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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Columbiana, OH) US military veterans, as well as first responders and adults that are 65 years old or older can enjoy entry worth $10 every Sunday night to the Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau’s (CATB) Joy of Christmas Light Show 2026 at Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park in Columbiana, Ohio.
The event will also feature the following activities/events that are designed to bring joy to children of all ages:
- Friday, Nov. 20: Opening Night + Walk-It Night + Hayride ($5) + Media Night (no cars) + Columbiana Christmas Parade (JOC opens immediately after the parade)
- Every Sunday: $10 entry for first responders, veterans & seniors 65yo+ (please provide ID)
- Tuesday, Dec. 1: Twas the Night Before 5k: CLOSED TO PUBLIC (lights on for private event)
- To register: https://bit.ly/
TwasTheNightBefore5k2026 (click here)
- To register: https://bit.ly/
- Wednesday, Dec. 2: Santa’s Special Night: CLOSED TO PUBLIC (lights on for private event)
- To register: https://bit.ly/
SantasSpecialNight2026 (click here.)
- To register: https://bit.ly/
- Friday, Dec 4: Story Time with Chief Entertainment Elf Carrie (Gingerbread House)
- Friday, Dec 11: Story Time with Chief Entertainment Elf Carrie (Gingerbread House)
- Wednesday, Dec. 16: Walk-It Night + Hayride: $5 entry; leashed dogs permitted (no cars)*
- Friday, Dec 19: Story Time with Chief Entertainment Elf Carrie (Gingerbread House)
- Wednesday, Dec. 23: LAST NIGHT for Mr. & Mrs. Claus!
- Thursday, Dec. 24 – Sunday, Dec. 27: LIGHTS ONLY (Gingerbread House & Ice Castle CLOSED)
- Friday, Dec. 25: LIGHT SHOW CLOSED for holiday!
- Sunday, Dec 27: Walk-It Night: $5 entry; Ice Castle & Gingerbread House closed (no cars)
JOC 2026 is in its 18th year and it is hosted by and benefits the Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau, which supports maintenance of Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park, as well as other activities and events that are in Columbiana, Ohio.
The costs can be found below:
- $20 vehicle
- $40 season pass
- $10 Sunday Nights for Veterans, First Responders + Seniors (adults 65 yrs.+) ONLY
- $5 Walk It Nights on Nov. 20, Dec. 16, Dec. 27 ONLY*
- *Walk It Nights are subject to weather; no cars permitted as guests stroll by foot through the displays; leashed well-mannered dogs welcome (humans are responsible for cleaning up their animals)
In addition to the drive-thru displays, JOC 2026 offers the Gingerbread House and Ice Castle indoor activities, which include
- $1 concessions benefiting local nonprofit and civic organizations; indoor train display (Ice Castle)
- Story Time with Mrs. Claus (only Thursdays, Sundays & select special event nights; Ice Castle)
- Photos with Santa (nominal fee; Ice Castle)
- Story Time with CEE Carrie (Dec. 4., Dec. 11, Dec. 19 only; Gingerbread House)
- “I Spy”, reindeer food, letters to Santa, other children’s activities (Gingerbread House)
- Gingerbread display featuring student & professional designs (Gingerbread House)
For more information on this event, call 330-482-2282 or visit www.TourColumbianaOhio.