Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone and The Grass Roots
2025-11-15 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit) | The Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH, 43614, United States
Get ready for a night of classic hits and timeless energy!
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone and The Grass Roots take the stage for an unforgettable evening filled with the songs you love.
Sing along the song track of an era-don’t miss this legendary night of music!

The bag and purse size policy– all purses and bags are to be no larger than 6.5” x 4.5” x 6”. Diaper bags and medical bags are still allowed.
No weapons of any Kind!
No outside food or alcohol is allowed in the building.
Please be patient as we get everyone in the building
We are cashless. In this new cashless environment, we expect to achieve faster transaction speeds and greater customer satisfaction.

Evil Woman: An ELO Tribute
2025-11-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, OH, 43620, United States
The Toledo Symphony with The American ELO performs Electric Light Orchestra’s biggest hits in a tribute to their signature mix of rock and orchestral sound, performing classics like “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Evil Woman,” and “Don’t Bring Me Down.” With lush strings, rich harmonies, and all the soaring melodies that made ELO legendary, this concert will have you singing along and feeling the full impact of these timeless songs. Whether you’ve been a fan for years or are discovering their music for the first time, this is a night of symphonic rock you won’t want to miss!

Zen at the Zoo
2025-11-16 - 2025-11-17 | Toledo Zoo, United States
Wake up your senses with the wild things and get grounded at your Zoo!
Members $45
Non-members $50
Unwind and recharge with either an hour-long yoga session led by Diana Spiess of Essence Mind Body Studio or an hour-long Pure Barre class led by Ellie Kaufman of Pure Barre Toledo and Perrysburg. Every class is followed by an exclusive Zoo experience! After your practice, refuel with protein-packed bites, energizing refreshments, and—if you’re 21 or older—a meditative mimosa to sip and savor.
Make the most of your visit! For morning classes, enjoy a peaceful stroll through the Zoo as the animals begin their day. For afternoon sessions, arrive early to wander through the Zoo and witness them winding down for the evening.
Please be sure to bring your own mat and arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow for time to fill out a waiver. Zoo talk will follow class and last 30 minutes. Yoga and barre are suitable for all skill levels.
Event is rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable. Valid ID required for guests over the age of 21 who would like to enjoy a mimosa.
Questions? Please call 419-385-5721 ext. 2078.

Toledo Paint and Sip Party - Martini Snowman
2025-11-18 18:30 - 21:30 | The Heights, 444 N Summit St, Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Toledo Paint and Sip Party – Martini Snowman
Instructed by: Emma
❄️🎩 Shake up your winter with a splash of creativity! Join us at The Heights for Martini Snowman, a playful Paint & Sip Party featuring a cheerful snowman lounging with a martini in hand and a candy cane garnish. This frosty, festive design blends holiday spirit with cocktail-hour fun—perfect for girls’ night, date night, or a spirited winter outing.
🎨 About the Event
Guided by our talented local artist Emma, you’ll create your own 16×20 Martini Snowman canvas step by step—no painting experience required! Learn how to blend cool winter tones, add fun details, and give your snowman personality.
🍷 Food & Drinks Available:
The Heights offers a full food and drink menu—come early to enjoy handcrafted cocktails, small plates, and panoramic city views before you paint!
📍 Event Location
The Heights
444 N. Summit Street
Toledo, OH 43604
🗓 Event Date & Time
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
🧑‍🎨 What to Expect
Step-by-step instruction from artist Emma
All materials included (16×20 canvas, paints, brushes, apron)
Leave with your own finished painting: Martini Snowman
About The Heights
The Heights is a stylish rooftop bar and restaurant located in downtown Toledo, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the Maumee River. Known for its upscale yet inviting atmosphere, it’s the perfect destination for handcrafted cocktails, an exceptional wine selection, and elevated dining.
The menu features a variety of artisanal flatbreads, shareable small plates, and seasonal specialties, all crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Guests can enjoy expertly mixed cocktails, local craft beers, and a curated wine list, making it an ideal spot for a night out, date night, or a relaxing evening with friends.
Arrive early to soak in the stunning views, savor delicious bites, and sip on your favorite drinks before settling in for a fun and creative Paint and Sip experience at The Heights!
🎟️ Reserve Your Seat
Spots fill fast for our Toledo Paint and Sip Parties!
Perfect for date nights, girls’ nights out, solo creatives, and groups.
No experience needed — everyone is welcome!
👉 Important Info:
Tickets are non-refundable after 3 days from purchase.
Cancellations must be made 48+ hours in advance.
Food & drinks are not included — full drink and food menu available at The Heights

