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Light Up Nights and Holiday Lights in Columbus and Central Ohio

Where to find holiday lights in Columbus Ohio!

By Heather Stitt, Publisher NW Columbus Macaroni Kid November 13, 2024

Searching for the best Christmas lights in Columbus and Central Ohio? Look no further! Our ultimate guide to Light Up Nights and Holiday Lights has you covered. We've curated the top Christmas light displays and events from Dublin, Powell, and Hilliard, to Upper Arlington, Columbus, Plain City, and Marysville. Plus, we've even included some festive spots east of Columbus, so you can find all the best holiday lights in one convenient place.

There's something magical about holiday lights! They are beautiful and fun for all ages - from toddlers to parents. Create lasting memories with your family and relive your own childhood memories. Christmas lights are one of the best ways to get excited and in the holiday spirit for the season. 

Wondering where the best places to see light up nights and holiday lights are in Columbus and around Central Ohio? And when they are happening? We've got them right here - Listed below by date from NW Columbus (Dublin, Hilliard, Powell, Upper Arlington, Plain City) and all around Columbus and Central Ohio.  Ongoing light displays are at the bottom. 
Last updated: December 11, 2024






Light Up Nights and Tree Lightings:

November 22

🎄Easton's Grand Illumination

November 23

🎄Easton Square Holiday Tree Show

November 24 2024

🎄Creekside Holiday Light Celebration

🎄New Albany Holiday Tree Lighting

November 29

December 1

🎄Worthington Tree Illumination
🎄Hilliard Tree Lighting

December 3

🎄Holiday in the Heights Grandview

December 4 

🎄Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting

December 5

🎄Dublin Christmas Tree Lighting

🎄Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting

December 6

🎄 Upper Arlington Winter Festival 
🎄 Delaware Home for the Holidays 
🎄 Westerville 

December 7

🎄Holidays in Powell
🎄Christmas Under The Clock Plain City 
🎄Short North Holiday Hop and Tree Lighting 
🎄Sunbury Christmas on the Square  

December 8

🎄 Bexley Tree Lighting

December 12

🎄Easton Town Square Holiday Drone Show

Holiday Light Displays

[Ongoing throughout the Season]




Wonderlights Christmas 

Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights


Columbus Commons Holiday Lights

Twinkling Lights

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Wildlights

Lucy Depp Light Show 


Lights at Pastime Park


Franklin Park Conservatory Aglow 


Lights of Glenross


Easton's Grand Illumination, Tree Show, and Carriage Rides 

Inniswood Illumination


SegAway Holiday Lights Tour 

Dazzling Christmas Lights





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Updated 12/4/24


Lights at the Scioto Mile Not seeing any info for this in 2024