Toledo Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Toledo and surrounding areas
Toledo welcomes Christmas 2025 with cultural flair around the Toledo Museum of Art and downtown riverfront. Lights Before Christmas, Christmas at the Peristyle, and A Christmas Carol bring holiday activities, Christmas markets, and Santa visits alongside seasonal performances and community festivities. From festive attractions to winter parades and family-friendly events, the city offers many things to do that celebrate holiday traditions and neighborhood lights.
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Christmas Markets
25 eventsLate-night holiday shopping and cocktail crawl
Christmas Lights
18 eventsOver one million lights illuminating the zoo
Christmas Shows
18 eventsRock opera meets holiday classic with stunning visuals.
Other Christmas Activities
35 eventsVisit Santa in the Arctic Alcove near a historic airplane.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Lights Before Christmas
Over one million lights illuminating the zoo
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LaSalle Holiday Lights Heritage Nights
(LaSalle)
Annual holiday light displays
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
(Detroit)
Rock opera meets holiday classic with stunning visuals.
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21st Annual Detroit Tree Lighting
(Detroit)
Iconic annual tree lighting ceremony
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Midnight Madness
(Ann Arbor)
Late-night holiday shopping and cocktail crawl
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Visit with Santa at The Henry Ford
(Dearborn)
Visit Santa in the Arctic Alcove near a historic airplane.
This Week / Coming Up (6)
Christmas Parties Near Toledo
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Toledo.
Toledo Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
Ugly sweater themed bar crawl across Toledo
Breakfast With Santa at Willistead Manor
Breakfast with Santa in a historic manor
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Toledo Christmas FAQ
Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.
Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.
Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.