It’s no secret that when the holiday season rolls around, some towns spread the Christmas cheer more than others. Middletown, Ohio is a festive town, full of twinkling lights and holiday decorations that will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit. This small city’s drive-through light display is just what you need to make your holiday season merry and bright.

Take a look:

(This year, there’s a one-of-a-kind holiday lights tour in northeast Ohio you won’t want to miss. Get your tickets now before they’re gone! Click here for more information.)

Every holiday season, the town of Middletown celebrates by lighting up its city park. Smith Park sits in the heart of downtown and features 100 acres of dazzling lights.

Light Up Middletown/Facebook You’ll find it at 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown, OH 45042.

Light Up Middletown is a spectacular drive-thru light display that’s open the day after Thanksgiving until New Year’s Eve. It’s open every night from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., rain or shine.

lightupmiddletown.org Admission is by donation, so give what you can and enjoy the show!

You’ll enter the show through a sparkling tunnel of lights and make your way through the park, around a lake and through a penguin village—not to mention Santa’s workshop.

Light Up Middletown/Facebook As an added bonus, you can even visit Santa and Mrs. Claus every Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. until December 23.

You’ll likely spot some of your other favorite characters, so keep your eyes peeled.

Light Up Middletown/Facebook To stay up to date on Light Up Middletown’s events, click here.

You never know who you’ll spot wandering around at Light Up Middletown’s winter wonderland!

Light Up Middletown/Facebook

Light up Middletown is located at 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown, OH 45042. Have you ever been here before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

Light Up Middletown/Facebook

You’ll find it at 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown, OH 45042.

lightupmiddletown.org

Admission is by donation, so give what you can and enjoy the show!

As an added bonus, you can even visit Santa and Mrs. Claus every Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. until December 23.

To stay up to date on Light Up Middletown’s events, click here.

For more holiday magic in Ohio, check out our previous article: Take This Guided Northeast Ohio Holiday Lights Tour For A Day Of Pure Magic.

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