Cleveland Zoo Christmas Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo lights up with more than 1.5 million lights in themed areas, a musical light show on a 50-foot tree, free carousel rides and Santa's lodge. Most nights are on foot, and some weeknights are drive-through nights you see from your car.
| Dates | November 18 to December 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Closed Thu, Nov 26, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours | Every event night 5 pm to 9 pm Walk-through nights: Nov 19-22 and 27-29; Dec 3-6, 10-13, 17-23 and 26-30. Drive-through nights (in your own car): Nov 18, 23-25 and 30; Dec 1, 2, 7-9 and 14-16. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Walk-through $27 in advance online ($24 members), $29 online on the day, $30 at the gate; 4-packs $80 ($70 members); drive-through $59 per vehicle ($49 members); under 2 free |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, south of downtown off I-71, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109 |
Checked on Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Cleveland Zoo Christmas Lights
When is Cleveland Zoo Christmas Lights open in 2026?
November 18 to December 30, 2026. Closed Thu, Nov 26, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25. Hours: Every event night 5 pm to 9 pm.
How much are tickets for Cleveland Zoo Christmas Lights?
Ticket needed. Walk-through $27 in advance online ($24 members), $29 online on the day, $30 at the gate; 4-packs $80 ($70 members); drive-through $59 per vehicle ($49 members); under 2 free. Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Cleveland Zoo Christmas Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.