Events & Festivals

Holiday Lights Come to Life this Winter

Enjoy the Magic of Holiday Lights

This holiday season, experience holiday magic as the sky turns dark and millions of lights twinkle to life. Butler County, Ohio is home to award-winning light displays with BIG surprises. Plan a getaway of lights this winter that the whole family will enjoy.

PYRAMID HILL LIGHTS

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park turns into a magical winter wonderland right before your eyes.  Bring your family to this award-winning 2-mile drive-thru light display this holiday season. Over 1,000,000 sparkling lights glow amongst the monumental sculptures that are all created by both regional and national artists from everywhere!

Holiday Lights on the Hill

When: November 15, 2024 - January 5, 2025 | Tuesday through Thursday, 6PM - 9PM, Friday through Sunday, 6PM - 10PM, Closed Mondays

Where: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum 

Admission: $25 per carload for non-members | $15 per carload for members

Thanks to a generous sponsor, Pyramid Hill will be hosting a special night on December 2 for Art Educators to walk through the lights with their fellow teachers and their families. Any local teacher that is interested can reach out to the Park to register for the free event.

LIGHT UP MIDDLETOWN

This driving tour fantasyland has an abundance of themed areas.  Begin your journey with a tunnel of lights, and then experience a floating sea serpent in the lake, Santa’s workshop and sleigh, a penguin village and more. Light Up Middletown's mission is to raise funds for improvement on Middletown City Parks and to create a beautiful holiday event that everybody can enjoy! 

Light up Middletown

When: November 28 - December 31, 2024 | 6PM - 10PM

Admission: By cash donation – You set the price

Where: Smith Park in Middletown

www.lightupmiddletown.org   

FAIRFIELD PARADE OF LIGHTS

Fairfield is proud to welcome you to celebrate the holiday season with the Fairfield Parade of Lights! This drive-thru parade will celebrate the community and all of the local businesses with illuminated floats that take stage at Village Green Park.

Fairfield Parade of Lights

Photo Credit : City of Fairfield, Ohio 

When: November 23, 2024 | 5PM - 7PM

Admission: Free

Where: Village Green Park in Fairfield

https://www.fairfield-city.org/572/Celebrate-the-Holidays

CHRISTMAS GLOW AT LAND OF ILLUSION

The popular haunted house and scream park is taking a break from the spookier side and showing off their holiday cheer this season with a Christmas Glow and Christmas Village. Drive through this beautiful 2-mile long holiday light display featuring over 3.8 million lights and spot amazing landmarks from across the world from the comfort of your car. Visit Big Ben, the Taj Mahal, the Statue of Liberty and more! When you're done traveling the world, head to the Christmas Village and warm up by the fire pit.

Land of Illusion Holiday Lights

Photo Credit :  Land of Illusion

When: November 27 - December 30, 2024 | 6PM - 10PM | Closed on Christmas Day

Admission: $12 / person 

Where: Land of Illusion Scream Park

https://www.landofillusion.com/glow/

LIGHT UP OXFORD

Twinkle lights will soon be adorning the trees lining either side of High Street, which can only mean one thing: the holiday season is upon us and winter is around the corner in Oxford, Ohio!

Oxford Ohio Holiday Lights

When: December 7, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30PM

Where: Uptown Parks Oxford

BRILLIANT BEBB - ILLUMINATED PIONEER VILLAGE

Take in the sights, sounds and scents of the season! The Pioneer Village will be decorated with thousands of lights and luminaries. Each cabin will be beautifully decorated for Christmas. Entertainment will include live music, pioneer cooking demonstrations including food samples, crafts and activities. Take a family photo on an authentic sleigh. Snacks and warm beverages will be available for purchase.

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When: December 6, December 7, December 13, December 14, 2024 | 6pm-9pm

Where: Governor Bebb MetroPark

Admission: $10 per car

 

For a full list of holiday themed events visit our Events Calendar.

Millions of magnificent lights that can all be experienced in just one destination. Ready to visit Butler County Ohio’s award-winning holiday light displays?