Brewdolph Bash

Toledo Zoo

Toledo Zoo | 6:30 p.m. Get in the spirit of the holiday season! Bring your antlers, Santa hats, and bright red noses at Brewdolph Bash presented by Hollywood Casino Toledo. 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, […]

Lights Before Christmas

Toledo Zoo

Toledo Zoo | November 20 - December 31 Sunday-Thursday, 3 – 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 – 9 p.m. During Lights Before Christmas, the Zoo will be open at 3 p.m. daily. Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. in the Gardens (Limited Capacity) Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve Open for Lights from 3 – […]

Fall Craft Bash

Maumee Bay State Park 1400 State Park Road, Oregon

Maumee Bay State Park Lodge | November 21-22 Saturday, November 21: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, November 22: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Join us this year for our Fall Craft Bash, your one-stop shop for all of your holiday gifts. Vendors will be selling hand-made items such as home décor, jewelry, and more! Concessions will be available […]

Recurring

Nativity Festival

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church | November 26-December 19 Thursdays & Fridays; 4-7 p.m. Saturdays: 12-3 p.m. 100+ CRÈCHES, DECORATED TREES, TABLESCAPES, COOKIES Growing and changing every year - the 2020 Nativity Festival will not disappoint! Due to Covid and social distancing, the festival will be open every weekend beginning Thanksgiving Day through Dec 19. Masks […]

Maker’s Mart

Virtual local shopping event | November 28 - December 24 Maker's Mart 2020 will be an online, pop-up shop style show Maker's Mart is (usually) a semi-annual, one-day indie art & craft fair presented by Handmade Toledo. The juried fair features handmade goods and artisanal food made by independent crafters, makers, and artisans creating a […]

A Christmas Carol

Toledo Repertoire Theatre 16 10th St, Toledo

Toledo Repertoire Theatre | December 3-January 1 Available On Demand at toledorep.org. A Toledo Rep tradition for more than 30 years, this timeless tale of redemption follows Ebenezer Scrooge as he is transformed by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future from a miserly old curmudgeon into a man who embodies the true meaning […]

Polar Paws & Santa Claws 5K

Toledo Zoo

Toledo Zoo | 3 p.m. 5K RACE/WALK: 4 p.m. ROUTE: Throughout Zoo and surrounding neighborhoods, finishing in Zoo’s Main Plaza PRICE: $35 per 5k registrant through Nov. 15, $45 from Nov. 16 – Dec. 13 KIDS’ CUB RUN: 3 p.m. AGE RANGE: 0-12, broken down into three age groups ROUTE: Completely within Zoo PRICE: $15 […]

Hayes Train Special

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Spiegel Grove, Fremont

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center | December 15-January 2 The Hayes Presidential Library & Museums is showcasing an intricate model train display through Jan. 2. The multi-tiered display winds through a Victorian winter wonderland reminiscent of President Rutherford B. Hayes' day. This year, the display is in the museum auditorium to allow for more physical […]

Zoom-ing Through Beer

Valentine Theatre 410 Adams St., Toledo

Valentine Theatre virtual event | 6:30 p.m. LIVE with Ryan Bogdanski from Great Lakes Brewing Co. Dortmunder Gold, Hazecraft IPA, Commodore Perry, Christmas Ale, Tripel Dog Dare, Edmund Fitzgerald. $35 for 6 beers. Full sampling Kit with Great Lakes Brewing Co. swag. Exclusive drawing at the end of the tasting! Plus a portion of proceeds […]

Holiday Night Market

Fifth Third Field 406 Washington St., Toledo

Fifth Third Field | December 18-20 Friday, December 18: 4-9 p.m. Saturday, December 19: 4-9 p.m. Sunday, December 20: 3-8 p.m. The Toledo Night Market and Toledo Mud Hens join together for a fun and festive holiday shopping experience. The three-day, outdoor, open-air event will feature vendors selling an eclectic mix of holiday items, arts, […]

Wreaths Across America

Toledo Memorial Park 6382 Monroe St., Sylvania

Toledo Memorial Park | Noon Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to "Remember, Honor, and Teach" about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. To learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on December 19 go to wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Crystal Bowersox with Toledo Symphony Orchestra

Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre 2445 Monroe St., Toledo

Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater | 8 p.m. Singer, songwriter Crystal Bowersox comes to Toledo for a one-night-only special holiday show to perform with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. Limited in-person and streaming tickets are available at toledosymphony.com. Tickets begin at $30 for in-person and $35 for streaming. Crystal Bowersox, a northwest Ohio native from […]

Noon Year’s Eve

Toledo Zoo

Toledo Zoo | 11 a.m. Let the countdown to 2021 begin! Bring the entire family to the Toledo Zoo on New Year’s Eve to ring in the New Year a little early… at noon! Let’s be honest; midnight is just too late for the younger party-hat wearers. To provide the same fun festivities during day-light […]

Wild Lights

W.W. Knight Nature Preserve 29530 White Rd, Perrysburg

W.W. Knight Nature Preserve, Perrysburg | January 8-10 Friday-Sunday, January 8-10: 5-8 p.m. Host by Wood County Park District Celebrate the arrival of the new year with wildlife and holiday lights! Life-sized animal statues are adorned with twinkle and color, lighting up the cool winter nights. Walk the trail to see the spectacular displays. This […]

Canadian Brass with Toledo Symphony Orchestra

Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre 2445 Monroe St., Toledo

Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle | January 15-16, 8 p.m. Alain Trudel, conductor Featuring music of Brahms, Ridenour, Shostakovich, and Tyzik The world’s most famous brass group, the Canadian Brass, teams up with the Toledo Symphony in this powerhouse program featuring the strongest voices of the orchestra. Hear the music of Brahms and Shostakovich as […]