Calendar of events

Genoa Civic Theatre will present, “Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Genoa Christmas Show” on Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. at the theatre, located at 509-1/2 Main St.

The show, by Gordon Greenberg and directed by Jeremiah Tudor, transforms one of the holiday season’s favorite tales into a gut-busting, fun and family-friendly theatrical experience.

Bring the family and take a spin with Ebenezer, all three Ghosts, Tiny Tim, and more in this music-filled show.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for photos at all performances of the family-friendly comedy.

Get tickets and more information at genoacivictheatre.com.

Ongoing:

Through Jan. 4: Traveling Bricks Exhibition, Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo. Learn about the history of travel with 120 creations made of LEGO bricks, from nearly one million LEGO pieces. imaginationstationtoledo.org.

Through March 15: The Ribbon Ice Skating Trail, Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St., Toledo. Skaters of all ages are invited to experience a 1,000-foot refrigerated loop trail that winds through the park. New skaters can head to The Pond, a 5,000-square-foot beginner-friendly area. metroparkstoledo.com/theribbon.

Saturdays December-April: Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market St., Toledo, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. toledofarmersmarket.com.

Through Dec. 31: Lights Before Christmas, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way off Anthony Wayne Trail, Toledo. One million lights, more than 200 illuminated animal images, an ice slide and more. toledozoo.org/events/lights-before-christmas.

Through June 30, 2026: Special Exhibit: “Inside President Hayes’ Library,” Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. Exhibit explores the authors who shaped and inspired President Rutherford B. Hayes. rbhayes.org.

Fridays 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays 1-3 p.m. until Christmas: Visit with Santa at Santa’s House, downtown Fremont, Croghan and Front streets. 419-332-8696.

December

Dec. 3: Toledo Walleye vs. Bloomington Bison,  Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 10:30 a.m. toledowalleye.com.

Dec. 3: “A Magical Cirque Christmas,” Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Boulevard, Toledo, 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a variety show for all ages full of nostalgia, charm and performances. stranahantheater.com.

Dec. 5: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 3 and 7:30 p.m. huntingtoncentertoledo.com.

Dec. 5: Olde Fashioned Christmas, downtown Oak Harbor, 4-6 p.m. Santa’s friends from the Portage Fire District will be guiding him through the streets of the village as he announces his arrival and opens the holiday season. Festivities include horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa, and more. oakharborohio.net.

Dec. 5: “Bored Teachers – The Struggle is Real Comedy Tour,” Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Boulevard, Toledo, 7:30 p.m. PG-13 language is used during some sets. stranahantheater.com.

Dec. 5-6: Downtown Fremont Sip & Shop and Open House Weekend, downtownfremontohio.org.

Dec. 5-7: “A Christmas Carol,” presented by Toledo Rep at the Notre Dame Academy Performing Arts Center, 3635 W. Sylvania Ave., 7:30 p.m. toledorep.org.

Dec. 5-14: Fremont Community Theatre presents, “Shrek the Musical,” 1551 Dickinson St., Fremont. For info, call 419-332-0695 or visit facebook.com/FremontCommunityTheatre/.

Dec. 6: City of Oregon Tree Lighting, Municipal Complex, 4-6 p.m. Indoor and outdoor photo stations, Deck the Halls walk-through display, Hallway Scavenger Hunt (4-5 p.m.), refreshments, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Oregon Community Theatre Carolers, Class A Performing Arts and Next Level DJ’s. oregonohio.org/events/.

Dec 6: 30^th Anniversary Downtown Fremont Holiday Parade, 6 p.m. Floats characters, music and more. downtownfremontohio.org.

Dec. 6: Toledo Walleye vs. Fort Wayne Komets, Huntington Center, Toledo, 7 p.m. toledowalleye.com.

Dec. 6-7: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, Fremont. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. sanduskycountyfair.com.

Dec. 6: Annual Gibsonburg Tree Lighting Ceremony, Williams Park, 6 p.m. gibsonburgohio.org.

Dec. 6-14: Holidays in the Manor House, Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo. Each year, volunteers from the community transform over 30 areas of the 30,000-square-foot Manor House into a holiday wonderland. metroparkstoledo.com.

Dec. 7: Village of Walbridge Christmas Tree Lighting, Administration Building, 705 N. Main St., 6 p.m. Join Santa in lighting the 30-foot Christmas tree while enjoying the sights and sounds of Christmas. walbridgeohio.org.

