Those who have not had the chance to see the holiday light show at the Chapin Mansion in Niles still have time to do so.

Carol Bainbridge, who oversees the Chapin Mansion, said the colorful light display would remain active through the Hunter Ice Festival Jan. 16-18.

“The goal is to make it a destination and I think we’ve done well for our first year,” said Bainbridge. “As time goes on, I think it will become a destination.”

The choreographed show, which employs more than 45,000 energy efficient lights, is synchronized to festive holiday music that can be heard on 88.3 FM. Shows run from 5 to 10 p.m. each day.

While reaction to the light show has been mostly positive, Bainbridge said some have suggested that it would be better if the display reflected more of the “Victorian” period style.

By Victorian, she said people don’t want music and moving lights. They want a static display, wreaths, candles and a lit-up Christmas tree.

“It would look very classy and I understand that side of the argument,” she said.

However, Bainbridge said she believes the people who built the 1882 mansion — Henry and Ruby Chapin — would have enjoyed the modern light show.

Bainbridge said she believes this because the Chapins chose to build the home in a “cutting edge architectural style” unique from other Victorian-period houses in the area.

They also wired the home for electricity, which was brand new for the time.

“I personally think they would love that (the modern light display) because I think it fits their personality exactly in that they tried new things,” Bainbridge said. “I think they are up there smiling. I

really do.”

More than 700 people toured the historic mansion in late November on the day that the city premiered the light display. Bainbridge said tour attendance has been up because of the light show.

“That is good for everybody,” said Bainbridge, adding that the modern light show would return next year.

Mansion tours have closed for the season, but will reopen in April.

The holiday light show was created by TPC Technologies in partnership with the City of Niles.