Whether you’re the Grinch who can’t stand Christmas or the person who starts writing their Christmas list in September, we guarantee these Cleveland area light displays will get you in the spirit.
Whether you’re the Grinch who can’t stand Christmas or the person who starts writing their Christmas list in September, we guarantee these Cleveland area light displays will get you in the spirit now that Thanksgiving is gone and past. There aren’t many better COVID safe activities than jumping in the car with the fam and seeing some of these awesome light displays.
Wadsworth Griswold House
173 Duane Ln., Wadsworth
Head out to Wadsworth and you’ll see one of the coolest residential light displays around. In an homage to the Griswold family from National Lampoon’s Vacation films, this family lights their house up to look just like the home from the movie. From Thanksgiving until New Years, you can see the lights and turn to 102.3 FM to sync music to the lights.
Photo via Wadsworth Griswold House/FacebookTagg’s Candy Cane Lane
1156 West Miner Rd., Mayfield Heights
A one-house wonder is a synchronized music/light display. More than 8,500 lights dance to Christmas favorites. You can tune in on 107.1FM. The lights run from December 1st through the end of the year.
Photo via Scene ArchivesStrongsville Winter Wonderland
16099 Foltz Pkwy., Strongsville
Strongsville really is the place to be when it comes to Christmas lights! The city puts on this display, with the Crystal Palace gazebo and the clocktower lit up, in addition to a giant Christmas tree.
Photo via Scene ArchivesSeabury Avenue
Seabury Ave., Fairview Park
The whole of Seabury Avenue is lined with glittering Christmas lights on both sides. Many houses on the street have beautiful displays, making it a great drive-through light display.
Photo by Bill McVickerRus Family Musical
5649 Hawthorne Dr., Highland Heights
Head out to Highland Heights for another interactive display, and you can listen to music at 96.3 FM that’ll go with the lights.
Photo via Scene ArchivesWinterfest at Public Square
Public Square, Cleveland
Winterfest officially returns to Public Square on Saturday, November 30th. Try out the skating rink or grab a hot chocolate at this beautiful display in the heart of the city.
Photo by Emanuel WallacePainesville’s Veterans’ Park
56 South Park Pl., Painesville
The city of Painesville has a beautiful lights display for all to see and enjoy.
Photo via @DedraLynn/InstagramMagic Of Lights
19201 East Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights
Magic of Lights is a 1.3 mile drive-thru holiday light display featuring a 100+ foot light tunnel, and over 30 full light static & animated displays and other holiday activities. It goes from November 27th to January 4th. The cost to visit is $20 per car if you buy tickets in advance.
Photo via Magic Of Lights – Northeast Ohio/FacebookLorain County Metroparks
Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange
Head out to Lorain County for a socially distanced version of their annual holiday lights through December 30th. Admission is free but they ask to register here .
Photo via @StaLavy/InstagramLizanich Family Christmas Lights
11838 North Churchill Way,? Strongsville
The Lizanich family have been doing Christmas lights for years, and every year it just gets better. The light display is synchronized to 93.3FM, which plays modern Christmas favorites, as well as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Photo via Scene ArchivesCrown Point Parkway Festival of Lights
Crown Point Pkwy., Strongsville
There’s over 32,000 lights, a moving train and merry-go-round. It runs from Thanksgiving night to Jan. 1, and hot chocolate and cookies will be served for a very low price.
Photo via Scene ArchivesChurch Lights Experience
13200 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights
More than 50,000 lights on 700 channels are synchronized to music at Pleasant Hills United Methodist Church. There is face painting, crafts, and snacks. The outdoor display is open every night from Thanksgiving to New Year, and the indoor display runs Sundays in December.
Photo via Scene ArchivesLighting of the Square
Downtown Chardon
The annual Lighting of the Square in Chardon opens on December 5th with a kickoff event that includes live music and a chili dinner and free hot apple cider.
Photo via Chardon SquareThe Lighting of the Greens at Chagrin Falls
Downtown Chagrin Falls
These lights kick off the night of Black Friday annually. Head to the quaint village to check them out.
Photo via Scene ArchivesCity of Bedford Christmas Lights
Downtown Bedford
Head to downtown Bedford to see the entire square decorated with lights and music playing.
Photo via Bedford Local 1863/FacebookAshtabula County Lights on The Lake
Lakeshore Park, 1700 East First St., Ashtabula
Open from November 29th through December 30th, it’s the biggest lighting display on Lake Erie. There are over 70 different displays to see over 54 acres of rolling hills at Lakeshore Park. It’s definitely worth making the trek out to Ashtabula.
Photo via @ClaudiaJanette6/InstagramHoliday CircleFest/ Winter Lights Lantern Festival
Wade Oval, Cleveland
Join University Circle Inc. and the Cleveland Museum of Art for an array of activities and entertainment on December 8th. These aren’t traditional Christmas lights, but the lighting of the lanterns is really cool.
Photo via @My.Purposed.Place/InstagramDeck The Hall
Stan Hywet Center, 714 North Portage Path, Akron
Head out to Akron’s Stan Hywet Center for one of the best displays around. The estate is illuminated inside and out with more than 850,000 lights and the historic Manor House is decorated and inspired by the theme of A Storybook Christmas. Tickets start at $18 for adults and $7 for children.
Photo via Stan Hywet CenterNela Park
1901 Noble Rd., East Cleveland
For the 95th consecutive year, General Electric’s Nela Park will have a wonderful display of Christmas lights. They’ll be up until January 6th.
Photo via Scene ArchivesCleveland Zoo Wild Winter Lights
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland
Through December 30th, the Zoo will have lights across a ton of areas at the park including Candyland, Enchanted Forest, Conservation Trail & Santa’s Workshop. There’s als oa choir, carousel rides, and the highlight – a 50-foot tall Christmas tree.
Photo via Scene Archives
