Entertainment Calendar

Through Jan. 29, 2012: Civil War: Battlefield & Homefront, Hayes Presidential Center, Hayes & Buckland, Fremont. The exhibit interprets the war years using the letters of Northwest Ohio residents who served in the war and those who stayed behind. Hours & info: www.rbhayes.org or 800-998-PRES.

Through Oct. 29: Works of artist Jeff Brouws on exhibit, Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery, Owens Community College, Perrysburg. Featuring Brouws’ emotionally vivid photography of rural, urban and suburban cultural landscapes. 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 2721.

Toledo Museum of Art  – Various exhibits at the museum, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo.

Oct. 7 through March 4: “Storytelling in Miniature,” Works on Paper Galleries. Featuring approximately 140 miniature engravings and prints from the Renaissance through the modern and contemporary eras from the museum’s collection.

Through Dec. 31: Focus Exhibition: King James Bible First Edition, Gallery 15. To commemorate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, the museum will display rare first edition copies of the book that are part of its collection.

Through Jan. 8, 2012: “The Egypt Experience: Secrets of the Tomb” Exhibit, Lower Level Egyptian Gallery, Main Museum. TMA’s popular mummies return to public view for this exploration of ancient Egyptian beliefs about life and afterlife.

Halloween Happenings
Fleitz Pumpkin Farm: 7133 Seaman Rd., Oregon. Free kids’ maze, one- and five-acre mazes, hayrides, pumpkins, craft barn and more. Enjoy the Snack Shack, feed the goats, bring your camera. www.fleitzpumpkinfarm.com or 419-836-7613.

Country Lane Tree Farm: 3525 Bolander Rd., Genoa. Navigate the Smurf corn maze, visit the Haunted “Carevil” Barn, take a haunted hayride, visit the Great Pumpkin Patch and much more. www.countrylanetreefram.com or 419-461-1298.

HalloWeekends, Cedar Point Amusement Park, One Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky. Frightful fun for the family weekends through October. www.cedarpoint.com.

Ault Acres Haunted Attraction, 10446 Dowling Rd., Perrysburg. Journey into the deep, dark woods while listening to the guide's true, tragic tale of the untimely deaths of two small-town lovers who continue to haunt the area looking for revenge. The forest exploration continues through 10 acres filled with ghosts, zombies, wolves, vampires, and other horrifying creatures too disturbing to mention. This 25-minute voyage is not for the faint-of-heart. Bring comfy shoes so you can walk over to our Movie Area to see the featured horror film. Guests 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Hours & directions: www.aultacres.com or 419-740-1184.

Haunted Hydro Dark Attraction Park, 1331 Tiffin St., Fremont. A full Halloween Attraction Park that is built in, and around a 1911 Hydro Electric Power Plant that was used by the city of Fremont until 1943. The park features two professional Haunted Houses, including stage entertainment, gift shop, vendors, concessions and more.www.hauntedhydro.com or 419-332-7380.

Ghostly Manor Haunted House, Ghostly Manor Thrill Center, 3319 Milan Rd., Sandusky. www.ghostlymanor.com or 419-626-4467.

Dimensions of Darkness, 2523 Parkway Plaza, Maumee. In 2010 a portal to fear, evil, and insanity was opened and unleashed upon those who dared to brave it. This year the portal has widened, bringing with it even more dimensions of depravity, madness, and untold horrors. www.dimensionsofdarkness.com.

Corn Maze at the Butterfly House, 11466 Obee Rd., Whitehouse. Challenge your navigational skills in 8.7 miles of corn mazes and discover why getting lost means finding fun. www.whitehousecornmaze.com or 419-877-2733.

Fall Color Cruises, Sandpiper Boat, Jefferson Ave. Dock, Jefferson Ave. & Summit St., Toledo.Oct. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23: Fall Color Cruises, www.sandpiperboat.com.

Evil Dead: The Musical, Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St., Toledo. A hilarious live stage show combining all the elements of the cult classic horror films, “Evil Dead,” “Evil Dead 2” and “Army of Darkness.” Mature content. Fridays & Saturdays 7 & 10 p.m. Oct. 7-28 and Sunday Oct. 30, 2 & 5 p.m.: www.valentinetheatre.com.

