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Lucas County Holiday Light Show
2024-11-15 17:00 - 2024-12-31 21:00 UTC | Lucas County Holiday Light Show, Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key Street, Maumee, OH, 43537, United States
The Lucas County Holiday Light Show will be held between the dates of November 15 and December 31, 2024, at the Lucas County Fairgrounds in Maumee.

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Drive through over a mile of twinkling, dancing lights at the Lucas County Holiday Light Show. Tune your car radio in to see the lights synchronized to the music.

Purchase your ticket online. The price is per car, not per person.

Hours vary, so be sure to check the calendar on the Holiday Light Show website.

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Frost
2024-11-23 10:00 - 2025-01-05 21:00 | Frost, 11030 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
Frost is a winter show at the Cleveland Botanical Garden that opens on Saturday, November 23, 2024, and runs through Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Image courtesy of Holden Forests and Gardens

If you are looking for an exciting winter event to attend, Frost: An Ice-Capped Garden Experience has something for everyone! In its second year, Frost is a unique show that transforms the indoors and outdoors of the Cleveland Botanical Garden into a winter spectacular.

The immersive experience will bring you into a new world this holiday season. Additional outdoor lighting displays and decorated glasshouse biomes make this year’s event a sight to behold.

Kids of all ages will enjoy the creative gingerbread houses and festive trees and wreaths. A storybook trail, an oversized slide, interactive displays, marshmallow roasting, lots of solstice season educational activities, and other fun wintery events all add to the joyous occasion.

Artwork will also be on display and for sale.

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Deck the Hollow
2024-12-13 17:00 - 2024-12-22 20:30 | Deck the Hollow, 13480 Congress Lake Avenue, Hartville, OH, 44632, United States
Deck the Hollow is a self-guided holiday tour held on six nights in December at Quail Hollow Park in Hartville.

Deck the Hollow is a fun event to celebrate the holidays! Tour the lighted grounds and the Stewart Manor House, decorated with the theme, “Lights, Camera, Christmas!” on this self-guided walk in Quail Hollow Park.

Stop in to see Santa and take a picture at his workshop! Finish off your night with hot cocoa by the fire. Concessions are cash only.

Visit their website for info on additional dates and to purchase tickets.

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Logan Frozen Festival
2025-01-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Logan Frozen Festival, Main Street, Logan, OH, 43138, United States
Walk along Main Street on January 18, 2025, and see a stunning array of ice sculptures, and have a twirl around the iceless skating rink!

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Historic downtown Logan in Hocking Hills turns into a winter wonderland for one day only during the Logan Frozen Festival!

See the 25 ice sculptures along Main Street, watch ice sculpting demonstrations, and join in ice games.

There are many photo opportunities along the way, including an ice throne. Stop in at some of the participating locations in Logan for more fun, games, entertainment, and shopping.

Enjoy live entertainment and indulge in food and drink from locally-owned restaurants and food trucks.

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Cleveland Pierogi Week
2025-01-27 00:00 - 2025-02-02 23:59 | Cleveland Pierogi Week, Cleveland, Cleveland, OH, United States
Indulge in your favorite Polish dumplings around the Cleveland area during this week celebrating the pierogi. From January 27 to February 2, 2025.

During the Cleveland Pierogi Week, more than 30 restaurants participate by offering special pierogi dishes at a set price.

Enjoy signature dishes, specialties, and more at a variety of restaurants. Is there a restaurant on the list you have always wanted to visit? Here’s your perfect opportunity!

An app is available for both iOS and Android from their website, as well as a downloadable ‘Passport’.

Book into four participating restaurants via the app for the chance to win gift cards.

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Chocolate Lovers’ Fest
2025-02-08 13:00 - 17:00 | Chocolate Lovers’ Fest, 303 West 4th, Genoa, OH, 43430, United States
Chocolate Lovers’ Fest is an annual homemade chocolate festival that takes place in Genoa in mid-February.

