-through of light displays, train rides, Santa’s cabin visits, and activities. Pet nights and post-Christmas lights-only dates available.
Hours:
• Sun–Thurs: 5–9 p.m.
• Fri–Sat: 5–10 p.m. (Nov. 25–Dec. 30)
Location: 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton
More Info: A blend of Carillon Historical Park’s heritage with seasonal magic—train rides, shows, Santa meet-and-greet, and festive shopping.
Hours: Select nights Nov. 28–Dec. 31
Location: 6300 Kings Island Dr., Mason
More Info: A full holiday park experience with themed characters, attractions, food, and light displays. Rides like Mystic Timbers and Flight of Fear remain open.
Hours:
• Fridays: 5–9 p.m.
• Saturdays: 3–9 p.m. (Nov. 28–Dec. 20)
Location: 10542 Ohio 73, Waynesville
More Info: A Renaissance Park holiday event featuring Santa, Krampus, artisans, a festive marketplace, live entertainment, and light displays.
Hours: 6–9 p.m. Nov. 28–Dec. 30 (6–8 p.m. Christmas Eve & Day)
Location: 75 Water St., Clifton
More Info: A nationally known attraction with 5 million lights covering the historic 1802 mill. Includes nightly Santa sightings before Christmas Eve.
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