October
Sept. 30-Oct. 1: Nightfall Festival, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. Some extra “BOO” has been added to the BOOtanical Garden including haunted tours, a spooky pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, crazy performers, food plus plenty of fun, non-spooky activities for the little ones. www.toledogarden.org or 419-536-5566.

Oct. 1-2: Hayes Civil War Re-enactment, Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mark the birthday of Ohio Civil War hero and 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes by experiencing life during the Civil War during this two-day living history event featuring more than 500 re-enactors and more. 800-998-PRES or www.rbhayes.org.

Oct. 1-2: All Aboard Train Event, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold. Sat. 12-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-4 p.m. Enjoy a variety of model trains setup in the Festival Barn. www.saudervillage.org.

Oct. 1: Classic Country Caravan, featuring Rock Harley as Johnny Cash, Alvin Anders as Hank Williams and Kathleen Bressler as Patsy Cline, 7 p.m., Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St. Tickets $15 each or $25 for two. 419-897-8902.

Oct. 1: Sunday Sampler: Life in the Black Swamp, Pearson Metropark Johlin Cabin, Lallendorf at Navarre Ave., 2 p.m. During this engaging 20 minute historical vignette that weaves history with theatre. www.metroparkstoledo.com.

Oct. 2: Black Swamp Festival, Pearson Metropark, Oregon, 1-5 p.m. A glimpse into the life in the Great Black Swamp that once covered much of NW Ohio. www.metroparkstoledo.com.

Oct. 5: Switchfoot in concert, Stroh Center, BGSU, 1535 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green, 7 p.m. www.ticketmaster.com.

Oct. 6: Rodney Carrington: Laughter’s Good Tour, Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, 7 p.m. 877-626-1950 or sanduskystate.com.

Oct. 6: Gaudete Brass Quintet in concert, 11 a.m., Owens Community College Studio Theatre Room 11, Perrysburg. Free & open to the public. 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7801.

The Gaudete Brass Quintet will be in concert, October 6 at 11am at Owens Community College Studio Theatre Room 11.

Oct. 8-9: 33rd Oak Harbor Apple Festival, downtown Oak Harbor. A family-oriented family festival that celebrates apples in all their glorious forms with a Grand Parade, kiddie-tractor pull, talent show, classic car show, 5K Apple run, food, entertainment & more. www.oakharborohio.net.

Oct. 8: Community Wildlife Day at the Gardens, Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, Elmore, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit the gardens at a discounted admission price. www.schedel-gardens.org.

Oct. 8: 2011 Lighthouse Festival at the Keeper’s House, 9999 Bayshore Rd., Marblehead, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Civil War Encampment by Ohio 14th re-enactors, blacksmith, woodcarver, demonstrations, bean soup, Johnny cakes & more. Free. http://thekeepershouse.org or 419-798-.9339.

Oct. 8-9: Island Oktoberfest, DeRivera Park, Put-in-Bay. German-style activities, food, entertainment for the whole family. visitputinbay.com.

Oct. 8: Fall on the Farm & Scout Day, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold. Visitors are invited to take a step back in time and help prepare the farm for the winter ahead. www.saudervillage.org or 800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.

Oct. 8-9: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson & North, Fremont. Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Over 200 vendors. Free admission and parking. www.sanduskycountyfair.com or 419-332-5604.

Oct. 8: Fremont Speedway Kistler Racing Products Night Season Championship Night, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson & North, Fremont. 410 sprints, 305 sprints, dirt trucks & vintage cars. www.fremontohspeedway.com or 419-332-0478.

Oct. 8: Comedy’s Lovable “Queen of Mean,” Lisa Lampanelli, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 8 p.m. www.ticketmaster.com.

Oct. 9: Autumn Makeover Days, Pearson Metropark, Oregon, 1 p.m. Enjoy the fall colors while lending a hand to park operations crews in raking, garden bed tending, trail maintenance & other projects. Work gloves, a reusable drinking bottle and sturdy shoes/ boots are recommended. Register: 419-407-9700 or reservations.metroparkstoledo.com.

Oct. 12: Tim Conway & Friends, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 2 p.m. www.stranahantheater.com.

Oct. 13: “Spamalot,” Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 8 p.m. Musical comedy lovingly ripped off from “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” www.ticketmaster.com.

Oct. 14: “La Traviata,” Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St., Toledo, 8 p.m.www.toledoopera.org.

Oct. 14: “Duelling Divas,” Owens Community College Center for Fine & Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg, 8 p.m. A smart, campy twist on opera. www.owens.edu/arts or 567-661-2787.

