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Christmas Lights in Petersburg, KY

The top places to see Christmas lights in Petersburg this season are PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo (Nov 19 – Jan 3), Pyramid Hill Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting (Nov 21 – Nov 21). We've mapped 1 display in Petersburg and 16 more nearby (5 events, 4 walk-thrus, 3 home displays). 13 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

ChristmasTown at the Creation Museum

Event · Petersburg, KY · Free in past seasons (confirm for 2026)

Near Petersburg (within 25 miles)

Duke Energy Light Up the Square

Tree lighting · Cincinnati, OH · Free

Opens soon Music

15 miNov 27 – Nov 27

PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo

Walk-thru · Cincinnati, OH · Included with zoo admission

Opens soon

15 miNov 19 – Jan 3

Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting

Event · Cincinnati, OH · Free

Opens soon Music

19 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Pyramid Hill Lights

Drive-thru · Hamilton, OH · $25 per carload

Opens soon

23 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Kramer Family Christmas Lights

Home display · Burlington, KY · Free

Music

2.4 mi

Light Up the Fair

Event · Burlington, KY · Admission charged (2019: $6 per person; 2025 price not confirmed)

5.5 mi

Maylee Place Christmas Street

Neighborhood · Cincinnati, OH · Free; food and animal-shelter donations welcome

14 mi

Downtown Dazzle at Fountain Square

Event · Cincinnati, OH · Free

Music

15 mi
15 mi

Light Up the Levee

Tree lighting · Newport, KY · Free

Music

16 mi

Light Up College Hill

Event · Cincinnati, OH · Free

16 mi

Christopher Drive Walking Display

Home display · Independence, KY · Free

16 mi

Weaver Christmas Lights Walk-Through

Walk-thru · West Harrison, IN · Free

17 mi

Leona Court Display

Home display · Hamilton, OH · Free

17 mi

Holidays on the Farm at Winton Woods

Walk-thru · Cincinnati, OH · Not confirmed

19 mi

Fairfield Parade of Lights

Parade · Fairfield, OH · Free

Music

21 mi

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Christmas lights in Petersburg: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Petersburg?

Popular picks this season include PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo (Nov 19 – Jan 3), Pyramid Hill Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting (Nov 21 – Nov 21) and Winter Nights, River Lights at the Purple People Bridge. In all, 17 displays are mapped in and around Petersburg, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Petersburg?

Free options include Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting, Winter Nights, River Lights at the Purple People Bridge, Duke Energy Light Up the Square and Weaver Christmas Lights Walk-Through. 13 of the 17 displays near Petersburg are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Petersburg?

Yes. Pyramid Hill Lights ($25 per carload). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Petersburg?

Yes. Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting, Duke Energy Light Up the Square and Downtown Dazzle at Fountain Square. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Petersburg?

The earliest Petersburg-area displays turn on Nov 19, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.

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