Joy of Christmas Drive-Thru Light Show
Drive-thru in Columbiana · Northeast Ohio
Our take
Joy of Christmas is a drive-thru in Columbiana whose own page lists extras beyond the lights: hot cocoa and other treats at the Ice Castle, a picture with Santa, and an indoor train display.
Its 2026 calendar is printed in full on the page, with hours of 6pm to 9pm. One Walk-It Night in December swaps cars for a hayride and an entry fee per person, and opening night also lists a Walk-It Night with a hayride, so check what each night offers before you load the car. The light show is closed on Christmas Day. A season pass is offered for repeat visits, and Sunday nights carry a discount for first responders, veterans and seniors.
The page doesn't name a station to tune to, so treat that as unknown. If a Santa photo is the goal, the page points to the Ice Castle. Walk-It Nights and closures change what you'll find, so read the page once more before your night.
Every 2026 night
26 of 28 nights are confirmed for cars: the show's own site prints 2026 with the dates and the hours and lists that night. "Unconfirmed" nights fall inside the listed dates but don't meet that bar, and the reason is given.
| Night | Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Nov 20 | 6-9 p.m. | Unconfirmed: The page lists Opening Night + Walk-It Night + Hayride ($5) and doesn't say whether cars are allowed |
| Sat Nov 21 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Sun Nov 22 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Thu Nov 26 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Fri Nov 27 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Sat Nov 28 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Sun Nov 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Thu Dec 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Fri Dec 4 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Sat Dec 5 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Sun Dec 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Thu Dec 10 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Fri Dec 11 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Sat Dec 12 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Sun Dec 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Mon Dec 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Tue Dec 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Wed Dec 16 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled: walk-through only, no cars (Walk-It Night: on foot, no cars ($5 per person)) |
| Thu Dec 17 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Fri Dec 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Sat Dec 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Sun Dec 20 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Mon Dec 21 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Tue Dec 22 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Wed Dec 23 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Thu Dec 24 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Fri Dec 25 | Closed Christmas Day | |
| Sat Dec 26 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
| Sun Dec 27 | 6-9 p.m. | Scheduled |
From the show's own site
Word for word, checked Oct 12, 2026.
- Type: “info@TourColumbianaOhio.org The Joy of Christmas Drive-Thru Light Show 2026 is hosted by and benefits the” (tourcolumbianaohio.org)
- Town: “Tourism Bureau office at 11 North Main Street, Columbiana, Ohio 44408 Location 298 East Park Avenue Columbiana,” (tourcolumbianaohio.org)
- Phone: “contact the Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau at 330.482.2282 or info@TourColumbianaOhio.org . Contact Us” (tourcolumbianaohio.org)
- 2026 dates: “2026 Dates & Time 6pm – 9pm” … “Friday – Sunday | November 20–22 Thursday – Sunday | November 26–29 Thursday – Sunday | December 3–6 Thursday, December 10 – Sunday, December 27” (tourcolumbianaohio.org)
- 2026 hours: “2026 Dates & Time 6pm – 9pm” (tourcolumbianaohio.org)
- Price, year not printed: “Single Entry – $20 per vehicle Season Pass – $40 per vehicle Sunday Nights $10 entry for all First Responders, Veterans, and Seniors (adults 65 yrs+)” (tourcolumbianaohio.org)
- Special nights: “Friday, November 20: Opening Night + Walk-It Night + Hayride ($5)” (tourcolumbianaohio.org)
- Special nights: “Wednesday, December 16: Walk-It Night + Hayride: $5 per person entry; no cars.” (tourcolumbianaohio.org)
- Closures: “Friday, December 25: Light show is closed” (tourcolumbianaohio.org)
- Santa: “Don’t leave the Ice Castle without getting your picture taken with Santa.” (tourcolumbianaohio.org)
- Cocoa or s'mores: “You can indulge in Christmas cookies, hot cocoa, and other treats” (tourcolumbianaohio.org)
- Hayride: “Walk-It Night + Hayride: $5 per person entry; no cars.” (tourcolumbianaohio.org)
- Train: “Indoor Train Display” (tourcolumbianaohio.org)
Other displays in Northeast Ohio
The show's site doesn't print a street address, so these are listed by region, not distance.
Show details change from year to year. Check the show's own page before you drive, and tell us if something here is out of date.