Oct. 14: Gallery Loop, downtown Toledo, 6-10 p.m. More than 20 galleries, studios, and other arts-related businesses open to the public for perusal, with free bus rides transporting them from one venue to the next. 419-254-ARTS or www.acgt.org.

Oct. 15: Kids Rock the Zoo Hallowtween, Toledo Zoo. A rockin’ bash designed for kids 8-12, including interactive Radio Disney AM 910 D-tour show, cool games, music, dancing, karaoke and other zoo activities. 419-385-4040 or www.toledozoo.org.

Oct. 15: Fall Fur All, Toledo Zoo, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate the season with fall fun, including food, games, pumpkin decorating and more. www.toledozoo.org.

Oct. 15: Naturebook Discovery Club, Magee Marsh Bird Center, 13229 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor, 10 a.m. Geared for ages 5-12, the program incorporates children’s literature with education. Register by Oct. 7. Free. 419-898-0960.

Oct. 15: Gun Show, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson & North, Fremont, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Buy, sell and trade all types of guns. Featuring dealers from throughout the state. 419-332-8189 or www.sanduskycounty.org.

Oct. 15: Fremont Speedway Coors Lite/Miller Lite Night World of Outlaw Sprints, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson & North, Fremont. 305 sprints & dirt trucks. Rain date: Oct. 16. www.fremontohspeedway.com or 419-332-0478.

Oct. 15: Toledo Walleye kick off another season as they take on the Chicago express. Puck drops at 7 p.m. For tickets, call 419-725-9255 or order at www.ticketreturn.com.

Oct. 20-21: Little Boo at the Zoo, Toledo Zoo, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The zoo becomes a Halloween haven for the littlest trick-or-treaters, with all kinds of fun waiting. www.toledozoo.org or 419-385-4040.

Oct. 21-22 & 28-29: Garrison Ghost Walk, Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. See the spookier side of Fort Meigs and hear hauntingly good tales of yesteryear as your guide leads you by lantern light on a night time walk around the grounds. Appropriate for all ages. Reservations required. www.fortmeigs.org or 800-283-8916.

Oct. 22-23: Pumpkin Path, Toledo Zoo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. School-aged kids love trick-or-treating across the zoo during this Halloween extravaganza. There are also plenty of games, magic, and zoo fun for all ages. www.toledozoo.org or 419-385-4040.

Oct. 22: Pemberville Autumn Fest on the River, downtown Pemberville, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: Todd Sheets at 419-287-3274.

Oct. 22: Tombstone Derby, Depot Park, Elmore. Motorized casket races, food, games and other fun for boys and ghouls of all ages.

Oct. 22: Fremont Speedway Racers Swap Meet, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson & North, Fremont, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. New and used racing parts & equipment including trailers, parts, tools & cars. Sale of used tires on rims only. Inside & outside vendors. Free parking. 419-332-5604 or www.sanduskycountyfair.com.

Oct. 22-23 and 29-30: Spooky Science, Imagination Station, One Discovery Way, Toledo. Spooky Science. A hair-raising, bone-chilling, spine-tingling science event like no other. www.imaginationstationtoledo.org.

Oct. 23, 28: Pumpkin Palooza, Milan Historical Museum, 10 Edison Dr. (off SR 113), Milan. milanhistory.org.

Oct. 27-30: Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. www.huntingtoncenter.com or 419-321-5007.

Oct. 28 and 29: Wine, Cheese & Other Spirits, Sandusky Co. Historical Society, 514 Birchard Ave., Fremont. A wine tasting & ghost hunting event sponsored by the society and Ohio Researchers of Banded Spirits, 7-10 p.m. $25 per person. Limited to 18 participants. Reservations: Fred at 419-332-7558.

Oct. 29: Boo! At the Boardwalk, Magee Marsh, 13229 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor, 6-8 p.m. Meet at the west end of the boardwalk. Costume parade at 7 p.m. Visit stations along the boardwalk to learn about wildlife. Treats, surprises and fun. 419-898-0960, ext. 31 or www.friendsofmageemarsh.org.

Oct. 29-30: Jumping Pumpkins, Toledo Zoo, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Join in the fun as some of your favorite zoo animals discover that the Great Pumpkin has visited their habitats. Will they make a meal – or a mess? www.toledozoo.org.

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