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Visitors can drive through sparkling holiday light displays and stop by Santa’s Ice Castle for cookies, hot cocoa, and photos with Santa. The event also features a Gingerbread House hosting decorated gingerbread displays and Mrs. Claus’ Story Time. Guests can also view an indoor train display and pick up reindeer food and snacks.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

tourcolumbianaohio.org

When

Tickets

Single Entry – $20 per vehicle; Season Pass – $40 per vehicle. Sunday Nights: $10 entry for First Responders, Veterans, and Seniors (adults 65 yrs+). Walk-It Night entry is $5 per person on December 16 and December 27; the November 20 opening-night hayride is $5. Photos with Santa are $15 for a 5×7 color print. Concessions are $1 each.

Hours

6pm – 9pm.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Santa’s Ice Castle offers Christmas cookies, hot cocoa, popcorn, hot dogs, and other treats through local non-profits.

Pets

Leashed dogs are permitted on the December 16 Walk-It Night.

Going?

Location

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298 East Park Avenue, Columbiana, OH 44408 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and whimsical

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • First responders, veterans and seniors 65 and older should come on a Sunday and bring ID for discounted entry.
  • If you plan to come more than once, buy a season pass per vehicle at the Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau office on North Main Street.
  • Come by December 23 if you want to see Santa and Mrs. Claus, because the Ice Castle and Gingerbread House are closed on the last nights.
  • Plan a Thursday or Sunday visit if your kids want Mrs. Claus' Story Time at the Gingerbread House.
  • Don't come on December 1 or 2, because the light show is closed to the public those nights for separate events.

Special Events & Promotions

  • November 20: opening night, with a Walk-It Night and a hayride (extra fee) starting right after the Columbiana Christmas Parade.
  • Sundays: discounted entry for first responders, veterans and seniors 65 and older with ID.
  • December 16: Walk-It Night with a hayride and no cars. Leashed dogs are allowed.
  • December 23: Mr. and Mrs. Claus' last night.
  • December 24 and 26 are lights only. December 27 is a lights-only Walk-It Night with no cars. The Ice Castle and Gingerbread House are closed on all three nights.

Links & Contact

Run by Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau

Website / Tickets Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do besides driving through the lights?

Santa's Ice Castle has Christmas cookies, hot cocoa and treats from local non-profits, plus photos with Santa. There's also a Gingerbread House with decorated gingerbread displays, an indoor train display, reindeer food and concessions like hot chocolate, popcorn and hot dogs.

Is there a story time for kids?

Mrs. Claus reads stories at the Gingerbread House every Thursday and Sunday.

Can we walk the lights instead of driving?

Yes, on Walk-It Nights: opening night on November 20, December 16 and December 27. No cars are allowed on December 16 and 27.

Can I bring my dog?

Leashed dogs are welcome on the December 16 Walk-It Night.

How can I volunteer?

Volunteers can work the ticket booth, help with crafts and the Santa line at the Ice Castle, or help Mrs. Claus at the Gingerbread House. Call Deb Ulam at (330) 540-1526 to sign up for shifts.

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