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Christmas Lights in Newark, OH
The top places to see Christmas lights in Newark this season are WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio (Nov 13 – Jan 3), Winter Wonder Walks at The Dawes Arboretum and Creekside Park Lights Display. We've mapped 1 display in Newark and 5 more nearby (2 parades, 1 walk-thru, 1 home display). 4 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Newark (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Newark: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Newark?
Popular picks this season include WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio (Nov 13 – Jan 3), Winter Wonder Walks at The Dawes Arboretum, Creekside Park Lights Display and Westerville Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting. In all, 6 displays are mapped in and around Newark, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Newark?
Free options include Creekside Park Lights Display, Westerville Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting, Christmas in the Village (Buckeye Lake) and Fields Family Christmas Lights. 4 of the 6 displays near Newark are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Newark?
Yes. WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio ($35 per car (up to 8 passengers); $50 limos and activity vans). 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 Newark?
Yes. WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio (tune to Station announced on site; music plays through car stereo), Creekside Park Lights Display and Fields Family Christmas Lights (tune to 89.7 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
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