Brewdolph Bash
2025-11-20 18:00 - 22:00 | Toledo Zoo, United States
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 the Lights Before Christmas presented by Huntington Bank. Enjoy a fun-filled evening strolling through the Zoo, as each guest will receive a souvenir cup with a signature drink! Entertainment includes strolling holiday characters, a live band and more!
Tickets are non-refundable. This event will take place rain or shine. Guests must be age 21 and up to attend, ID will be checked prior to entry.

Stuff The Truck
2025-11-21 06:00 - 18:00 | Walt Churchill’s, 3320 Briarfield Blvd, Maumee, OH, 43537, United States
Held each year the Friday before Thanksgiving, this is a one-day Holiday Food Drive event at Walt Churchill’s Supermarkets in Maumee and Perrysburg. All food collected will be shared with pantries and soup kitchens throughout NW Ohio.

Fall Rock-N-Craft Show by Northwest Ohio Rockhounds
2025-11-22 - 2025-11-24 | St. James Lutheran Church, 4727 W Sylvania Ave, Toledo, OH, 43623, United States
Get ready to rock your world at the Fall Rock-N-Craft Show by Northwest Ohio Rockhounds! Join us on Saturday, November 22nd at St James Lutheran Church for a day filled with amazing finds like minerals, crystals, fossils, geodes, jewelry, art, handmade crafts, and so much more! Whether you’re a collector or looking for the perfect gift, this event has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this unique shopping experience – mark your calendars now!
Entry is free! Free geode cracking with purchase of geode or bring your own geode to crack for a small fee. Free rock/mineral identification. Free kids craft!

Crafting More Wishes for Make A Wish
2025-11-22 09:00 - 15:30 | Lucas County Recreation Center, 1800 Key St, Maumee, OH, 43604, United States
This is the big 20th year celebration! With live holiday music being sung, Santa will also be joining us for photo ops, and over 120 crafters and vendors, this is largest show in the area! This is a sanctioned event by Make A Wish and a true labor of love with proceeds going directly to Make A Wish. Three great food trucks will also be on hand so no one will go hungry. Fantastic raffle prizes and to help us make this year even more fun, 120 swag bags will be given to the first 120 adult shoppers. So wear your good walking shoes and get ready to have some fun and check some items off of your list, even a few for yourself.
We will see you there!

Mutts Gone Nuts
2025-11-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Mutts Gone Nuts, will be presented on November 22nd, 2025
at 2 p.m.

They’ll have you at “woof!” See a dozen of the world’s most talented four-legged performers, in this uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences everywhere howling for more! The all-star lineup includes a Guinness World Record holder, an America’s Got Talent fan favorite, and a host of amazing rescue dogs that will dance, prance, flip, and skip their way right into your heart. Deemed “A must see” by The Washington Post, Mutts Gone Nuts Unleashed is sure to win Best in Show!

