Columbus Clippers Holiday Lights Brings Over 1 Million Lights to Huntington Park

A new holiday light display is coming to downtown Columbus this winter! Columbus Clippers Holiday Lights  transforms Huntington Park into a festive destination for 43 nights, with more than one million lights, holiday entertainment, family activities and seasonal treats.

The event runs from November 14 through December 31, 2026, with opening night kicking off the holiday season on Saturday, November 14. Tickets are on sale now.

What to Expect at Columbus Clippers Holiday Lights

Visitors can stroll through colorful light displays along the Huntington Park concourse, take family photos and enjoy a variety of holiday activities.

Highlights include:

• More than one million lights: Explore illuminated displays throughout the ballpark.
• Drone light shows: Watch a 12-minute show featuring 300 drones on select nights.
• Santa and holiday characters: Meet Santa on select dates, along with appearances by characters such as Olaf, Buddy and the Grinch.
• Holiday train rides: Take a ride around the warning track for an additional $5 per person.
• Clippers Curling: Try the two curling lanes in the Right Field Plaza.
• Kids Craft Corner: Enjoy a holiday-themed craft activity.
• Fire pits and seasonal treats: Warm up with holiday food and drinks.
• Other attractions include a 30-foot Grand Tree, a giant photo-op globe, a holiday scavenger hunt and seasonal shopping at the Clippers Cargo Shop. Mechanical reindeer will also be available on December 11 and 18.

Special entertainment varies by date, so check the event calendar before choosing your visit.

Columbus Clippers Holiday Lights Tickets

Several ticket options are available, depending on how you plan to visit.

Advance general admission: $12 per person
Day-of general admission: $13 per person
Flex voucher: $15 per person, with the option to transfer to another date if plans change
Season pass: $75 per person, including admission on all event nights and one complimentary train ride per visit
Private igloo: $350 for a group of eight
The private igloo experience includes admission, one train ride per person, an unlimited hot chocolate bar, a cookie platter, a s’mores kit and access to a private fire pit.

Individual-date tickets, flex vouchers and season passes are available through the official Columbus Clippers Holiday Lights website.

Columbus Clippers Holiday Lights Dates and Hours
Dates: November 14 – December 31, 2026
Location: Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Lane, Columbus, OH 43215
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday–Sunday: 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The event is closed on select dates, including Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Check the official Holiday Lights calendar for the full schedule of operating dates, drone shows, Santa visits and character appearances.

Columbus Clippers Holiday Lights offers a new way to enjoy the holiday season in the Arena District, whether you’re planning a family outing, a festive date night or an evening with friends.