Holiday Light Displays in Cleveland

Last Updated: 12/9/22

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Downtown/Cleveland:

THE ARCADE - 401 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44115

  • Free to walk

  • More holiday decorations than lights :)

PUBLIC SQUARE - 50 PUBLIC SQUARE SUITE 1700, CLEVELAND, OH 44113

  • Countless opportunities to celebrate throughout the entire winter season with, family-friendly experiences that showcase the best of the city

  • Stroll the lights nightly


West:

AVON HOME DISPLAY - 37811 CENTURY LN, AVON, OH 44011

  • Walk-through light display in their yard

  • They have a playlist on a loop that plays through a speaker outside

BOB MANGAN HOME DISPLAY - 34907 CAMBRIDGE DR. NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH 44039

  • The display covers the front yard, garage, and backyard

  • Walk the grounds

  • Visit any evening between Thanksgiving and New Year’s

  • The lights are on until 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays

CROCKER PARK - 177 MARKET ST WESTLAKE, OH 44145

  • 50ft Tree Nightly Light Show

  • Now – Jan 2nd 4:30pm – 9:00pm

FAIRVIEW PARK HOLIDAY LIGHTS - FAIRVIEW PARK

  • There are now over 1,000 houses with Sidewalk Garland Lights around town!

  • The Elf Tent will be open on weekends starting in December.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS CRUISE THROUGH - 13630 DIAGONAL ROAD, LAGRANGE, OHIO 44050

  • Admission to this program is free, but they are asking visitors to bring nonperishable food items that will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank.

  • Please note that you will not be permitted to exit your vehicle during this experience and no restrooms will be available

  • 5:30pm-9:00pm Nov. 25th - Dec 23rd (Wednesdays - Saturdays)

LIGHTS ON THE LAKE AT LAKEVIEW PARK - 1800 W ERIE AVE, LORAIN, OH 44052

  • FREE lakefront drive-thru lighted holiday display at Lakeview Park

  • Classic holiday scenes, festive décor, and thousands of twinkling lights spanning this 26-acre park

  • Drive-thru only, you will not be permitted to exit your vehicle

  • Lights turn on at dusk and stay lit until 10 pm each night

  • Nov. 26th - Dec. 30th

PETKOVSEK FAMILY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - 10020 APPLEWOOD DRIVE, NORTH ROYALTON, OH

  • Runs from December 3rd through January 1st


South:

CHURCHLIGHTS AT PLEASANT HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 13200 EAST BAGLEY ROAD MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO

  • Indoor and outdoor lights

  • Indoors: doors open 5:30 pm each Sunday

  • Outdoors: nightly starting Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day from dusk to 10pm

  • Free admission

CROWN POINT PARKWAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - CROWN POINT PARKWAY, STRONGSVILLE

  • Lights begin on Thanksgiving at 5:30 and go to through New Year Day

  • 5:30-10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 5:30-11:00 p.m. on weekends

  • Free admission, walk or drive

  • Santa visits every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in December

DRIVE THRU HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT MEDINA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS - 735 W SMITH RD MEDINA, OH

  • Runs November 25, 26 & 27, December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 & 16-25 on Sunday - Thursday 6-9PM and Friday - Saturday 6-10PM and

  • $10 per car, $20 per small bus/15 passenger van, $50 per large bus (cash or check)

JENKINS FAMILY LIGHT SHOW - 364 OAK STREET, WADSWORTH, OH

  • November 25th through December 30th

  • Sunday - Thursday 6:00-10:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday 6:00-11:00 p.m.

MAGIC OF LIGHTS CUYAHOGA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS - 19201 E. BAGLEY ROAD

  • Drive-through

  • Tickets required can be purchased online or at the gate

  • Daily 5:30-10 PM from November 23 though January 1

THE WADSWORTH GRISWOLD HOUSE- 173 DUANE LANE IN WADSWORTH, OHIO.