Toledo Paint & Sip Party – Christmas Penguin
2025-11-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Wine & Canvas Toledo Studio, 5248 Monroe St., Toledo, OH, 43623, United States
Toledo Paint & Sip Party – Christmas Penguin
Instructed by: Paradyse
🎅🐧 Add some extra cheer to your holiday season with Christmas Penguin, our jolly Paint & Sip Party at the Wine & Canvas Studio in Toledo! Paint an adorable penguin wearing a Santa hat and holding a festive red gift — the perfect mix of cute, cozy, and Christmas spirit.
Whether you’re celebrating with friends, planning a creative date night, or just want to unwind with some holiday fun, this class is a winter favorite for painters of all levels!
🎨 About the Event
Guided by our talented local artist Paradyse, you’ll create your own 16×20 Christmas Penguin canvas step-by-step — no experience needed!
Learn simple brush techniques for soft shading, highlights, and that perfect penguin grin.
🍷 BYOB Friendly
Bring your favorite wine, beer, or non-liquor drink to sip while you paint (waiver required at check-in).
We provide everything else — paints, brushes, apron, and good vibes!
📍 Event Location
Wine & Canvas Studio – Toledo
(Across from Target, behind Marco’s Pizza)
5248 Monroe St., Toledo, OH 43623
🗓 Event Date & Time
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🧑‍🎨 What’s Included
Step-by-step artist instruction
All supplies provided (canvas, paints, brushes, apron)
Access to fridge, microwave, and coffee station
A festive Christmas Penguin painting to take home!
🎟️ Reserve Your Seat
Spots fill fast for our Toledo Paint & Sip Parties!
Perfect for girls’ night, date night, or creative holiday fun.
Tickets: Non-refundable after 3 days from purchase
Cancellations: Must be made 48+ hours in advance
Food & Drinks: Not included — feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages!

Angela Meade Sings Strauss, Beethoven & Wagner
2025-11-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, OH, 43620, United States
Richard Strauss: Death and Transfiguration
Richard Strauss: Four Last Songs
Ludwig van Beethoven: “Ah! Perfido”
Richard Wagner: Prelude from Tristan and Isolde
Richard Wagner: Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde
Strauss’s Four Last Songs and Death and Transfiguration ask the same question in different ways: how do we say goodbye? Angela Meade joins Alain Trudel and the Toledo Symphony for this rare pairing-music of lush reflection and radiant release. Wagner’s Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde answers in its own language, where love and death become indistinguishable. This is music that lingers-both in sound and in spirit.

An Evening with Jeff Daniels
2025-11-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Actor, director, musician, and singer Jeff Daniels will perform an evening of music, stories and laughter as a Special Event add-on to the The Valentine’s 25/26 presenting season on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 8PM, celebrating the theatre’s 130th Birthday this December. Daniels, known for the many TV and film roles, and his Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, Michigan, can be seen in this Fall’s third season of Shrinking. Tickets will be available to only current subscribers to order Monday thru Wednesday, September 15-17, and on sale to the General Public starting Thursday, September 18th at The Valentine Box Office 419/242-2787, or in person the The Valentine Box Office on N. Superior.
For non- Broadway subscribers to take advantage of the September 15-17 pre-sale perk, Season Tickets for our Broadway series are available by calling the box office at 419/242-2787 or visiting The Valentine Box office now Through Wednesday September 15! Tina The Tina Turner Musical, Mama I’m a Big Girl Now, Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, and Neil Berg’s One Hundred Years of Broadway! Order now and get the jump on the Public Sale for An Evening With Jeff Daniels!

