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What to do in Defiance

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.
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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.
Christkindl Market of Bryan
Dec 13A traditional Christmas market.
Christmas Big Band Gala
Dec 13A big band holiday music gala.
The Nutcracker
Dec 13Toledo Ballet celebrates 85 years of The Nutcracker, a holiday tradition.
The Nutcracker
Dec 13Toledo Ballet celebrates 85 years of The Nutcracker, a holiday tradition.
The Nutcracker
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.
& Juliet
Dec 21A pop-fueled musical comedy.
& Juliet
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.
Snow White
Dec 9A re-telling of the classic Grimm fairy tale.
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Exploring London Event
Dec 9An organized outing or activity focused on exploring London.
Watercolour Art
Dec 9An art session dedicated to watercolour painting.
Current Affairs
Dec 9A discussion group focusing on current events and topics.
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.
Joy! Holiday Concert with Toledo Choral Society
Dec 14A community holiday concert series sharing an uplifting selection of seasonal tunes.
Birdie's Winter Nest
Nov 26A winter-themed experience at The Bradley Hotel's Birdie's Rooftop.
Blue Jacket's Fantasy of Lights
Nov 17Drive-through holiday light display.
Fort Wayne Komets vs. Toledo Walleye
Dec 28Professional hockey game.
Friday Night Vibes
Dec 27Enjoy local and regional music at The Club Room.
Fort Wayne Komets vs. Indy Fuel
Dec 27Watch the Fort Wayne Komets take on the Indy Fuel in an ECHL hockey game.
Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
Nov 28Holiday light display at the zoo.
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).
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.