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Calling all chocolate lovers! The annual Chocolate Lovers’ Fest is back on February 8. Enjoy chocolate cake pops, candy bars, and a variety of other homemade treats like cakes, donuts, candies, brownies, fudge, and truffles.

Proceeds from this delectable buffet support the Apostolic Restoration Center and Community Christian Church.

Choose between dine-in and carry-out options.

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Winter Brewfest at Fifth Third Field
2025-02-15 17:00 - 21:00 | Winter Brewfest at Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St, Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
This Brewfest is at Fifth Third Field in Toledo. Beer enthusiasts can enjoy the fun at this unique venue.

Winter Brewfest at Fifth Third Field is a ticket-only event. General admission tickets, VIP tickets, and designated driver tickets are available online or on the door – although this event sells out quickly, so you may be disappointed if you don’t buy your tickets in advance.

There will be more than 250 beers and ciders, offered by more than 50 breweries from around the country.

Check out the website for ticket sales and more details about the Brewfest.

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Cleveland Beerfest: Winter
2025-02-21 20:00 - 2025-02-22 23:00 | Cleveland Beerfest: Winter, 300 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
The Cleveland Beerfest: Winter, is an annual event held in February. The event showcases more than 150 craft beers.

The Cleveland Beerfest: Winter is at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland. Craft beers, wines, cider, and more are available for tasting.

Tickets are available at discounted prices online, or full price on the door. Regular tickets give you admission, 25 beer sampling tickets, and a five-ounce mug.

Connoisseur tickets include a ballroom reception with hors d’oeuvres and a souvenir glass.

Designated Driver tickets are ONLY available online and include a food truck coupon and free bottled water and soft drinks.

A strict 21 and over age limit applies, and you may be asked for ID.

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Burning Snowman Fest
2025-02-22 12:00 - 22:00 | Burning Snowman Fest, 252 W. Lakeshore Drive, Port Clinton, OH, 43452, United States
A large snowman is set ablaze at the annual Burning Snowman Fest to celebrate the transition from winter to spring.

The Burning Snowman Fest is an adults-only charity event.

The festival features live entertainment, food, drinks, and vendors.

In the evening, a 25-foot paper snowman is set ablaze, symbolizing the farewell to winter and the arrival of spring.

Additionally, an all-ages “Family Freeze” event on Friday night offers hot cocoa, a fire show, ice carving demonstrations, and face painting for a delightful experience.

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Hocking Hills Food Cruise - 1
2025-03-01 07:30 - 2025-03-02 20:00 | Hocking Hills Welcome Center, 13178 State Route 664 S, Logan, OH, 43138, United States
The annual Hocking Hills Food Cruise takes place over two weekends in early March. 12 local restaurants serve their most comforting specialties.

You can kick off your Hocking Hills Food Cruise with breakfast as early as 7.30, and continue into the evening.

Of course, being in Hocking Hills, you can work off each visit with a hike or gentle walk!

There are 12 participating restaurants in the Hocking Hills towns including Logan, Laurelville, and Rockbridge.

Tickets are available at the Hocking Hills Welcome Center, by mail, or online. A portion of the ticket price is donated to the local food pantries.

Maple Syrup Festival - 1
2025-03-01 08:00 - 2025-03-02 18:00 | Maple Syrup Festival, 6301 Park Office Rd, College Corner, OH, 45003, United States
The Maple Syrup Festival is a cherished winter event held at Hueston Woods State Park in Oxford to celebrate nature and delicious maple syrup.

You won’t want to miss the Maple Syrup Festival this winter! From pancake breakfasts to hayrides to birds of prey, there’s a variety of things to see and do here.

Start each day with pancakes at the lodge. Drizzle maple syrup on those all-you-can-eat pancakes and fill up!

Next, a free hayride will take you to the starting point of a guided hike. This hike will take you through Big Woods, where you will learn about maple syrup production. When the hike comes to an end at the Houston Woods Sugar House, you are welcome to purchase all kinds of things, from maple syrup to beverages and more.

