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Downtown Columbus Christmas Lights

One perennial holiday favorite is, of course, seeing all the Christmas lights. Columbus lights up in spectacular fashion for the Holidays. Here are some of the best places in Downtown Columbus to see holiday lights:
-Columbus Commons
-Lazarus Building
-Scioto Mile
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Segway Holiday Lights Tour

One great way to see the holiday lights in Downtown Columbus is by Segaway.
When: Nov 29-Dec 23 at 6 or 8:15 pm
Where: Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St Columbus OH
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Uptown Ice Sculpture Tour

Enjoy a variety of ice sculptures while walking around uptown Westerville. See them before they melt!🧊
When: Dec 18 – Dec 21
Where: Uptown Westerville
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Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo

Enjoy a spectacular holiday light show at the Columbus Zoo through January 2020.
When: Nov 20 – Jan 3 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day)
Where: Columbus Zoo, 4850 W Powell Rd Powell Ohio
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Conservatory Aglow

Discover breathtaking holiday decorations and performances at Conservatory Aglow.
When: Nov 14 – Jan 10
Where: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St Columbus OH
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Sing And Play Holiday Storytime on Zoom

Chill at home in your PJs and have a great holiday experience with this online holiday storytime hosted on Zoom.
Where: Online
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A Nutcracker Holiday

Take in a traditional, awe-inspiring version of A Nutcracker Holiday
When: December 5-27
Where: Virtual
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Butch Bando’s Fantasy Of Lights

This drive-thru holiday light show is 3 miles and features brilliant light displays you can enjoy from the warmth and comfort of your car.
When: Nov 20 – Jan 3 5:30-9:30pm
Where: Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds, 3311 South Old State Rd Delaware OH 43015
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Lights Of Glenross

The Glenross neighborhood in Delaware puts on a spectacular show for the holidays. The light displays are choreographed to Christmas music on 94.1FM
When: Nov 22-Jan 1 from 5-9pm on Sunday-Thursday, and 5-11pm on Friday and Saturday
Where: Glenross in Delaware Ohio
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Christmas Lights in Annehurst of Westerville

Another neighborhood with a great light show is the Annehurst community in Westerville, Ohio. Drive through and watch 90,000 lights dance to the music on 90.1fm.
When:
Sun-Thurs 6-10pm
Fri & Sat 6-11pm
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Lucy Depp Park Light Show

It’s back bigger and brighter! Discover a 40k+ holiday light show covering 7.5 acres at the Lucy Depp Park.
When: Black Friday through 1st week of January
Sun-Thurs Dusk-10pm
Fri & Sat Dusk-11pm
Where: Lucy Depp Park, 9360 Frabell Dr. Powell OH 43065
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Check out 2018’s show…

Winter Hike In The Park

From the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks Facebook Page Post: “Discover the beauty of winter during our winter hikes. We’ve added beautiful light displays at Blacklick Woods Metro Park, Highbanks Metro Park, Homestead Metro Park, and Scioto Grove Metro Park so stop by between 5 and 8pm to see them sparkle throughout December!  More Info

More Things To Do in Columbus

Looking for even more holiday fun in and around Central Ohio? Check out these lists of events:

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