Tis the season to be jolly and there is so much merriment for families to enjoy this month! From magical Mason all the way down to festive Florence, strings of lights have been draped, stockings have been carefully hung, and miles of train tracks have been thoughtfully placed. Check out these fabulous festivities and get ready to experience the biggest gift of all–spending time together. DRIVE-THROUGH LIGHTS 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown OH (513) 423-9960 | landofillusion.com Back for the eighth year, this holiday experience features drive-thru lights, a Christmas Village, petting zoo, gift shop and more. Through December 30th, closed Christmas. Light up the Fair Boone County Fairgrounds 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington, KY (859) 568-4046 | lightupthefair.com Stay warm and embark on a drive-through twinkling holiday adventure. This show features over 2 miles of Christmas lights synchronized with holiday songs. New for 2024, there will be brand new displays, glowing tunnels and more. Veterans receive free entry. Through December 28th, open Christmas Light up Middletown Smith Park | 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown, OH lightupmiddletown.org The Grandpa Gang has once again volunteered to skillfully put together this illuminating drive through experience. Don’t miss the special Balloon Glow on December 11th from 7-8 p.m. Open nightly through December 31st, open Christmas Pyramid Hill Lights Pyramid Hill 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton, OH (513) 868-8336 | pyramidhill.org Christmas Glow Land of Illusion Art plus nature plus over one million lights installed by local artists. Head to Pyramid Hill to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this two-mile drive-through holiday experience! Pyramid Hill Lights is a truly magical attraction that can be enjoyed from the
2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Petersburg, KY 1-888-582-4253 | creationmuseum.org The Garden of Lights is an illuminated path in the botanical gardens which showcases Buddy Davis Sculptures and leads to the petting zoo and a playground, too. There is also an option to go on a 3-line Christmas zipline course. Tuesday - Saturday through January 4th, closed Christmas Eve and Christmas. Deck the Y’all’s Lightfest Thomas More Stadium 7950 Freedom Way Florence, KY (859) 594-4487 | decktheyalls.com The third annual Deck the Y’alls Lightfest spectacle showcases eight immersive themed displays and over 2.5 million dazzling lights. Families can hit the ice on a rink located right on the first base line (BTDT tip: kids skate free on Wednesdays!). Through January 1st, closed Christmas. Charles and Anna Taft were known as hosts with the most during the holidays. To honor that tradition, Tte collection galleries have been decked out with fabulously festive dining arrangements celebrating the season. Through January 5th, closed Christmas. Holly & Hearth Nights Heritage Village 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, OH (513) 563-9484 heritagevillagecincinnati.com See a Victorian village aglow in the snow! There will be hot cocoa and cookies, crafts, a trackless train ride and more. December 5, 6, 12 and 13 from 6-8 p.m. Let it Glow Cincinnati Art Museum 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati OH (513) 721- 2787 | cincinnatiartmuseum.org This brand new holiday event has the Alice Bimel Courtyard illuminated and transformed into a winter wonderland. Enter the 30-foot-tall interactive snow globe centerpiece for a truly Heritage Village Holiday Events Holiday Traditions Old and New Taft Museum of Art 316 Pike St., Cincinnati OH (513) 241-0343 | taftmuseum.org
trucks, holiday shopping, new installations and new children’s activities. Thursday through Sunday evenings in December. Lighted Forest Walk The Acres 9941 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH (513) 733-1100 | acrescincinnati.com A brand new immersive experience, the Forest Walk takes guests on a ⅓ mile
trail designed for all ages. The rustic walk highlights nature’s illuminating beauty! There will also be opportunities to check out the LED zipline, LED-lit mini golf and to grab a drink or dine
at the Restaurant + Bar. Through January 4th, closed Mondays and Christmas. PNC Festival of Lights
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH (513) 281-4700 cincinnatizoo.org The 42nd Annual PNC Festival of Lights has visitors in awe every single year over the
immersive experience. Through January 5th, closed Mondays and Christmas. Light in the Forest Cincinnati Nature Center 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH (513) 831-1711 | cincynature.org
comforts of the family vehicle. Through January 5th, closed on Mondays and Christmas. FESTIVE FAMILY TRADITIONS
Take an enchanting one-mile stroll through the whimsically illuminated winter woods. There will be live music, a warm bonfire, food
ChristmasTown Creation Museum
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