While you’re here, make sure to stop by the Houston Woods Nature Preserve to see exhibits outside and indoors. You can see foxes, reptiles, and amazing birds of prey!

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Ohio Maple Madness - 1
2025-03-01 10:00 - 2025-03-02 16:30 | Ohio Maple Madness
The Ohio Maple Madness Driving Trail takes place over two weekends in March, and there are more than 40 participating maple syrup producers.

Organized by the Ohio Maple Producers Association, this self-guided tour of maple syrup producers takes place on the first two weekends of March.

The producers offer different things for visitors to enjoy, such as sampling the syrup straight from the tree, hauling wood and seeing the boiling process, watching horse-drawn sleds carrying sap, and more.

Some locations also have hiking trails on site or nearby. Naturally, all locations sell their maple syrup!

There is an online Tour Booklet, a Printable Tour List, and a map. Check out the website for more information.

There is no address for this event as it is a self-guided tour that you can start at whichever participating location you want.

The details for the Ohio Maple Producers Association are:

Address: PO Box 1083, Burton, Ohio 44021

Website

Glass City Wine Festival
2025-03-01 13:00 - 21:00 | Glass City Wine Festival, 401 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
The Glass City Wine Festival at the Glass City Center in Toledo is a premier wine, food, and shopping experience.

Enjoy tastings at the Glass City Wine Festival from renowned wineries like Buckeye Winery, Emerine Estates Winery, and Old Firehouse Winery.

Explore local vendors such as Dan the Swag Man, Nectar of the Vine, and Shay’s Sparkling Jewels while benefiting from VIP entry in each of the two sessions.

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Winter Warmer Fest
2025-03-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Winter Warmer Fest, 2000 Sycamore Street, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Winter Warmer Fest is the Ohio Craft Brewers Association’s yearly fundraiser held at Windows on the River in Cleveland.

Winter Warmer Fest returns for another year, benefiting the nonprofit Ohio Craft Brewers Association. Over 60 Ohio breweries will showcase their winter, seasonal, limited edition, and high-gravity beers.

Enjoy live music, food trucks, and exclusive cask infusions. Meet brewers.

Get a sneak peek at Warmer Eve the day prior.

Your entry ticket includes a souvenir glass and 20 samples.

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Cincinnati International Wine Festival
2025-03-06 18:00 - 2025-03-08 21:00 | Cincinnati International Wine Festival, 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
The Cincinnati International Wine Festival at the Duke Energy Convention Center offers a global array of wines through tastings, dinners, and a silent auction.

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The Cincinnati International Wine Festival caters to both wine enthusiasts and industry professionals, featuring a Grand Tasting with wine sampling, a keepsake glass, food samplings, and access to global wine experts. The Collectors Tasting add-on provides seven tastes of high-end wines before the Grand Tasting.

A Silent Charity Auction and a luncheon are also scheduled.

The Winery Dinner Series offers an exclusive pairing of unique wines with a five-course meal.

Each activity requires a separate ticket.

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Bockfest
2025-03-07 14:00 - 2025-03-09 17:00 | Bockfest, Moerlein Lager House, 115 Joe Nuxhall Wy, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Bockfest is a community festival celebrating spring, bock beer, and the local brewing heritage in Cincinnati’s Over the Rhine region.

Join in with the community and celebrate the coming of spring with a bock beer at Bockfest!

Enjoy the funkiest parade led by a goat pulling a keg, the sausage queen, and the official parade marshal.

Historic Brewing Tours and Beer Histories are on the schedule.

Three fun-filled days strictly for adults!

The Servatii Bockfest is held in three locations, Moerlein Lager House, Rhinegeist Brewery, and Northern Row Brewery and Distillery.

