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, […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]