Light in the Forest
- Selected dates, Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026
- 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
- Cincinnati Nature Center, Milford
Voted one of Cincinnati’s Best Holiday Light Displays!
Join us for our special Opening Weekend Celebration, December 4–6!
This year’s event features:
• Approximately 1-mile of illuminated trails through woodlands, ponds, and fields
• NEW installations and light displays by eight regional light artists, including six BLINK artists
• Children’s craft and interactive activities
• Live music
• A warm campfire
• A beautifully decorated historic home
• Food trucks and drinks
• Holiday shopping inside Rowe Visitor Center
• NEW! Join us on January 2 for Glow Wild! (Adult Night)
Please note: Pets are not permitted at any Cincinnati Nature Center program or event.
Opening Weekend Celebration: December 4–6
Purchase your Opening Weekend tickets by December 1 to get reduced pricing for the whole family!
Walk the trails alongside friendly woodland animal characters, light up the night with us by dressing in your most lit attire, and join us for a nightly ceremonial tree lighting and caroling at Krippendorf Lodge at 6 pm, Friday, December 4–Sunday, December 6.
Member Adult $13 (Reg. $15)
Member Child $5 (Reg. $6)
Nonmember Adult $18 (Reg. $20)
Nonmember Child $6 (Reg. $8)
Preregistration is required for adults and children (age 3+).
Opening Weekend discount will be automatically applied at checkout when tickets are purchased by December 1.
See General Admission Pricing for ticket purchases made after Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
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