HOURS (November 21, 2025-January 4, 2026:
Sunday-Thursday 5:30pm-9:00pm
Friday and Saturday 5:30pm-10:00pm
Holiday Hours (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day): 5:30pm-9:00pm
PEAK TRAFFIC + SHUT DOWNS:
Longer wait times can be expected on Fridays, Saturdays and the week of Christmas. During high car volume nights, local authorities will shut our show ent
rance down to try to mitigate traffic congestion and safety situations. If you choose to come on a peak night during a shut down, our entrance sign will be shut off and we may ask you to circle the block or possibly come back another day, per local authorities. During a show entrance shut down, please visit our Instagram OR Facebook for entrance closure updates. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, as this is something we do not control. These time frames are based on estimations and may fluctuate.
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PRICING (per vehicle):
•Cars, Minivans, SUVs and Pickup Trucks:
Monday-Thursday (with weekday discount): $20
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: $30
Holiday Pricing (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day): $30
•Limos, Limo/Transit Vans, Motorhomes, Buses and Motor Coaches up to 30 people: $60
•Buses and Large Motor Coaches: $100
•Assisted Living and Senior Living Homes: Call for pricing
The following nights Limos, Limo/Transit Vans, Motorhomes, Motor Coaches, Assisted/Senior Living Busses and/or Buses of any kind are NOT permitted: Friday, December 5th // Saturday, December 6th // Friday, December 12th // Saturday, December 13th // Friday, December 19th // Saturday December 20th // Sunday, December 21st // Monday, December 22nd // Tuesday, December 23rd // Wednesday, December 24th // Thursday, December 25th, 2025
You can purchase tickets online (visit the Pricing + Purchase Tickets pages on our website) or at the show ticket gate (cash, credit/debit card, apple pay). (Limos, Limo/Transit Vans, Motorhomes, Motor Coaches, Buses of any kind and Assisted/Senior Living Home Buses CANNOT purchase online, MUST purchase at ticket gate only).
••SOLD OUT•• •2025 Season Pass: $80 ••SOLD OUT••
[while supplies last]
NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES, NON-TRANSFERABLE. Excludes limos, limo/transit vans, motorhomes, motor coaches, buses of any kind and assisted/senior living buses. All pricing subject to change. Passes cannot be purchased online, MUST be purchased at show ticket gate only). (see Pricing + Purchase Tickets page on butchbandosfantasyoflights.com for additional rules and regulations)
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Information found only on Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights website or
official social media accounts can be verified as accurate. All other sites are unaffiliated and can reflect inaccurate information.
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Open Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Open rain, snow, shine or wind! Unless there are circumstances that Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights deems to be severe weather that would result in jeopardizing the safety of our patrons and staff. While Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights will stay open in all kinds of inclement weather
conditions so that our patrons can enjoy our show, we will not risk anyone’s safety to do so. Check our Instagram OR Facebook for live updates.
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To donate to the Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights Recreation Unlimited Camper Scholarship Fund, click the following link to the Recreation Unlimited Foundation Giving Store site: https://columbusfoundation.org/text2connect/recreationunlimitedfoundation/128/Nonprofit.
-Select "Organization"
-Under "Special Instructions," type in Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights
-Follow remaining prompts for payment information and submission
OR text 128 to (614) 230-0347
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MILITARY APPRECIATION:
Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights Thanks You for your service! Please visit the Fantasy of Lights December 15th – December 19th
See Military Appreciation tab on website for details
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SANTA'S HOUSE:
Santa's House was owned and operated by Cross Creek Campground, not Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights. Cross Creek Campground sold to a different company over the summer of 2023 and the new owners chose to close Santa's House. Santa's House continues to no longer be open.
