Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center | April 14 through April 2023 If anything is certain, it is that for 160 years, the United States has been uncertain with how best to remember the Civil War. Each generation has handled the war’s legacy in its own way, often reflecting its own values and experiences in doing […]
Toledo Museum of Art | September 24-February 5 State of The Art: Revealing Works From The Conservation Vault Beginning September 24 | Canaday Gallery This exhibition opens the “conservation vault” to give visitors a glimpse of works of art that largely have been out of sight in storage for, in some cases, decades. The […]
Toledo Zoo | October 1-31 This October, there’s a new way to fall into fun at the Toledo Zoo! Join us for Harvest Fest — a fantastic fall festival included with general Zoo admission. It will feature giant pumpkin displays, pumpkin animal displays, seasonal food and beverage offerings and autumn-inspired activities — all among a […]
Valentine Theatre | 2 p.m. The Andersons Family: Halloween Spooktacular 2 p.m. - Fun & Festivities 3:30 p.m. - Performance Alain Trudel, conductor Goblins, ghouls, and ghosts haunt the Valentine Theatre in this family-friendly event featuring spooky activities and games and a performance featuring musicians of the Toledo Symphony and Toledo Ballet dancers.
Maumee Indoor Theatre | October 31-November 1 Halloween Kills: Monday, October 31, 7 p.m. Sixteen Candles: Tuesday, November 1: 5 p.m. Spend a thrilling evening with actor Anthony Michael Hall as he regales you with stories from his experience on the set of Halloween Kills and Sixteen Candles. There will be a Q&A session beforehand, […]
Valentine Theatre | 7:30 p.m. ProMedica Pick 4 Series - AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE'S ABT STUDIO COMPANY ABT Studio Company, the young professional company of American Ballet Theatre, is made up of 12-18 rising stars of the ballet world between the ages of 17 and 21. ABT Studio Company prepares these outstanding young dancers, who hail […]
The Venues | 6 p.m. THE WINE GALA IS BACK!We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Wine Gala will have the rustic charm that only Toledo’s Warehouse District can offer. Live chef stations featuring culinary performances by local restaurants to blend in with the effortless warehouse cool of The Venues.As is the tradition, the […]
Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater | November 4-5 ProMedica Masterworks: Beethoven 5 Friday, November 4: 8 p.m. Saturday, November 5: 8 p.m. Alain Trudel, conductor Awadagin Pratt, piano Franz Schubert: Symphony No. 8 "Unfinished" Jessie Montgomery: Rounds for Piano and String Orchestra Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 The Toledo Symphony […]
Toledo Museum of Art | November 5-April 2 Matt Wedel: Phenomenal Debris Levis Gallery and Gallery 29A Monumental, colorful, and expressive, Matt Wedel’s ceramics are a full celebration of what’s possible with clay. Matt Wedel: Phenomenal Debris brings together a large selection of the artist’s ceramics and drawings spanning over a decade of his career. […]
The Shops at Fallen Timbers | November 5-6 Saturday, Sunday, November 5-6: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Join us for the 2nd Annual Fallen Timbers Art Festival, celebrating the diverse art and artists of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan while enjoying premium Ohio wines & delectable treats from local food trucks! This beautiful INDOOR event will be […]
Fort Meigs | 9:30 a.m. MINIATURE WAR GAMING DAY Come fight the War of 1812, World War II, and fantasy space battles all in one room! Miniature war gaming experts help you play more than 16 different war games and learn about this family-friendly hobby. No experience is required and kids are welcome. Admission price […]
Wood County Fairgrounds | 10 a.m. This show will feature local crafters as well as some direct sales consultants. Bring non-perishable food for donation to be entered in for a drawing for a gift basket. Information: snecraftnvendorshows@yahoo.com Sandy Snow 419-557-1191 Brandi Ebersole 419-308-9424
Bracy Gold Bison Ranch, Swanton | 10 a.m. If you have pumpkins to get rid of, bring them out! Admission includes a tour ride to see the bison, live music 12-2 pm, crafts, and family activities. There will also be a food truck with bison meals available for purchase and a coffee vendor to keep […]
Valentine Theatre | 2 p.m. The Gretchen A. Zyndorf Family Series: JUNIE B'S ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL Now that Junie B. Jones has been going to school for over one-and-a-half years, who better to write the book on EVERYTHING you need to know? From bus rules and Band-Aids to carpools to cookies, Junie B. […]
Stranahan Theater | 3 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m. An extravagant celebration of the iconic music of Broadway and more, The Four Phantoms In Concert brings together four Phantoms from the Tony Award-winning The Phantom of the Opera for an unforgettable night of entertainment. The Four Phantoms features an extraordinary quartet of performers, including […]
Stranahan Theater | 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets: $29 to $69 Splash along with Baby Shark and Pinkfong as they journey into the sea for the Holidays to sing and dance through some of your favorite songs in Baby Shark Live: The Christmas Show! This one-of-a-kind immersive experience will have fans of […]
National Museum of the Great Lakes | November 12-13 In honor of the 47th Anniversary of the loss of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, we are offering a weekend of special tours. The Fitzgerald Experience is a guided tour of the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship, using our lake freighter and its similarities to the […]
