Drive Through Experience
A Magical Drive
From November 6 through January 4, experience one of America’s top holiday light shows. This 6-mile drive-through features 100+ dazzling displays across 300 acres, with festive stops for shopping, treats, and family fun along the way.
Nov 6 - Jan 4
Open Nightly | Dusk to Dawn
Festival of Lights Highlights
- 70-Foot Welcome Tree
- Reflections on Schenk Lake
- Santa's Village
- Christmas at the Zoo
- Festival of Trees
Miles of Lights
For more than 40 years, Oglebay’s Festival of Lights has been voted one of America’s top holiday light shows, drawing over 300,000 visitors each year. The 6-mile drive-through spans 300 acres with 100+ dazzling displays and festive stops for shopping, dining, and family fun.
Directions to Oglebay
Conveniently nestled in the heart of the eastern U.S., Oglebay Park Resort is just 1 hour from Pittsburgh, 2 hours from Columbus, and 3 hours from Cleveland—making it an easy getaway from several major cities.
From I-70 W
- Follow I-70 W to Exit 2A Oglebay Park. Follow signs for Oglebay Park and merge onto National Road. Turn left at the light by Tim Horton's onto Bethany Pike/WV Route 88 N toward Oglebay (2.5 mi). Arrive at Oglebay.
From I-70 E
- Follow I-70 E to Wheeling, WV. Take the Oglebay Park Exit 2A. Follow signs for Oglebay Park and turn right onto National Road. Turn left at the light by Tim Horton's onto Bethany Pike/WV Route 88 N toward Oglebay (2.5 mi). Arrive at Oglebay.
Guided Trolley Tours
Skip the drive and enjoy the lights on a Guided Trolley Tour. Departing hourly from Oglebay Lodge, tours run 5:30–9:30 PM.
Reservations open 7 days in advance. Call 304-243-4000 to reserve.
Pricing
$20 | Mon–Thur
$30 | Fri–Sun & Holidays
Keep Holiday Lights Bright
Share the holiday magic—your $30 gift keeps the lights glowing and comes with a Season Pass plus a Rewards Book of special offers.