The holidays are almost here! One of our favorite things to do is to enjoy looking at holiday light displays around Columbus. I’ve rounded up a list of FREE light displays in the area below. Scroll down for the full list, and let me know if there are any I should add.
Columbus Commons
November 22 – February 16
5 – 10 pm, daily
Start your Wanderlights experience at Columbus Commons and see the park shining brighter than ever with new twists on this holiday tradition (easy parking is a plus). Experience a kaleidoscope of color as you stroll through the Commons and get ready to make the season BRIGHT. Magical memories are waiting to be made daily, but check out special events through the holiday season for an extra-festive atmosphere.
Wanderlights at Columbus is possible thanks to generous support from the American Electric Power Foundation.
Town Street
November 22 – February 16
5 – 10 pm, daily
50 West Town Street
New this year, Town Street will be twinkling with expanded lights and decorations, projection shows and a seasonal mural. As you waddle over to the Scioto Mile, see if you can spot all the penguins hidden between High Street and Civic Center Drive.
Scioto Mile
Spark holiday joy, discover winter magic, and support a great cause.
November 22 – February 16
5 – 10 pm, daily
The Downtown riverfront will be decked out in an elevated glow, centered around the Scioto Mile Fountain, which will be illuminated by more than 40 sculptural lights that will provide passersby and Milestone 229 patrons the ultimate photo-worthy experience.
Lucy Depp Park Light Show in Powell
A labor of love, it takes months to hang the lights and countless hours to program the show. Almost every tree, bush, and display is independently controlled–and most of them down to each light bulb (pixel). We custom mix the music and program the show ourselves, having to tell all 250,000+ channels what to do down to the millisecond. It’s quite a feat to make some lights blink, that much is for sure!
Our 2024 show runs from Black Friday until January 5th, dusk until 10pm Sun-Thurs and until 11 on Friday and Saturday. Because our roads are so narrow and traffic is a concern, we have a loop around the show. There are signs directing traffic, but to find us on Google our “address” is 9360 Frabell Dr, Powell OH 43065.
Easton Town Center
November 23 – December 31
5-11PM daily
Enjoy the show! Beginning November 23, our 56-foot holiday tree on the Town Square will feature special shows every five minutes from 5-11PM daily.
Metro Parks Twinkling Lights
Twinkling Lights
Walk under the twinkling lights at Battelle Darby Creek, Blacklick Woods, Highbanks, Homestead and Inniswood during the month of December. The lights go on at dark and shut off at 8pm. Walk at any time. Or come out to Chestnut Ridge for special evening lantern walks and hot chocolate on Friday, December 6, 2024 & Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 5–6:30pm.
Creekside in Gahanna
After Santa lights the tree on Sunday, November 23, be sure to take a stroll through Creekside Park and enjoy the dazzling light display totaling more than 300,000 lights!
Lights at Pastime Park
November 18 – January 5, 2025
Nightly until 11:00 PM
Pastime Park
Pastime Park lights up for the holidays just in time for Thanksgiving! This drive-through display features thousands of lights and holiday characters. It’s fun for all ages! The lights are synced to holiday music. Just tune to 89.5 FM radio to enjoy the synchronized sights and sounds.
The Lights of Glenross in Delaware
Over 300 houses choreographed to your favorite Christmas music played on 94.1 FM. Hours are 5pm-9pm, Sunday-Thursday and 5pm-11pm, Friday and Saturday. Shows begin Thanksgiving Day!
Saturday. Turn your car radio to 90.1 fm to listen to the lights.
Nativity at Cathedral Square
Come celebrate this blessed season with us!
400 Nativities from around the world & the largest Fontanini Display in the Country!
November 29, 2024-January 6, 2025
Location: 257 E. Broad St, Columbus
Dazzling Christmas Lights in Westerville
Our 2024 show runs from November 29th to January 5th 2025.
We are a synchronized Christmas Lights show that dance to music. The show begins the day after Thanksgiving every night (weather permitting) from 6:00pm – 10:00pm Sunday through Thursday and 6:00pm – 11:00pm Friday and Saturday. Turn your car radio to 90.1 fm to listen to the lights.
Happy Holidays and see you around Columbus!
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