Ongoing
Through Dec. 31: Lights Before Christmas, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. The family holiday tradition of more than one million lights, over 200 lighted animal images and the zoo’s own electrical spectacle, the Dancing Lights. www.toledozoo.org/events/lbc.html.

Through Jan. 8, 2012: Hayes Train Special, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. Watch eight different model trains in styles that relate to the life of 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes and his family traverse a 12x24-foot, three-tier model train layout. 800-998-PRES or www.rbhayes.org.

The Hayes Train Special on display through Jan. 8, includes eight different model trains.

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.

At the Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo:
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.

Through Jan. 12: “Facebook “Pride of Toledo” Photo Exhibition, Community Galleries.

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 March 11: “European Expressionist and Cubist Works on Paper,” Gallery 18. Drawn from the TMA collection, this exhibition features prints, illustrated books, and drawings from France and Germany in the first decades of the 20th century and includes work by Picasso, Matisse, Kollwitz, Kirchner, Kandinsky, and others who emerged or came to maturity during this time.

Through March 25: “Small Worlds,” Canaday Gallery, brings together intricate, charming, disquieting, and thoughtful artwork on the smallest of scales.

December
Thursdays through Dec. 29: Ice Carving Demonstrations, the Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. Come see spectacular ice sculptures created before your eyes. 419-385-5721 or www.toledozoo.org.

Dec. 2-4 and 9-11: “The Santaland Diaries/Seasons Greetings,” Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St, Studio A, Toledo. Join Crumpet the Elf as he attempts to cope with life on Macy’s Santaland display and Joyce Dunbar as she wrestles some Christmas Spirit out of family chaos. 419-242-2787.

Dec. 3-4: Heralding the Holidays, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A unique selection of arts and crafts handmade by local artists. Live entertainment, food, children’s activities and a visit from Santa offer fun for the whole family. 419-536-5566 or www.toledogarden.org.

Dec. 3: “Maidens IV” on stage as part of the Live in the House! Concert series

Dec. 3-11: Genoa Civic Theatre presents, “Gilligan’s Island, The Musical,” at the theatre, 509-1/2 Main St. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Dec. 3, 9 and 10 and 2 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11. Reservations; 419-855-3103.

Dec. 4-11: Holidays in the Manor House, Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Manor House, 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. www.metroparkstoledo.com/metro.

Dec. 4-12: Holiday Café & Craft Show: Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave., Metroparks Hall, Toledo, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Special handmade gifts are for sale from local craftsmen. Café with refreshments. 419-407-9701 or www.metroparkstoledo.com.

Dec. 3-4: Old Eastmoreland Home Tours,” sponsored by the Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society, noon-4 p.m. beginning at First St. John Lutheran Church, 2471 Seaman St. Tickets $12.

Dec. 4: “Handel’s Messiah,” Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, 2-4 p.m. From the delicate melodies of its opening Arias to the magnificent power of the “Great Amen” and “Hallelujah” choruses, Messiah perfectly demonstrates Handel’s mastery of epic works for chorus, orchestra and soloists. 419-246-8000.

Dec. 4: Third Floor Band’s Blues Christmas, Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee, 4-6 p.m. Enjoy the Christmas Story with rock, rhythm and blues, along with folk music from the `60s through the present. Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for seniors. 419-897-8902 or www.villageohio.org.

Dec. 4: Pet Photos with Santa, Pet Supplies “Plus,” 6923 W. Central Ave., Toledo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Benefits Humane Ohio. No appointment necessary.

Dec. 4: 5th Annual Holiday Open House, Black Swamp Bird Observatory, 13551 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor, 1-5 p.m. 419-898-4070 or www.bsbo.org.

Dec. 4: Tours de Noel, Historic Old West End, Collingwood/Bancroft/Monroe, Toledo, noon-7 p.m. Magnificent Historic Old West End homes decorated for the holidays plus a holiday gift boutique at the Park Lane. Entertainment and food will be available www.womenoftheoldwestend.com.

Dec. 6: “The Red Badge of Courage,” a film about the Civil War, Toledo-Lucas Co. Public Library, 325 Michigan St., Toledo, 6-8 p.m. Film adaptation of Stephen Crane’s famous novel tells the story of Henry Fleming as he grapples with fear and courage as a Union Army recruit during the Civil War. 419-259-5250.

Dec. 9-10: Holiday Lantern Tours at Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold, 4-8 p.m. Experience a turn-of-the-century Christmas. Reservations only. 800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.

Dec. 9, 10, 11: “Nuncrackers,” presented by Fremont Community Theatre, 1551 Dickinson St., Fremont. Friday & Saturday curtain time 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. Call the reservation line at 419-332-0695 or visit www.fremontcommunitytheatre.org.

