Upcoming Events
Toledo Zoo Brewdolph
Date: Thursday, November 19th
Start time: 6:00 PM
End time: 9:30 PM
Location: Toledo Zoo | 2 Hippo Way, Toledo Zoo
Get in the spirit of the holiday season! Bring your antlers, Santa hats, and bright red noses to Brewdolph Bash! Adults 21+ are invited to this exclusive, limited-attendance preview night of the Lights Before Christmas. Enjoy a fun-filled evening strolling through the zoo with holiday characters, live bands, and more. Each guest will also receive a souvenir cup with a signature drink upon arrival.
This is a rain or shine event. Guests must be age 21 and up to attend, ID will be checked at the gate
Note: Tickets are non-refundable. We are unable to issue exchanges or refunds after a purchase has been made.
Lights Before Christmas | Toledo Zoo
Date: Saturday, November 20th
Start time: 5:00 PM
End time: 9:00 PM
Location: Toledo Zoo | 2 Hippo Way, Toledo Zoo
Drone Shows on Fri & Sat Nov. 20 – 21
Get ready for a dazzling display in the night sky as 400 synchronized drones bring holiday magic to life! Catch the spectacular show Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. Both shows can be viewed near the Amphitheatre and Formal Gardens.
Tree Lighting Ceremony on Fri, Nov. 20
We’re celebrating opening night with the spectacular drone show at approximately 6 p.m., followed by the lighting of our iconic Big Tree to officially kick off the season!
Guests can also enjoy the festivities throughout the Zoo with:
- Roaming holiday characters & performers
- Visits with Santa
- Seasonal treats and cozy fire pits
- Caroling by Masterworks Chorale
- Ice carving demonstration
Starting at 4 p.m., WTOL will be broadcasting live leading up to the Tree Lighting Ceremony, where our award-winning 85-foot Norway spruce will shine bright once again! The drone show will not be broadcast.
Otterbein Senior Living Toledo
Date: Tuesday, December 8th
Start time: 4:30 PM
End time: 6:30 PM
Location: 4020 Indian Road, toledo Ohio 43606
Winter Wonderland at Hollywood Casino Toledo
Date: Saturday, December 19th
Start time: 7:00 PM
End time: 9:30 PM
Location: Hollywood Casino | 1968 Miami St, Toledo, OH 43605
Get in the spirit of the holiday season! Bring your antlers, Santa hats, and bright red noses to Brewdolph Bash! Adults 21+ are invited to this exclusive, limited-attendance preview night of the Lights Before Christmas. Enjoy a fun-filled evening strolling through the zoo with holiday characters, live bands, and more. Each guest will also receive a souvenir cup with a signature drink upon arrival.
This is a rain or shine event. Guests must be age 21 and up to attend, ID will be checked at the gate
Note: Tickets are non-refundable. We are unable to issue exchanges or refunds after a purchase has been made.
Stone Oak | Candle Lit Dinner
Date: Sunday, December 20th
Start time: 5:00 PM
End time: 9:00 PM
Location: Stone Oak | 100 Stone Oak Blvd, Holland Ohio
Noon Years Eve | Toledo Zoo
Date: Thursday, December 31st
Start time: 10:30 PM
End time: 12:00 PM
Location: Toledo Zoo | 2 Hippo Way, Toledo Zoo
Ring in the NEW YEAR at the stroke of NOON!
Gather in the Main Plaza to enjoy crafts, an ice carving demo and an apple juice toast as you watch the ball rise at noon! Make your 2027 Re-ZOO-lutions and don’t miss your favorite animals enjoying their holiday enrichment treats!


