Christmas will be here before you know it - here are some of the Christmas and holiday events for our area!
Of course, this is nowhere near all of the events going on in our viewing area; you can always check out our Community Calendar for more things going on. If you would like an event added to this list, please contact us at newsrelease@wlio.com with the info!
Bluffton Blaze of Lights
Until December 31
6 PM – 9 PM
Downtown Bluffton
Light displays including Bluffton Presbyterian Church, Gift of Giving Light Display on College Avenue, and local homes
Free
Twinkle Nights at the Hancock County Fairgrounds
December 10 – 13, 19 – 23
1017 E Sandusky St., Findlay
Drive-thru holiday light displays
Festive drinks
Local music from choirs, bands, and student ensembles
$14.99 – $24.99
Tickets available for purchase here
Christmas at the Delphos Canal Museum
Thursdays: 9 AM – 12 PM
Sundays: 1 PM – 4 PM
241 N. Main Street, Delphos
More than 100 trees and displays
Special tours can be arranged by contacting rebbeskotte@woh.rr.com
Free but donations are welcome
A Christmas Carol at the Lima Civic Center
December 11
6 PM
7 Town Square, Lima
Performance of the classic Christmas story
Tickets start at $31 and can be purchased here
It’s a Wrap at Central District Lima
December 11 and 18
207 S. Central Avenue, Lima, 2nd Floor
Bring your gifts to be wrapped by experts
Proceeds made from donations will be given to area causes and clubs
Mercy Health Bright Nights
December 12 – 14, 19 – 24
6 PM – 9 PM
Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima
Over 200 Christmas light displays, including a light tunnel
20-25 minute drive thru
A special radio broadcast will have the Lima Symphony Orchestra performing the Nutcracker Suite
$10 per vehicle, $30 for buses – CASH ONLY at the gate
Breakfast with Santa at Spencerville Invincible Fire Co.
December 13
8 AM – 11 AM
204 S. Canal Street, Spencerville
Breakfast buffet with Santa, including pancakes, sausage, gravy, fruit
Pictures with Santa available from Good Shots Photography, digital download
$8, kids 5 and younger are free
Cookies & Santa
December 13
11 AM – 1 PM
200 W. Main Street, Elida
Photos with Santa
Cookies, hot chocolate, holiday shopping
Free
Bells, Brass & Bows with the Lima Symphony Orchestra
December 13
7:30 PM
7 Town Square, Lima
Guest conductor Conner Gray Covington
Holiday and seasonal traditional music performed by the Orchestra and the Lima Symphony Chorus
Tickets available at limasymphony.com
Ada Village Winter Window Competition
Ends on December 31
7330 Thornapple River Dr SE, Ada
Windows have been decorated throughout Ada Village
Vote for your favorite for a chance to win $500 from the winning window’s business
Photos with Santa in Findlay
December 17
6 PM – 7:30 PM
1700 E. Sandusky St., Findlay
Meet and greet with Santa and some of his friends
Each child will receive a goodie bag with a holiday craft and cookie decorating kit
Free
North Pole Express with the Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
December 19 – 21, 26 – 28, January 2 – 4
5:30 PM – 9 PM
12505 County Road 99, Findlay
Two trips around a half-mile of track through light displays and decorations
Toy train displays and decorated museum
Snacks and drinks available
$5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and younger
1st Annual Run Run Rudolph 5k
December 20
9 AM
600 S Simon St, Ada
Supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hardin County
Festive costumes encouraged
Hot cocoa and snacks available at the finish line
Prizes for first male and female finishers
Day-of registration begins at 8:15 AM
Registrations can be made here
