Last Updated on August 27, 2023 by Cindy
Visit the National Trail Raceway Christmas Lights in Hebron, Ohio for an eye catching display of drive through Wonderlights Christmas.
Visit Wonderlights Christmas
Have you heard of Wonderlights Christmas or Magical Lights of Winter? It is known by a few names! It is a huge drive-through Christmas light show that is synchronized to holiday themed music. This drive through Christmas Lights attraction is located just east of central Ohio, in Hebron Ohio.
Heading from Columbus to see the Wonderlights Christmas or also known as the National Trail Raceway Christmas Lights? You will take I70 East out of Columbus to exit 126. Once you get of the exit you will be able to spot the National Trail Raceway Christmas Lights!
** PLEASE NOTE (see comments below) It appears that the light set up is VERY different this year (2021) and many folks are not happy with the change. So if you are going back to this light set up hoping it will be the same as last year, just a heads up**
National Trail Raceway Christmas Lights
The National Trail Raceway Christmas Lights is perfect for the entire family, all ages will enjoy this over 2+ mile car ride through Christmas lights. Just watch your family's eye light up as they watch the Christmas lights dance to synchronized holiday music on your radio.
Purchase Tickets for National Trail Raceway Christmas Lights
New for 2021, all tickets for National Trail Raceway Christmas Lights will need to be purchased ONLINE prior to heading to the Wonderlights Christmas show. Tickets for the National Trail Raceway Christmas Lights will be separated into time slots for each night. The assigned time slots will help keep wait times to a minimum.
Oh, and you will be able to purchase some delicious hot chocolate and Christmas cookies to enjoy while you drive through the National Trail Raceway Christmas Lights. Nothing can make the night more festive, than hot chocolate, cookies and Christmas lights! Be sure to get the VIP pass, if you want to add hot chocolate and cookies!
Purchase Tickets here A word of caution, tickets SELL OUT QUICKLY!! Plan ahead for this festive event!
What will I see at Wonderlights Christmas?
There is SO much to see at Wonderlights Christmas. In the previous year, Wonderlights Christmas put up three massive light tunnels, festive candy cane lights, giant lollipops, beautiful hanging snowflakes and so much more!
National Trail Raceway Christmas Lights Hours
You can visit the National Trail Raceway Christmas Lights night (rain or shine or snow) from November 15, 2021 to January 9, 2022. The Wonderlights Christmas show will be open on all holidays!
Quick Facts: National Trail Raceway Christmas Lights
- November 15, 2021 to January 9, 2022
- Buy tickets online
- Tickets sell out FAST
- Rain, snow or shine
National Trail Raceway Christmas Lights - Wonderlights Christmas - Magical Lights of Winter - Drive Through Christmas Lights - 2650 National Rd. SW Hebron, OH 43025 - 740-899-5889
We will update our post with 2021 video footage and pictures after we have made our visit! If you are looking to plan another Ohio adventure, be sure to check out our adventure page!
Check out our post dedicated to the National Trail Raceway!
If Christmas is "your thing", let us help you get in the mood! Clifton Mill Christmas Lights and the Polar Express Train Ride Ohio are definitely going to get you through the run-up to the big day! (We've also got inside information that the main man himself often turns up from time to time!).
Sara
I have heard about this but have never gone! After seeing your post, I plan on going this year, matter of fact I just purchased my advance tickets online!
Cindy
Hi Sara! So glad to hear that you bought tickets to see it, please come back and let us know what you thought! It will help others readers!
Susan Diamond
Very disappointed. Was wonderful when we went in 2019 and 2020. I understand a different group put on the light show this year. Not worth the $30 price we paid. Will not be returning next year.
Wayne
Is this $20 a car load ?
Cindy
Hi Wayne 🙂 It looks like it is $20 a car Monday-Thursday and on the weekends it is $30 a car load. Make sure you purchase tickets ahead of time online. You can reserve a specific time slot for your visit. 🙂
Mac
Went tonight- this is not the same group that put on the 2020 display. That one has moved. The display was good but did not compare to last year’s dancing lights so you should know that when you make a choice on where to go for lights. Purchased tickets online which was easy and drove right through at our allotted time.
Cindy
HI Mac, thanks for coming back and letting us know. We haven't gone this year yet, I am sad to hear that the display doesn't compare to last years! Bummer!! I'll have to do some digging and see if the old display moved to a different location in Ohio or if they just didn't come back 🙂
Stacy Sohner
Absolutely TERRIBLE! I want my money back. We did not know that Wonderlights had changed locations this year. Do not go and waste your money!!
Cindy
Hi Stacy, thanks for letting us know, this helps others readers who might be interested in going. You are the second one today saying it was not good. I've updated the informational post to include that the lights are different this year and directed readers to the comments here. Thanks for letting us know it was not good this year! If you end up finding one that is great, let us know, so we can share 🙂
Joyce Gerdeman
Very disappointing show--nothing compared to last year's show.
Waste of time and money
Cindy
Hi Joyce! That is what another reader said as well. Its the same place, but different lights and not as good. Such a bummer as it was previously a great show! Hopefully they listen to feedback for next year!
Cathy barber
Go to the new site at Hartford fairgrounds. Last years lifts from Trails moved and is MUCH better. The light show at trails is not bad, but pales in comparison. Plus… $30/ car is steep for the show. Spend the extra gas $ and drive on.
Cindy
Thank you Cathy for the update!! We will have to check out the new site!!
Stacy Cwiakala
but you spend more money in tickets to go to the fair ground. than you do in gas. i checked to go to the fairground would cost me almost $64.00 not including gas
Karen
Is there a light show tonight?
Mandy P
Hi Karen! Unfortunately, the National Trail Raceway Lights are not running this year. We will be posting information as and when we can, with regards to any plans for next year!