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Christmas Lights in Dublin, OH
The top places to see Christmas lights in Dublin this season are Conservatory Aglow (Nov 21 – Jan 3), Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3). We've mapped 2 displays in Dublin and 23 more nearby (5 home displays, 5 events, 4 tree lightings). 21 are free. 12 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Dublin (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Dublin: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Dublin?
Popular picks this season include Conservatory Aglow (Nov 21 – Jan 3), Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Wanderlights Downtown Columbus (Nov 20 – Feb 14). In all, 25 displays are mapped in and around Dublin, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Dublin?
Free options include Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Wanderlights Downtown Columbus, Easton Grand Illumination and Holiday Lights and Ohio Statehouse Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting. 21 of the 25 displays near Dublin are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Dublin?
Yes. Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights ($20 per car Sun-Thu; $30 Fri-Sat; larger vehicles extra), Lights at Pastime Park (Free) and Lucy Depp Park Light Show (Free; donation box for a local charity). 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 Dublin?
Yes. Conservatory Aglow, Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Lights at Pastime Park (tune to 89.5 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Dublin?
The earliest Dublin-area displays turn on Nov 13, 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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