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.
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Christmas Parties Near Toledo
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Toledo.
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Toledo Christmas FAQ
While specific events can vary, Toledo often sees major holiday celebrations centered around tree lightings, community festivals, and large-scale light displays. Keep an eye on downtown events and those hosted by major local venues.
Toledo often embraces traditions like elaborate neighborhood light displays, particularly in historic areas, and community-focused holiday markets. The city also has a strong tradition of supporting local charities during the giving season.
The Old West End neighborhood is particularly renowned for its beautiful and historic homes, which are often stunningly decorated with Christmas lights. Many other residential areas throughout Toledo also put on impressive displays.
You can often find Christmas markets and local makers in Toledo at various community centers, downtown venues, and sometimes in pop-up locations throughout the holiday season. Checking local event listings will reveal the most current market locations.
Enjoying the festive Toledo Christmas lights in neighborhoods like the Old West End is a wonderful free activity. Many community tree lighting ceremonies and public space decorations also offer free holiday cheer.
Families with kids in Toledo can enjoy visiting neighborhoods with spectacular Christmas lights, attending local holiday markets with craft activities, and looking for Santa meet-and-greets. Many theaters also offer family-friendly holiday shows.