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Light up the nightpick

Metromix
November 11, 2009

Light up the night
Christmas lights are placed around Swan Lake at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens. (Credit: Leigh Taylor)

It's that time of year again - holiday light displays are starting to pop up all around town. Sure, it can be kind of cheesy, but add a cup of hot chocolate and a cute date and get ready for some "ohhs" and "ahhs."

pick Festival of Lights

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - 3400 Vine St. - Avondale/North Avondale
Fridays : 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. (ends December 18)

More than 100 lighted displays, 2.5 million lights. With "Winter Wonders" presented by Madcap Puppet Theater, the Rappin' Elves, storytelling by Mrs. Claus, reindeer and more.

pick Holiday Fest -- The Beach on Ice

Beach Waterpark - 2590 Water Park Drive - Mason
Saturdays : 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. (ends December 26)

Millions of lights. More than 12 holiday attractions including ice skating, carriage rides, petting corral, miniature train display and more. Some additional fees, discounts available online. Free parking.

Holiday in Lights

Sharon Woods - 11450 Lebanon Road - Sharonville
Saturdays : 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. (ends December 26)

One-mile drive-through outdoor lights and themed figures display.

Holiday Lights on the Hill

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum - 1763 Ohio 128 (Hamilton-Cleves Road) - Hamilton
Fridays : 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. (ends December 25)

Drive-through exhibit with more than a million lights and laser light displays.

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