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Hannah Bowlus: Origin Point
Hannah Bowlus: Origin Point
Toledo artist Hannah Bowlus works the sphere and the cube in glass sculpture, lighting and furniture.
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When Through Sun Jan 3, 2027 · Contact organizer for hours
Where Toledo Museum of Art, Glass Pavilion (Gallery 5), 2445 Monroe St, Toledo
Cost Free for all
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Made in Ohio Art Exhibit
Visual art and the written word mark Ohio's 250 years in the American story at Jerome Library.
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When Through Fri Dec 18, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
Where Jerome Library, The SandBox, 1st floor, 1001 East Wooster Street, Bowling Green
Cost See organizer website for details
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TMA Forever
Van Gogh's Houses at Auvers, Rodin's The Thinker and Hopper's Two on the Aisle lead 40-plus TMA favorites.
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When Through Sun Jan 3, 2027 · Contact organizer for hours
Where Toledo Museum of Art, Glass Pavilion (Gallery 6), 2445 Monroe St, Toledo
Cost Free for all
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This weekend · Sat Nov 7 – Sun Nov 8
Exhibit
Hannah Bowlus: Origin Point
Hannah Bowlus: Origin Point
Toledo artist Hannah Bowlus works the sphere and the cube in glass sculpture, lighting and furniture.
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WHO Everyone
When Through Sun Jan 3, 2027 · Contact organizer for hours
Where Toledo Museum of Art, Glass Pavilion (Gallery 5), 2445 Monroe St, Toledo
Cost Free for all
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Exhibit
Made in Ohio Art Exhibit
Visual art and the written word mark Ohio's 250 years in the American story at Jerome Library.
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When Through Fri Dec 18, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
Where Jerome Library, The SandBox, 1st floor, 1001 East Wooster Street, Bowling Green
Cost See organizer website for details
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Exhibit
TMA Forever
Van Gogh's Houses at Auvers, Rodin's The Thinker and Hopper's Two on the Aisle lead 40-plus TMA favorites.
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WHO Everyone
When Through Sun Jan 3, 2027 · Contact organizer for hours
Where Toledo Museum of Art, Glass Pavilion (Gallery 6), 2445 Monroe St, Toledo
Cost Free for all
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Exhibit
Into the Garden: Photography by Brittney Combs
Into the Garden: Photography by Brittney Combs
Brittney Combs' 'visual harvest' of garden textures, shot in nature and in the studio.
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When Through Fri Nov 13, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
Where Art Gallery 317, 317 W Butler St, Bryan
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Exhibit
Warrior Dogs & Faithful Companions (special exhibit)
Warrior Dogs & Faithful Companions (special exhibit)
Nine hand-carved military dogs by James Mellick, each standing for a campaign, in the Hayes rotunda.
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When Oct 16 – Nov 15, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
Where Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums (Spiegel Grove), Spiegel Grove (Buckland Avenue), Fremont
Cost Included with regular museum admission; Hayes members free
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Concert
Lima Symphony Orchestra: Mornings with the Maestro
Lima Symphony Orchestra: Mornings with the Maestro
LSO musicians and Music Director finalists show kids the instruments, with musical storytelling.
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When Sat Oct 17–Sat Nov 14, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Where Lima Public Library (Main Library), 650 West Market Street, Lima
Cost Free
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Exhibit
Losing Ourselves Together: The Art of Bobby Anspach
Losing Ourselves Together: The Art of Bobby Anspach
The first major museum exhibition of the late Toledo-born artist Bobby Anspach, at the Glass Pavilion.
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When Sat Oct 17, 2026–Sun Mar 14, 2027 · Oct 17, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027 · museum hours
Where Toledo Museum of Art, Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe Street, Toledo
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Exhibit
The Athena Art Society of Toledo Fall Juried Show
The Athena Art Society of Toledo Fall Juried Show
The Athena Art Society of Toledo's fall juried show in MCPA's Fisher/Wall gallery.
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When Thu Oct 29–Fri Jan 8, 2027 · Open 11 AM–4 PM and before select shows
Where Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (Fisher/Wall Art Gallery), 200 W. Main Cross Street, Findlay
Cost Free
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Exhibit
Fall ArtWalk (Findlay)
Artists set up in downtown Findlay shops and restaurants; DORA cups welcome.
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When Fri Nov 6, 2026 · 5:00–9:00 PM
Where Downtown Findlay (anchors: Findlay Art League, Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, Jones Building Artists Studios), Downtown Findlay; MCPA anchor at 200 W. Main Cross Street, Findlay
Cost Free
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Theater
Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. (Hicksville Middle School)
Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. (Hicksville Middle School)
Hicksville Middle School sings Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. at the Huber.
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When Fri Nov 6–Sun Nov 8, 2026 · Fri–Sat 7:00 PM; Sun 2:00 PM
Where Huber Opera House & Civic Center, 157 E High St, Hicksville
Cost $10 at the door
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Festival
Creepfest 2026
A paranormal lovers' bash with vendors, music, speakers and Dark Realm TV.
