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SUMMARY:The Blade Holiday Parade
DESCRIPTION:Let’s kick off the holidays!\nDon’t miss out on the annual Blade Holiday Parade in downtown Toledo. Bring the family down and enjoy the Distinguished Clown Corps\, Giant Balloons\, local marching bands\, horses\, floats and more. \nBe sure to stay for the full parade as Santa will be making his debut! \n\n\nBe a part of the Holiday Parade\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign your group up as a unit to march in the parade. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParade Unit Sign Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you’ve already signed your unit up for the parade\, please have all of your members fill out the participation waiver. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Waiver\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in volunteering for the parade? Fill out our volunteer form! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Sign Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding signing up\, sponsoring\, or volunteering\, please reach out to our Associate Director of Events Heather Pacheco by email at hpacheco@toledoblade.com
URL:https://explore419.com/event/the-blade-holiday-parade-2/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Family,Holiday,The Top 9
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SUMMARY:Winter Festival of Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Complete your holiday shopping and decorating with a purchase of a fine hand made craft item crafted by one of the juried members of THE TOLEDO CRAFTSMAN’S GUILD at their Winter Festival of Crafts show. The beautiful setting of the Franciscan Center on the campus of Lourdes University on Convent Boulevard in Sylvania\, Ohio will be the host for this annual event. The show will take place on Sunday\, December 15 with hours from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. \nAt this show you will have the opportunity to purchase quality hand crafted items not usually found in stores. There will be a fine selection of holiday wreaths\, floral\, yard and seasonal decorations\, jewelry\, woodworking\, fragrances and lotions; fabric\, home décor\, decorative painting\, photography\, and more will be available for your purchase. In addition\, many of these items would be just perfect as a holiday gift or decoration for you or a loved one. If you can’t find what you want\, then many of the Craftsman’s Guild members will also create that one-of-a-kind gifts just for you as a special order. This is the one holiday show not to miss. \nThis one-day show will be your last chance to buy a quality hand crafted item from a Toledo Craftsman’s Guild show this year. Visit our show to pick up that last-minute holiday gift or decoration. As always\, there will be FREE Admission and parking.
URL:https://explore419.com/event/winter-festival-of-crafts-5/
LOCATION:Franciscan Center – Lourdes University\, 6832 Convent Blvd.\, Sylvania\, DC\, 43560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Christmas,Holiday,Shopping
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SUMMARY:The Midtown Men Holiday Hits
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holidays “sixties style” with The Midtown Men – stars from the cast of Broadway’s original Jersey Boys. Enjoy a thrilling holiday performance featuring yuletide classics such as “Winter Wonderland\,” “Let It Snow\,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas\,” as well as their signature renditions of the greatest rock and roll hits of the 1960s. This sensational production reunites four stars from the Original Cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys.
URL:https://explore419.com/event/the-midtown-men-holiday-hits/
LOCATION:Valentine Theatre\, 410 Adams St.\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Music,Theater
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SUMMARY:Crafts for Christmas Show
DESCRIPTION:It’s here! The holiday craft show that you’ve been waiting for. The juried members of the TOLEDO CRAFTSMAN’S GUILD will be sponsoring their ever popular “Crafts for Christmas Show” to be held in Hall One at the Lucas County Recreation Center on Key Street in Maumee\, Ohio. This is One of the largest FREE holiday craft shows of the season with free admission and plenty of free parking. Show dates this year are Saturday\, November 30th from 9 to 4 and Sunday\, December 1st from 11 to 4. \nThe Toledo Craftsman’s Guild brings to the Toledo area the best in hand-made crafts and holiday decorations ever assembled. We’ve juried in many new members with countless new and unique high-quality art and craft gifts. You’re buying from the juried craftsmen and artists themselves; no imports are sold here. You are sure to find a large selection of handmade holiday wreaths and seasonal decorations\, jewelry\, wooden toys\, baskets\, metal work\, incense\, soaps\, and lotions; decorative painting\, fabrics of all kinds\, and lots more too numerous to mention. The Recreation Center Hall will be filled with so many quality items that you will have to be there to see all that is available. In addition\, if you can’t find what you want\, many of the craftsmen will create that special item for you. \nThis show will also be a Toys for Tots collection center. Refreshments will be available with a number of food trucks out in front of the hall. Join us for your holiday shopping! You won’t be disappointed!