Downtown Toledo | 10 a.m. The 35th annual Blade Holiday Parade, presented by Yark Automotive Group in conjunction with the Distinguished Clown Corps. Giant Balloons, local marching bands, horses, floats, and more. Be sure to stay for the full parade as Santa will be making his debut! The parade begins at the corner of Summit […]
Valentine Theatre | 8 p.m. Toledo Jazz Festival presents The Four Freshmen & Five Trombones. Come hear the legendary Four Freshmen, the group the Beach Boys most wanted to sound like. In addition to performing many of their hits, the group will be performing arrangements from the historic recording "Four Freshmen & Five Trombones". The […]
Valentine Theatre | 7:30 p.m. Broadway Series 2022-23: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley come together again to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Sun Records – now donned with a Christmas tree, garland, and mistletoe – rings with the sounds of the season and […]
Stranahan Theater | 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $44 to $64 A Motown Christmas features a world-class vocal group, assembled from past and present members of Motown’s most legendary groups…The Temptations, The Miracles and The Contours. A Motown Christmas is a powerful family-oriented show combining Motown’s greatest hits with everyone’s favorite holiday […]
The Armory Arts & Events Center, Napoleon | November 17-20 Join us as we celebrate our 22nd year. Symphony of Trees has raised over $1 MILLION dollars for the children of Northwest Ohio! Tickets are available at symphonyoftrees.com. PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online! Thursday, November 17 Business After Hours, Henry County […]
Toledo Zoo | 6 p.m. Get in the spirit of the holiday season! Bring your antlers, Santa hats and bright red noses to Brewdolph Bash. Adults 21+ are invited to this exclusive, limited-attendance, preview night of Lights Before Christmas presented by KeyBank. Enjoy a fun-filled evening strolling through the Zoo, as guests will receive a souvenir cup […]
Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle | February 10 & 14 The Great American Songbook Pt. 2 Saturday, February 10: 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 14: 10 p.m. Performing in Toledo for more than 54 years, singer-songwriter and Toledo favorite, Ramona Collins brings more tunes from the Great American Songbook to life with the Toledo Jazz Orchestra. […]
Lourdes University Franciscan Center | 8 p.m. The Great American Songbook Toledo Jazz Orchestra with Alain Trudel For its inaugural concert with Alain Trudel as Artistic Director, Toledo Jazz Orchestra shares the essence of its art form with selections from the Great American Songbook featuring vocalists Ramona Collins and Kim Buehler and Alain Trudel on trombone.
Lucas County Fairgrounds | November 18-December 31 November 18-20, 24-27; December 1-4, 8-11, 15-31. The Lucas County Holiday Light Show returns for its second season better than ever! Featuring hundreds of dazzling, larger-than-life holiday-themed displays to delight the entire family! Visitors are welcome to bundle up in their car, pack a favorite snack or beverage […]
Toledo Zoo | November 18-December 31 With over one million lights, the award-winning Big Tree and 200+ illuminated animal images, the 2022 edition of the electrical spectacle is sure to be both merry and bright! NOV. 18 — DEC. 31 Mon – Thu open 3-8 p.m., Zoo closes at 9 p.m. Fri – Sun open […]
St. James Lutheran Church | November 19-20 Saturday, November 19: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, November 20: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Northwest Ohio Rockhound Club annual Fall Rock-N-Craft Show. The show will feature members selling unique rocks, mineral specimens, crystals, cut slabs, tumbled stones, fossils, handmade jewelry, art, home decor, and other handmade crafts made by […]
Downtown Grand Rapids | November 19-20 Saturday, November 19: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. November 20: Noon- 5 p.m. Kick off your holiday spirit in Grand Rapids. Visit Front Street with over 20 unique and locally owned shoppes, several tempting restaurants, Holiday music and entertainment, Father Christmas and so much more! There will be a sleigh […]
St. James Lutheran Church | November 18-19 Saturday, November 18: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, November 19: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Looking for something unique for the person who has everything?Haven't found that perfect gift for the rockhound in your life?Maybe you're looking for something different to do with the kids?We've got you covered!Join the Northwest Ohio […]
Downtown Bowling Green | 10 a.m. The BG Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce the 67th Bowling Green Community Holiday Parade. Units will step off at 9:50 am with the first unit arriving Downtown at 10 am. This year's theme is “Toys, Trains, & Candy Canes”. The Parade is brought to you by these […]
The Town Center at Levis Commons | 11:30 a.m. Events from 11:30 a.m.-9 pm. Tree lighting at 6:55 p.m. Enjoy a full day of festive holiday activities, including: Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive brought to you by Promedica and 13abc 8:30-10 am and 6:30-7 pm Live music from local bands 11:30 am-6:30 pm Santa […]
Valentine Theatre | 2 p.m. The Gretchen A. Zyndorf Family Series: THIS IS NOT A PIPE DREAM - The Story of Artist Rene Magritte Celebrating art and creativity and how they help us confront life's mysteries, This Is Not a Pipe Dream tells the story of young René Magritte who wants to be an artist, […]
