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If you’re looking for a holiday experience in Cincinnati that feels peaceful, magical, and genuinely different from the usual holiday light displays, Light in the Forest at the Cincinnati Nature Center needs to be on your family’s winter bucket list. As a Cincinnati native and mom, this is one of my favorite traditions because it blends everything I love—beautiful nature, twinkling lights, and a calm, cozy escape from the holiday chaos.
Whether you’re planning your first visit or you go every year, here’s everything you need to know before you go.
What Is Light in the Forest?
Light in the Forest is the Cincinnati Nature Center’s annual illuminated trail experience at Rowe Woods. Instead of sitting in traffic waiting to inch past light displays, your family strolls through the forest on foot—surrounded by glowing installations, lantern-lit paths, music, and magical moments tucked into the trees.
It’s peaceful. It’s whimsical. And honestly… it’s one of the few holiday attractions that still feels pure and not overstimulating for kids.
Here you will not find traditional holiday characters such as Santa, Frosty, and Rudolph; instead, you will see glowing forest creatures, lit-up mushrooms, and interactive light displays.
Know Before You Go: Light in the Forest
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