Festival of Lights

Date: Tuesday, December 8th, 2026

Pickup Ticket Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm 

Join us as we gather at the Festival of Lights! We will have a table set up outside the Main Entrance, by the ticket office, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. for check-in. Each family will receive a small gift. You are welcome to arrive any time between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. After 7:00, the check-in table will close and tickets (if needed) will no longer be available for pick-up.

If you have your own Zoo pass, we encourage you to use it so we can support even more Heart families who do not have memberships this year. Tickets are provided for immediate Heart family members only. We are unable to accommodate extended family members at this time. Children under 2 are free and should not be included in your ticket count. Please RSVP below, even if you have a zoo pass!

We will also be hosting our annual toy drive for the kids and families at the CCHMC Heart Institute. If you wish to participate, check out the wishlist! We are also asking for gift cards to Amazon, Target, or DoorDash in lieu of toys. The Heart Institute has limited storage, and gift cards are great for older patients and allow staff to provide support throughout the year as needs arise.

We look forward to seeing everyone for a beautiful evening together!