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SANTA MAIL + MRS. CLAUS
November: Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th AND December: Friday 5th, Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th, Friday 12th, Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th, Friday 19th, Saturday 20th, Sunday 21st, Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd
Bring your letters for Santa so Mrs. Claus can deliver them to the North Pole! Santa’s Elves will scan the letters back via email so you know what your little ones wished for this holiday season. Your EMAIL address must be included — letters will only be emailed back, they will not be returned by mail
Envelopes do not need to be sealed
Email address must be legible + valid
Check your email inbox (or spam folder) for an email from [email protected]
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WHO'S BUTCH BANDO? Narciso “Butch” Bando was a local business owner and our loving father. He was truly larger than life, not only in size, but in charisma as well. He was the light of any room and had a way of making everyone feel welcome. The only thing he loved more than making people laugh was helping those in need. Whenever he saw an opportunity to help, he set his own needs aside and devoted his entire focus to making a difference. Naturally, Christmas was a big deal for our Dad, as it allowed him the opportunity to be in his element, which was being selfless in the name of sharing joy and helping others. Even though he passed many years ago, people still tell stories of his loving nature, generous spirit and cheesy jokes. That is why in 2017 we renamed the light show in his honor. All of these years later, the Christmas season is still a time that reminds us of our Dad and the light show helps keep those wonderful memories alive. The only thing we love more than seeing your family enjoy the lights and making your own Christmas memories is when our guests share their memories of our Dad with us at the show. So, thank you, because while you are creating new lasting memories with your loved ones, you are helping us preserve some of our favorites. Merry Christmas!
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SHOW FAQs
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO DRIVE THROUGH YOUR SHOW? At a nice viewing speed our show should take approximately 30 minutes to enjoy! HOW LONG IS THE LINE TO GET INTO THE SHOW? Non Peak Nights – There should be little to no wait time. Peak Nights – Once in the park your wait should be around 45 minutes. ARE THERE BATHROOMS AT YOUR SHOW? Bathrooms are located at the exit of the show in the Parking Lot. CAN I EXIT THE PARK ONCE I HAVE ENTERED? Yes, you can exit at the ticket booths. CAN I STOP AND TAKE PICTURES OR TURN AROUND IN THE SHOW? No, our show is one way only. You cannot stop your vehicle, or get out, at anytime. He is our owners’ father; to find out more visit our Who is Butch Bando page! IS YOUR SHOW SYNCHRONIZED TO MUSIC? No, we are Columbus’ OG silhouette display light show! Tune to 88.3 FM to listen to Fantasy of Lights radio, made by Delaware Area Career Center students! WHEN ARE NON PEAK TIMES? Historically, our show is less busy on weekdays. Bonus, there is a $10 weekday discount! WHEN ARE YOUR PEAK NIGHTS? Historically, the weekends leading up to Christmas are our busiest nights. Be sure to check our Instagram OR Facebook for up to date traffic information on peak nights! DO YOU HAVE A SEASON PASS? Yes! You can purchase one at our show gate ticket booths, while supplies last! ARE YOU LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED? We are Columbus’ ORIGINAL (AND ONLY!) locally owned and operated, light show! HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN IN OPERATION? This is our 26th season of being your family’s favorite holiday tradition! WHY SHOULD WE MAKE YOUR SHOW A PART OF OUR HOLIDAY TRADITIONS? By coming to our show you make others lives brighter as we give back to several local charities, year round! To learn more about our charities, visit our Charity and Community page. HOW MANY BULBS ARE IN YOUR SHOW? Too many to count; if you feel up to the challenge, let us know! We have over 300 displays, tunnels and light walls! HOW LONG IS YOUR SHOW? Our show is 3 miles long (about a 30 minute drive) and is located at Alum Creek State Park Campground. HOW DO YOU BUY TICKETS? You can buy them at our show gate ticket booths with cash, credit/debit card or apple pay or online by visiting our Pricing + Purchase Tickets page on our website! IS SANTA AT YOUR SHOW? No, Mrs. Claus will be in our show taking letters to Santa and collecting unwrapped toys, coats, and hats for local toy banks throughout Delaware County on November: Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th AND December: Friday 5th, Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th, Friday 12th, Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th, Friday 19th, Saturday 20th, Sunday 21st, Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd
WHAT SIDE DO I LOOK OUT? Our show is designed to be enjoyed from the right Side of your vehicle! Do this and you will never miss a bulb! WHAT IF IT’S RAINING OR SNOWING? ARE YOU STILL OPEN? We are open rain, snow or wind! Severe weather that could jeopardize the safety of our patrons and staff would result in a closure. Check our Instagram OR Facebook for updates.
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