Turkey Trails - Toledo
2025-11-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Swan Creek Park – Mary Jane Gill Shelter, 4659 Airport Hwy, Toledo, OH, 43615, United States
Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes –
Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid’s dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids’ dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash, and doesn’t want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Toledo Paint & Sip Party – Colors of Winter
2025-11-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Wine & Canvas Toledo Studio, 5248 Monroe St., Toledo, OH, 43623, United States
Toledo Paint & Sip Party – Colors of Winter
Instructed by: TBD
✨❄️ Step into a serene winter wonderland with Colors of Winter, our cozy Paint & Sip Party at the Wine & Canvas Studio! Paint snowy evergreens under a dazzling aurora-style sky — a magical mix of color and calm that captures the beauty of winter nights.
🎨 About the Event
Guided by one of our talented local artists, you’ll create your own 16×20 Colors of Winter canvas — no experience needed!
You’ll learn simple blending techniques to create a glowing northern lights effect and add soft snow highlights that make your pine trees sparkle.
🍷 BYOB is welcome! Sign a quick waiver at check-in to enjoy wine, beer, or non-liquor beverages. We encourage snacks, and you can also use our fridge, microwave, and coffee station.
📍 Event Location
Wine & Canvas Studio – Toledo
(Across from Target, behind Marco’s Pizza)
5248 Monroe St., Toledo, OH 43623
🗓 Event Date & Time
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🎟 Includes:
16×20 canvas, paints, brushes, apron
Step-by-step artist instruction
BYOB-friendly atmosphere
Finished Colors of Winter masterpiece to take home
💫 Reserve Your Seat
Seats fill fast for our Toledo Paint & Sip Parties! Perfect for a creative date, relaxing afternoon, or girls’ day out.
Tickets: Non-refundable after 3 days from purchase.
Cancellations accepted 48+ hours in advance.
Food & drinks not included.
🥳 Host a Private Paint & Sip Party
Plan a Wicked-themed girls’ night, birthday, or watch party with Wine & Canvas Toledo. In addition, you can host at one of our partner venues:
The Mockingbird on Mill Road
The Overflow Event Center
Perfect Imperfections Boutique & Design
Wine & Canvas Studio
The Sprinkle Room at Cake in a Cup
👉 [Inquire via our Private Event Form]
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The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas
2025-11-23 15:00 - 17:30 | Tinora Performing Arts Center, 5855 Domersville Road, Defiance, OH, 43512, United States
For one night only, the world-renowned Irish Tenors bring their celebrated Christmas tour to Defiance, performing the same timeless holiday classics that have dazzled sold-out audiences at Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall, now coming to the Tinora Performing Arts Center. Kick off your holiday season with your family at this unforgettable event.
Step into a night where holiday memories come alive through music. The Irish Tenors have become a Christmas tradition for families around the world, and now their celebrated voices are bringing that same warmth and magic to Defiance.
This evening will bring generations together. Families will share in the joy of familiar melodies and create new, everlasting memories.
More than a concert, this is a rare opportunity to see one of the world’s most beloved vocal groups right here at the Tinora Performing Arts Center. One night only, one local stage — an experience you’ll treasure for years to come.

Thanksgiving Buffet
2025-11-27 12:00 - 19:00 | Maumee Bay Brewing Company, 27 Broadway St, Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Welcome to our Thanksgiving Buffet!
Come join us for a delicious feast at 27 Broadway St. Indulge in a variety of traditional Thanksgiving dishes, from juicy turkey to mouthwatering pumpkin pie. Bring your family and friends for a memorable celebration of gratitude and good food. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a festive meal together. We can’t wait to see you there!
Buffet to include Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Stuffing, Mac & Cheese, Carrots, Corn, Green Bean Cassarole, A Variety of Salads, Rolls and Assorted Desserts.

Toledo Paint & Sip Party – Snowy Pines
2025-11-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Wine & Canvas Toledo Studio, 5248 Monroe St., Toledo, OH, 43623, United States
Toledo Paint & Sip Party – Snowy Pines
Instructed by: Mia
✨❄️ Capture the magic of a winter night!
Join us at the Wine & Canvas Studio for Snowy Pines, a serene Paint & Sip Party inspired by the peaceful beauty of frosted trees beneath a glowing pink winter sky. This dreamy landscape blends cool tones and soft light — a perfect escape for your creative side.
🎨 About the Event
Guided by our talented local artist Mia, you’ll create your own 16×20 Snowy Pines canvas step by step — no experience needed! Learn to layer snowy textures, blend radiant skies, and bring depth to your winter scene for a painting that’s both peaceful and striking.
🍷 BYOB Friendly
Sip, paint, and unwind! Bring your favorite wine, beer, or non-liquor drink (waiver required at check-in). Perfect for date night, girls’ night, or a relaxing evening out!
📍 Event Location
Wine & Canvas Studio – Toledo
(Across from Target, behind Marco’s Pizza)
5248 Monroe St., Toledo, OH 43623
🗓 Event Date & Time
Friday, November 28th, 2025
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🧑‍🎨 What’s Included
Step-by-step artist instruction
All supplies provided (canvas, paints, brushes, apron)
Access to fridge, microwave, and coffee station
Take home your own finished Snowy Pines masterpiece!
🎟️ Reserve Your Seat
Spots fill quickly for our Toledo Paint & Sip Parties!
Perfect for couples, friends, or solo painters looking for creative fun.
Tickets: Non-refundable after 3 days from purchase
Cancellations: Must be made 48+ hours in advance
Food & Drinks: Not included—feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages!

