Holiday Lights & Christmas Events
Light displays, Santa visits, tree lightings, and holiday shows around the area.
Promenade Park Tree Lighting
Community holiday tree lighting ceremony at Promenade Park in Toledo.
Hensville Tree Lighting
Tree lighting celebration at Hensville Park—twinkling lights and festive cheer.
City of Toledo Tree Lighting
Toledo's beloved holiday tree lighting with live music at Promenade Park—a cherished seasonal tradition.
Nativity Festival
Explore over 900 nativities from 52+ countries at St. Paul's Lutheran Church's festive holiday display.
Nights at the Lights
Evening zoo adventure with festive holiday lights at Toledo Zoo & Aquarium.
Lights Before Christmas
Stroll through a million twinkling lights and 200+ illuminated animal displays at the Toledo Zoo this holiday season.
Crafts for Christmas
Free Christmas craft session at Lucas County Recreation Center in Maumee.
The Nutcracker with Grand Rapids Ballet and Detroit Opera Orchestra
Grand Rapids Ballet and Detroit Opera Orchestra bring the holiday classic to life.
Maumee Holiday Light Parade & Winter Market
Holiday light parade + winter market in downtown Maumee — kick off the season with Santa, lights & shopping.
LIGHTWIRE THEATER A VERY ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS
Electrifying puppetry spectacular with glow effects—a holiday treat for all ages.
Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa
Meet Santa and watch the Christmas tree light up at this beloved Holland village tradition.
Winter Wonderland Weekends
Weekend holiday festivities with decorations, live entertainment, and family activities.
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)
Dr. Seuss' musical brings the Grinch to life at Fox Theatre Detroit this holiday season.
Hensville Lights
Stroll glowing holiday light displays at Hensville Park for a festive family evening.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Suite Rental
Experience Dr. Seuss' holiday classic in a private suite at Fox Theatre Detroit.
Winter Wonderland
Craft seasonal decorations and play holiday games together as a family.
Winter Wonderland
Festive Winter Wonderland at Temple Shomer Emunim with food, music, and community celebration.
Sidewalk Prophets - Great Big Family Christmas
Family-friendly Christmas concert by Sidewalk Prophets at Five Lakes Church.
Cookies & Cocoa with Claus
Meet Santa and enjoy cookies and hot cocoa at Imagination Station this holiday season.
Sidewalk Prophets - Great Big Family Christmas 26- Sylvania, OH
Christmas concert by Sidewalk Prophets at Five Lakes Church—family holiday entertainment.
Planetarium Show: THE ALIEN WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS
Full-dome planetarium show where a spaceship threatens to steal Christmas.
Sidewalk Prophets - Great Big Family Christmas Sylvania, OH
Sidewalk Prophets bring their Great Big Family Christmas concert to Five Lakes Church.
Sidewalk Prophets - Great Big Family Christmas
Family Christmas concert with Sidewalk Prophets at Five Lakes Church.
Holiday Tree Climb (Adults and 8+)
Climb a festive outdoor tree strung with holiday lights at Farnsworth Metropark.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Trans-Siberian Orchestra's reimagined 30th-anniversary winter spectacular at Huntington Center.
A Christmas Carol
Toledo Rep's holiday production of A Christmas Carol at Notre Dame Academy.
Christmas Tree Delivery — Wine & Canvas Toledo
Christmas Tree Delivery — Wine & Canvas Toledo at Wine & Canvas Toledo Studio
Planetarium Show: SECRET OF THE STAR
Beloved planetarium Christmas show featuring winter-sky tour and seasonal lights.
Santa Claus Visit for St. Nick's Day
Meet Santa at Patron Saints Brewing with free professional photos for kids and dogs—a festive St. Nick's Day celebration.
Taste Test the Past: Holiday Baking
Learn holiday baking history at Wood County Museum with samples & recipes.
An Evening of Christmas" Community Concert
Holiday music concert at Woodland Mall featuring saxophone, dance, and community performers.
Winter Wonderland
King Road Library transforms into a festive holiday space with games and seasonal activities.
Sensory Santa
Sensory-friendlyCalm, sensory-friendly Santa experience at St. Stephen Lutheran Church for children with sensory sensitivities.
The Nutcracker
The classic holiday ballet featuring magical dancing, tutus, and Tchaikovsky.
The Nutcracker w/ Toledo Ballet
Toledo Ballet's beloved holiday classic—magical storytelling and beautiful dance.
It's a Wonderful Life Movie Screening
Classic holiday movie screening of It's a Wonderful Life at River Raisin Centre.
Christmas with the Claus
Holiday celebration at Toledo Zoo featuring Santa Claus for families of all ages.
Toledo Paint and Sip Party — Snowman in a Winter Wonderland
Toledo Paint and Sip Party — Snowman in a Winter Wonderland at Wine & Canvas Toledo Studio
The Nutcracker
Toledo Ballet's beloved 86-year tradition of The Nutcracker at Stranahan Theater.
Christmas Market
Christmas Market at Maumee Bay Brewing Company
Donuts with The Clauses presented by Children's Wonderland
Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter—donuts, photos, and holiday cheer.
Central Catholic High School Sounds of Christmas
Festive holiday choral concert by Central Catholic High School students at the Valentine Theatre.
Polar Paws & Santa Claws
Holiday celebration at Toledo Zoo featuring winter activities and Santa visit.
Children's Wonderland
A 60-year Northwest Ohio holiday tradition: explore classic Christmas displays at Children's Wonderland.
Winter Wonderland with Santa Clause
Meet Santa and enjoy hands-on holiday activities at Heatherdowns Library.
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
Dolly Parton's musical Christmas tale at Toledo's Stranahan Theater.
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
Dolly Parton's musical Christmas tale at Toledo's Stranahan Theatre.
Roundhouse Randy & the Christmas Trains
Meet Roundhouse Randy and explore vintage Christmas trains at St. Paul's Lutheran Nativity Festival.
Friday Night Movie: It's a Wonderful Life
Classic holiday movie night—catch It's a Wonderful Life on the big screen at The Valentine Theatre.
It's a Wonderful Life
Classic Christmas movie brought to life on stage at Valentine Theatre.
A Sinatra Christmas
Jazz pianist Tony DeSare performs Sinatra & holiday classics with the Toledo Jazz Orchestra.
Polar Express 3D
Holiday classic Polar Express in 3D at Imagination Station, Toledo.
Toledo Cookies & Canvas — Pink Christmas Tree
Festive kids' paint class—decorate a pink Christmas tree at Wine & Canvas Toledo, tickets $20.
Christmas Pieces ~ Faith. Family. Forgiveness.
Family-friendly Christmas theatrical performance exploring faith, family, and forgiveness themes.
Brunch with Santa
Free Brunch with Santa at Maumee Bay Brewing Company—a holiday family breakfast tradition.
Visits With Santa
Visit Santa at Franklin Park Mall and create cherished holiday memories together.