We’ve asked our readers and our team to help us round up the best holiday lights in Cincinnati & NKY this year! Here is your guide…
Land of Illusion's Christmas Glow – Christmas Drive-Thru
Land of Illusions’ Christmas Glow – Christmas Drive-Thru is here to create memories and celebrate the season with your family! Celebrate the season at The Christmas Glow, over 3.8 million lights at the 2-mile long Christmas Around the World drive-thru experience, visit Santa at the Christmas Village Santa Workshop, or just take in the majestic lights of the 45-foot Christmas Tree as you and yours warm by the gas fire pits.
Open November 27th – December 30 from 6pm to 10pm
Closed Christmas Day.
Drive Thru Only December 26th-30th
Kings Island's WinterFest
Experience Kings Island transformed into an enchanting holiday wonderland at Cincinnati’s premier holiday event, WinterFest! With more than seven million lights, ice skating on the Royal Fountain, dazzling entertainment, jolly good activities, festive attractions, holiday shopping, and delicious seasonal treats, winter magic is spread throughout the park!
Select Nights, Nov. 29 – Dec. 31, 2024
WinterFest Wonderland Parade
Location: Parkwide
Start Time: Nightly at 8:30 PM
Weaver Christmas Lights
Every night between Thanksgiving and New Year’s eve from 6-10pm
FREE!
2006 Snow Hill Road, West Harrison, IN
Phone: 765-647-6522
“This might be the best kept secret in the Greater Cincinnati area! Weaver Farms is in West Harrison. It’s been our favorite tradition! Did I mention it’s free?!” – Emma, Cincinnati Mama & CMC Follower
Cincinnati Nature Center Light in the Forest
An enchanting stroll through the illuminated, whimsical winter woods!
December 5–29, 5:30–9 pm (Select Dates Only) at Rowe Woods
Member adult $14; member child $6; nonmember adult $18; nonmember child $8
“One of our favorite new holiday traditions! Easy walk for the whole family! Don’t forget to check out their gift shop afterwards for unique and meaningful holiday gifts.” – Feliz Hall, CMC Contributor/Social Media Manager/Partnerships Manager
PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo
Walk-thru light display
Tickets start at $11/person, but entry is included in your Zoo membership!
3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Boone County Light Up the Fair
Drive-thru light display
$7/person (4 and under, First Responders, and Active Military are FREE)
5819 Idlewild Rd, Burlington, KY 41005
Light Up Middletown
Drive-thru light display
Cash donation – you set the price!
Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave, Middletown, Ohio 45042
Land of Illusion Adventure Park Christmas Glow
Drive-thru light display
$12/person
8762 Thomas Rd, Middletown, OH 45042
The Christmas Ranch
Walk-thru light display
$32/car
3205 S Waynesville Rd, Morrow, OH 45152
“I went there with my daughter, a friend, and her son one year, and we LOVED it! The whole experience truly is magical.” – Courtney Snow, CMC Owner
Don’t forget to check out our other holiday guides this season :: December Family-Friendly Events and the Cincinnati-Area Holiday Gifts & Experiences Guide!