Crafts for Christmas
2025-11-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Lucas County Recreation Center, 1800 Key St, Maumee, OH, 43604, United States
It’s here! The holiday craft show that you’ve been waiting for. The juried members of the TOLEDO CRAFTSMAN’S GUILD continue their 50th year anniversary celebration with their ever-popular “Crafts for Christmas Show”. The show returns to 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 29 from 9 to 4 and Sunday, November 30 from 11 to 4.
The 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.
This show will also be a Toys for Tots collection center. Refreshments will be available from several of your favorite food trucks out in front of the hall. Join us for your holiday shopping! You won’t be disappointed!

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Toledo, OH!
2025-11-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel, 444 N. Summit St., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
North America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Toledo, OH! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!
Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.
Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.
Happens on the following Dates:
Nov 14, 2025, 7:00pm to 10:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Nov 29, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
2025-11-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Opening the season of National Broadway tours is Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. Sunday, November 30, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
This dynamic jukebox musical chronicles the life and legacy of Tina Turner, one of music’s most iconic figures. From her early days as Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her rise as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the production delves into her personal and professional journey.

Monday Musicale Concert
2025-12-01 13:15 - 14:15 | First Presbyterian Church of Maumee, 200 E. Broadway, Maumee, OH, 43537, United States
The Monday Musicale’s 112th concert season continues with performances by Jeff Manchur, piano, Donna Tozer-Wipfli, voice, Steve Wipfli, piano, Norma Kelling, piano, and Lisa Foote piano. Additional “First Monday” programs are scheduled for February 2, March 2, and April 6.
Established in 1913, The Monday Musicale is Toledo’s oldest musical performance organization. Our mission is to enrich the musical life of our community with free public concerts and to nurture excellence in young musicians through our Junior and Mini Musicale programs and The Monday Musicale Scholarship Fund.

Toledo Paint & Sip Party - Cardinal in the Snow
2025-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Caper’s Restaurant & Bar, 2038 S Byrne Rd, Toledo, OH, 43614, United States
Toledo Paint & Sip Party – Cardinal in the Snow
Instructed by: TBD
❄️ Add a touch of winter magic to your night out!
Join us at Caper’s Restaurant & Bar for Cardinal in the Snow — a peaceful Paint & Sip Party where you’ll capture a bright red cardinal perched on a snowy fence. This relaxing winter painting is beginner-friendly, so everyone can enjoy a night of creativity, laughter, and great company.
🎨 About the Event
Our talented local artist will guide you step by step as you paint your own 16×20 canvas. You’ll learn simple blending and shading techniques that make your snowy background glow. Then, you’ll bring your cheerful red cardinal to life with color and texture. By the end, you’ll walk away with a beautiful finished masterpiece that’s ready to display or gift!
🍷 Food & Drinks Available
Caper’s offers a full-service menu featuring specialty pizzas, sandwiches, pastas, salads, plus craft beer, wine and cocktails. It’s the perfect place to arrive early, enjoy a drink or bite, and get into your creative vibe.
📍 Event Location
Caper’s Restaurant & Bar
2038 S Byrne Rd • Toledo, OH 43614
🗓 Event Date & Time
Monday, December 1st, 2025
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🧑‍🎨 What to Expect
Enjoy step-by-step help from our artist
All supplies included: 16×20 canvas, paints, brushes, apron
No experience needed — just bring your creative energy!
Take home your finished Cardinal in the Snow painting to cherish
🍽 About Caper’s Restaurant & Bar
Caper’s Pizza Bar is a locally-owned, family-operated restaurant in South Toledo offering from-scratch doughs, specialty pizzas, bake-to-order pastas, sandwiches and a full liquor bar. Since its founding (circa early 2000s), it has become a neighborhood favorite for fresh food, craft drinks and comfortable, casual dining.
🎟️ Reserve Your Seat
Spots fill fast for our Paint and Sip Parties!
Perfect for date nights, girls’ nights out, solo creatives, and groups.
No experience needed — everyone is welcome!
👉 Important Info:
Tickets are non-refundable after 3 days from purchase.
Cancellations must be made 48+ hours in advance.
Food & drinks are not included — full drink and food menu available at Caper’s Restaurant & Bar

