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SUMMARY:PNC Festival of Lights
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: PNC Festival of Lights Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden\n\n\n\nOver 4 million LEDs are lit around the zoo to create an amazing light display at the PNC Festival of Lights. \n\n\n\nFeaturing a tunnel of lights\, a candy cane forest\, and over 30 lit\, larger-than-life animal displays. \n\n\n\nVisit the Fairyland and search for the 5 Fiona Fairies. Take a ride on the North Polar Express train and on the Conservation carousel. \n\n\n\nMeet Santa\, Mrs. Claus and other characters at Santa Village. \n\n\n\nFood and drink stations are located around the zoo. \n\n\n\nPNC 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Just send us an email at team@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/pnc-festival-of-lights-event/
LOCATION:PNC Festival of Lights\, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden\, 3400 Vine St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Christmas Drive Through Park
DESCRIPTION:The Christmas Drive Through Park by Elegant Illusions is at Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds from late November through the end of December. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis drive through light display uses the best animatronics\, lighting technology\, and professional display designs to offer over 50 holiday scenes. \n\n\n\nStop by the Santa Shack to visit Santa\, Mrs. Claus Kitchen\, and Mr. Grinch for a great photo op. \n\n\n\nThe display is open each Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday night for six weeks. \n\n\n\nOpening Hours: \n\n\n\n\nThursday and Sunday: 6 pm – 9 pm\n\n\n\nFriday and Saturday: 6 pm – 10 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Feel free to send us an email at team@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/christmas-drive-through-park/
LOCATION:Christmas Drive Through Park\, Portage County Fairgrounds\, 4215 Fairground Rd\, Atwater\, OH\, 44201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Toledo Zoo Lights
DESCRIPTION:Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas is an extravaganza running from late November through December 31\, with lots of fun for the whole family! \n\n\n\nImage courtesy of Toledo Zoo\n\n\n\nToledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas kicks off with the tree-lighting ceremony. Watch the big tree lights being turned on\, with over 35\,000 LEDs lighting up the night sky. \n\n\n\nActivities include Ice Slide\, Ice Carving Demo\, Holly Jolly Express train ride\, Swanton Model Train Railroad Club\, and much more. \n\n\n\nYou can sing your favorite festive songs along with the Talking Tree\, and of course\, Santa will make an appearance! \n\n\n\nEnjoy the Zoo’s famous hot chocolate\, homemade fudge\, and baked goods during your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Just send us an email at team@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/toledo-zoo-lights-event/
LOCATION:Toledo Zoo Lights\, 2 Hippo Way\, Toledo\, OH\, 43609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:The Christmas Ranch
DESCRIPTION:The Christmas Ranch is a light show and much more in Morrow\, central Ohio. An evening of family fun is guaranteed! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Christmas Ranch has seven Christmas shops including Christmas Memories\, Santa’s Castle\, and Stocking Stuffers. \n\n\n\nOpportunities for photos with Santa in the perfect setting and take a train ride and wagon ride around the light show. The kids will have lots of fun in Toyland\, featuring tunnel slides\, tire swing\, rock climbing wall\, and much more. \n\n\n\nTake a break in Santa’s Bakery and Café and enjoy a hot chocolate\, soft drink\, or coffee\, a selection of sweets and warm food such as hamburgers\, hotdogs\, and pizzas.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/the-christmas-ranch/
LOCATION:The Christmas Ranch\, 3205 S Waynesville Road\, Morrow\, OH\, 45152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Wildlights at Columbus Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Columbus Zoo springs to life during the evenings from late November to early January . Enjoy all the sights and sounds of winter at the zoo with millions of LED lights! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe season comes alive during Wildlights at Columbus Zoo\, with animated musical light shows\, Santa\, reindeer\, and more holiday festivities. \n\n\n\nTake the HOOFit 3-mile stroll around the zoo with 30 designated stop locations to see most of the zoo and to keep you healthy at the same time! \n\n\n\nTake the North American Train Ride to visit the native animals such as wolverine\, reindeer\, and moose. Or enjoy a golf cart ride around the zoo and see the animals from the best viewpoint. Book this tour early as it sells out quickly! \n\n\n\nOther activities include the 4D theater and a ride on the 1914 Mangels-lllions carousel. \n\n\n\nYou can grab refreshments at locations around the zoo\, from warm pretzels to the best fried chicken. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Just send us an email at team@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/wildlights-at-columbus-zoo-event/
LOCATION:Wildlights at Columbus Zoo\, 4850 W Powell Rd\, Powell\, OH\, 43065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights
