# Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights > Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM - Where: Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds, 3311 S Old State Rd, Delaware, OH 43015 - Ages: All ages welcome - Price: $20-$30 per standard passenger car (up to 8 passengers); tickets purchased online or at the gate - Organizer: Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights - Official page: https://butchbandosfantasyoflights.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/butch-bando-s-fantasy-of-lights--listing-4aeda5775f5521fd448428f4 ## About Set inside the scenic woodlands of Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds in Delaware County, Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights is Central Ohio's premier family-owned drive-through holiday light spectacular. Spanning nearly three miles of winding park roads, this festive experience immerses passengers in hundreds of brilliant LED light displays, glowing archways, animated woodland creatures, and whimsical holiday vignettes. Families tune their car radios to a dedicated FM broadcast station to enjoy synchronised holiday carols as they roll through the shimmering wonderland from the cozy comfort of their own vehicles. Children can bring handwritten letters to Santa Claus to drop into Mrs. Claus's official North Pole mailbox at the ticket gate, complete with return addresses for personalized holiday responses. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Drive-through experience enjoyed entirely inside your family vehicle; no walking or stroller maneuvering needed. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Portable and heated family restrooms are accessible at the entrance staging area prior to entering the light route. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for all ages, particularly families with newborns, toddlers, or grandparents who prefer staying warm indoors. • Sensory Tips: Excellent low-stress option for sensory-sensitive children, as parents have complete control over vehicle warmth, sound volume, and pace. ## Similar picks in Columbus - [Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/butch-bando-s-fantasy-of-lights--listing-5afe138d84147bfdf3ea9ac2) — Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5:30 PM · Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds, Delaware · From $20 · checked Oct 27. 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