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Christmas Lights in Ida, MI

The top places to see Christmas lights in Ida this season are Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo (Nov 20 – Dec 31), Hensville Lights and Tree Lighting (Nov 26 – Dec 31) and Holidays at the Manor House (Dec 5 – Dec 13). We've mapped 1 display in Ida and 17 more nearby (7 parades, 4 tree lightings, 2 walk-thrus). 17 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Christmas in Ida Parade

Parade · Ida, MI · Free

Near Ida (within 25 miles)

Milan Holiday Parade

Parade · Milan, MI · Free

Opens soon

13 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Holidays at the Manor House

Event · Toledo, OH · Free

Opens soon

17 miDec 5 – Dec 13

Toledo Blade Holiday Parade (Festive in the 419)

Parade · Toledo, OH · Free

Opens soon

18 miNov 20 – Nov 21

Hensville Lights and Tree Lighting

Walk-thru · Toledo, OH · Free

Opens soon

18 miNov 26 – Dec 31

Promenade Park Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Toledo, OH · Free

Opens soon

18 miNov 20 – Nov 20

Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo

Walk-thru · Toledo, OH · Adults $32; ages 2-11 and 60+ $29; under 2 free

Opens soon

20 miNov 20 – Dec 31
20 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Saline Holiday Parade

Parade · Saline, MI · Free

Opens soon

21 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Downtown Ypsilanti Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Ypsilanti, MI · Free

Opens soon

23 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Briarwood Mall Tree Lighting and Santa's Arrival

Tree lighting · Ann Arbor, MI · Free

Opens soon

24 miNov 19 – Nov 19

Miracle on Main Street Sylvania

Tree lighting · Sylvania, OH · Free

15 mi

Main Street Sylvania Lights

Neighborhood · Sylvania, OH · Free

15 mi

Winter Wonder Lights Decorating Contest Route

Neighborhood · Oregon, OH · Free

19 mi

Tecumseh Christmas Parade

Parade · Tecumseh, MI · Free

20 mi

Belleville Winterfest Light Parade & Fireworks

Parade · Belleville, MI · Free

21 mi

Lucas County Holiday Spectacular

Drive-thru · Maumee, OH · Per carload; 2024 online $15-$20

Music

23 mi

Maumee Holiday Light Parade

Parade · Maumee, OH · Free

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Ida: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Ida?

Popular picks this season include Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo (Nov 20 – Dec 31), Hensville Lights and Tree Lighting (Nov 26 – Dec 31), Holidays at the Manor House (Dec 5 – Dec 13) and Gather and Give Back Holiday Open House and Streetscape Lighting (Nov 21 – Nov 21). In all, 18 displays are mapped in and around Ida, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Ida?

Free options include Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo, Hensville Lights and Tree Lighting, Holidays at the Manor House and Gather and Give Back Holiday Open House and Streetscape Lighting. 17 of the 18 displays near Ida are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Lucas County Holiday Spectacular (Per carload; 2024 online $15-$20). 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 Ida?

Yes. Lucas County Holiday Spectacular. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Ida?

The earliest Ida-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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