November Calendar of Events

Enjoy a spine-tingling evening walking the dark wooded grounds of Spiegel Grove by lantern light and stopping in the historic Hayes Home during Spirit Stories at Spiegel Grove on Friday, Nov. 7.

At each stop, hear creepy tales of ghosts, legends and other-worldly phenomena. This year, the theme will focus on ghostly stories regarding animals.

Before and after your tour, warm yourself by the campfire and enjoy popcorn, apple cider and hot chocolate.

Lantern tours, which last about an hour, will be offered from 7-10 p.m., with the last tour leaving at 9 p.m. Tours depart every 10 minutes.

Tickets required and are $15 for non-members and $10 for Hayes Presidential members.

Advance tickets are recommended and can be purchased online at www.rbhayes.org/news/2025/09/03/general/walk-spiegel-grove-by-lanternlight-under-the-stars-hear-spooky-stories/. Tickets also will be sold the day of the event at the museum front desk, pending availability.

For more information, call 419-332-2081 or visit rbhayes.org. Like Hayes Presidential on Facebook and follow on Instagram at rbhayespres and on Bluesky at rbhayespres.bsky.social for updates.

Ongoing

Through May 25, 2026: Special exhibit, “Sounds of Sandusky County,” Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. rbhayes.org. Exhibit organized by Terra State Community College showcases relics, records and recording equipment from the region’s surprising 1960s music scene. rbhayes.org.

Saturdays through November, Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market St., Toledo, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. toledofarmersmarket.com.

Through Nov. 30: “Infinite Images: The Art of Algorithms,” Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. Exhibition highlights the innovative ways artists use code, systems, and generative processes to create visually striking works that challenge how we define creativity. From early experiments in computer art to today’s algorithm-driven visuals, discover how artists are reimagining image-making in the digital age. toledomuseum.org.

November

Nov. 1: “The Great Kaplan” performance at Pemberville Opera House, 115 Main St. Tickets $15 and available at the door. pembervilleoperahouse.org.

Nov. 7: Spirit Stories at Spiegel Grove, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 7-10 p.m. Enjoy a spooky evening at Spiegel Grove with lantern tours through the dark wooded grounds and stops in the historic Hayes Home. Advance tickets available at rbhayes.org.

Nov. 7-8: World at War: Miniature Gaming Convention, Fort Meigs Memorial, Perrysburg, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Miniature war gaming experts help visitors play more war games and learn about this family-friendly hobby. fortmeigs.org.

Nov. 7-10: 50th Anniversary Edmund Fitzgerald Tribute National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St., Toledo. The SS Edmund Fitzgerald, one of the largest and most famous freighters to sail the Great Lakes, sank during a fierce storm on Lake Superior on Nov. 10, 1975, taking the lives of all 29 crew members aboard. NMGL plans to honor the ship and crew’s memory with a weekend of special events, performances  and activities. https://nmgl.org/fitzgerald50/

Nov. 8: Romance Con, Toledo Lucas County Main Library, 325 Michigan St., Toledo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A free event open to the public; but intended for adults. No ticket is required for entry which includes an Author Fair, author panel discussions, and activities. Visit www.toledolibrary.org/romance-con/ for more details.

Nov. 8: Toledo Walleye vs. Kalamazoo Wings, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7 p.m. www.toledowallweye.com.

Nov. 8-9: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, Fremont. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. sanduskycountyfair.com.

Nov. 9: Toledo Walleye vs. Iowa Heartlanders, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson, Toledo, 5 p.m. toledowalleye.com.

Nov. 12: Late Autumn Walk, White Star Park, 7999 CR 13, Woodville, 4-5 p.m. Join a guided nature walk in the late autumn woods. Free. 419-334-4495.

Nov. 13: Learning the North Coast Inland Trail, Veterans Memorial Park, Genoa, 10-11 a.m. As part of the Outdoor Hiking Challenge, the Park District of Ottawa County and partners are leading a series of Guided Walks. Explore all the North Coast Inland Trail (NCIT) has to offer through a guided walk in Veterans Memorial Park and the newly completed portions of the trail. No registration necessary.