A Magical Cirque Christmas 2025
2025-12-03 19:30 - 21:30 | The Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH, 43614, United States
Embrace the holiday spirit with A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Get ready to be dazzled, enchanted, and filled with holiday cheer as you witness the incredible talents of world-class entertainers performing to your favorite holiday music. Celebrate the magic of the season with the entire family at A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS.

Better Toledo | Civility in the Workplace
2025-12-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Toledo Lucas County Public Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
In today’s fast-paced work environments, practicing civility—through respect and kindness—is essential for a positive, productive, and inclusive workplace.

This workshop focuses on understanding and fostering civility, covering how respect and kindness influence relationships, job satisfaction, and organizational success. Through engaging activities, discussion, and video resources, participants will learn practical strategies to enhance respect and kindness within their teams. By the end, each participant will create a personal action plan to promote civility in their workplace.
Learning Objectives:

Define civility in the workplace and recognize its impact on team dynamics and morale
Identify behaviors that demonstrate respect and kindness
Explore strategies to promote civility within teams, including active listening and empathy
Develop a personal action plan to practice civility daily

Sheila Eason is founder and CEO of Elevate People Solutions, LLC, a leadership and personal development consultancy. She provides workshops and training in the areas of leadership and personal development, and diversity and inclusion. Her areas of expertise include developing and implementing HR and D&I strategies, training and development, strategic planning, executive coaching, and leadership development. Her clients include small businesses and nonprofits, government agencies, universities and healthcare organizations.
This event is presented by Elevate People Solutions, LLC. It is part of Better Toledo, a personal and professional development series to ensure “you will do better in Toledo.” Certificates of completion are available to participants who take part in three or more sessions in 2025.
For group registrations please call 419-259-5293.

Authors! with Alyson Stoner
2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Toledo Lucas County Public Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
About the event
Step into a raw and resonant discussion with actress, dancer, and mental health advocate Alyson Stoner for this special evening celebrating their debut memoir, Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything. Stoner will share intimate insights into their journey from child star to mental health practitioner — focusing on the on deconstructing the myth of being “well-adjusted,” the pursuit of genuine well-being, and the urgent need for reform within the entertainment industry. This is a galvanizing discussion perfect for fans of bold personal stories, cultural critique, and those interested in breaking generational trauma.
About the book
Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything is Alyson Stoner’s revelatory and incisive debut memoir, charting their life from a child performer to a voice for industry reform. The book exposes the reality behind the “toddler to trainwreck pipeline,” detailing a harrowing path that includes family violence, an eating disorder that led to rehab, the messy process of discovering their queer sexuality in a religious environment, and the challenges of navigating mental health in a chaotic world. Bold and unflinching, Stoner maps her unconventional journey to deliver a powerful cultural critique on the entertainment ecosystem and society’s enchantment with fame, offering a guide on how to break the bonds of generational trauma and find the freedom that comes from trusting your own voice.
About the author
Born right here in Toledo, Ohio — Alyson Stoner is an American actor, dancer, and singer, well-known for their roles in films like Cheaper by the Dozen, the Step Up franchise, the Camp Rock movies, and as the voice of Isabella in Phineas and Ferb. Their career started at a young age, including dancing for artists like Missy Elliott and Eminem. Now a New York Times bestselling author, certified mental health practitioner, and co-founder of the digital wellness company Movement Genius, they host the award-winning Dear Hollywood podcast. Their writing is praised for its raw honesty and insightful analysis, offering an ethical perspective on mass media and child development.
Brought to you by — The Library Legacy Foundation
Sponsored by — Huntington Bank and UToledo Health
Support from — Friends of the Library

