20 dated events
Visits and click-throughs on daysout.com over the last 30 days, 30 September – 29 October 2026
#1 · last 30 daysOct 28 – Nov 1 · Festival of Freaks Week
Middletown
Aqua Waterpark Mon-Thu 11:00am to 6:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am to 7:00pm; Haunt Scream Park Fri-Sat 7:00pm to 1:00am; Christmas Glow Daily 6:00pm to 10:00pm
#2 · last 30 daysNov 8 · Open House and Tours
Niles
Mon–Fri: Closed; Sat: 12:00 – 4:00 PM; Sun: Closed
Hours via Google Maps
#3 · last 30 daysOct 23 – 31 · Nelsonville Halloween Train
Nelsonville
Christmas lights season runs from the start of November to the first week of January: drive-through and walk-through light shows, festivals of decorated trees, seasonal ice rinks and visits with Santa. A holiday market or a holiday concert is a different evening out and is not listed here, and nor is an autumn lantern or light festival that opens before November.
20 dated events across 17 attractions, soonest first. Many run on selected evenings only and several are ticketed separately — the venue’s own page, linked under every quote, is the one to check before you set off.
Nov 14Event
Avon Aquatic Facility, Avon
Families can have photos taken with Santa on November 14th at Avon Aquatic Facility. Registration opens October 1st.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Photos With Santa: November 14th”
Nov 20 – 21 · 6:00 pmEvent
Land of Illusion Adventure Park, Middletown
Christmas Glow runs at Land of Illusion on November 20–21 at 6:00 pm, offering festive holiday lighting and attractions.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Dates: November 20, 2026 – November 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm”
Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Season
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, Hamilton
An annual holiday light show featuring over one million lights illuminating artist installations throughout the sculpture park. Families experience the 2-mile art and nature-filled route entirely from their car, with returning favorites and new installations.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“NOVEMBER 20, 2026 – JANUARY 3, 2027 The holiday season isn't complete without a visit to the Pyramid Hill Lights!”
Nov 21 · 6:00 pmEvent
Land of Illusion Adventure Park, Middletown
Walk Through The Lights is held at Land of Illusion on November 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Dates: November 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm”
Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027Season
Armstrong Air & Space Museum, Wapakoneta
The museum illuminates its grounds with festive, space-themed light displays featuring a twenty-foot Saturn V rocket and Apollo-era astronaut. The outdoor experience takes 15–45 minutes to view and is free to the public.
Free: this listing says so.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“START DATE:Friday, November 27, 2026 END DATE: Wednesday, January 1, 2027 TIME:Viewable nightly after dusk”
Nov 27 – Dec 30Season
McKinley Memorial Museum, Niles
The Festival of Trees runs at the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial Museum from late November through the end of December, celebrating the holiday season.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “Admission is free”
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“November 27–December 30, 2026–Festival of Trees, National McKinley Birthplace Memorial Museum”
Nov 28 – Dec 20Season
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Nelsonville
The Santa Train runs Thursday through Sunday from late November to mid-December. Santa boards each train to visit children, who receive candy canes. Daytime departures leave at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; evening trains depart at 6 p.m. on select dates.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“the Santa Train, has been a long-standing family tradition for over four Decades — 40+ years of family fun! These ever-popular trains begin Saturday, Nov. 28, and continue each day Thursday-Sunday through Dec. 20”
Nov 29Event
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Cleveland
A holiday celebration at the Monument features Patriotic Santa photo opportunities and festive activities for families.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“November 29 - Winterfest”
Dec 1Event
Majestic Meadows Alpacas & Boutique, Medina
Families meet the Grinch and Santa, enjoy holiday lights, and visit festive animals throughout the farm during the December season.
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“Christmas at the Farm December”
Dec 1Event
Niles Historical Society, Niles
The Festival of Trees runs throughout December at the McKinley Memorial, featuring decorated trees and holiday displays.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Festival of Trees: Month of December McKinley Memorial”
Dec 4Event
Raptor Hallow Sanctuary, Alliance
Families stroll a decorated woodland trail with twinkling lights, holiday displays, animal ambassadors, hot chocolate, and s'mores. Children receive gifts on the Christmas Tree Trail; Santa visits select nights.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Friday, December 4, 2026”
Dec 4 · 11:00 amEvent
Wood County Museum, Bowling Green
Families meet Santa and Mrs. Claus with photo opportunities from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on December 4. The museum provides one free printed photo; visitors may take their own cell phone photos.
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“December 4 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm”
Dec 5Event
Avon Aquatic Facility, Avon
A tree lighting ceremony at Avon Aquatic Facility on December 5th. Families gather to celebrate the holiday season.
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“Tree Lighting: December 5th”
Dec 5Event
Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve, Alliance
A winter wonderland with more than half a million twinkling lights throughout the botanical garden. Families walk the lit trails during evening hours on select December dates.
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“Dec 5 & 6 at 5:00PM - 9:00PM”
Dec 5 – 13Season
Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum, Bellevue
Families ride restored railroad cabooses for about ten minutes, then enjoy hot cocoa and cookies in a dining car before visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus at Monument Station.
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“DECEMBER 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th 11am to 5pm”
Dec 6Event
Bay Village Historical Society, Bay Village
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus ride through town on a fire truck — 06 Dec 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “Admission is free, although donations are always appreciated.”
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“06 Dec 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm”
Dec 6Event
Hilliard Ohio Historical Society, Hilliard
An annual festive event where families write letters to Santa with Mrs. Claus, get face painted, take photos in a snow globe, listen to holiday music, and walk through decorated buildings on December 6th from 3:30–6:30 PM.
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“Sunday, December 6, 2026”
Dec 13Event
Liberty Aviation Museum, Port Clinton
Families enjoy breakfast with Santa Claus in a heated hangar from 8am to 11am. Children receive gifts, and all participants get free museum admission. The Tin Goose Diner caters the meal.
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“Breakfast with Santa, Sunday, December 13th, 2026”
Dec 13Event
Liberty Aviation Museum, Port Clinton
Children meet Santa Claus from 11am to noon on December 13th. Santa then flies away around noon, weather permitting. This is a free alternative to the breakfast event.
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“FREE Santa Meet & Greet going on the same day on Dec. 13th from 11am-Noon”
Dec 20Event
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland
Families enjoy a special breakfast experience with Santa visiting each table for photos and conversation during two seating times on Sunday, December 20.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, Sunday, December 20, 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. seatings”