Nov. 13:  Pour with a Purpose, sponsored by the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio, Urban Pine Winery, 3415 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. Enjoy curated wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and a silent auction with proceeds going to promote kidney health and support those living with end-stage renal disease. kfnwo.org.

Nov. 13: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Avel, Toledo, 10:30 a.m. toledowalleye.com.

Nov. 14: Sesame Street Live! Elmo and Friends Say Hello, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 6-8 p.m. Sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide-and-seek. Children 2 and under do not need a show ticket if they sit on an adult’s lap. VIP Meet-and-Greet passes available, sold separately. stranahantheater.com.

Nov. 14: Riley Green “Damn Country Music Tour,” Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 6:45 p.m. Featuring special guests Drake White and Hannah McFarland. ticketmaster.com.

Nov. 15: The Blade Holiday Parade, downtown Toledo, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Enjoy the Distinguished Clown Corps, Giant Balloons, marching bands, horses, floats and more and, of course, Santa will make his debut.

Nov. 15: Maker’s Mart – Holiday 2025, Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., Toledo, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Toledo’s favorite inside craft fair featuring 70+ local artists and Midwest makers. $5 admission. Kids 10 and under get in free; free admission 5-6 p.m.

Nov. 15: Toledo Walleye vs. Fort Wayne Komets, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7 p.m. toledowalleye.com.

Nov. 15: Ghost Town Blues Band, The Strand Theater, 220 S. Front St., Fremont, Doors open at 6 p.m.; show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 on show day. 567-342-4758.

Nov. 16: Zen at the Zoo, Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, 2 Hippo Way, 9-10:30 a.m. Unwind and recharge with either an hour-long yoga session led by Diana Spiess of Essence Mind Body Studio or an hour-long Pure Barre class led by Ellie Kaufman of Pure Barre Toledo and Perrysburg. 419-385-5721, ext. 2078.

Nov. 16: “17 Decades of Information to Enhance Your Family Tree,” Hayes Presidential Research Library, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 2-4 p.m. $15/members, $12/nonmembers. Registration required. rbhayes.org.

Nov. 21: Pink Friday, presented by Downtown Fremont Inc., downtown, all day. Vote for your favorite merchant’s window decorating and enter their Shop Small Drawing where they will be drawing a name every week for four weeks for a Think Fremont Community Card. downtownfremontohio.org.

Nov. 21-22: Toledo Walleye vs. Wichita Thunder, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7 p.m. toledowalleye.com.

Nov. 21-Dec. 31: 39th Lights Before Christmas, Toledo Zoo, Toledo. The zoo’s holiday tradition is a treat for people of all ages, with millions of lights, animation displays, model trains, and Santa, too. toledozoo.org,

Nov. 22: Hensville Tree Lighting, Hensville Park, Monroe and St. Clair St., Toledo, 4-6 p.m. Featuring livem music, drinks, Santa Claus, circus performances and more.

Nov. 22: Winesburg Christmas Weekend, downtown Clyde, 6 p.m. Parade, tree lighting, fireworks show and more. clydeohio.org.

Nov. 28: Opening of “A Presidential Christmas at Spiegel Grove: Hayes Train Special” Model Train Display, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont. Get in the holiday spirit with model trains that run through intricate Victorian Holiday scenes. Display runs through Jan. 4, 2026. rbhayes.org.

Nov. 28: Annual Downtown Fremont Inc. Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa’s House at Croghan and Front streets, 7 p.m. Santa's House will also be open every Friday from 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. from Nov. 28 until Christmas.

Nov. 28: Toledo Walleye vs. Wheeling Nailers, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7 p.m. toledowalleye.com.

Nov. 29-30: Christmas in the Village/Festival of Trees/Lighted Christmas Parade, village of Pemberville. www.pemberville.org.

Nov. 30: “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical,” Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo, 7:30-10 p.m. his dynamic jukebox musical chronicles the life and legacy of Tina Turner, one of music’s most iconic figures.www.valentinetheatre.com.

December

Dec. 5: (tentative) Olde Fashioned Christmas, downtown Oak Harbor. At 4:15 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.

For more events, be sure to visit presspublications.com, visittoleddo.org, shoresandislands.com or sanduskycounty.org. Submit event information to twalro@presspublications.com.