It's that time of year to take a stroll or a ride through some illuminated exhibits of holiday splendor.
The displays below are a compilation of traditional events that happen annually, suggestions from the Beacon Journal newsroom and displays we found online. Car Side Air Vent Mold
This is not meant to be a comprehensive list.
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Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Deck the Hall, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Dec. 8-23, 26-30 from 3-8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $9 to $24 depending on date and time. All tickets must purchased online. stanhywet.org.
Papa Roller Christmas Light Display, 2295 Frashure Dr., Akron. Nightly 5:30-10:30 p.m. Tune in to 97.1 FM for holiday music accompaniment.
The Root Family's Awesome Light Display, 772 Utica Ave., Akron. Runs through Dec. 31. Nightly 5-11 p.m. Tune in to 103.7 FM for holiday music accompaniment.
Blow Mold Wonderland, 1401 Copley Meadows Dr., Akron. Runs through Jan. 1. Nightly 6-11 p.m.
The Price's Lights, 290 Sobul Ave., Akron. Sunday through Thursday 5:30-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5:30-11 p.m.
Akron Zoo Wild Lights, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron. Dec. 9-11, 16-23, 26-30 from 5-9 p.m. Ticket prices range from $11 to $18 and parking $3 to $5 depending on date and time. akronzoo.org/wild-lights.
Lake Anna, 615 W. Park Ave., Barberton. Runs through Jan. 1. Lights turned on daily at 5 p.m. and remain on until 7 a.m. the following morning.
Foxtail Holiday Lights, 950 Bridlewood Dr., Copley. Runs through Dec. 31. Sunday through Thursday 6-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 6-10 p.m. foxtailholidaylights.com.
Wild Winter Lights at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland. Walk-through dates are Dec. 7-10, 14-23, 26-29. Drive-through dates are Dec. 5-6, 11-13. Hours at 5:30-10:30 p.m. Ticket information here.
Synchronized Light Display in Cuyahoga Falls, 107 Lincoln Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. Tune in to 87.9 FM for holiday music accompaniment.
Christmas Wonderland Display, 1507 Cherry Lane, Uniontown (City of Green). Nightly 5:30-11:30 p.m. Free but accepts donations to the Haven of Rest. Tune in to 103.7 FM for holiday music accompaniment.
Holidays on Wildflower, 4781 Wildflower Dr., Green. Through Jan. 1. Nightly 5-10 p.m. Free but accepts donation to Akron Children's Hospital. Tune in to 93.5 FM for holiday music accompaniment. facebook.com/holidaysonwildflower.
Garvas Family Light Show, 9831 Firestone Lane, Macedonia. Runs through Dec. 31. Nightly 5-11 p.m. Tune in to 87.9 FM for holiday music accompaniment.
Satola Family Dancing Lights, 1292 Berkshire Dr., Macedonia. Runs through Jan. 6. Sunday through Thursday 5-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5-11 p.m.
Medina County Fair Holiday Lights, 720 W Smith Rd., Medina. Dec. 8-10, 15-24. Sunday through Thursday 6-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 6-10 p.m. Extended hours Dec. 15-31 from 6-9 p.m. $10 per car, $20 per small bus or passenger van, $50 per large bus. Cash or check payment only. medinaohiofair.com/holiday-lights.
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Ken's Holiday Display, 1237 Gardner Blvd., Norton. Nov. 24-Dec. 15 from 7-10 p.m., Dec. 16-Jan. 1 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight.
Rambacher Family Christmas Display, 8636 Brandywine Rd., Sagamore Hills. Runs through Jan. 6. Sunday through Thursday 5:30-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5:30-11 p.m. Free but accepts donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Glow with Stow: Holiday Lights Walk-Through Spectacular, Stow City Center Complex, 3760 Darrow Rd., Stow. Runs through Jan. 2 nightly. stowohio.org.
The Fox Run Illumination of Lights, 4802 Fox Run Dr., Stow. Runs through Jan. 7, Sunday through Thursday 5:30-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5:30-11 p.m., Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 5:30 p.m. to midnight.
Maplepark Christmas Light Display, 4235 Maplepark Rd., Stow. Runs through Jan. 6. Nightly 5:30-11 p.m.
The Matthews Family Bentley Place Boulevard Light/Music Extravaganza, 809 Bentley Place Blvd., Tallmadge. Runs through Jan. 7. Nightly (weather depending) from 5-11 p.m.
Regal Family Holiday Display, 2419 Sandalwood Dr., Twinsburg. Sunday through Thursday 5-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5-11 p.m. Tune in to 93.7 FM for holiday music accompaniment.
Leininger Lights, 12138 Waywood Dr., Twinsburg. Tune in to 90.1 FM for holiday music accompaniment.
Griswold House, 173 Duane Lane, Wadsworth. Through Jan. 1. Nightly 5-11 p.m. Free but accepts donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Great Strides program. facebook.com/wadsworthgriswoldhouse.
Instrument Panel Frame Mold Jenkins Family Light Show, 364 Oak St., Wadsworth. Through Dec. 30. Sunday through Thursday 6-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 6-10 p.m. Free but accept donations to the American Cancer Society. Tune in to 89.1 FM for holiday music accompaniment. facebook.com/jenkinsfamilylightshow.