Drive through Christmas lights have long been a tradition for many families.
Did you ever pile into the station wagon, calling dibs on riding backward in the cargo area, while you drove through a local family’s light display? I have many fond memories of viewing the Christmas lights this way, only in my case, we were in the back of a pick-up truck, not a station wagon.
Drive thru Christmas lights haven’t changed much over the years, and in 2020, they are a lifesaver for families who don’t otherwise attend holiday festivities and can’t stand to stay home any longer.
You may have seen our post on the best Christmas Light displays in Ohio and now, just in time for the holidays, we’ve compiled a list of the best drive thru Christmas lights in Ohio!
We’ve checked to ensure the information we provide here is accurate at the time this was published but just to be on the safe side, we recommend that you confirm that these light displays are still in operation because we all know how quickly things can change this year.
So grab a thermos of hot chocolate, download your Christmas music and hit the road for some festive family fun!
Best Drive Through Christmas Lights in Northwest Ohio
Upper’s Winter Fantasy of Lights – 525 East Wyandot Ave., Upper Sandusky 43351
Join a 23-year tradition at Harrison Smith Park, with millions of lights and light displays. Each year, several local non-profits are chosen as recipients of the suggested donation/entry fee. Suggested donations are $5/carload during the week, and $10/carload on the weekends. This festive fundraising event takes place every night in December, with carriage rides available on select evenings by reservation only.
Mercy Health Bright Lights at Allen County Fairgrounds – 2750 Harding Hwy, Lima 45804
Enjoy over 45 LED Christmas light displays, in addition to a lighted tunnel and trees throughout the Allen County Fairgrounds Christmas lights as you listen to the sounds of the Lima Symphony Orchestra performing the Nutcracker. This weekend-only event runs through January 3rd and is just $10 per car. You can purchase tickets online in advance, or in-person with cash only.
4-H Exchange Festival of Lights at Van Wert County Fairgrounds – 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert 45891
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