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Carroll St. Pat’ s Fest
2025-03-07 18:00 - 2025-03-08 23:30 | Carroll St. Pat’s Fest, Carroll Cafeteria & Gymnasium, 4524 Linden Ave, Dayton, OH, 45432, United States
Carroll St. Pat’s Fest is an Irish celebration that starts on Friday evening and runs during the afternoon and evening on Saturday in early March at the Carroll Cafeteria & Gymnasium.

Friday evening kicks off with a traditional Irish Fish Fry meal. This is strictly for adults only, and is eat-in. The evening continues with gambling and games of chance, carnival games, and basket raffles. There will be live music until 11.30 pm.

Saturday and kids are now welcome! Visitors can see Irish Dancers, indulge in carnival food, and enjoy live music. In the evening a traditional Irish meal is available.

Tickets are available online and in the Carroll main office from early February.

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Hocking Hills Food Cruise - 2
2025-03-08 07:30 - 2025-03-09 20:00 | Hocking Hills Welcome Center, 13178 State Route 664 S, Logan, OH, 43138, United States

Maple Syrup Festival - 2
2025-03-08 08:00 - 2025-03-09 18:00 | Maple Syrup Festival, 6301 Park Office Rd, College Corner, OH, 45003, United States

Ohio Maple Madness - 2
2025-03-08 10:00 - 2025-03-09 16:30 | Ohio Maple Madness

Columbus Brew Festival
2025-03-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Columbus Brew Festival, COSI, 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Columbus Brew Festival takes over the Center of Science and Industry after hours for one evening in early March.

This craft beer festival features over 50 breweries offering more than 150 beers. Visitors have access throughout the museum, including touring exhibits, science demonstrations, and some surprises!

Admission fees include samplings from participating breweries. All visitors must be over the age of 21.

There is a limited amount of designated driver tickets available. All tickets are available online.

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River City Blues Festival
2025-03-14 17:00 - 2025-03-15 23:30 | River City Blues Festival, The Lafayette Hotel, 101 Front Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The River City Blues Festival is a celebration of rhythm and blues music. Held in early March each year.

The River City Blues Festival takes place at the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta, Ohio. Starting with a free event on Friday evening with a performance by High Schools That Rock.

There are then three sessions, Friday evening, Saturday afternoon, and Saturday evening.

Tickets and weekend passes are available online.

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St. Patrick's Day Dublin
2025-03-15 07:00 - 22:00 | St. Patrick’s Day Dublin, Historic Dublin, Dublin, OH, 43017, United States
Dublin celebrates St. Patrick’s Day like no other town – not too surprising, considering the city name! Dress in green and celebrate the day in Dublin, Ohio!

The one-day event kicks off with a St. Patrick’s Day Pancake Breakfast at Sells Middle School, 150 W. Bridge Street.

Watch the St. Patrick’s Day Parade with all it’s green and fun costumes. Then participate in the Downtown Dublin St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl around Bridge Park and Historic Dublin bars and restaurants.

The Fairy Door Trail is a hunt for all the tiny fairy doors placed in the local shops in Historic Dublin and Bridge Park.

Railfest Train Show
2025-03-15 10:00 - 2025-03-16 16:00 | Railfest Train Show, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH, 44094, United States
The Railfest Train Show is the largest continuous running two-day train show in Ohio that takes place at Lakewood Community College in Kirtland.

Presented by National Model Railroad Association MCR Division 5, the Railfest Train Show is hailed as one of the best and largest model railroad train shows in Ohio. This family activity offers six train rooms to visit. New and collectible trains will be there!

There will be model railroad dealers and operating model railroad displays. The operating layouts will be as follows: N Scale, O Gauge, S Scale & American Flyer, Lionel O Gauge, LGB G Gauge, and Live Steam Display.

Some highlights of the train show include an RR flea market, as well as exhibitors, videotapes, and historical displays. A test track will be available, too.

Train ride info will be available. There will be free parking and a free shuttle bus.

Choose from a variety of foods, like a sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich or a bagel with cream cheese to a chili dog, turkey wrap, or garden salad. Please note that they only accept credit cards.

