Lights Before Christmas Presented By KeyBank
Schedule
Thu Dec 12 2024 at 03:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
2 Hippo Way , Toledo, OH, United States, Ohio 43609 | Toledo, OH
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The ultimate holiday experience for all returns for its 39th season!🎄✨🎅Enjoy more than one million lights and 200+ illuminated animal images, the award-winning Big Tree, and holiday snacks at the Yuletide Food & Spirits tent.
This year’s event includes the return of the reimagined Winter Village, sponsored by Kroger, in the historic Amphitheatre. Visitors can ride down our ice slide then cozy at up at our fire pits with a festive drink from Twinkle Tavern, explore seasonal treasures at Enchanted Gifts and enjoy holiday treats at The Sweet Shoppe.
Santa will be available for photos and visits in the Winter Village from 4 - 8 p.m. daily, Nov. 23 - Dec. 23.
Rides and activities are also available.
Zoo hours Nov. 22 - Dec. 31:
Mon - Thurs
3 - 8 p.m., Zoo closes at 9 p.m.
Fri - Sun
3 - 9 p.m., Zoo closes at 10 p.m.
Opening Night - Fri, Nov. 22:
Starting at 4 p.m., WTOL will broadcast live leading up to the Big Tree lighting ceremony around 6 p.m.
Guests at the Zoo can join our celebrations with roaming special characters and performers, along with the jolly man in red himself—Santa!
Kick off the holiday season with caroling by Masterworks Chorale and the Rep’s Christmas Carol Dickens singers, ice carving demos, seasonal concessions, cozy firepits and more.
Hours will not be affected for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
On New Year's Eve, the Zoo will open at 10 a.m. for the ticketed event, Noon Year's Eve. Learn more at https://www.toledozoo.org/events/noon-years-eve
The Lights Before Christmas presented by KeyBank is a nominee for USA TODAY 10Best's 2024 Holiday Readers' Choice for Best Zoo Lights! Cast your vote daily at https://ow.ly/pZ2G50TZzOy
Find the full event schedule and reserve tickets at https://www.toledozoo.org/events/lights
Please be aware of potential scams. If you see any comments or posts offering tickets for sale, please do not engage with them.
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