# WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio at Hartford Fairgrounds > Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 13 – Jan 3 · 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM - Where: Hartford Fairgrounds, 14028 Fairgrounds Rd, Croton, OH 43013 - Ages: All ages welcome - Price: $30 per carload (up to 7 passengers); $50 for passenger vans/limos - Organizer: WonderLight Productions - Official page: https://www.wonderlightslms.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/wonderlight-s-christmas-in-ohio-at-hartford-fairgrounds--listing-354872332777c4c5c4a62d13 ## About WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio transforms the historic Hartford Fairgrounds in Croton into a colossal drive-through wonderland boasting over one million brilliant LED lights choreographed to holiday music. Passengers stay warm inside their own cars while driving along a two-mile illuminated path featuring giant floating shooting stars, 300-foot light tunnels, dancing candy canes, and towering 50-foot Christmas trees that flash in rhythm with beloved holiday tunes. By tuning into the synchronized FM radio station, families experience a multi-sensory symphony of festive melodies and synchronized visual effects. It is a favored holiday excursion for Central Ohio families looking for a cheerful evening drive through rural winter scenery and spectacular holiday illumination. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Enjoyed completely from inside your vehicle; open-bed pickup trucks with blankets are also permitted. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Portable family restrooms and diaper changing amenities are stationed at the main fairgrounds entrance gate. • Age Suitability: Marvelous for all age groups, especially sleeping infants, energetic toddlers, and seniors. • Sensory Tips: Brilliant flashing and pulsating lights synchronized to car radio music; drivers can easily adjust the radio volume or dim dashboard lights for comfort. ## Similar picks in Columbus - [WonderLight's Christmas](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/wonderlight-s-christmas--listing-4421edfe49c7c0c8606f379d) — Nov 13 – Jan 3 · 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM · Hartford Fairgrounds · From $35 · checked Oct 27. Families drive through a holiday light show at the Hartford Fairgrounds without leaving the car. WonderLight Productions sets more than a million LED lights to Christmas music… - [CAPA Presents A Christmas Carol at the Ohio Theatre](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/capa-presents-a-christmas-carol-at-the-ohio-theatre--listing-d7027f0655c53a9f472011b9) — Fri, Nov 27 (+2 more dates) · 2:00 PM · Ohio Theatre · Paid · checked Oct 16. CAPA's original, Columbus-made production of Dickens' A Christmas Carol returns to the Ohio Theatre over Thanksgiving weekend, directed by Short North Stage Artistic Director… - [Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/butch-bando-s-fantasy-of-lights--listing-4aeda5775f5521fd448428f4) — Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds, Delaware · All ages · From $20 · checked Nov 5. 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… - [Grand Illumination at Easton Town Center](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/grand-illumination-at-easton-town-center--listing-8e2f4dc43f058f53691bd05d) — Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Easton Town Center · checked Oct 28. Easton Town Center opens its holiday season with the Grand Illumination on Friday, Nov. 13, from 5 to 9 p.m., when the shopping district's holiday lights come on along with… - [How the Grinch Stole Christmas Free Screening at the McCoy Center](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-free-screening-at-the-mccoy-center--listing-9ad24dd089a41def0c28e42c) — Tue, Nov 24 · 7:00 PM · McCoy Center for the Arts, New Albany · Free · checked Oct 16. The McCoy Center for the Arts screens the live-action Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (rated PG, about 105 minutes) for free on the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week. No… - [Fairfield County Festival of Lights](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/fairfield-county-festival-of-lights--listing-b597f76b63e583ca70af5c35) — Nov 26 – Dec 25 · 6:00 PM · Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster · From $10 · checked Oct 27. Visit Fairfield County lists a holiday light display at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster. The dated run is November 26 through December 25, 2026, which the… ## More for families - [Things to do with kids in Licking County, OH](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/counties/licking-county-oh) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/columbus/counties/licking-county-oh.md) - [Christmas lights and holiday events for kids in Columbus](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/christmas) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/columbus/christmas.md) - [Things to do with kids in Columbus — November 2026](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/events/2026-11) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/columbus/events/2026-11.md) - [This weekend in Columbus](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/columbus/this-weekend.md) - [Things to do with kids in Columbus](https://grassyknees.com/columbus) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/columbus.md)