Every year around the end of November, Dayton's Countryside Park is transformed into a wonderland of lights, holiday scenes, and family-friendly attractions. The Woodland Lights holiday festival is always one of the year's most anticipated events in Washington Township, with visitors coming from far and wide to see the spectacular sights.

For local families, the holidays just wouldn't be the same without a trip to the festival. Our REALTORS® are ready to celebrate the season, and we've got all the details on what to expect from Woodland Lights this year.

Celebrate the Holidays at Woodland Lights

Dates: Weekends November 22 – December 1, Daily December 6 – December 23

Location: Countryside Park – 895 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Dayton, OH 45459

• Experience an Enchanting Local Tradition
  Whether you're still shopping for Washington Township homes for sale or you're already a long-time resident, events like Woodland Lights provide a perfect chance to build a deeper connection with the community. The month-long Woodland Lights festival has been a local tradition for many years and only seems to get better with each holiday season. Every year, thousands of people visit Countryside Park to get in the holiday spirit.

• A Half-Mile of Spectacular Holiday Scenes
  The amazing holiday light display is always the central attraction at Woodland Lights, featuring a half-mile walk with stunning holiday scenes brought to life. Along the way, you'll see thousands of holiday lights draped across the scenery, along with vignettes featuring your favorite holiday characters. Toward the end of your walk, you can watch the lights dancing and reflecting off of a scenic woodland pond.

• Visits with Santa at Woodland Lights
  Of course, a trip to Woodland Lights wouldn't be complete without a visit with the man in red himself. Throughout the event, Santa will be hanging out in a historic, decorated log cabin at Countryside Park, waiting to hear the wishes of Washington Township kids. The historically accurate log cabin is decorated beautifully for the season, with a crackling fire in the fireplace to keep things warm and cozy.

• Rides, Attractions, and Entertainment
  When you visit the Woodland Lights festival, it's a good idea to plan for a full evening of family fun. In addition to the amazing light display, Woodland Lights features nightly bonfires, live animals, amusement rides, and delicious concessions from your favorite local vendors. Kids will also find some of their favorite characters from films, shows, and holiday stories traveling through Countryside Park each night. Adults and kids alike love the live performances, which often feature a healthy dose of holiday music.

• Special Nights at Woodland Lights
  Throughout the holiday season, you'll have a chance to attend some special nights at Woodland Lights, with unique attractions available. While pets aren't allowed at Woodland Lights most nights, there is a special pet night when you can bring your furry friend to enjoy the fun. Train nights are always a popular attraction, and kids will love the special nights when the cast of holiday plays from the Town Hall Theatre visits the park.

• Planning Your Visit to Woodland Lights
  Ready to enjoy another season of holiday fun at Countryside Park? You can purchase your tickets online for Woodland Lights, making it easy to plan your visit. Free parking is available throughout the event at the Recreation Center's main lots.

When you call Washington Township home, there's always another exciting community event like Woodland Lights to look forward to on the calendar. Contact Wright-Patt Realty to buy and sell homes throughout the Washington Township, OH area.