Drive-Through Experience
Nightly November 10 – January 8

Festival of Lights Hours

The dazzling drive-through experience is lit up nightly from dusk to midnight, including holidays, from November 10 – January 8. Enjoy reduced wait times when you visit Monday through Wednesday, and beat the rush when you arrive early between 5 – 6 pm.

Admission:

To ensure the Festival of Lights continues to shine brightly for years to come, a donation of $30 per vehicle is suggested. Every $30 donor receives:

2022 Festival of Lights Vehicle Pass valid throughout the holiday season
Oglebay Rewards Book containing more than $500 in time-sensitive money-saving coupons

Guided Trolley Tours:

Enjoy the Festival of Lights 6-mile drive-through experience from the comfort of the Oglebay Trolley. Tours depart Wilson Lodge hourly from 5:30 – 9:30 pm, November 10 – January 8.

Admission
Fri-Sat | $25 per person
Sun-Thurs | $18 per person

Special Holiday Pricing
Thanksgiving Day | $25 per person
Dec 25-30 | $25 per person

The Hilltop Attractions:

Welcome Tree:

Don’t miss the 70-foot tall Welcome Tree featuring thousands of dancing high-resolution lights combining color, music, and animated imagery while soaring seven stories high into the night sky.

Magical Mansion Light Show:

Prepare to be dazzled as the iconic Oglebay Mansion comes alive with an animated 5-minute light show choreographed to your favorite holiday hits.

Show runs nightly from dusk to midnight.

Lighted Selfie Stations:

Snap a holiday photo at a variety of festive selfie stations as you explore the illuminated walking paths throughout The Hilltop. These jolly photos are perfect for holiday greeting cards, and much more.

Holidays at the Mansion:

The Mansion Museum, previously the summer home of industrialist and philanthropist Earl W. Oglebay, is lavishly decorated for the holidays. Explore the Mansion’s 13 period rooms and enjoy the stunning displays.

Gardens of Light:

The ever-popular Gardens of Light features gleaming brick pathways aglow with holiday cheer. Stroll through the Bissonnette Gardens as you take in more than 150 twinkling hanging baskets, thousands of lighted flowers, and festive trees.

Nativity Display:

Don’t miss the life-sized Nativity display, located next to Carriage House, featuring elaborate characters and costumes brought to life through an audio presentation of the nativity story.

Winter Carnival:

Experience the Winter Carnival at Levenson Shelter featuring a wonderland filled with family-friendly activities and delicious concessions.

Hours:
Beginning Nov. 10
Mon-Fri | 5 – 9 pm
Sat & Sun | 12 – 9 pm

Thanksgiving Day | 5 – 9 pm
Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve | 12 – 5 pm
Christmas & New Year’s Day | 5 – 9 pm

Christmas at Oglebay Good Zoo:

Get ready for a jolly good time with your furry friends at Oglebay Good Zoo.

Hours
Sun – Thur | 11 am – 8 pm
Fri & Sat | 11 am – 9 pm

Thanksgiving & New Year’s Day | 1 – 8 pm
Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve | 11 am – 4 pm
Christmas Day | 3 – 8 pm

Admission
$13.95 | Adults (Ages 13+)
$9.95 | Children (Ages 3-12)
Free | Ages 2 & Under

Live Music Lineup:

Join us at various Oglebay locations for live performances by the area’s most acclaimed performers! Concerts are free and open to the public.

Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022

Gregg Molnar - Hickman Lounge - 7 - 10 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 9, 2022

Markus & James - Hickman Lounge - 7 - 10 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022

Ron Retzer Trio - Hickman Lounge - 7 - 10 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022

Eli Lambie - Hickman Lounge - 7 - 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022

Jason Treuman - Hickman Lounge - 7 - 10 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022

Roger Hoard - Hickman Lounge - 7 - 10 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

Markus & James - Hickman Lounge - 7 - 10 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022

Ron Retzer Trio - Hickman Lounge - 7 - 10 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022

Bob & Bill - Hickman Lounge - 7 - 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022

Jason Treuman - Hickman Lounge - 7 - 10 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022

Bob Gaudio - Hickman Lounge - 7 - 10 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 23, 2022

Markus & James - Hickman Lounge - 7 - 10 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022

Gregg Molnar - Hickman Lounge - 7 - 10 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022

Eli Lambie - Hickman Lounge - 7 - 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022

Jason Treuman - Hickman Lounge - 7 - 10 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022

Gregg Molnar - Hickman Lounge - 7 - 10 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 30, 2022

Markus & James - Hickman Lounge - 7 - 10 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022

Eli Lambie & the Mojo Kings - NYE Parties -

Date: November 10, 2022 - January 8, 2023

Location: Oglebay Resort, 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV 26003

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