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Festival of Lights

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Festival of Lights

Nov 05, 2026 - Jan 03, 2027 | Event Timing Below

Celebrate the season at Oglebay’s Festival of Lights—one of the best seasonal shows in West Virginia. Experience the wonder across millions of lights, festive displays, and unforgettable holiday magic for guests of all ages to enjoy. Festival of Lights is presented by WesBanco.

Event Highlights

  • Drive Through Experience
  • SLEIGH | A Holiday Pop-Up Bar
  • Santa's Village
  • Holiday Entertainment
  • Festive Family Activities
  • Holiday Dining & Shopping

Festival Activities

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Drive Through Experience

The dazzling drive-through light show lights up nightly from dusk to midnight, including holidays. Enjoy shorter car wait times Monday through Wednesday, and beat the rush by arriving early between 5–6 PM.

Explore Miles of Lights
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Santa's Village

Camp Russel & Levenson Shelter

Santa's Village returns with holiday entertainement, festive bites, artisan shopping, ice skating, train rides and more.

Explore Santa's Village
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Christmas at the Zoo

Oglebay Good Zoo

Celebrate Christmas at the Zoo with festive fun for the whole family. Enjoy select animal habitats, holiday laser and light shows, the magical Wish for Snow experience, and plenty of seasonal cheer.

Visit Christmas at the Zoo
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Hilltop Attractions

The Hilltop

Follow Oglebay’s illuminated holiday path featuring the Welcome Tree, Mansion Light Show, Gardens of Light, festive shopping, and NEW SLEIGH Pop-Up Bar for seasonal sips.

Explore Hilltop Attractions
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Holiday Entertainment

Oglebay Lodge

Enjoy festive holiday entertainment during the Festival of Lights, including live music nightly, a magical Nutcracker performance, and more seasonal delights for the whole family.

Explore Holiday Entertainment
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Holiday Dining

Oglebay Lodge

From festive nightly dining experiences to Breakfast with Santa, holiday-themed menus, and seasonal treats, Oglebay Park Resort serves up delicious ways to celebrate all season long.

Explore Holiday Dining Options
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Holiday Shopping

Multiple Locations

Find festive cheer and one-of-a-kind gifts at Oglebay’s shops—perfect for everyone on your list. Grab an Oglebay gift card to share the joy all season long.

Explore Holiday Shopping
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Festive Family Activities

Multiple Locations

Enjoy festive family fun with the Twinkle Trot walk, Festival of Trees, Santa photos, and more magical moments for all ages at Oglebay.

Explore More Ways to Make Memories

“WesBanco is honored to support an event that brings so much joy and showcases the beauty and community spirit of Oglebay."

David Klick, WesBanco Market President for the Upper Ohio Valley.
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