Holiday lights · OH

Christmas lights & holiday events in Ohio

Ohio's holidays mean snowy cities and some of the Midwest's oldest and largest zoo light shows.

PNC Festival of Lights at Cincinnati Zoo

Zoo light show Cincinnati, OH

Running for more than four decades, this festival fills the Cincinnati Zoo with millions of lights and animal lanterns. Some animal exhibits stay open in the evening.

Visiting: Runs nightly from mid-November into early January; tickets are sold online.

Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo

Zoo light show Toledo, OH

The Toledo Zoo's long-running holiday event covers the zoo with millions of lights and animal light displays. Indoor exhibits offer warm breaks between outdoor walks.

Visiting: Runs on most nights from mid-November into early January; check the zoo's site for tickets.Official site →

Seasons, hours, tickets and prices change every year — always check the official site before you go.

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