Dec. 7: Finders Keepers Market, Glass City Center, 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The market will feature 150 vendors plus special guests, including Santa, The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who. glasscitycenter.com.

Dec. 7: Toledo Walleye vs. Indy Fuel, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. toledowalleye.com.

Dec. 7: Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Boulevard, Toledo, 7:30 p.m. This high-energy, interactive show blends humor, jaw-dropping magic, and holiday cheer. stranahantheater.com.

Dec. 10: Hayes Presidential History Book Club, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Noon-1 p.m. Discuss “Nothing Like It in the World,” by Stephen E. Ambrose. Free. 419-332-2081 or visit rbhayes.org.

Dec. 11-14: Disney on Ice: “Frozen” and “Encanto,” Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. huntingtoncentertoledo.com.

Dec. 14: Historic Holidays – Fort Meigs Winter Festival, Fort Meigs Memorial, Perrysburg. See the fort decorated for the holidays and discover winter festivities in early America. fortmeigs.org.

Dec. 12: Lights of Spiegel Grove, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont, 6-7:30 p.m. See Spiegel Grove, an arboretum and the estate of President Rutherford B. Hayes and First Lady Lucy Hayes, light up for the holiday season. Admission is free. Enjoy refreshments, carolers and more. Tours of the first floor of the Hayes Home will be offered. The Christmas tree lighting will be at 6:15 p.m. rbhayes.org.

Dec. 12-14: Toledo Ballet presents “The Nutcracker,” Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Boulevard, Toledo. liveartstoledo.com.

Dec. 13: Ugly Christmas Sweater Run & Walk. The 5K (3.1 Mile) run and walk will start and finish at Gibsonburg Town Hall on N. Webster St. Entry fee is a new, unwrapped toy or nonperishable food items. Awards given to the adult male and female and boy and girl with the ugliest sweaters. gibsonburgohio.org.

Dec. 14: Toledo Zoo Polar Paws & Santa Claws 5K, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way off Anthony Wayne Trail, 3-10 p.m. 5K Walk, 4 p.m.; Kids’ Club Run, 3 p.m. Participants are invited to deck out in holiday-themed attire and light-up accessories. toledozoo.org.

Dec. 15: Herman’s Hermits at Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Boulevard, Toledo, 7:30 p.m. Herman's Hermits frontman Peter Noone is hitting the road this winter and bringing the band's catalogue of swinging sixties hits along for the ride. stranahantheater.com.

Dec. 16-21: “& Juliet,” presented by Broadway in Toledo, Stranahan Theater. Created by the Emmy-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. For performance times and ticket info: stranahantheater.com.

Dec. 19-20: Toledo Walleye vs. Iowa Heartlanders, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. toledowalleye.com.

Dec. 19-20: Hayes Home Holidays: “Spirits of Christmas,” Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 5-9 p.m. Evening tours of the historic Hayes Home with a supernatural Christmas theme. rbhayes.org.

Dec. 21: Judy Garland: “We Need a Little Christmas,” Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo, 7 p.m. The Valentine Debbie Wileman’s show. valentinetheatre.com.

Dec. 26-31: Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides in Spiegel Grove, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont. Sleigh and trolley rides by South Creek Clydesdales will be offered from 1-4 p.m. rbhayes.org.

Dec. 26: Toledo Walleye vs. Wheeling Nailers, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. toledowalleye.com.

Dec. 27-28: The Great Glass Art Escape, Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St. Enjoy two festive days at the Glass Pavilion, filled with the museum’s very own Snow Globe of creativity and play. See full schedule at toledomuseum.org.

 Dec. 29: Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 2 p.m. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, experience the team that redefined basketball. huntingtoncentertoledo.com.

Dec. 31: Noon Year’s Eve, Toledo Zoo. Ring in the new year at the stroke of noon. Kids and families can start their New Year’s a little early by building party hats and noise makers, choosing a reZOOlution, and gathering for the big countdown at noon. toledozoo.org.

Dec. 31: Sausage Drop, sponsored by Elmore Historical Society Historical Barn, Elmore, 4-8 p.m. Free family-friendly event featuring live music, bingo, sausage-eating contest, prizes, sausage hunt, snacks and fireworks (weather permitting). elmorehistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

For more events, be sure to visit presspublications.com, visittoledo.org, shoresandislands.com or www.sanduskycounty.org.

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