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Christmas Lights in Medina, OH
The top places to see Christmas lights in Medina this season are Akron Zoo Wild Lights (Nov 20 – Dec 27), Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (Nov 27 – Dec 30) and Hale Farm & Village Holiday Lantern Tours (Dec 5 – Dec 28). We've mapped 4 displays in Medina and 26 more nearby (8 home displays, 6 events, 5 drive-thrus). 20 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Medina (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Medina: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Medina?
Popular picks this season include Akron Zoo Wild Lights (Nov 20 – Dec 27), Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Hale Farm & Village Holiday Lantern Tours (Dec 5 – Dec 28) and Wild Winter Lights at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (Nov 18 – Dec 30). In all, 30 displays are mapped in and around Medina, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Medina?
Free options include Akron Children's Holiday Tree Festival, Crown Point Parkway Festival of Lights, Welcome Santa Parade and Tree Lighting and Holiday Lights Cruise-Thru at Carlisle Reservation. 20 of the 30 displays near Medina are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Medina?
Yes. Holiday Lights at Medina County Fairgrounds ($10 per car (2025); cash or check), Holiday Lights Drive-Thru at Medina County Fairgrounds ($8 per car (older listing)) and Christmas at Clay's ($20-$30 per car (older listing)). 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 Medina?
Yes. Christmas at Clay's, ChurchLights at Pleasant Hills UMC and Cuyahoga Falls Winterfest and Downtown Tree Lighting. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Medina?
The earliest Medina-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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