Gahanna Holiday Lights Celebration
Join us for our annual Holiday Lights Celebration in the Gahanna Creekside District on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 3:00pm-6:30pm!
The Holiday Lights Celebration, presented by Nth Degree, offers a magical afternoon of free family fun for all ages!
Free for everyone holiday activities start at 3 PM, and include live performances on the Holiday Stage, arts and crafts, open houses, trackless train rides, fun photo opportunities in a Giant Snow Globe, and so much more fun!
Santa arrives by 6:00 PM to light the tree and set off the holiday fireworks!
Interested in being a sponsor for 2026? Please contact our events manager, Sarah Carnes, by emailing scarnes@visitgahanna.com. We thank you for your interest in supporting #HolidayLights2026.
Holiday Lights Schedule
3 to 6 PM
- Free Holiday Activities throughout the Creekside District
- Live Music and Dance on the Holiday Stage at Creekside Plaza
- Free Trackless Train Rides
- Giant Snow Globe
- Petting Zoo
- Snow Room
- Holiday Characters & Stiltwalker
- Facepainting & Caricatures
- Snow Axe Throwing
- Festive Silent Disco
- & so much more!
After Santa lights the tree, be sure to take a stroll through Creekside Park and enjoy the dazzling light display totaling more than 300,000 lights!
Thank You To Our Vendors
Food Vendors:
- Midway Kettle Corn
- Cousins Maine Lobster
- My Chick'N Bites
- Schmidt's
- Tortilla Street Food
- Pretzel Shop Etc.
- Pilar Designs Face Painting & More
Retail Vendors:
- Hai Hunny Candle Co.
- Thistle Bee Pottery
- LETS GLOW CRAZY
- Just Papa's Baking Company
- The Cousin Collection
- Sugar Rae
- WHATTAMUTT
Thank You To Our Sponsors
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Premier Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Community Sponsors