URL:https://explore419.com/event/crafts-for-christmas-show-2024-12-01/
LOCATION:Lucas County Recreation Center\, 1800 Key St\, Maumee\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Christmas,Family,Holiday,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Crafts for Christmas Show
DESCRIPTION:It’s here! The holiday craft show that you’ve been waiting for. The juried members of the TOLEDO CRAFTSMAN’S GUILD will be sponsoring their ever popular “Crafts for Christmas Show” to be held in Hall One at the Lucas County Recreation Center on Key Street in Maumee\, Ohio. This is One of the largest FREE holiday craft shows of the season with free admission and plenty of free parking. Show dates this year are Saturday\, November 30th from 9 to 4 and Sunday\, December 1st from 11 to 4. \nThe Toledo Craftsman’s Guild brings to the Toledo area the best in hand-made crafts and holiday decorations ever assembled. We’ve juried in many new members with countless new and unique high-quality art and craft gifts. You’re buying from the juried craftsmen and artists themselves; no imports are sold here. You are sure to find a large selection of handmade holiday wreaths and seasonal decorations\, jewelry\, wooden toys\, baskets\, metal work\, incense\, soaps\, and lotions; decorative painting\, fabrics of all kinds\, and lots more too numerous to mention. The Recreation Center Hall will be filled with so many quality items that you will have to be there to see all that is available. In addition\, if you can’t find what you want\, many of the craftsmen will create that special item for you. \nThis show will also be a Toys for Tots collection center. Refreshments will be available with a number of food trucks out in front of the hall. Join us for your holiday shopping! You won’t be disappointed!
URL:https://explore419.com/event/crafts-for-christmas-show/
LOCATION:Lucas County Recreation Center\, 1800 Key St\, Maumee\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Christmas,Family,Holiday,Shopping
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SUMMARY:A Night Before Christmas At the Museum
DESCRIPTION:What happens when the magic of Christmas brings the paintings and sculptures of the Toledo Museum of Art to life? An incredible adventure\, of course! While visiting the museum\, a young girl named Florence discovers a miniature ballerina statue in a gift bag. To Florence’s astonishment\, the statue of the Little Dancer opens its eyes and comes to life! The Little Dancer leads Florence on an amazing journey through the museum. Florence meets the beautiful Queen Nefertiti and a mummy who turns out to be not at all scary! She is swept into a whirlwind of fun At the Fair. She questions The Thinker to test how smart he really is\, and even joins in a game of Blind Man’s Bluff. She dances a hornpipe with Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and plays with a delightful young lady and her pet bird and dog. In the Asia gallery\, she is entranced by the dance of the Indian goddess Parvati.\nThis enchanting ballet will feature original choreography by Ballet Theatre of Toledo’s Artistic Director Nigel Burgoine\, live performance of composer Dr. David Jex’s original score\, and professional sets and costumes.\nFor tickets: Valentine box office: 419 242-2787 Children price tickets\, military discounts\, and group discounts available only by calling the box office. www.valentinetheatre.com\n20th Anniversary Season cake reception following the November 16th performance!
URL:https://explore419.com/event/a-night-before-christmas-at-the-museum-2-2024-11-17/
LOCATION:Valentine Theatre\, 410 Adams St.\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Family,Holiday,Music,Theater
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SUMMARY:A Night Before Christmas At the Museum
DESCRIPTION:What happens when the magic of Christmas brings the paintings and sculptures of the Toledo Museum of Art to life? An incredible adventure\, of course! While visiting the museum\, a young girl named Florence discovers a miniature ballerina statue in a gift bag. To Florence’s astonishment\, the statue of the Little Dancer opens its eyes and comes to life! The Little Dancer leads Florence on an amazing journey through the museum. Florence meets the beautiful Queen Nefertiti and a mummy who turns out to be not at all scary! She is swept into a whirlwind of fun At the Fair. She questions The Thinker to test how smart he really is\, and even joins in a game of Blind Man’s Bluff. She dances a hornpipe with Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and plays with a delightful young lady and her pet bird and dog. In the Asia gallery\, she is entranced by the dance of the Indian goddess Parvati.\nThis enchanting ballet will feature original choreography by Ballet Theatre of Toledo’s Artistic Director Nigel Burgoine\, live performance of composer Dr. David Jex’s original score\, and professional sets and costumes.\nFor tickets: Valentine box office: 419 242-2787 Children price tickets\, military discounts\, and group discounts available only by calling the box office. www.valentinetheatre.com\n20th Anniversary Season cake reception following the November 16th performance!
URL:https://explore419.com/event/a-night-before-christmas-at-the-museum-2/
LOCATION:Valentine Theatre\, 410 Adams St.\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Family,Holiday,Music,Theater
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SUMMARY:The Blade Holiday Parade
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Toledo | 10 a.m. | Saturday\, November 16\, 2024\n \nThe 37th annual Blade Holiday Parade is back! Giant Balloons\, local marching bands\, horses\, floats\, and more! Bring the family out and have a wonderful time as week kick off the holidays. Be sure to stay for the full parade as Santa will be making his debut! \nThe parade begins at the corner of Summit and Jefferson streets. For the parade route\, event updates\, unit and volunteer sign up\, or more information\, go to theblade.com/holidayparade
URL:https://explore419.com/event/the-blade-holiday-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Toledo\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Family,Holiday,The Top 9
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