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Christmas Lights in Kettering, OH
The top places to see Christmas lights in Kettering this season are Light Up Middletown (Nov 27 – Dec 31), Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion (Nov 20 – Dec 24) and A Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion (From Nov 18). We've mapped 2 displays in Kettering and 20 more nearby (8 drive-thrus, 6 tree lightings, 5 walk-thrus). 13 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Kettering (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Kettering: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Kettering?
Popular picks this season include Light Up Middletown (Nov 27 – Dec 31), Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion (Nov 20 – Dec 24), A Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion (From Nov 18) and Land of Illusion Christmas Glow (From Nov 18). In all, 22 displays are mapped in and around Kettering, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Kettering?
Free options include Light Up Middletown, Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion, Woodland Lights and ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park. 13 of the 22 displays near Kettering are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Kettering?
Yes. Light Up Middletown (Free; cash donations accepted), Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion (Ticketed; children 3 and under free) and A Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion ($15 ages 13-64, $10 ages 4-12 (2025)). 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 Kettering?
Yes. Deck the Diamond, Legendary Lights of Historic Clifton Mill and Kings Island WinterFest. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Kettering?
The earliest Kettering-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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