What to do in Sandusky

Between Monday, November 17, 2025 and Friday, January 16, 2026

Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas

Dec 8Experience the annual holiday light display at the Toledo Zoo.

Jolly Jamboree Inclusive Craft Fair

Dec 8A festive holiday craft fair featuring various handmade goods.

Complimentary Fitness Classes Ages 55+

Dec 8Free fitness classes tailored for individuals aged 55 and older.

Holidays at the Manor

Dec 8A special holiday event to celebrate the season.

Frozen in Time: A Wooden & Antique Boat Showcase

Dec 8An exhibition showcasing a collection of wooden and antique boats.

Christmas Big Band Gala

Dec 13A big band holiday music gala.

Dec 13Toledo Ballet celebrates 85 years of The Nutcracker, a holiday tradition.

Dec 13Toledo Ballet celebrates 85 years of The Nutcracker, a holiday tradition.

Dec 14Toledo Ballet celebrates 85 years of The Nutcracker, a holiday tradition.

Holidays at the Manor House

Dec 6Volunteers transform one of Toledo's historic homes for the holidays, offering festive celebrations and tours.

Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra Christmas Concert

Dec 14Christmas Concert by the Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra.

Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas

Dec 15A festive display of lights and holiday cheer, a beloved winter tradition at the Toledo Zoo.

AIA Lecture Series: "Buddha's Nativity & First Steps in the Art of Early South Asia”

Dec 19Dr. Sonya Rhie Mace explores relief sculptures depicting the Buddha as an infant.

Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas

Nov 21Experience the Toledo Zoo transformed into a winter wonderland with a magnificent display of holiday lights.

Radiance and Reverie: Tour with the Curator

Dec 20An intimate gallery tour of "Radiance and Reverie: Jewels from the Collection of Neil Lane" led by co-curators.

A Charlie Brown Christmas – Toledo Jazz Orchestra

Dec 20The Toledo Jazz Orchestra performs Vince Guaraldi's timeless soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

Dec 20A Candlelight concert featuring Christmas carols performed on strings.

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

Dec 20A Candlelight concert featuring Christmas carols performed on strings.

Dec 21A pop-fueled musical comedy.

Dec 21A pop-fueled musical comedy.

Disney on Ice: Frozen & Encanto

Dec 11A magical ice show featuring beloved characters from Disney's Frozen and Encanto.

Mansfield Symphony: Holiday Pops

Dec 20Get into the holiday spirit with the Mansfield Symphony.

Ugly Bunny Deck Santa out in Sugar at my Christmas Sugar Cookie

Dec 20A Christmas sugar cookie event.

Tilbury Lions Christmas Light Festival

Dec 8An all-day festive display of Christmas lights.

Tilbury Lions Christmas Light Festival

Dec 13A Christmas light festival.

Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra: Holiday Prelude

Dec 14A holiday concert performed by the Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Dec 8A weekly, nature-based preschool program.

We Wish You A Jazzy Christmas Featuring the Artistic Jazz Ensemble

Dec 13A jazz concert for Christmas.

Christmas at Kingwood

Nov 29A festive event series featuring shopping, dining, and special holiday activities.

Christmas with the Claus at the Toledo Zoo

Dec 14An event to celebrate Christmas with Santa Claus at the Toledo Zoo.

Winter Festival of Crafts

Dec 14A festival featuring crafts.

Tilbury Lions Christmas Light Festival

Dec 15A Christmas light festival featuring festive displays.

Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas

Nov 21Award-winning holiday light display with over one million lights and illuminated animal images

Ice Skating at The Ribbon

Dec 22Enjoy outdoor ice skating on The Ribbon, a winding ice skating trail in Glass City Metropark, with sessions available throughout the holiday season (closed Christmas Day).

Wild Winter Lights at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Dec 22An immersive trail of over 1.5 million lights across holiday-themed areas.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New Orleans Pelicans

Dec 24NBA regular season game.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets

Dec 23NBA regular season game.

LaSalle Holiday Lights Heritage Nights

Dec 13Enjoy light displays, including a 40-foot-tall walk-through tree. The lights will be on daily from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm.

Essex BIA Santa Claus Parade

Dec 13Join us in Essex for the Annual BIA Santa Claus Parade.

A Heritage Christmas

Dec 13Come on out for a festive night of fun!

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Dec 13A Christmas-themed theatre performance.

W.E. Made It Market at Bright Lights Windsor

Dec 18Experience the magic of this holiday market featuring local makers as part of the Bright Lights Windsor festival, a spectacular celebration of light, community, and local talent.

LaSalle Holiday Lights Heritage Nights Markets

Dec 20A festive holiday market featuring lights and a heritage theme.

Windsor-Essex Christmas Market 2025 - Part 2

Dec 21A festive one-day celebration of local makers, holiday cheer, and community spirit, embracing the season and finding the magic.

A Heritage Christmas

Dec 21A festive event for the family, with a heritage theme and activities for children, including free entry for those under 12.

Joy! Holiday Concert with Toledo Choral Society

Dec 14A community holiday concert series sharing an uplifting selection of seasonal tunes.

In Cahoots, an Evening of Magic & Mentalism with The Alans

Dec 28An evening of magic and mentalism.

A Christmas Story House & Museum

Dec 22Tour the house used in the classic film "A Christmas Story".

A Christmas Story Slide

Dec 22An 8-foot slide inspired by the classic film, A Christmas Story.

The Great (Glass) Art Escape

Dec 27An event at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, possibly involving interactive glass art or an exhibition

Jean Holden for Lucille's 4th Anniversary Event

Dec 28Live Jazz music by Jean Holden to celebrate Lucille's 4th Anniversary

Children's Wonderland

Dec 22A beloved Northwest Ohio holiday tradition featuring dozens of classic holiday exhibits.

Lights Before Christmas

Dec 22Experience the Toledo Zoo transformed into a winter wonderland with over a million lights, animated displays, and festive cheer.