Columbus, Ohio - 19 Confirmed Events for 2025
Discover Columbus's most magical holiday light displays and events. From massive festivals to neighborhood displays, there's something for everyone this season!
See all 19 Columbus Christmas light displays on an interactive map. Plan your route and discover events near you!
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November 21, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Experience one of Ohio's favorite holiday traditions at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's Wildlights! Millions of dazzling LED lights transform the zoo ...
Columbus, OH
November 22 - January 4: During General Admission & Conservatory Aglow. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Step into a world of vibrant color and festive cheer at Holiday Blooms, a breathtaking botanical exhibition. This enchanting display features bold pal...
Columbus, OH
November 21, 2025 - February 15, 2026: Daily 5 pm - 10 pm. Wander Nights: Select Fridays & Saturdays in December (Dec 5-6*, 12-13, 19-20) from 5 pm - 8 pm.
Wanderlights illuminates Downtown Columbus with a spectacular free light display spanning Columbus Commons, Town Street, and the Scioto Mile. From Nov...
Delaware, OH
November 21 - January 4: Sunday-Thursday 5:30pm-9:00pm, Friday-Saturday 5:30pm-10:00pm. Holiday Hours (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day): 5:30pm-9:00pm.
Experience Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights, a beloved 26-year-old family tradition in Delaware, Ohio. This expansive 3-mile drive-thru light show feat...
Columbus, OH
November 14 - January 1, 2025 (specific events and hours vary)
Easton Town Center transforms into a winter wonderland for the 2025 holiday season, beginning with the spectacular Grand Illumination on November 14th...
Columbus, OH
November 21 - December 31, 2025 (Lazarus Building galleria open Fridays and Saturdays until 10 p.m.)
Wanderlights offers a magical holiday escape in downtown Columbus, transforming the city into a vibrant winter wonderland. Stroll through Columbus Com...
Delaware, OH
November 26, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Experience Santa 95's Christmas Lights Ohio, a dazzling new drive-thru holiday spectacular at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. Journey through 1.5 mil...
Delaware, OH
November 26, 2025 - January 3, 2026 (Closed Dec 24 & 25)
Experience the magic of Christmas Lights Ohio, a spectacular 1.5-mile drive-through light display at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. With over 2 mill...
Gahanna, OH
November 23, 2025: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Experience the magic of the Gahanna Holiday Lights Celebration, a beloved annual event in the Creekside District. This free, family-friendly festival ...
New Albany, OH
November 24, 2024: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join the New Albany community for their annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, a festive kickoff to the holiday season. This free family event feat...
Hilliard, OH
December 7, 2025
Experience the enchanting Hilliard Annual Tree Lighting in Downtown Hilliard! This festive celebration features a magical tree lighting ceremony, deli...
Westerville, OH
November 29 - December 20, 2025 (various events)
Experience the magic of the season in Uptown Westerville, where local businesses and restaurants transform into a festive holiday wonderland. This spe...
Grove City, OH
December 6, 2024
Kick off the holiday season with the Heart of Grove City's annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. This magical event features a festive parade wit...
Westerville, OH
December 5, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Experience the magic of the season at the Annual City of Westerville Tree Lighting. This cherished event features dazzling projection displays and fes...
New Albany, OH
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST
New Albany invites the community to its cherished Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration & Drone Show. This free, family-friendly event features Santa's ar...
Columbus, OH
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WinterFest Columbus transforms Bicentennial Park into a vibrant winter wonderland. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates the season with live...
Columbus, OH
December 4, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Ohio Statehouse's annual Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting. Santa Claus himself will illuminate the...
Columbus, OH
November 22, 2025 - January 4, 2026: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM nightly; 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays. The Conservatory closes at 4:00 PM and reopens at 5:00 PM for this event.
Step into a world of enchantment at Conservatory Aglow, where the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens transforms into a dazzling spectacl...
Hartford, OH
November 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026, nightly from 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM, including holidays.
Experience Central Ohio's largest drive-through Christmas light show at WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio. This spectacular event features over 1 millio...