DESCRIPTION:Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights is at Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds from mid-November to early January. \n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights\n\n\n\nButch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights is a locally operated drive-thru light show in the Columbus area. \n\n\n\nThe drive-thru is three miles long and has over 300 displays\, multiple tunnels\, and light walls. It is about a 30-minute drive from start to finish. \n\n\n\nChildren can bring letters to Santa. Mrs Claus will deliver them to the North Pole! They are scanned and emailed back to the parents so they know what their children have asked for. \n\n\n\nThe busiest times are normally weekends in the lead-up to Christmas. \n\n\n\nThis drive-thru is open every day\, including Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, New Year’s Eve\, and New Year’s Day. The show will only be closed in such severe weather conditions that could jeopardize the safety of visitors. \n\n\n\nCheck out my review of Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Just send us an email at team@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/butch-bandos-fantasy-of-lights-event/
LOCATION:Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights\, Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds 3311 South Old State Road\, Delaware\, OH\, 43015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Woodland Lights
DESCRIPTION:Woodland Lights is a fantasy land of light displays held each Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from late November through late December. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWoodland Lights events and activities end on December 23\, but the lights remain until December 30. \n\n\n\nWalk through the ten acres of lights and displays along a half-mile paved path. \n\n\n\nBoard the four-car Rieck Express train for a scenic ride past the Pollinator Garden and the vernal pond. \n\n\n\nChildren can share their wish list with Santa at the historic log cabin. Visitors can take a traditional carriage ride on most nights of the festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Just send us an email at team@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/woodland-lights-event/
LOCATION:Woodland Lights\, Countryside Park\, 895 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd\, Washington Twp\, OH\, 45459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Christkindlmarkt
DESCRIPTION:The Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt is a European and Cincinnati holiday-themed festival\, open from late November to the end of December. \n\n\n\nImage courtesy of Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt\n\n\n\nThe Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt is a German-American festival with a European\, yet Cincinnati holiday theme. \n\n\n\nThis event is an open-air market with festive activities and events\, including holiday lights and live entertainment. \n\n\n\nVendors will be offering such items as Cuckoo Clocks\, Nutcrackers\, ornaments\, and candies. \n\n\n\nYou can rent an igloo that is heated and furnished for your family and friends. \n\n\n\nThere will be winter-themed activities\, great fun for both kids and adults! \n\n\n\nFestival Hours: \n\n\n\n\nMon\, Tues\, Wed: Closed\n\n\n\nThursday and Friday: 5 pm – 9 pm\n\n\n\nSaturday: Noon – 9 pm\n\n\n\nSunday: Noon – 7 pm\n\n\n\nBlack Friday: Noon – 9 pm\n\n\n\nThere are other special hours. Check the website for updates.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Just send us an email at team@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/christkindlmarkt-event/
LOCATION:Christkindlmarkt\, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Steubenville Nutcracker Village
DESCRIPTION:The Steubenville Nutcracker Village has the largest collection of life-size nutcrackers in the world\, and they will be on display from late November to early January\, 24 hours a day. \n\n\n\nImage courtesy of Steubenville Nutcracker Village\n\n\n\nImage courtesy of Steubenville Nutcracker Village \n\n\n\nSteubenville Nutcracker Village is a free display of 200 nutcrackers around the streets and shops of downtown Steubenville. \n\n\n\nThere are nutcrackers such as Starman David Bowie\, Hermey the Elf\, Audrey Hepburn as ‘Holly Golightly’\, Uncle Drosselmeyer Steampunk Nutcracker\, Captain Nemo\, Johnny Appleseed\, and many\, many more. \n\n\n\nApart from strolling around the town and seeing all the nutcrackers\, activities and events include Nutcracker StoryWalk\, German Gluhwein Garden\, Children’s Corner\, St. Nicholas Lantern Parade\, Nutcracker Christmas Ball\, and much more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Just send us an email at team@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/steubenville-nutcracker-village-event/
LOCATION:Steubenville Nutcracker Village\, 155 N. 4th Street\, Steubenville\, OH\, 43952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:A Carillon Christmas Dayton
DESCRIPTION:A Carillon Christmas Dayton is a holiday event at Carillon Historical Park from late November to the end of December. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarillon Historical Park in Dayton transforms into a wintery wonderland each year\, full of lights and holiday spirit. Historic buildings and bridges sparkle with thousands of lights\, and the Carillon Tree of Light is a sight to behold! \n\n\n\nEnjoy holiday shopping\, stop for a bite to eat at the local cafes\, and relax at a Deeds Carillon Christmas Concert. There will be model train displays\, train rides\, puppet shows\, visits with Santa\, and much more! \n\n\n\nFestival Hours: \n\n\n\n\nSunday to Thursday: 5 pm – 9 pm\n\n\n\nFriday and Saturday: 5 pm – 10 pm\n\n\n\nClosed: Thanksgiving\, Christmas Eve\, and Christmas Day\n\n\n\n\nCheck out our article about A Carillon Christmas! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Just send us an email at outreach@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/a-carillon-christmas-dayton/
LOCATION:A Carillon Christmas\, 1000 Carillon Blvd\, Dayton\, OH\, 45409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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