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Christmas Lights in Wadsworth, OH

The top places to see Christmas lights in Wadsworth this season are Holiday Lights at Stadium Park (Nov 19 – Jan 8), Winter Wonderfest (Nov 28 – Jan 2) and Akron Zoo Wild Lights (Nov 20 – Dec 27). We've mapped 2 displays in Wadsworth and 26 more nearby (7 home displays, 7 events, 4 drive-thrus). 22 are free. 10 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Jenkins Family Light Show

Home display · Wadsworth, OH · Free

Music

Wadsworth Griswold House

Home display · Wadsworth, OH · Free; donations accepted

Near Wadsworth (within 25 miles)

Akron Zoo Wild Lights

Walk-thru · Akron, OH · Adults $20-$27, children $16-$23; members discounted

Opens soon

10 miNov 20 – Dec 27

Welcome Santa Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · Akron, OH · Free

Opens soon

11 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Walk-thru · Akron, OH · Ticketed

Opens soon

11 miNov 27 – Dec 30

Akron Children's Holiday Tree Festival

Event · Akron, OH · Free

Opens soon

12 miNov 14 – Nov 22

Hale Farm & Village Holiday Lantern Tours

Walk-thru · Bath, OH · Ticketed

Opens soon

14 miDec 5 – Dec 28

Crown Point Parkway Festival of Lights

Neighborhood · Strongsville, OH · Free; donations for local families

Opens soon

19 miNov 26 – Jan 1

Winter Wonderfest

Walk-thru · Hartville, OH · Free

Opens soon Music

19 miNov 28 – Jan 2

Manor House Open House at Quail Hollow

Event · Hartville, OH · $5 per person, $20 per family, cash only; ages 3 and under free

Opens soon

21 miDec 12 – Dec 12

Holiday Lights at Stadium Park

Drive-thru · Canton, OH · Free

Opens soon

22 miNov 19 – Jan 8

Christmas in the Park (Richville)

Event · Navarre, OH · Free

Opens soon Music

23 miDec 4 – Dec 4

First Friday - Yule Sleigh a Holly-Day

Event · Canton, OH · Free

Opens soon

24 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Light Up Downtown Canton

Tree lighting · Canton, OH · Free

Opens soon Music

24 miDec 2 – Dec 2

Lake Anna Holiday Light Display

Neighborhood · Barberton, OH · Free

5.9 mi

Medina Hometown Holidays Candlelight Walk

Event · Medina, OH · Free

11 mi

Holiday Lights at Medina County Fairgrounds

Drive-thru · Medina, OH · $10 per car (2025); cash or check

11 mi

Holiday Lights Drive-Thru at Medina County Fairgrounds

Drive-thru · Medina, OH · $8 per car (older listing)

11 mi

Bates' Magical North Pole

Home display · Medina, OH · Free

12 mi

Christmas at Clay's

Drive-thru · North Lawrence, OH · $20-$30 per car (older listing)

Music

13 mi

Cuyahoga Falls Winterfest and Downtown Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Cuyahoga Falls, OH · Free

Music

15 mi

Strongsville Winter Wonderland

Event · Strongsville, OH · Free

19 mi

Santa on the Green and Holiday Lights

Event · Hudson, OH · Free

21 mi

Petkovsek Family Christmas Lights

Home display · North Royalton, OH · Free

23 mi

Satola Family Dancing Lights

Home display · Macedonia, OH · Free

Music

23 mi

Lights on Acadia Drive

Home display · Sagamore Hills, OH · Free

Music

23 mi

Garvas Family Lights

Home display · Macedonia, OH · Free

Music

24 mi

ChurchLights at Pleasant Hills UMC

Neighborhood · Middleburg Heights, OH · Free; food donation encouraged

Music

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Wadsworth: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Wadsworth?

Popular picks this season include Holiday Lights at Stadium Park (Nov 19 – Jan 8), Winter Wonderfest (Nov 28 – Jan 2), Akron Zoo Wild Lights (Nov 20 – Dec 27) and Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (Nov 27 – Dec 30). In all, 28 displays are mapped in and around Wadsworth, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Wadsworth?

Free options include Holiday Lights at Stadium Park, Winter Wonderfest, Christmas in the Park (Richville) and First Friday - Yule Sleigh a Holly-Day. 22 of the 28 displays near Wadsworth are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Wadsworth?

Yes. Holiday Lights at Stadium Park (Free), Christmas at Clay's ($20-$30 per car (older listing)) and Holiday Lights at Medina County Fairgrounds ($10 per car (2025); cash or check). 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 Wadsworth?

Yes. Winter Wonderfest, Christmas in the Park (Richville) and Light Up Downtown Canton. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Wadsworth?

The earliest Wadsworth-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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