St Paul's Lutheran Church | Nov. 25-Dec. 18 Nativity Festival Thursdays through Saturdays (Closed on Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Day). Thursdays and Fridays 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays 12-4 p.m. Beautifully displayed 300 nativities among decorated trees and tablescapes. Live music, art, children's activities, cocoa and wine bars, and sweets. Art exhibit "Picturing Mary" by Michelle Arnold […]
Lucas County Recreation Center | November 26-27 Saturday, November 26: 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Sunday, November 27: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Toledo Craftsman's Guild. Free admission and free parking. * Two BIG shopping days! * Our winter spectacular! * A showplace of fine handmade juried crafts, gifts, and holiday decorations that will make your season bright. […]
Ohio Theatre | November 26 Saturday, November 26 - 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m The Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show as seen on America's Got Talent this past year is a hilarious presentation for the whole family and the dog lover in all of us, the spectacle stars mostly rescued dogs. From shelters […]
Sauder Village | November 26, December 3 & 10 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a 1920s Christmas at Sauder Village. We will be “decking the halls” of Main Street with holiday lights, 1920s window décor, and a 20-foot Christmas Tree! Learn about holiday activities in 1920s stores. Take a train or trolley ride (weather permitting), watch a […]
Uptown Maumee | 6 p.m. This year marks the 20th annual Holiday Light Parade and Holiday Hustle 5K in uptown Maumee. Runners and walkers dress in holiday garb to either run a 5K race or enjoy a 1.5-mile fun walk. Proceeds from the event benefit the Maumee Senior Center. After the race, dozens of area […]
Stranahan Theater | 7:30 p.m. ALTON BROWN LIVE: Beyond the Eats – The Holiday Variant Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $35.50 to $119 Television personality, author, Food Network and Netflix star Alton Brown will be heading out on his Alton Brown Live: Beyond The Eats – The Holiday Variant tour this holiday season. He […]
Stranahan Theater | December 1-4 December 1: 7:30 p.m. December 2: 8 p.m. December 3: 2 p.m., 8 p.m. December 4: 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Doors open one hour before show time. It’s “far and away the funniest musical of the season” (Daily News). It’s “the most uproarious new show in years” (The Hollywood Reporter). […]
Downtown Sylvania | December 2-3 The festive Miracle on Main Street weekend kicks off with a special Red Bird Sylvania Art Walk including; Live Music, Downtown Holiday Shopping, our very own Mistletoe Market and this year we introduce the Jingle and Mingle Tent featuring sneak peek performances by the Toledo Met. This annual event is […]
Toledo Botanical Garden | December 2-4 Friday, December 2: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, December 3: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, December 4: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Hosted by The Artist Village. The annual holiday sale features local art, handmade gifts, seasonal decorations, blow-your-own glass ornament, herbs, and much more. Free and open to the public!
Huntington Center | 3 & 7:30 p.m. Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns with its Toledo holiday tradition. The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More!
Sauder Village | 6 p.m. (Adult only - 21 and over experience) Pre-registration Required! Celebrate the holiday season at our adult-only 1920s Christmas event - Making "Spirits" Bright on Main Street! The Broken Barrel Speakeasy will be open with a variety of spirits and holiday cocktails available for purchase. We will have live entertainment in […]
Wildwood Preserve Metropark Manor House | December 3-11 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The 47th annual Holidays at the Manor House returns, admission is free and no reservations required. Ring in the holidays at one of northwest Ohio’s most festive celebrations. Each year, volunteers from the community transform over 30 areas of the 30,000-square-foot Manor House into […]
Hope Lutheran Church | December 3-4 Saturday, December 3: 8 p.m.Sunday, December 4: 3 p.m. Join Masterworks Chorale as we begin our celebratory 50th anniversary season with our annual Christmas performance. Hope Lutheran Church provides the beautiful background for our concert, Mother and Child. We shepherd in the holiday season with songs, readings, and music […]
Owens Community College Student Health & Activities Center | December 3-4 Saturday, December 3: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, December 4: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $8. Free Parking. Owens Community College, Student Health & Activities Center, 7315 Championship Dr. W., Perrysburg Ohio 43551. 60 Vendors, Concession Food. Visit www.wolcotthouse.org for more information.
Valentine Theatre | December 3-4 Saturday, December 3: 7 p.m. Sunday, December 4: 2 p.m. The Toledo Choral Society presents Handel's Messiah. Two chances to hear this treasured Toledo tradition featuring the Toledo Choral Society, talented soloists and orchestra. Tickets are $35 each. Tickets are available from the Valentine box office by calling 419-242-2787 or […]
Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater | 7 p.m. KeyBank Pops: Christmas at the Peristyle Alain Trudel, conductor Aubrey Logan, vocals and trombone Queen of Sass Aubrey Logan’s vocals and trombone playing brings hope, joy, and fun to Christmas at the Peristyle. Undeniably gifted and with talent to burn, Aubrey Logan is that jazz artist […]