Handmade Toledo
1717 Adams Street
Saturday, November 15 from 11am - 6pm

Toledo’s favorite indie craft fair is back! Shop 70+ local artists and Midwest makers offering handmade goods perfect for the holiday season.

Downtown Toledo
Saturday, November 15 from 10am-Noon

Don’t miss out on the annual Blade Holiday Parade in downtown Toledo. Bring the family and enjoy the Distinguished Clown Corps, Giant Balloons, local marching bands, horses, floats, and more. Be sure to stay for the full parade as Santa will be making his debut!

Glass City Riverwalk
November 15 - March 15

The 1,000-foot long Ribbon is a paved, loop trail that is refrigerated in winter to provide 25,000-square-feet of ice skating surface with rolling hills and soft curves. It includes a 5,000-square-foot ice skating area called the Pond that is suitable for beginning skaters and events.

Glass City Metropark
Various Dates/Times

Experience the perfect blend of curling and bocce ball on the ice at The Ribbon. Bocce on Ice is a fun, winter-ready activity for all skill levels, and a great option for those who don’t ice skate. Advanced Reservations required.

Instead of rolling bocce balls, players slide curling-style Dysks toward a puck target (called the Jack). Teams take turns aiming for the puck, scoring points based on how close they get. The first team to 12 points wins!

Registry Bistro
November 20 at 6pm
Call 419-725-0444 for reservations

Join Registry Bistro for a full hands-on experience! Learn the history of a cocktail and how to mix it. Light nibbles and nosh provided.

Levis Square Park
November 21-22 from 4pm - 10pm

This season, the City of Toledo is bringing something brand new to downtown — a holiday market inspired by the traditional German Christkindlmarkt, celebrating cultures from around the world with local flair.

Stroll through twinkling lights, sip warm mulled wine, and discover handmade gifts, international foods, and performances. Each booth and performance tells a story — from art and music to food and tradition.

Libbey House in Old West End
Saturday, November 22 from 11am - 6pm

Be inspired for holiday gift giving and beautiful décor by talented local artists. Artwork from over 20 local artists will be available for viewing and purchase at the historic Libbey House in the Old West End neighborhood of Toledo. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy beverages, appetizers, and the holiday décor of the Libbey House.

Promenade Park
Friday, November 21 from 5-8pm

Kick off the holiday season in downtown Toledo as Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz lights the Promenade Park Holiday Tree at 7 p.m.

Join us for an evening full of festive fun, live entertainment, and activities for the whole family. The park will sparkle with holiday lights, laughter, and the sounds of the season — a perfect way to celebrate community and togetherness in the heart of the city.

We are lighting up the park with our annual tree lighting in Hensville Park on Saturday, November 22! We'll have live music, drinks, Santa Claus, circus performers, and more.

Fleetwood's Tap Room will be open to the public during this event for regular service, featuring holiday beers and cocktails.

Downtown Toledo
Thursday, November 27 from 9am-11am

The annual Dave’s Turkey Chase 5K, presented by First Solar, is the ideal Thanksgiving Day family fun run/walk. With media sponsor WTOL 11 in Downtown Toledo, the event also includes a one-mile walk, a kids run, and a virtual option — all to benefit Cherry Street Mission Ministries.

The 5K event starts right in front of the Glass City Center, heads past 5/3 Field, onto Huron St., passing by the Huntington Center, and continues across Cherry St, then back onto Summit St. to the finish in front of the promenade park just shy of the Glass City Center.

Maumee Bay Brewing Company
Thursday, November 27 from 12pm - 7pm

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!

The Heights
Thursday, November 27

Spend Thanksgiving at The Heights! On Thursday, November 27, enjoy a seasonal brunch or join us later for our Thanksgiving dinner buffet filled with timeless favorites and a view to match.

Brunch RSVP: https://bit.ly/4qH7itg

Dinner RSVP: https://bit.ly/4hElkHJ

Bellwether at Toledo Spirits
November 28 - December 28

The holidays are rolling into Bellwether in true Toledo Spirits fashion with twinkling lights, festive tunes, and a cocktail menu that’ll have you jingling all the way!

Toledo Spirits Company
Sunday, November 30 from 11am-3pm

Sip on holiday cocktails while shopping from local vendors!

Imagination Station
December 12 at 7pm

Spice up your holiday and get ready for a yuletide extravaganza! Science After Dark: Cocktails and ChemisTree is chock full of good cheer for everyone 21 and older.

Join us for an evening filled with science that will light up the night and workshops that blend together festive and fun. This Science After Dark embraces the spirit of the season mixed with Imagination Station's signature flair.

One Seagate
December 4 from 7pm-9pm

Mike Williams on Sax celebrates the 4th Annual "An Evening of Christmas" Concert! w/ Nate Hicks, Jim Young, Ramona Collins, & James Ham!

Huntington Center
2 Shows:
December 5 at 3pm and 7:30pm

Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be performing “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More!

One Seagate
December 6 from 4pm-10pm

Celebrate the season at the Holiday Night Market - presented by Toledo Night Market! We’re turning the Grand Lobby of the Fifth Third Building into a nostalgic, two-level wonderland. Ride the escalator for that classic department-store feel and explore local artisans, one-of-a-kind gifts, tasty bites, craft drinks, music, and a whole lot of holiday cheer.

National Museum of the Great Lakes
December 6 from 1-4pm

The holidays are a time for giving—and we invite you to be part of our tradition! Purchase a live 5–7 ft Christmas tree from Matthes Tree Farms in Ida, MI for yourself or donate a tree to a family in need. Then, on Saturday, December 6, gather at the National Museum of the Great Lakes to watch Santa Claus arrive by tugboat with a boatload of Christmas trees. 🎄 Enjoy free museum admission all day long as we celebrate this meaningful holiday tradition.

TMA Peristyle
December 6 at 4pm

Celebrate the season with Christmas at the Peristyle! The Toledo Symphony fills the Peristyle with festive cheer, performing holiday classics, beloved carols, and symphonic favorites. Sing along, enjoy heartwarming music, and  experience the magic of the holidays with family and friends. From joyful melodies to peaceful winter tunes, this concert brings the spirit of the season to life in a spectacular way. Make it part of your holiday tradition!

Glass City Center
December 7 from 10am - 4pm

175+ vendors, Santa, Mrs. Claus & The Grinch - all indoors in Downtown Toledo!

Huntington Center
December 7 at 5:15pm

Peanuts is back! We’ll have a specialty jersey, appearance from Snoopy, and a Peanuts blanket giveaway.