Butch Bando’s Holiday Fantasy of Lights

Load the family into the car and enjoy Butch Bando’s Holiday Fantasy of Lights at Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds from November 22, 2024 through January 1, 2025.

The drive-thru light show features 3 miles of magical twinkling light displays that will amaze all ages from the comfort of your vehicle. 

photo: Butch Bando’s Holiday Fantasy of Lights

This event is sure to get your family into the holiday spirit. Stay warm and dry as you drive through 3 miles of holiday lights this Christmas season.

Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights, the original drive through light show, has been serving Central Ohio’s family traditions for 22 years.  

Letters for Santa

Bring your letters for Santa to the show from November 29-December 23, and Mrs. Claus will deliver them to the North Pole! Santa’s Elves will scan the letters back so you know what your little ones wished for this holiday season.

Your valid legible email address must be included. Envelopes do not need to be sealed and no postage is necessary. Find more info here.

Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights

Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights Schedule

November 22, 2024 through January 1, 2025

Sunday-Thursday 5:30pm – 9:00pm 
Friday and Saturday 5:30pm – 10:00pm

Open Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, and during rain, snow, shine or wind, with the exception of severe weather! Please check Facebook for announcements during weather emergencies.

Butch Bando’s Holiday Fantasy of Lights

Fantasy of Lights Admission and Discounts

Tickets can be purchased at the gate, or online for a contact-free transaction.

Vehicle Admission Rates: Show benefiting Recreation Unlimited and A Kid Again

• Cars, SUVs, and standard Vans: $20 M-TH, $30 FRI-SUN
• Limos, Large Vans, and Motorcoaches up to 30 people: $60
• Buses and Large Motorcoaches: $100
• Assisted Living and Senior Living Homes: Call for pricing

Season pass: $80 (purchase at the ticket booth on-site)

Military Appreciation Nights: December 16 – 20, 2024

• Active Duty and Spouses – FREE
• Veterans – $10
  *Please provide proper military ID*

Tips for visiting Fantasy of Lights

Peak Showtimes are Friday and Saturday nights (and holidays), so you may experience more traffic and longer wait time to enter the show.

If you wish to avoid a potentially long wait, visit Monday – Thursday. Longer wait times can be expected on Fridays, Saturdays and the week of Christmas.

During these unprecedented high car volume nights, local authorities will shut the show entrance down to try to mitigate traffic congestion and safety situations. Follow on Facebook for shutdown updates during these times.

Public restrooms are not available. 

photo: cotc

Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights
Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds
3311 South Old State Rd 
Delaware, Ohio 43015
(614) 412-3499

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