Woodland Lights at Washington Township RecPlex

01/23/2026

Stay safe and warm this weekend!

RECPLEX WINTER WEATHER UPDATE as of 8a, 1/26:

Monday, 1/26/26: The Washington Township RecPlex will remain CLOSED for the entire day.

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2:30p, 1/25:

We are evaluating the weather for tomorrow, Monday, 1/26 and at this time, are hoping to open by noon, with the pool opening at 3p. Please stay tuned here for updates as we all continue to stay safe during this storm.

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3:30p, 1/23/26:

- Saturday, 1/24/26: OPEN, 8a-6p.

- Sunday, 1/25/26: CLOSED.
We join our public safety teams and encourage all to be safe and stay off the roads.

More updates will come on Sunday afternoon, so stay tuned here or our website at www.washingtontwp.org/recreation as we learn together what the weather will bring.

12/22/2025

🚨✨ DON’T FORGET! ✨🚨
Woodland Lights is OPEN TONIGHT & TOMORROW (Dec 22–23) during regular hours!

🎅 THIS IS IT! Come see Santa ONE LAST TIME before he heads back to the North Pole 🎄

Grab those photos, soak in the lights, and make one more magical memory.

🎄 Monday and Tuesday
🕯️ Hours: 6 – 9p (Gate closes at 8:30p)
🎟️ Admission: $9 per person; 2 & Under FREE
✨ Includes lights, Santa visits, train ride, and carriage rides

🚫 Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

✨ Can't make it before Christmas Eve? Don't worry--WE HAVE LIGHTS ONLY NIGHTS!!
💡 Woodland Lights returns Dec 26–30 for LIGHTS ONLY
💡 Hours: 6 – 9p (Gate closes at 8:30p)
🎟️ LIGHTS ONLY Admission: $5 per person; 2 & Under FREE
🚫 Lights only mean no Santa, no train, and no carriage rides

Bundle up, bring the whole crew, and don’t miss your chance to glow with us ✨🎄

12/19/2025

✨ We are OPEN this weekend at Woodland Lights and it’s the perfect time to come experience the magic!

🎭 Character Night is TOMORROW

Bring the kids out to meet some very special character guests while exploring the lights!! It’s one of our most popular nights and always a favorite for families!

🌈 Glow Night is this Sunday!!

Wear your glow, grab your friends, and experience Woodland Lights with an extra pop of color and FUN 🤩

🎄 Every night includes 🎄

❄️ Strolling through the lights
❄️ Taking a ride on the train or carriage
❄️ Our accessible Santa’s Cabin
❄️ Lover’s Lane and cozy benches to relax and enjoy the views

🕓 6 – 9p nightly Friday, Saturday and Sunday
🚪 Gates close at 8:30p
🎟 Admission: $9 per person
👶 Ages 2 and under are free
🔑 Season Pass: $20 per person

✨ Bundle up and join us for a cozy, festive night under the lights!

12/17/2025

How lucky are we for such supportive sponsors like Dayton Children's Hospital! Thanks for the shout out, and the consistent support, every year!

12/13/2025

Woodland Lights will be CLOSED on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 due to inclement weather.

Please visit us next weekend! We will be open from 6-9 pm nightly from December 19-23.

More info: www.woodlandlights.org

12/10/2025

✨ Ready for an event-filled weekend at Woodland Lights?!
Dec 11 – 14 is packed with cozy, festive fun your family (and pups!) will love.

🚶‍♀️ Thursday - Woodland Walk! (lights only)
Join us and Better Blends for a peaceful Woodland Walk to take in the lights and enjoy a calm winter evening together.

🍪 Friday - Date Night Treat Crawl
It’s Date Night with our Treat Crawl and we are SO excited! A huge thank you to SugarByFIX and Natalie’s Concessions for providing delicious cookies and the yummiest hot chocolate for our couples to enjoy. El Meson will also be in the park to purchase food!

🕵️‍♂️ Saturday - Kids Night
Kids Night is calling with our Scavenger Hunt! Bring the kiddos out for an evening of crafts, exploring, silliness, and memories under the lights.

🐾 Sunday - Pet Night
Bring your furry, or even scaly, friends out for a night designed just for them!

🕓 6 – 9p daily
🚪 Gates close at 8:30p
🎟 Admission: $9 per person
👶 Ages 2 and under: free
🔑 Season Pass: $20 per person

Buy your tickets or season pass TODAY!
https://washingtontownshipoh.myrec.com/info/products/default.aspx?CategoryID=107

✨ We can’t wait to see you this weekend. Let’s make it a cozy one!

12/06/2025

Due to a power outage, we unfortunately have to cancel tonight.

We are RESCHEDULING Character Night tonight and will have all of your friends back tomorrow!!! And... our HORSES will be back tomorrow, too!

Please come out tomorrow and see even more fun to be had, safely, together!

Tickets purchased online are good for ANY NIGHT of Woodland Lights!

12/02/2025

🎄✨ Another magical weekend is coming up at Woodland Lights and we cannot wait to see you! ✨🎄

🐾 Friday, December 5 is Pet Night with SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center!

Bring your furry besties for the cutest night of the season!!

We’ll have:
📸 Pictures with Santa
🎁 Giveaways
🎀 Festive props your pets can wear
🐶 Lots of wagging tails and cozy holiday vibes

⭐ Saturday is Character Night!

We’re bringing in some extra special guests this year to make the night even more magical.

Your kiddos can meet their favorite characters PLUS two local favorites:
🦁 Gary the Lion from FC Cincinnati
🦉 Owlexander from Centerville-Washington Park Districtrk District

📅 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
⏰ Event Hours: 6 - 9p
🚪 Gates close at 8:30p

🎟 Admission: $9 per person
🆓 Ages 2 and under free
🔑 Season Pass: $20 per person

Join us all weekend long for pets, characters, sparkly lights, warm cocoa, and all the cozy December magic your heart can handle. We can’t wait to see you! 🥰✨

11/28/2025

✨🎄 We’re open THIS WEEKEND at Woodland Lights! 🎄✨

It’s the weekend after Thanksgiving, so if you’re ready to walk off the leftovers, escape the chaos, or just avoid doing dishes again… come hang out with us instead. The lights are sparkling, the cocoa is warm, and the holiday magic is calling your name.

📅 Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
⏰ 6 to 9p
🚪 Gates close at 8:30p

🎟 $9 per person
🆓 Ages 2 and under are free
🔑 Season Pass: $20 per person for unlimited visits all season

Make it a cozy post-holiday adventure and come stroll through the lights with the people you love. We can’t wait to see you! 🥰🌟

For more information or to purchase your tickets or season pass ahead of time, follow the link below!
https://www.washingtontwp.org/recreation/woodland_lights

11/24/2025

THAT'S A WRAP FOLKS!

Thanks to all who came out to walk our Woodland Lights at Washington Township RecPlex! Here are some of our favorite spots and shots from this weekend. Share you pictures, too! Post them here, or tag us!

See you next weekend, Friday-Sunday 6-9p (gates close at 8:30p) at the Washington Township RecPlex in the park!

11/22/2025

Our FIRST visitors of the 2025 season! Thanks for joining Woodland Lights at Washington Township RecPlex tonight! Here we go!

11/21/2025

✨ Woodland Lights returns! Santa, wagon rides & holiday fun.
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.washingtontwp.org/recreation/woodland_lights