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Christmas Lights in Gahanna, OH
The top places to see Christmas lights in Gahanna 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 Gahanna and 26 more nearby (6 home displays, 5 events, 5 drive-thrus). 23 are free. 14 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Gahanna (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Gahanna: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Gahanna?
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 WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio (Nov 13 – Jan 3). In all, 28 displays are mapped in and around Gahanna, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Gahanna?
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. 23 of the 28 displays near Gahanna are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Gahanna?
Yes. Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights ($20 per car Sun-Thu; $30 Fri-Sat; larger vehicles extra), WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio ($35 per car (up to 8 passengers); $50 limos and activity vans) and Lights at Pastime Park (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 Gahanna?
Yes. Conservatory Aglow, Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio (tune to Station announced on site; music plays through car stereo). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Gahanna?
The earliest Gahanna-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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