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Annual Children's Book Sale

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library

Saturday, December 8
10am-4pm

Most Kid’s books priced 50¢ to $1 and up!

~ Classics Gift Shop ~
lower level Main Library
325 Michigan St.
Toledo, Ohio
419-259-5358

Gingerbread Cabin Class

5 yr olds-Adults
Join a favorite tradition! Decorate a cookie and candy “cabin in the woods” for Christmas in the country. Fee: $6.00
Sat - Dec 15 1:30-2:30pmSat - Dec 15 3:30-4:30pm
577 Foundation, Perrysburg, OH

Elf Workshop

3rd-6th grd
Want to make some fun last minute holiday decorations? How about a snowman that won’t melt & a pinecone Christmas tree! Be prepared for lots of fun, crafting & yummy treats! Even elves need a break during this very busy time of year. Fee: $5.00
Sun - Dec 2 2-4pm
577 Foundation, Perrysburg, OH

Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village

November 30, December 1, 7-8, 14-16 & 19-23, 2007"
Step into a Christmas card from the past. Don't miss the most popular holiday event in the area. Travel through time on lantern-lit paths to the holidays of long ago."Event runs from 6:30pm to 10:00pm.
Greenfild Village, Dearborn, MI

Holidays in Henry Ford Museum

November 23, 2007 - January 6, 2008 9:30am - 5:00pm
Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, MI

Holiday Magic with Gordon Ross

Get the holidays started with magical fun! The amazement happens fast and “flurrious” when snowmen, elves, and others make their enchanted appearances.Grades K-6Washington Branch: December 8, 11:00 a.m.Main Library: December 8, 1:30 p.m.
More library events

Holly Jolly Family Night

December 5, 7 p.m.Make a 'cool' craft to help us decorate Maumee Library for the holidays! Join in games and other festive fun sure to warm you up!Registration is required and begins 11/26/2007.

North Pole Express

"All good boys and girls of all ages are invited to take a quarter-scale steam train ride aboard Engine 901 as it chugs its way down the track through a magical winter wonderland of sparkling holiday lights and festive decorations. "

Fridays: Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, & 28; 6:00-9:00pm Saturdays: Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29; 5:00-9:00pm Sundays: Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30; 5:00-8:00pm

Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Inc., Findlay, OH

Annual Christmas Tree Festival

December 1- 31, 2007

Monroe County Historical Museum

Old Home Holiday Tours

Public Tours: December 1 - December 16
Weekdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Weekends 1:00 - 4:00
See more special events at the Wood County Historical Museum site.

Fort Meigs Holiday Open House

December 9, 2007

Join us in the Visitor Center to celebrate the holidays. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions about the War of 1812 and camp life. Enjoy hot cider and cookies and help decorate an ornament for the Christmas tree. The museum will be open for touring.

Fort Meigs, Perrysburg, OH

The Night before Christmas: The Whole Story

November 29 – 30, 2007 7:00 pm
December 1 – 2, 20072:00 pm & 4:00 pm

"A holiday classic for the entire family! The Night Before Christmas comes to life in the Valentine Theatre’s production based on the treasured Clement C. Moore verse. Traditional carols, holiday dance, festive special effects and a heart-warming story will add just the right touch to the holiday season. Created for young children and the young at heart."

Valentine Theatre, Toledo

Children's Wonderland

November 23, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Mon-Thurs 10 am to 8 pm
Fri-Sat 10 am to 9 pm
Sun 11 am to 6 pm

Price: Adults: $5, Senior: $4; Children: $3; Under 2 free

"Children's Wonderland is an animated children's holiday display. This is a 44-year old tradition with some original displays and new displays every year. Bring your family and come see this tradition along with a visit with Santa! Closed Christmas Day."

Lucas County Rec Center, Maumee, OH

Wolcott House Holiday Tours

Guided tours, Thursdays - Sundays at 12:30 & 2:30 p.m.
Nov. 15 - Dec. 21, 2007
Wolcott House, Maumee, OH

Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo

November 16 - Dec 31, 2007
Toledo Zoo

Heralding the Holidays: Toledo Botanical Garden

Experience the beauty of the gardens in Winter! Heralding the Holidays
Presented by the Resident Organizations at Toledo Botanical Garden

Friday, November 30, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, December 2, noon - 5 p.m.

"Join us on Friday night when luminaria bathe the gardens in candlelight. All weekend long enjoy festive entertainment, childrens activities, refreshments and more. A map of the gardens and a schedule of events will be provided to direct you to each of the participating organizations so you can browse the wonderful arts, crafts and other special items on sale for your holiday shopping."

Hande's Messiah

Toledo Choral Society & The Toledo Symphony Orchestra
50th Anniversary Concert of Handel’s Messiah
Sunday, December 9, 2007, 4:00 PM
Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle
Tickets available online or at the door.

Holidays in the Manor House

December 2 - December 9
Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Manor House, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Volunteers have decorated the house for the holidays annually for over 30 years as a gift to the community. Please join us as we get into the holiday spirit and see what's new this year as the house takes on a festive glow. Fee: Free

Oak Grove School Hoilday Decorations

December 2 & December 9, 2007
Oak Grove School Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Oak Grove School, 12 to 5 p.m. Stop by Oak Grove School to see the one-room school decorated for the holidays according to 1800s tradition. Fee: Free