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When Sat Nov 7, 2026 · 3:00–9:00 PM
Where Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo
Cost $9.31–$33.85 (Eventbrite incl. fees)
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Festival
Halfway to Adams St Dance Fest
Halfway to Adams St Dance Fest
A DJ showcase at Ottawa Tavern with panel judging, a People's Choice DJ and a T-shirt contest; winners earn 2027 slots.
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When Sat Nov 7, 2026 · 3 PM–2 AM
Where Ottawa Tavern, 1815 Adams St, Toledo (Lucas County)
Cost $5 door entry
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Makers
Ottawa Holiday Craft Show
Ottawa Holiday Craft Show
Ottawa Kiwanis-Putnam’s first elementary craft show funds local children’s programs at Ottawa Elementary.
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When Sat Nov 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where Ottawa Elementary, 123 Putnam Pkwy (Putnam County)
Cost See organizer website for details
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St. Paul Craft Show
Handmade vendors fill Norwalk St. Paul on Main Street for the parish’s annual fall craft show.
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When Sat Nov 7, 2026 · 9 AM–3 PM
Where Norwalk St. Paul, 93 E Main St (Huron County)
Cost See organizer website for details
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Opera
Family Opera On Wheels: The Three Little Pigs — Toledo Opera
Family Opera On Wheels: The Three Little Pigs — Toledo Opera
Toledo Opera's free children's opera The Three Little Pigs, set to Mozart, with cookies and a meet-and-greet after.
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When Sun Nov 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Where Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., Toledo (Lucas County)
Cost Free
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Dance
Julie's Dance Studio presents The Nutcracker: All Jazzed Up (preview)
Julie's Dance Studio presents The Nutcracker: All Jazzed Up (preview)
Julie's Dance Studio previews The Nutcracker: All Jazzed Up.
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When Sun Nov 8, 2026 · 2:00–3:00 PM
Where Wood County District Public Library (Atrium), 251 North Main Street, Bowling Green
Cost See organizer website for details
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Expo
Lucas County Fish & Reptile Show
Lucas County Fish & Reptile Show
Vendors fill the Lucas County Recreation Center with aquariums and reptile enclosures for a Sunday fish and reptile show.
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When Sun Nov 8, 2026 · 1–8 PM
Where Lucas County Recreation Center, 2901 Key St (Lucas County)
Cost See organizer website for details
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Parade
Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony 2026 (Findlay)
Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony 2026 (Findlay)
Findlay's Veterans Day parade steps off up Main Street to a ceremony at the War Memorial.
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When Sun Nov 8, 2026 · 2:00 PM step-off (2–3 PM)
Where Downtown Findlay — Main Street (Lincoln Street north to Center Street); ceremony at the War Memorial, Main & Center, Main Street corridor, Lincoln St. to Center St. (no house number by design), Findlay
Cost Free
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Next week · Nov 9–15
Family
Little Scientist Week at Imagination Station
Little Scientist Week at Imagination Station
A week of science programs for the youngest visitors at Imagination Station.
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When Tue Nov 10–Sun Nov 15, 2026 · Nov 10–14 10:00 AM; Nov 15 12:00 PM
Where Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo
Cost See organizer website for details
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Festival
Winter Wonderland 2026
Operation Hallmark’s Winter Wonderland packs Oakley Park with Santa visits, vendors, ice skating, and train rides.
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When Fri Nov 13–Sat Nov 14. Fri 5:00–9:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM–8:00 PM · 2026
Where Oakley Park, 102 Grand Avenue, Tiffin (Seneca County)
Cost See organizer website for details.
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Parade
39th Annual Blade Holiday Parade
39th Annual Blade Holiday Parade
Giant balloons, marching bands, clowns, floats and Santa wind through downtown Toledo.
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When Sat Nov 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Where Downtown Toledo parade route, N Summit St & Jefferson Ave (step-off), Toledo
Cost See organizer website for details
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Makers
Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market
Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market
Local vendors and crafters with gifts, seasonal decor and festive treats.
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When Sat Nov 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where Tinora Performing Arts Center, 5855 Domersville Rd, Defiance
Cost See organizer website for details
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Festival
Nature Rx: Hiker Fest, Riverwalk Edition
Nature Rx: Hiker Fest, Riverwalk Edition
Volunteer-led hikes along the Glass City Riverwalk for a fall wellness celebration.
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When Sat Nov 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Where Glass City Metropark – Downriver, Market Hall, 1001 Front Street, Toledo
Cost See organizer website for details
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Dance
United European Ballet — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
United European Ballet — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
United European Ballet’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs takes the Stranahan for a Saturday matinee.
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When Sat Nov 14. 3:00 PM · 2026
Where Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Boulevard, Toledo (Lucas County)
Cost See organizer website for details.
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Festival
Christmas Decorating Blitz on the Square
Christmas Decorating Blitz on the Square
Bryan Chamber invites the public to decorate Courthouse Square for Christmas — family tradition kickoff before the Santa parade.
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When Sun Nov 15 · Contact organizer for hours · 2026
Where Courthouse Square, Bryan (Williams County)
Cost See organizer website for details.
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Family
Clifford The Big Red Dog
Clifford The Big Red Dog arrives for a sensory-friendly Family Series matinee at the Valentine Theatre.
