PNC Festival of Lights

Name: PNC Festival of Lights
Start: 2025-11-20T16:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-04T21:00:00+00:00
Location: PNC Festival of Lights

November 20, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – January 4, 2026 @ 9:00 pm

PNC Festival of Lights is at Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden from mid-November to early January. A stunning light show for the whole family to enjoy!

square image with a photo of a light display at Cincinncati Zoo, with giraffes and zebras. A white strip across the bottom has the text PNC Festival of Lights — *Photo credit: PNC Festival of Lights Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden*

Over 4 million LEDs are lit around the zoo to create an amazing light display at the PNC Festival of Lights.

Featuring a tunnel of lights, a candy cane forest, and over 30 lit, larger-than-life animal displays.

Visit the Fairyland and search for the 5 Fiona Fairies. Take a ride on the North Polar Express train and on the Conservation carousel.

Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and other characters at Santa Village.

Food and drink stations are located around the zoo.

PNC Festival of Lights is included in zoo admission. The zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Note: The zoo opens each day at 10 am, and the festival activities start at 4 pm.