Experience the magic of Twinkle Nights, a drive-thru holiday light show at the Hancock County Fairgrounds – where thousands of lights, local pride, and festive fun come together to support the work of Family Resource Center.
Click on the video above to see some of the new elements we’re building to make Twinkle Nights even bigger and brighter this season!
Twinkle Nights is a drive-thru holiday light show that transforms the Hancock County Fairgrounds into a glowing wonderland of color, music, and joy. Stay cozy in your car as you drive through dozens of dazzling displays, sip hot cocoa, and tune in to holiday hits on our on-site radio station.
Each carload helps brighten more than just your holiday spirit. Proceeds from every Twinkle Nights ticket benefit Family Resource Center’s mental health and addiction recovery services, supporting local children, adults, and families all year long.
Enjoy thousands of lights from the warmth of your vehicle!
Peppermint mochas, hot cocoa, and more from Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck.
Choirs, bands, and student ensembles performing live!
Character appearances, visits from Santa, and sensory-friendly evenings.
Twinkle Nights is open weekends from November 27, 2026 – January 3, 2027, with special themed nights you won’t want to miss!
Gates open 6-9 PM, and we recommend arriving around dusk to get in line!
1017 East Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840
*Enter Twinkle Nights from the East Entrance on Sandusky Street, NOT the main fairgrounds entrance. Please follow the posted signage.*
Open 6–9 PM, Fridays–Sundays
(plus select special nights!)
Every ticket to Twinkle Nights supports Family Resource Center, a nonprofit organization providing compassionate behavioral health care for children, adults, and families in Northwest Ohio.
When you drive through Twinkle Nights, you’re helping:
Local kids receive mental health counseling
Families recover from addiction and trauma
Neighbors find hope during hard seasons (like the holidays)
At this drive-thru holiday event, you’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays, and you’ll help local kids, parents, and neighbors find hope and healing when life gets hard.
Have questions about Twinkle Nights or need help buying a ticket? Contact twinklenights@frcohio.org.
That’s entirely up to you! We’ve doubled the length of the route AND added several new animations along the way, so the length of time you’ll spend can vary depending on traffic and how you like to experience the show. Some guests take a leisurely drive to enjoy every twinkle, while others make a few stops along the way to take in our special activities and treats. We invite you to go at your own pace and savor the sights and sounds of the season.
Advance purchase is not required, but it may speed up your time in line. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate on event nights.
You can save $5 on a 2026 Season Pass during our “Christmas In July” from July 3-6! Click here to buy.
No, all tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are not date-specific, so if you purchased a ticket in advance and Old Man Winter keeps you home, no problem! Your ticket won’t expire until it’s scanned at the gate.
Friendly pets are welcome to ride along, but must remain in your vehicle.
We shine on! Twinkle Nights is open during rain or snow conditions unless weather conditions make driving unsafe. If we do need to cancel an event, we will notify you of any closures through the email you used to purchase your ticket and our social media channels. All tickets are non-refundable.
These nights are designed especially for individuals and families with sensory sensitivities who want to enjoy the magic of the season. On these special evenings, the lights will shine without flashing or strobing, and the music will take on a softer tone. Instead of the big high-energy hits, our on-site radio station will play peaceful, instrumental versions of seasonal favorites to create a calm, relaxing atmosphere.
Twinkle Nights shines brighter thanks to our amazing sponsors and local partners! Many displays are custom-crafted by community businesses right here in the Findlay area. We value their participation and their continued support of Twinkle Nights and Family Resource Center.
Twinkle Nights is made possible by generous sponsors who believe in creating magical, community-focused holiday experiences. By becoming a sponsor for next year’s event, you’ll not only help bring joy to hundreds of families but also shine a spotlight on your business through meaningful local exposure. If you’d like to be part of the magic, we’d love to hear from you! Simply fill out the form below to get started!
It takes hundreds of hands (and more than a few miles of string lights) to make Twinkle Nights shine, and we’d love for you to be part of it.
From greeting guests at the gate to serving cocoa and directing traffic, our volunteers are the heartbeat of this event.
Whether you can lend a hand for one night or the whole season, your time helps keep this event affordable for our neighbors who need the light the most right now – all while supporting Family Resource Center’s mission to light the way toward better mental health.
