Upcoming Events
Noon Years Eve | Toledo Zoo
Date: Saturday, September 27th
Start time: 2:00 PM
End time: 5:00 PM
Location: 108 Malabar Dr, Upper Sandusky Ohio
Upper Sandusky Ohio – I hope you’re ready for the biggest ALL FREE event you’ve ever seen!
KIDSFEST 2025 Saturday Sept 27th
– 3 Hours of Non Stop Entertainment from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm –
– Including: Bounces Houses, Carnival Games, Live Music & Performances, Free Food and Drinks, Free Prizes, Facepaintings, Balloon Animals, Sack Races, Tug of War, Prayer Circles, Bible Readings, and MORE!
– SO MUCH WORK HAS GONE INTO THIS-
I hope you guys are proud! We do this for the kids and the community! And to set the example for the upcoming generations!
The Godfrey Hotel | NYE
Date: Saturday, September 27thth
Start time: 10:00 AM
End time: 3:00 PM
Location: 1801 N Detroit Ave, Toledo Ohio
First Night Sandusky | NYE
Dates: Wednesday, October 1st
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: 6935 Monclova Rd, Maumee Ohio
Circus day for the Lakes of Monclova retirement home. We will be there to face paint and twist balloons!
Fall Fur All | Toledo Zoo
Date: Thursday, October 2nd
Start time: 4:00 PM
End time: 8:00 PM
Location: The Toledo Zoo, Ohio
Stroll through our awesome autumn displays as the sun sets! This event, included with Zoo admission, features giant pumpkin displays, seasonal food and beverage offerings and plenty of family-friendly fall festivities!
4 – 8 p.m.
Bounce house, Main Plaza
4:30 – 7 p.m.
Kids’ Silly Magic Shows, with Hey Lady, near Polar Chill
15-20 minute shows, every half hour
5 – 7 p.m.
Strolling magic & puppets, Main Plaza
Singing & dancing with Scarecrows, Butternut & Squash, Zoo grounds
Performance with DC Taylor – Acoustic Duo, Main Plaza
5 – 7:30 p.m.
Animal meet & greets and other fall activities, Nature’s Neighborhood
Pumpkin carving demonstration, Main Plaza
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Meet & greet & live performance with Glinda, Elphaba & Wednesday, Main Plaza
Meet & greet 5:30 – 7 p.m., performance at 7:30 p.m.
Characters by Laurel’s Characters & Co.
Zoo will remain open until 9 p.m., gates close at 8 p.m.
Reduced admission after 4 p.m.
Grand Rapids | Apple Butter Festival
Date: Sunday, October 12th
Start time: 5:00 PM
End time: 10:00 PM
Location: Downtown Grand Rapids, Ohio
Since 1977, the Applebutter Fest has been a beloved local tradition, offering a blend of historical
re-enactments, artisan crafts, live music, delectable food, and of course, delicious apple butter. What began as a modest gathering has blossomed into a vibrant event, drawing over 30,000 attendees annually. Guided by the Historical Society of Grand Rapids Ohio, our dedicated team of volunteers takes pride in building an unforgettable experience for all.
Thomas Township Market
Dates: Monday, October 13th
Location: 455 S Miller Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609
One of the main goals of the Thomas Township Farmers Market is to support and strengthen the areas of small farms and farming families, to promote the nutritional, environmental, and community health benefits of sustainable living; and to create a unique atmosphere in which to appreciate the agriculture, arts, culture of the community. One of our face painters will be there painting faces for all the children!
Lindenhurst Park Haunted Trail
Date: Saturday, October 18th
Start time: 3:00 PM
End time: 8:00 PM
Location: 201 Country Pl, Lindenhurst, IL 60046
Calling All Ghouls and Goblins! 
There will be lots to do , including a show by Glovation’s very own, Alta Ray Star at 6:00!
Pumkin Path | Toledo Zoo
Date: Saturday & Sunday, October 18th & 19th
Start time: 11:00 AM
End time: 3:00 PM
Location: The Toledo Zoo, Ohio
Trick-or-treat around the Zoo and enjoy these other free fun activities:
Event Schedule
Creature Feature Animal Shows (11 a.m., noon & 1 p.m.)
Nature’s Neighborhood
Sunday only – BubbleLunatics, Bubble demos (11 a.m. & 1 p.m.)
