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One of Ohio’s Favorite Holiday Traditions!

Experience the magic of the holiday season in Central Ohio with millions of dazzling LED zoo lights, animated musical light shows, and festive activities at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium! Admission to Wildlights is included with your regular Zoo admission or Columbus Zoo membership. To catch a glimpse of the animals before they retreat for the evening, be sure to arrive early and enjoy the Zoo lights afterward!

NOV 21, 2025 – JAN 4, 2026 | SUNDAY THRU THURSDAY: 5pm – 9pm | FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: 5pm – 10pm

– Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day –

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Fri, Nov 21 • 5:00 pm

Sat, Nov 22 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Sun, Nov 23 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Mon, Nov 24 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

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Tue, Nov 25 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Wed, Nov 26 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Thu, Nov 27 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Fri, Nov 28 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Sat, Nov 29 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Sun, Nov 30 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Mon, Dec 1 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Tue, Dec 2 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Wed, Dec 3 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Thu, Dec 4 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Fri, Dec 5 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Sat, Dec 6 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Sun, Dec 7 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Mon, Dec 8 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Tue, Dec 9 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Wed, Dec 10 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Thu, Dec 11 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Fri, Dec 12 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Sat, Dec 13 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Sun, Dec 14 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Mon, Dec 15 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Tue, Dec 16 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Wed, Dec 17 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Thu, Dec 18 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Fri, Dec 19 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Sat, Dec 20 • 5:00 pm - 10:21 am

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd, Powell 43065

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One of Ohio's Favorite Holiday Traditions!

Experience the magic of the holiday season in Central Ohio with millions of dazzling LED zoo lights, animated musical light shows, and festive activities at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium! Admission to Wildlights is included with your regular Zoo admission or Columbus Zoo membership. To catch a glimpse of the animals before they retreat for the evening, be sure to arrive early and enjoy the Zoo lights afterward!

NOV 21, 2025 - JAN 4, 2026 | SUNDAY THRU THURSDAY: 5pm - 9pm | FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: 5pm - 10pm

- Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day -

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EAT & DRINK NEARBY

Restaurant / Bar
Hellas Carryout
9346 Dublin Rd Powell, OH 43065
North
Restaurant / Bar
Dell’s Homemade Ice Cream & Coffee
9345 Dublin Rd Powell, OH 43065
North
Restaurant / Bar
Dell’s Handmade Ice Cream
9345 Dublin Road Shawnee Hills, OH 43065
North
Restaurant / Bar
Culver’s
4137 W Powell Rd Powell, OH 43065
North
Restaurant / Bar
Greek Express – Powell
4091 Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065
North
Restaurant / Bar
New China Express
4036 Powell Rd Powell, OH 43065
North
Restaurant / Bar
Vittoria Ristorante & Bar
10241 Sawmill Pkwy Powell, OH 43065
Other
Restaurant / Bar
Sweet Tooth Cottage
10221 Sawmill Pkwy, Presidential Plaza Powell, OH 43065
North
Restaurant / Bar
Lazy Chameleon
4028 Presidential Pkwy Powell, OH 43065
North
Restaurant / Bar
Pablo’s Havana Cafe
9685 Sawmill Rd Powell, OH 43065
North
Restaurant / Bar
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt
399 W Olentangy St Powell, OH 43065
North
Restaurant / Bar
Doaba Indian Restaurant
230 W Olentangy St Powell, OH 43065
North
Restaurant / Bar
Mrs.Turbo’s Bakery
178 West Olentangy Street Suite 100 Powell, OH 43065
North
Restaurant / Bar
Novella
170 W Olentangy St Powell, OH 43065
North
Restaurant / Bar
Nocterra Brewing Co.
41 Depot St Powell, OH
Other
Restaurant / Bar
Ray Ray’s Hog Pit Powell
41 Depot St Powell, OH 43065
Other
Restaurant / Bar
Huli Huli Tiki Lounge
26 W Olentangy St Powell, OH 43065
North
Restaurant / Bar
Prohibition Gastro Lounge
21 W Olentangy St Powell, OH 43065
North
Restaurant / Bar
Kraft House No. 5
5 S Liberty St Powell, OH 43065
North
Restaurant / Bar
Oishii Japanese Bistro
8 N Liberty St Powell, OH 43065
North

FEATURED RESTAURANTS

Fast Casual
Buck City Sammies
212 kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205 • $$$$$
Other
Deli-Sandwiches
Bar
Bossy Grrls Pin Up Joint
2598 North High Street Columbus, Ohio 43202 • $$$$$
Other
Cocktail Bars
Full Service
Goodfellas Pizzeria & Wiseguy Lounge
608 N. High St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$
Other
Pizza
Catering
Vittoria Ristorante & Bar
10241 Sawmill Pkwy Powell, OH 43065 • $$$$$
Other
Italian
Food Truck / Stand / Cart
Jetpack’s Burger Truck
2634 N High St Columbus, OH 43202 • $$$$$
Other
Burgers
Fast Casual
China House
5860 Westerville Rd Westerville, OH 43081 • $$$$$
Northeast
Chinese
Fast Casual
Lan Zhou Noodles
10 E 12th Ave Columbus, OH 43201 • $$$$$
Central
Chinese
Full Service
Minelli’s Pizza
1189 N Wilson Rd Columbus, OH 43204 • $$$$$
Central
Pizza
Full Service
Cardo’s Pizza & Tavern
7897 Refugee Rd Pickerington, OH 43147 • $$$$$
Eastside
Pizza
Full Service
Columbus Fish Market
1245 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH 43212 • $$$$$
Central
Seafood
Fast Food
Dosa Corner
1077 Old Henderson Rd Columbus, OH 43220 • $$$$$
Central
Indian
Catering
Gatto’s Pizza
3420 Indianola Ave Columbus, OH 43214 • $$$$$
Central
Pizza

COMING SOON EVENTS

Live Music
Blues & Beyond: Rainmaker Blues Trio – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Sho
Wed, Nov 19 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
The Academy Is…
Thu, Nov 13 • 7:00 pm
Bluestone • 583 E Broad St, Columbus, 43215
Other
Nightlife Events
Unsanctioned Pro: HARDCORE CUP 2025
Sat, Nov 22 • 7:30 pm
Ace of Cups • 2619 N High St Columbus, 43202
Other
Nightlife Events
Starfox Productions Presents: Totally Tubular!: An 80s Tribute!
Sat, Nov 15 • 8:00 pm
Bossy Grrls Pin Up Joint • 2598 North High Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Comedy Events
Christopher Titus
Fri, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 15 • Times Vary
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Other
Nightlife Events
Karaoke with Excesss Karaoke
Sun, Nov 16 +more dates • 9:00 pm
Eldorado’s • 4968 N High St Columbus, 43214
Other
Live Music
VOILÀ
Fri, Nov 14 • 7:00 pm
The KING of CLUBS • 6252 Busch Blvd Columbus, 43229
Other
Live Music
Shaun Cassidy: The Road To Us
Sat, Nov 15 • 7:30 pm
Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Collin Raye with special guest SJ McDonald
Thu, Nov 13 • 7:30 pm
Southern Theater • 21 E Main St Columbus, 43215
Other
Trivia Night
Trivia Tuesdays
Tue, Nov 18 +more dates • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
BrewDog Brewery & Taproom • 96 Gender Road Canal Winchester, 43110
Other
Live Music
Dirty Windows
Sun, Nov 16 • 2:30 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
The Jerry Powell Experience
Thu, Nov 20 • 6:00 pm
Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
Other