# Kings Island Christmas 2026

> Kings Island Christmas in Mason, Ohio: Nov 27 to Dec 31, 2026, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby. Checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/mason-kings-island-winterfest/

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

Kings Island turns into a holiday park on select dates in December, with millions of lights, a WinterFest parade, holiday shows and many of its rides running. It is the Cincinnati area's big theme-park Christmas event.

| Dates | November 27 to December 31, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Open Days | Open days within these dates not yet published |
| Hours | Not published yet Open on select dates only; the park calendar gives each day's hours. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Park tickets with WinterFest from $39 online, plus a processing fee of up to $9.99; light displays, live shows and most rides are included (2026) |
| Type | Light show at an attraction |
| Where | Kings Island theme park, off I-71 about 25 miles north of downtown Cincinnati, 6300 Kings Island Dr, Kings Island, OH 45034 |

Checked on [Kings Island](https://www.visitkingsisland.com/events/winterfest), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

## Where Is Kings Island Christmas?

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## Other Light Shows Near Mason

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[Christmas Markets and Lights Near Cincinnati](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/near/cincinnati/)

## Questions About Kings Island Christmas

### When is Kings Island Christmas open in 2026?

November 27 to December 31, 2026. Open days within these dates not yet published.

### How much are tickets for Kings Island Christmas?

Ticket needed. Park tickets with WinterFest from $39 online, plus a processing fee of up to $9.99; light displays, live shows and most rides are included (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.

### Is Kings Island Christmas a drive-through?

No: it is a light show at an attraction that you see on foot.

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