Dec. 9: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7 p.m. 419-725-WALL or www.toledowalleye.com.

Dec. 9: “The Broadway Boys,” featuring a group of New York City’s best male Broadway singing stars singing classic pop show tunes and holiday music, Perrysburg High School auditorium, 13385 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. www.nextstagestudios.com or 419-873-5838.

Dec. 9: Western Hoe Down Singles Dance Dec. 9, 8 p.m.-midnight, The Premiere (formerly Gladieux Meadows), 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. www.ToledoSingles.com or 734-856-8963.

Dec. 10-11: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds Corner Rawson & North St., Fremont. Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Over 200 vendors. Free admission and parking. Concessions available. 419-332-5604 or www.sanduskycountyfair.com.

Dec. 10 and 17: The Mystery of the Christmas Star, Appold Planetarium, Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania,7:30-10 p.m. Journey back 2,000 years to Bethlehem and discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. Only 50 seats available. Info/tickets: 419-517-8897.

Dec. 10: A Christmas Choral Concert Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon, 5-10 p.m. 419-691-4116.

Dec. 10-11: “The Nutcracker” Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 2-4 p.m. Featuring the Toledo Ballet accompanied by the Toledo Symphony. 419-381-8851 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Dec. 10: Annual Holiday Open House, Firelands Winery, 917 Bardshar Rd. (off US 6), Sandusky, 12-4 p.m. Live entertainment, food and world-class wines. Info: 419-625-5474 or firelandswinery.com.

Dec. 11: Toledo Walleye vs. Kalamazoo Wings, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 4-7 p.m. 419-725-WALL or www.toledowalleye.com.

Dec. 11: Winter Festival of Crafts, Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Presented by the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild. 419-842-1925 or www.toledocraftsmansguild.com.

Dec. 14: “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Owens Community College Center for Fine & Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg, 7:30 p.m. 567-661-2787 or www.owens.edu/arts.

Dec. 14: Von Trapp Christmas Concert, Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, 7:30 p.m. Elisabeth von Trapp has dazzled audiences worldwide with her virtuosity and charisma. This entertaining holiday concert will combine the classic and the new covering holiday standards, classical transcriptions, and traditional carols. $21-$31/person. Dinner & show package: $39-$49/person. 877-626-1950 or sanduskystate.com.

Dec. 15: Local author Jane Bradley will visit the the Birmingham Branch Library to discuss her latest book, “You Believers,” 2 p.m. Coffee and refreshments will be available. Free and open to the public. Bradley is director of creative writing at UT, where she teaches screenwriting and fiction workshops. Info: 419-259-5210.

Dec. 15, 16, 17 & 18: Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. www.ticketmaster.com or 419-321-5007.

Dec. 15-18: “My Fair Lady,” Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. 8 p.m. Thursday & Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. 1-800-745-3000 or www.theaterleague.com.

Dec. 17: Silver Screen Classics: “Meet Me in St. Louis,” Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St., Toledo, 2-5 p.m. 419-242-2787 or www.valentinetheatre.com.

Dec. 17: The Homewreckers Christmas Party, The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee, 6-11:30 p.m. 419-891-7325.

Dec. 21: Ragtime Rick and the Chefs of Dixieland, Trotter’s Tavern, 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 8-10:30 p.m. 419-381-2079.

Dec. 27: Toledo Walleye vs. Chicago Express, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., 7 p.m. 419-725-WALL or www.toledowalleye.com.

Dec. 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31: Sleigh Rides in Spiegel Grove, corner of Hayes & Buckland, Fremont, 1-4 p.m. Recreate a scene from a Currier & Ives print on a nostalgic horse-drawn tour through the 25-acres Hayes estate. Afterward, warm up with a visit to the elegant 31-room Hayes Home or the two-story Hayes Museum. Info: 419-332-2081 or www.rbhayes.org.

Dec. 28: Harlem Globetrotters, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7-9:30 p.m. 419-321-5007 or www.huntingtoncentertoledo.com.

Dec. 30: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7 p.m. 419-725-WALL or www.toledowalleye.com.

Dec. 31: Noon Year’s Eve, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A family event designed to toast the New Year. 419-385-5721 or www.toledozoo.org.

Dec. 31: Walleye Madness at Midnight, North Madison Street, downtown Port Clinton, 5 p.m.-midnight. Kids’ Walleye Drop at 6 p.m., Rock-Paper-Scissors Challenge and live entertainment and street vendors from 10 p.m. to midnight. Watch the Walleye drop from a crane as the countdown to midnight begins. Info: 419-734-2101 or walleyedrop.com. Free.

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The Hayes Train Special on display through Jan. 8, includes eight different model trains in a 12 x 24-foot, three-tier layout.

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