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Downtown Akron Sakura Festival
2025-04-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Akron Sakura Festival, 47 W Exchange St, Akron, OH, 44308, United States
The Downtown Akron Sakura Festival will celebrate spring and cherry blossom trees in early April.

The annual Downtown Akron Sakura Festival is a free event that welcomes spring and celebrates the over 450 cherry blossom trees along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.

The festival features art demonstrations, sushi, sake, traditional Japanese music, a bike ride, a story walk, origami, Ikebana, and kimono and bonsai vendors.

Events span the Towpath Trail, Mustill Store, Ohio & Erie Canal Park, Locks 1-3, and the Towpath Trailhead at Spaghetti Warehouse.

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Ohio PinBrew Fest
2025-04-10 16:00 - 2025-04-12 17:00 | Ohio PinBrew Fest, 1620 Motor Inn Drive, Girard, OH, 44420, United States
The Ohio PinBrew Fest showcases pinball machines, arcades, free play, tournaments, and more.

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The Ohio PinBrew Fest at The Metroplex Expo Center offers dozens of free-play pinball machines.

Opening day features free play on all games, the start of the tournament, and craft beer.

The second day is a full day of pinball, with the tournament continuing and craft beer starting at noon.

The final day is family day, with kids under 11 free. Enjoy pinball, get an autograph from artist Christopher Franchi, and watch the tournament finals with food and drinks.

Tickets available online or at the door.

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Holy Toledo Polka Days
2025-04-10 20:00 - 2025-04-13 21:00 | Holy Toledo Polka Days, 27355 Carronade Drive, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, United States
The Holy Toledo Polka Days, showcasing Polka artists and Polish American culture, takes place in mid-April.

Holy Toledo Polka Days is a festival that features polka music and dancing. With events taking place at different locations, be sure to check the website if you wish to attend.

The main events are held at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Perrysburg.

Events include Polka Party Nights, and nights full of polka music. Drink and food are also available. Check the website for full schedule details.

Tickets are available on the event website or at the door.

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Kids Fishing Day
2025-04-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Kids Fishing Day, 101 Water St, Eaton, OH, 45320, United States
Kids Fishing Day is at Crystal Lake Park in Eaton in early April. Bring your little anglers along to enjoy a morning of fishing on the lake!

This community event is held in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Catchable Rainbow Trout program.

Bring your kid or kids along to fish with complimentary bobbers and chances to win fishing poles and other prizes. Free donuts, hot chocolate, and coffee available throughout the event.

Crystal Lake will be stocked with Rainbow Trout typically around 10-13 inches long prior to the event.

NOTE: Anglers aged 16 and over require a valid Ohio fishing license to participate. Younger anglers do not need a license.

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SHINEfest
2025-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | SHINEfest, Shine Ohio Campus, 5190 Cline Rd, Kent, OH, 44240, United States
SHINEfest is held at the Shine Ohio Campus in Kent, Portage County. A celebration of wellness, spirituality, and personal growth.

Experience a day of high-vibe sessions, vendors, inspirational talks, and more at this one-day event.

Sessions include yoga, meditation, and healing. Entertainment includes a caricature artist, live music, Tarot card readings, and more.

The curated vendors will be offering meditation cushions, crystals, fresh flowers, clothes, and more.

Tickets are available online.

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Darke County Wine Festival
2025-04-19 12:00 - 19:00 | Darke County Wine Festival, Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville, OH, 45331, United States
The Darke County Wine Festival is held at the Coliseum at Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville in mid-April. Discover local wines!

This one-day event is held over two sessions, session one is from noon to 3 pm, and session two is from 4 pm to 7 pm.

The ticket price includes 8 tasting tickets (10 tickets for VIPs), a logo glass, a wine tote with goodies and coupons.

Visitors can expect to see local wineries represented, craft and gift vendors, and food options. This festival is dedicated to raising funds for The Darke County Humane Society.

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