THE BEST CHRISTMAS LIGHTS NEAR DAYTON, OHIO {2023}

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As fall darkens into winter, one of the best things about early sunsets is the chance to explore more Christmas lights displays in Ohio.

If you live near Dayton or are planning to visit this holiday season, make sure you set aside some time to explore these Christmas lights near Dayton, Ohio.

From homegrown holiday light displays to massive public projects, Southwest Ohio has a ton of great Christmas lights to check out!

Carillon Christmas

The 65-acre park is magically transformed into a dazzling holiday light display, complete with the 200’ tall Tree of Light.

Photo By Carillon Historical Park

CARILLON CHRISTMAS

When: November 21 – December 30, 2023; Sunday – Thursday 5-9pm, Friday – Saturday 5-10pm Where: 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, OH 45409

Legendary Lights of Historic Clifton Mill

Clifton Mill and Yellow Springs are wonderful year-round, but Christmas is extra magical with over four million lights!

Photo By Historic Middletown

LEGENDARY LIGHTS OF HISTORIC CLIFTON MILL

When: December 1-31, 2023; Nightly 6-9pm Where: Caesar Ford Park – 520 South Stringtown Rd., Xenia, OH 45385 Admission Cost: FREE

Christmas Ranch

This fun destination includes Christmas shops, Santa’s Bakery, pictures with Santa, and train and wagon rides.

Photo By The Christmas Ranch

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