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Holiday Fun in Ohio!
Guernsey County Courthouse Holiday Light Show is one of Holiday Fun in Ohio!.

1. Guernsey County Courthouse Holiday Light Show

801 Wheeling Ave (Wheeling Ave), Cambridge, OH
Arts and Entertainment · 1 tip

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: Check out the amazing 36 animated light displays and 15,000 lights outlining the building. While there, check out the historic downtown village as it is decorated for the holiday season. (11/8-1/5)

Festival Of Lights is one of Holiday Fun in Ohio!.

2. Festival Of Lights

Cincinnati Zoo & Botannical Gardens, Cincinnati, OH
Arts and Entertainment · Avondale · 6 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: Stop by the PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. There are light displays, entertainment, train rides, and much more. This will be an event you won't want to miss!

Toledo Zoo is one of Holiday Fun in Ohio!.

3. Toledo Zoo

9.1
2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH
Zoo · Beverly-Harvard · 91 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo features more than one million lights, images of favorite holiday animals, ice-carving demonstrations, treats and more! Event runs November 16 - December 31

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is one of Holiday Fun in Ohio!.

4. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

9.0
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH
Zoo · Old Brooklyn · 90 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: December Days offers seasonal activities for the whole family to enjoy including animal programs, seasonal music, eco-friendly crafts, holiday cookie decorating and more. (Dec. 17-30)

EnterTRAINment Junction is one of Holiday Fun in Ohio!.

5. EnterTRAINment Junction

8.4
7379 Squire Ct (at Kingsgate Way), West Chester, OH
Museum · 20 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: Create a holiday tradition for your family! See the magic of Christmas at the home of the World's Largest Indoor Train Display. There are endless displays and fun for everyone!

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is one of Holiday Fun in Ohio!.

6. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

9.4
4850 Powell Rd, Powell, OH
Zoo · 160 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: Turn up the wattage on your holiday season with Wildlights at the Zoo, which features numerous light displays, activities for the kids, and Bob Evans Polar Express. This holiday event is fun for all!

Greater Cleveland Aquarium is one of Holiday Fun in Ohio!.

7. Greater Cleveland Aquarium

6.3
2000 Sycamore St (in FirstEnergy Powerhouse), Cleveland, OH
Aquarium · Ohio City · 63 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: Take part in Cleveland’s most aquatic holiday experience in the Winter Waterland! The aquarium will be transformed into an underwater wonderland, featuring large decorations, twinkling lights & more!

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is one of Holiday Fun in Ohio!.

8. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

9.0
714 N Portage Path (at Garman Rd), Akron, OH
History Museum · Northwest Akron · 27 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: Enjoy the holiday season during the Deck the Hall event where you will see light displays, decorations, and listen to the sounds of the season. Relax, eat, drink, and be merry!

A Christmas Story House & Museum is one of Holiday Fun in Ohio!.

9. A Christmas Story House & Museum

8.8
3159 W 11th St (at W 11th St), Cleveland, OH
Museum · Tremont · 50 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: It doesn't seem like Christmas without "A Christmas Story" on TV. Stop by the famous landmark where you can take a tour to see original props, costumes and memorabilia from the film, and much more!

Sauder Village is one of Holiday Fun in Ohio!.

10. Sauder Village

8.4
22611 State Route 2 (St. Rt. 66), Archbold, OH
History Museum · 8 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: Come experience a turn-of-the-century Christmas at Sauder Village! The candle-lit lantern will light the way as the guide takes you on a journey to meet historical characters and holiday customs.

CVSR Boston Mills Station is one of Holiday Fun in Ohio!.

11. CVSR Boston Mills Station

7100 Riverview Rd, Peninsula, OH
Rail Station · 2 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: Experience the fun and adventure of riding the longest and most scenic tourist excursion railroads in the country. Ride on the Polar Express where the famous book story-line comes to life.

Historic Clifton Mill is one of Holiday Fun in Ohio!.

12. Historic Clifton Mill

8.5
75 Water St, Clifton, OH
Historic and Protected Site · 10 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: This light display is one of the country's finest with over 3.5 million lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges. This is a wonderful holiday treat for the family.

Warther Museum is one of Holiday Fun in Ohio!.

13. Warther Museum

8.1
331 Karl Ave, Dover, OH
Museum · 15 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: Don't miss the Warther Christmas Tree Festival starting Nov. 10. Trees are decorated by local businesses and are for sale along with other Christmas decorations. All money benefits local hospital.

Roscoe Village is one of Holiday Fun in Ohio!.

14. Roscoe Village

600 N Whitewoman St (at Hill Street), Coshocton, OH
Travel and Transportation · 3 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: Roscoe Village cheers on the holiday season with its Christmas Candlelighting. Share in the evening’s tradition of lighting the Christmas tree and take a tour that looks back at 1800s holiday season.

Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Center is one of Holiday Fun in Ohio!.

15. Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Center

8.4
Spiegel Grove (at Hayes Ave), Fremont, OH
History Museum · 5 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: Become a kid again as you watch 8 different model trains travel throughout the building, all of which relate to the life of the 19th U.S. President. The Hayes Train Special take place Nov.25 - Jan.6.

Harvey S. Firestone Memorial Park is one of Holiday Fun in Ohio!.

16. Harvey S. Firestone Memorial Park

Columbiana, OH
Park · 1 tip

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: Holiday drive-thru light show in Firestone Park. After driving through the light show, stop by the Gingerbread House and the Ice Castle for children's crafts, holiday decoration viewing, and snacks!