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Christmas Lights in Fairfield, OH

The top places to see Christmas lights in Fairfield this season are PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo (Nov 19 – Jan 3), Pyramid Hill Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Light Up Middletown (Nov 27 – Dec 31). We've mapped 1 display in Fairfield and 28 more nearby (6 events, 6 tree lightings, 6 drive-thrus). 20 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Fairfield Parade of Lights

Parade · Fairfield, OH · Free

Music

Near Fairfield (within 25 miles)

Pyramid Hill Lights

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

Opens soon

3.5 miNov 20 – Jan 3

PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo

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

Opens soon

13 miNov 19 – Jan 3

Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting

Event · Cincinnati, OH · Free

Opens soon Music

14 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Kings Island WinterFest

Event · Mason, OH · Park ticket required; 2025 Gold Pass holders could buy guest tickets for $19.99

Opens soon Music

15 miNov 27 – Dec 31

Light Up Middletown

Drive-thru · Middletown, OH · Free; cash donations accepted

Opens soon

15 miNov 27 – Dec 31

Duke Energy Light Up the Square

Tree lighting · Cincinnati, OH · Free

Opens soon Music

16 miNov 27 – Nov 27

A Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion

Drive-thru · Middletown, OH · $15 ages 13-64, $10 ages 4-12 (2025)

Opens soon

18 miFrom Nov 18

Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion

Drive-thru · Middletown, OH · Ticketed; children 3 and under free

Opens soon

18 miNov 20 – Dec 24

Land of Illusion Christmas Glow

Drive-thru · Middletown, OH

Opens soon

18 miFrom Nov 18

Winter Fest & Christmas Tree Lighting at Austin Landing

Tree lighting · Miamisburg, OH · Free (not confirmed)

Opens soon

25 miNov 14 – Nov 14

7156 Southampton Lane Light Show

Home display · West Chester, OH · Free

Music

4.7 mi

Holidays on the Farm at Winton Woods

Walk-thru · Cincinnati, OH · Not confirmed

4.9 mi

Hamilton Welcomes the Holidays Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Hamilton, OH · Free

5.1 mi

Leona Court Display

Home display · Hamilton, OH · Free

6.5 mi

Christmas in Mason Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Mason, OH · Free

14 mi

Light Up College Hill

Event · Cincinnati, OH · Free

15 mi

Maylee Place Christmas Street

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

16 mi

Loveland Christmas Tree Lighting Festival

Tree lighting · Loveland, OH · Free

16 mi

Downtown Dazzle at Fountain Square

Event · Cincinnati, OH · Free

Music

16 mi
16 mi

Light Up the Levee

Tree lighting · Newport, KY · Free

Music

17 mi

Weaver Christmas Lights Walk-Through

Walk-thru · West Harrison, IN · Free

17 mi
20 mi

Kramer Family Christmas Lights

Home display · Burlington, KY · Free

Music

21 mi

Light in the Forest at Cincinnati Nature Center

Walk-thru · Milford, OH · Timed tickets sold online (price not confirmed)

21 mi

ChristmasTown at the Creation Museum

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

21 mi

The Christmas Ranch

Drive-thru · Morrow, OH · Per-carload fee (2019: $20); $5 off when booked online in 2025

22 mi

Light Up the Fair

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

23 mi

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Christmas lights in Fairfield: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Fairfield?

Popular picks this season include PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo (Nov 19 – Jan 3), Pyramid Hill Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Light Up Middletown (Nov 27 – Dec 31) and Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion (Nov 20 – Dec 24). In all, 29 displays are mapped in and around Fairfield, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Fairfield?

Free options include Light Up Middletown, Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion, Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting and Winter Nights, River Lights at the Purple People Bridge. 20 of the 29 displays near Fairfield are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Pyramid Hill Lights ($25 per carload), Light Up Middletown (Free; cash donations accepted) and Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion (Ticketed; children 3 and under free). 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 Fairfield?

Yes. Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting, Kings Island WinterFest and Duke Energy Light Up the 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 Fairfield?

The earliest Fairfield-area displays turn on Nov 14, 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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