Splash Pad
Halloween Harvest Magic Show (11 a.m., noon, 1, 2, 3 & 4 p.m.)
Arctic Encounter®
TSA Glass City Steel Drums (11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30 & 2:30 p.m.)
Blade Plaza
Singing & dancing with Witch Sisters Matilda & Hilda (Noon – 2 p.m.)
Strolling Zoo grounds
Pumpkin Carving Demos (Noon – 3 p.m.)
Throughout the Zoo
Origami Demos (Noon – 3 p.m.)
Main Plaza
By Michael Roy’s Paper Magic
Performances with DC Taylor – Acoustic Duo (Noon – 3 p.m.)
Main Plaza
Character Photo Opportunities from “A Galaxy Far Far Away”
Provided by the Rebel Legion and 501st Legion from Ohio, Michigan & Indiana
Broadway Pavilion
Strolling Magic, Puppets & Performers
Throughout Zoo grounds
Boo-tacular Play Area
Main Plaza & Amphitheatre
Also, enjoy our Harvest Fest pumpkin displays, animal demos and visit Nature’s Neighborhood for more fun, fall festivities!
Pumpkin Express Train, with Halloween storytimes – $3.50/person
Africa!
As part of our Conda Family Zoo For All program, a Sensory Area will be available in the Mazza room, located on the top floor of the ProMedica Museum of Natural History, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day. This area is designed as a quiet zone, offering sensory-friendly activities with dedicated staff and volunteers ready to support any sensory needs.
Mayhem Halloween Bash
Dates: Saturday, October 18th
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 PM
Location: 2680 Woodville Rd, Northwood, Ohio 43619
The Detroit Club
Date: Saturday, October 18th
Start time: 8:00 PM
End time: 12:00AM
Location: The Detroit Club MI
Step Into the Spectacle — October 18 at The Detroit Club! 
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night of elegance, mystery, and edge at one of Detroit’s most exclusive venues…
2 Full Floors of Non-Stop Entertainment
Each with its own immersive theme — no two experiences are the same.
Featuring:
Sultry Burlesque Performers
Towering Stilt Walkers
A spine-tingling Haunted Circus Experience
Dancers, characters, curiosities & surprises at every turn
Hosted inside the luxurious and historic Detroit Club, this is the event of the season — where haunted meets high-class, and every room tells a different story.
Don’t miss out. Costumes encouraged. Magic guaranteed.
21+ Event | Dress to impress | Tickets are limited
Godfry Hotel | Murder Mystery
Date: Saturday, October 18th
Start time: 9:00 PM
End time: 12:00 AM
Location: Godfrey Hotel | 1401 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
Masquerade Murder Mystery at The Godfrey Hotel
Put on your mask and prepare for a night of intrigue, elegance, and unexpected twists…
You’re invited to a glamorous Masquerade Murder Mystery experience like no other — hosted at the stunning Godfrey Hotel Detroit on October 18, 2025.
What to Expect:
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Suspenseful storytelling & live-action mystery
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Immersive themed characters mingling throughout the night
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Decadent drinks, food, and surprises around every corner
Our talented team will be there in character to help fully immerse you into the world of mystery, elegance, and a touch of mischief. Follow the clues, trust no one, and keep your mask on — because everyone’s a suspect.
Walk for Alzheimer's
Dates: Saturday, October 18th
Time: 9:00AM – 11:00AM
Location: Glass City Metropark, Toledo Ohio
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.
Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk® ; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Glovation will have a stilt walker there to join everyone in the walk to end Alzheimer’s!
Toledo Zoo Gala
Date: Thursday, October 23rd
Start time: 5:30 PM
End time: 9:30 PM
Location: Toledo Zoo | 2 Hippo Way, Toledo Ohio
Celebrate 125 years of conservation, wonder and wild inspiration! This strolling soiree through our historic past and vibrant future will feature food and beverage stations, interactive entertainment, a silent auction, live music and ambassador animal encounters. Glovation will be there with a variety of entertainment!
Fort Wayne IN Zoo
Date: Friday, October 24th
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Location: 3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Info to come
Brewdolph | Toeldo Zoo
Dates: Saturday, November 20th
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Location: Toledo Zoo
Info to come