A Christmas Carol
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-08 | Notre Dame Academy, 3535 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH, 43623, United States
The Toledo Rep’s Holiday Card to the Community. Celebrate the season with Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and the three spirits as they take the miserly Scrooge on their fantastic journey through Christmases past, present, and future at Notre Dame Academy. Brimming with joyful songs and holiday cheer, this community classic embodies a story of joy, redemption, and the spirit of Christmas.
Dec. 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 6 – 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 – 2 p.m.

Bethlehem Experience
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-08 | Cornerstone Baptist Church, 8360 County Road 140, Findlay, OH, 45840, United States
✨ Step into Bethlehem on the Night Hope Was Born
On select evenings this December, Cornerstone Baptist Church invites your family to walk through a live, indoor Bethlehem Experience — a storytelling journey that brings the night of Christ’s birth to life.
As lanterns flicker and travelers fill the streets, you’ll weave through the ancient marketplace, hear the prophets speak of a long-awaited promise, and follow the path toward a quiet manger beneath a starlit sky. This immersive walk-through is designed for all ages, offering a thoughtful and wonder-filled way to experience the true heart of Christmas.
Event Details Dates: December 5–7 & December 12–14, 2025 Location: Cornerstone Baptist Church, Findlay, Ohio Tour Length: Approximately 1 hour Start Times: Tours begin every 20 minutes Admission: Free Registration: Walk-ins welcome; advance reservations encouraged at findlaysbethlehem.com
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come experience the story that still brings peace to a busy world.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra
2025-12-05 15:00 - 18:00 | Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave, Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Friday December 5, 2025.
2 shows. 3:00pm and 7:30pm
Tickets on sale Friday September 12 at 10am at the box office and Ticketmaster.com
Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be performing “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More

Toledo Paint & Sip Party – Snow-H-I-O
2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Wine & Canvas Toledo Studio, 5248 Monroe St., Toledo, OH, 43623, United States
Toledo Paint & Sip Party – Snow-H-I-O
Instructed by: TBD
☃️❤️ Show your Buckeye spirit with a frosty twist!
Join us at the Wine & Canvas Studio for Snow-H-I-O, a playful Paint & Sip Party featuring four adorable snowmen spelling out “O-H-I-O” in the snow. This fun, lighthearted design captures the joy of winter and the pride of being a Buckeye!
Whether you’re a snow lover, Ohio State fan, or just looking for a festive night out, this beginner-friendly class is the perfect mix of creativity and seasonal cheer.
🎨 About the Event
Guided by one of our talented local artists, you’ll create your own 16×20 Snow-H-I-O canvas — no painting experience needed!
Learn to paint charming snowmen, blend cool winter skies, and add your own personal touches for a snow-day masterpiece.
🍷 BYOB Friendly
Sip, paint, and unwind! Bring your favorite wine, beer, or non-liquor drink (waiver required at check-in). Perfect for date night, girls’ night, or a relaxing evening out!
📍 Event Location
Wine & Canvas Studio – Toledo
(Across from Target, behind Marco’s Pizza)
5248 Monroe St., Toledo, OH 43623
🗓 Event Date & Time
Friday, December 5th, 2025
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🧑‍🎨 What’s Included
Step-by-step artist instruction
All supplies provided (canvas, paints, brushes, apron)
Access to fridge, microwave, and coffee station
Take home your own finished Snow-H-I-O masterpiece!
🎟️ Reserve Your Seat
Seats fill quickly for our Toledo Paint & Sip Parties!
Perfect for couples, friends, and solo painters looking for creative fun.
Tickets: Non-refundable after 3 days from purchase
Cancellations: Must be made 48+ hours in advance
Food & Drinks: Not included — feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages!
