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Christmas Lights in Powell, OH
The top places to see Christmas lights in Powell this season are Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Conservatory Aglow (Nov 21 – Jan 3) and Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3). We've mapped 2 displays in Powell and 24 more nearby (5 drive-thrus, 5 home displays, 5 events). 21 are free. 13 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Powell (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Powell: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Powell?
Popular picks this season include Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Conservatory Aglow (Nov 21 – Jan 3), Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio (Nov 13 – Jan 3). In all, 26 displays are mapped in and around Powell, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Powell?
Free options include Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Wanderlights Downtown Columbus, Easton Grand Illumination and Holiday Lights and Lucy Depp Park Light Show. 21 of the 26 displays near Powell are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Powell?
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 Lucy Depp Park Light Show (Free; donation box for a local charity). 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 Powell?
Yes. Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Conservatory Aglow 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 Powell?
The earliest Powell-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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