  • Lit nightly from 5-11pm the day after Thanksgiving until New Years Day night.

  • Free to visit

WILD WINTER LIGHTS AT CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO - 3900 WILDLIFE WAY, CLEVELAND, OH 44109

  • Wild Winter Lights tickets are limited and advance online reservations are strongly encouraged.

  • Zoo members: $19, $22 for non-members. Children under 2 are admitted for free. Tickets

  • 4-pack for $57 for members and $66 for non-members.

  • Tickets for the drive-through experience are $57 per car for Zoo members and $66 per car for non-members.

WINTER WONDERLAND - 16099 FOLTZ PARKWAY STRONGSVILLE, OHIO 44149

  • Free to visit, begins November 20th and ends January 1st

  • Stroll through a light display put on by the City of Strongsville


East:

Alvarez Family Lights -709 Saratoga trl Medina Ohio 44256

  • Lights we be on every day after Thanksgiving through Jan 3, 2024. 

ASHTABULA COUNTY LIGHTS ON THE LAKE - LAKESHORE PARK, 1700 EAST 1ST STREET, ASHTABULA, OH 44004

  • Over 70 displays on Lakeshore Park's 54 acres of rolling hills and majestic Lake Erie backdrop

  • Friday, Saturday, Sunday (November 25 thru December 31) 6:00pm - 9:00pm

  • Special Holiday Hours: Dec. 24th, 25th, and 31st, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

  • Admission: $5 per car donation or ticket

BETHLEHEM HILLS CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARK - 14373 N CHESHIRE STREET, BURTON, OH

  • 1.5 mile drive-through park with more than 40 displays and 2 million lights

  • Opens November 25th

  • Hours: Sunday - Wednesday: 5:30 - 10:00 p.m., Thursday - Saturday: 5:30 - 11:00 p.m.

  • $25 cars, $45 vans, $75 limos/party buses

DOWNTOWN CHAGRIN FALLS - TRIANGLE PARK, RIVERSIDE PARK, AND CHAGRIN FALLS BOARDWALK

  • The town gets decked out with a live Christmas tree, giant red bows, and thousands of feet of garland

GE LIGHTING’S NELA PARK DISPLAY - 1901 NOBLE RD, EAST CLEVELAND, OH

  • This year’s theme, “Holiday Delighter,” uses more than a half million LED lights.

  • The lights display will stay lit 24/7 through Jan. 2, 2023.

LAKE METROPARKS COUNTRY LIGHTS DRIVE-THRU - 8800 EUCLID CHARDON ROAD, KIRTLAND, OH

  • Tickets sold ONLINE ONLY

  • Drive time will range between 20 and 45 minutes depending on weather conditions and vehicle operators

  • $27.50 per carload, purchase tickets here.

  • Wooden toy kits will be available for pre-purchase for $5 each during the purchase of a carload ticket, see available toys here

LEININGER LIGHTS - 12138 WAYWOOD DRIVE, TWINSBURG, OH

  • Lined in colorful LED lights that are animated to Dubstep Christmas music

  • Nightly from 5-11 p.m.

  • Tune to 90.1 FM to listen.

TAGGS CANDY CANE LANE - 1156 WEST MINER ROAD, MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH

  • Computerized display has over 8500 lights synchronized to music

  • Display runs from December 1st until New Years Eve

TWINKLE IN THE 216 - 11030 EAST BOULEVARD, CLEVELAND OH

  • November 19th through December 31st

  • Hours vary by day - view them here

  • $20 per adult, $14 per child, free for children under 2 and Holden Garden & Forest members

  • $1 off tickets if you purchase in advance

Haley G.

Haley has always loved reviewing locations and being in the know about the best neighborhoods, restaurants, and events in Cleveland. This passion fuels each guide and article she creates for The Cleveland Bucket List. She hopes you enjoy her stories and guides and get inspired to create an adventure of your own!

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