Ashtabula County's Lights on the Lake
Visitors experience a driving tour across 54 acres of rolling hills set against the scenic backdrop of Lake Erie. The park features over 70 holiday light displays, including large-scale installations and a dedicated section synchronized to music.
What to Expect
The largest holiday light display on Lake Erie.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Ashtabula County's Lights on the Lake
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday light enthusiasts
Vibe
Festive and scenic
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Suggested donation: $10 per car or van; buses $1 per person; mini buses $20. Advance tickets are sold in packs of 5 for $25; each advance ticket is for admission and gives an entry into the end-of-season $500 drawing. Must be 18 or older to win.
- Hours: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 6:00pm - 9:00pm; December 24 and 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
Tips & Advice
- Put the Lake Road (Route 531) entrance at State Road into your GPS, not the park address, and watch for the Toy Soldiers at the gate.
- Pick up an advance ticket pack at one of the local businesses, because every advance ticket is another entry into the end-of-season cash drawing.
- Fill in your name and address on the back of each advance ticket before you reach the gate, so it goes straight into the drawing.
- For a walk instead of a drive, plan around Thursday, December 3, but remember that walk-through night only happens if the weather allows.
- From Route 90, take Route 11 north until it ends, turn right on Route 531, and the park is on your left in 0.6 mile.
Special Events & Promotions
- Special walk-through night on Thursday, December 3, weather permitting, priced per person.
- Advance 5-ticket packs: each ticket is an entry into the end-of-season cash drawing (18 and older to win).
- Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with shorter hours.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which entrance do we use?
Use the entrance on Lake Road (Route 531) at State Road, not the park's street address. Look for the Toy Soldiers.
What will we see?
It's a driving tour past more than 70 displays on Lakeshore Park's 54 acres of rolling hills, with Lake Erie behind them. Some displays are as big as a truck.
Can we walk through instead of driving?
Yes, on the special walk-through night, Thursday, December 3, weather permitting. Every other night is a driving tour.
Where can I buy advance tickets?
You can always buy at the gate. Advance 5-ticket packs are sold at A. Louis Supply Company, the Lakeshore Park Office and Ultimate Appearance in Ashtabula. They're also at Orlando Brother's Golden Dawn in Conneaut and Ashtabula County Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Kingsville.
How does the advance ticket drawing work?
Write your name and address on the back of each advance ticket and hand it in at the gate. Each ticket goes in for the end-of-season cash drawing at the January 2027 meeting. You must be 18 or older to win.
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