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Christmas Lights in Mason, OH
The top places to see Christmas lights in Mason this season are Cincinnati's Nights of Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 2), PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo (Nov 19 – Jan 3) and Pyramid Hill Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3). We've mapped 2 displays in Mason and 27 more nearby (8 tree lightings, 7 drive-thrus, 5 walk-thrus). 20 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Mason (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Mason: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Mason?
Popular picks this season include Cincinnati's Nights of Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 2), 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). In all, 29 displays are mapped in and around Mason, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Mason?
Free options include Light Up Middletown, Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion, Woodland Lights and Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting. 20 of the 29 displays near Mason are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Mason?
Yes. Cincinnati's Nights of Lights ($30 per carload (up to 8 people) plus a $3 service fee, per 2025 pricing; timed tickets), Pyramid Hill Lights ($25 per carload) and Light Up Middletown (Free; cash donations accepted). 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 Mason?
Yes. Kings Island WinterFest, Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting 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 Mason?
The earliest Mason-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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