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When Sun Nov 15. 2:00 PM · 2026
Where Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams Street, Toledo (Lucas County)
Cost See organizer website for details.
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Comedy
Darci Lynne & Friends — The Growing Pains Tour
Darci Lynne & Friends — The Growing Pains Tour
Darci Lynne & Friends bring the Growing Pains ventriloquist variety tour to the Niswonger.
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When Sun Nov 15. doors 5:30 PM; show 6:30 PM · 2026
Where Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 State Route 118 South, Van Wert (Van Wert County)
Cost $35.20–VIP $100.20
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Family
Symphony of Trees Children's Party — 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Symphony of Trees Children's Party — 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Symphony of Trees’ 26th-annual children’s party stages ’Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Armory.
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When Sun Nov 15. 1:00–3:00 PM · 2026
Where The Armory Arts & Events Center, 127 East Clinton Street, Napoleon (Henry County)
Cost See organizer website for details.
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Coming up · Nov 16–30
Holiday Lights
Lights Before Christmas — Toledo Zoo
Lights Before Christmas — Toledo Zoo
More than a million lights and illuminated animal figures fill the Toledo Zoo for Lights Before Christmas.
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When Fri Nov 20–Thu Dec 31 · Contact organizer for hours · 2026
Where Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo (Lucas County)
Cost See organizer website for details.
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Makers
Gathering of Gifts Craft Show
Gathering of Gifts Craft Show
Gathering of Gifts Craft Show fills Ernsthausen Recreation Center for a Saturday makers market.
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When Sat Nov 21. 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · 2026
Where Ernsthausen Recreation Center, 100 Republic Street, Norwalk (Huron County)
Cost See organizer website for details.
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Festival
Shop the Village — Shop Small Season Kickoff
Shop the Village — Shop Small Season Kickoff
Paulding Chamber’s Shop Small Season Kickoff turns downtown into a walkable makers marketplace.
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When Sat Nov 21 · Contact organizer for hours · 2026
Where Downtown Paulding (Jackson Street corridor Main to Williams), Paulding (Paulding County)
Cost See organizer website for details.
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Parade
Kenton Lions Club: Ohio's Biggest Small Town Christmas Parade
Kenton Lions Club: Ohio's Biggest Small Town Christmas Parade
Kenton Lions Club’s Ohio’s Biggest Small Town Christmas Parade wraps Window Wonderland around the historic courthouse.
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When Tue Nov 24. 5:00–9:00 PM · 2026
Where Downtown Kenton around the Courthouse, Kenton (Hardin County)
Cost See organizer website for details.
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Makers
Sandusky Christmas Market
Sandusky Christmas Market
You'll find handmade gifts, festive treats and live entertainment on the plaza, run by a foundation honoring Jimm Corso.
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When Fri–Sun Nov 27–29, Dec 4–6, Dec 11–13 & Fri–Sat Dec 18–19, 2026 · Fri 4–9 p.m., Sat noon–9 p.m., Sun noon–4 p.m.
Where Schade-Mylander Plaza, 108 W Shoreline Dr, Sandusky (Erie County)
Cost See organizer website for details
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Photo: Sandusky Christmas Market via sanduskychristmasmarket.com
Parade
Santa Arrival Parade (Christmas on the Square)
Santa Arrival Parade (Christmas on the Square)
Bryan’s Santa Arrival Parade lights Courthouse Square — free to attend, lighted entries required.
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When Fri Nov 27. lineup 6:00 PM; parade 6:30 PM · 2026
Where Downtown Bryan Courthouse Square, Bryan (Williams County)
Cost Free
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Festival
Twinkle Nights in Findlay
Twinkle Nights in Findlay
Twinkle Nights turns Hancock County Fairgrounds into a drive-thru holiday light show — enter from Sandusky Street’s east gate.
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When Fri Nov 27, 2026–Sun Jan 3, 2027. gates 6:00–9:00 PM
Where Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 East Sandusky Street, Findlay (Hancock County)
Cost See organizer website for details.
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Circus & Magic
Cirque Dreams: Holidaze
Cirque Dreams: Holidaze brings holiday circus spectacle to the Stranahan for a late-November weekend.
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When Sat Nov 28–Sun Nov 29 · Contact organizer for hours · 2026
Where Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Boulevard, Toledo (Lucas County)
Cost See organizer website for details.
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Makers
Crafts for Christmas (Toledo Craftsman's Guild)
Crafts for Christmas (Toledo Craftsman's Guild)
Shop juried handmade crafts and holiday gifts from the Toledo Craftsman's Guild under one roof.
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When Sat Nov 28, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. · Sun Nov 29, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., 2026
Where Lucas County Recreation Center, 2901 Key St, Maumee (Lucas County)
Cost Free admission and parking
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Festival
Light Up Norwalk
Light Up Norwalk fills Suhr Park and Uptown the same weekend as Shop Small Saturday.
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When Sat Nov 28. 4:00–7:00 PM · 2026
Where Suhr Park / Uptown Norwalk, 35 West Main Street area, Norwalk (Huron County)
Cost See organizer website for details.
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