Fri, Nov 20, 2026 – Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo Toledo · Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, 2 Hippo Way · Adults $32; children (2–11) and seniors (60+)
9; under 2 free Over one million lights and 200+ illuminated animal images; opening night Nov. 20 includes a drone show (also Nov. 21) and the Big Tree lighting, and Santa visits 4–8 p.m. daily through Dec. 23.
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · Metroparks Toledo Homeschool Series: Slimy, Oozy, and Sticky Toledo · Wildwood Preserve Metropark (Ward Pavilion) · $90 for the series December's homeschool class explores how slime, mucus, sap and goo help plants and animals protect themselves, heal or catch food; held at Ward Pavilion.
95 per child for non-members Monthly two-hour zoology class for ages 11-14 with STEM projects, animal ambassadors, and behind-the-scenes zoo experiences. Sessions run 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m. on the student's registered weekday.
55 per child for non-members Monthly 90-minute homeschool class in the Animals Fact or Fiction series, with hands-on science activities and live animal encounters. Sessions run 10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3 p.m. on the student's registered day.
Fri, Jan 8, 2027 · Metroparks Toledo Homeschool Series: Trash Raiders Toledo · Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Metroparks Hall · $90 for the series January's homeschool class on how scavengers and detritivores clean up leftovers and prevent disease. Later sessions: Feb. 5 (Baffling Behaviors), March 5 (Awkward Phases) and April 2 (Stinky Scents).
Fri, Feb 5, 2027 · Metroparks Homeschool Series: Baffling Behaviors Toledo · Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Metroparks Hall · $90 registration fee for the series Discover how animals use actions we try to avoid, like spit, snot, drool, and vomit, along with other baffling behaviors. Choose the 10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday session. Reservations required.
55 per child for non-members Monthly 90-minute homeschool class in the Animals Fact or Fiction series, with scientific activities and live animal encounters. Sessions run 10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3 p.m. on the student's registered day.
Fri, Mar 5, 2027 · Metroparks Homeschool Series: Awkward Phases Toledo · Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Metroparks Hall · $90 registration fee for the series Explore messy life cycles and why growing up in nature can look strange. Choose the 10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday session. Reservations required.
55 per child for non-members Monthly 90-minute homeschool class in the Animals Fact or Fiction series, with scientific activities and live animal encounters. Sessions run 10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3 p.m. on the student's registered day.
Tue, Mar 16, 2027 – Wed, Mar 17, 2027 · Imagination Station Homeschool Workshops: Our Dynamic Planet / Prehistoric Adventure Toledo · Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way Earth-science homeschool workshops: Our Dynamic Planet for grades 4–8 and Prehistoric Adventure for grades K–3. Later sessions: April 13–14 (Geospatial Science / Map Makers!) and May 11–12 (Feeding Our Future / Plant Power).
Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · Regional Science Day at the University of Toledo Toledo · University of Toledo, Lancelot Thompson Student Union Ohio Academy of Science Regional Science Day for grades 5–12 from Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Hardin, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams and Wood counties; superior-rated projects qualify for State…
Fri, Apr 2, 2027 · Metroparks Homeschool Series: Stinky Scents Toledo · Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Metroparks Hall · $90 registration fee for the series Meet the plants and animals that smell bad on purpose. Choose the 10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday session. Reservations required.
55 per child for non-members Monthly 90-minute homeschool class in the Animals Fact or Fiction series, with scientific activities and live animal encounters. Sessions run 10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3 p.m. on the student's registered day.
Tue, Apr 13, 2027 · Homeschool Workshop 4-8: Geospatial Science Toledo · Imagination Station Homeschool workshop for grades 4-8 on Geospatial Science, listed at 10:30 AM on April 13, 2027.
95 for Zoology: Animal Health) Students in the zoo's 2026–27 homeschool series (Animals Fact or Fiction?, ages 5–10; Zoology: Animal Health, ages 11–14) can present projects at the final fair on May 5 (p.m.) or May 6 (a.m.). The monthly series classes meet Nov. 9–13,…
Fri, May 7, 2027 · Metroparks Toledo Homeschool Series Project Fair Toledo · Glass City Metropark Enrichment Center · Included in series registration Open house-style science fair (10 a.m.–noon) where homeschool series students display their final projects; families are welcome.
Tue, May 11, 2027 · Homeschool Workshop 4-8: Feeding Our Future Toledo · Imagination Station Homeschool workshop for grades 4-8 on Feeding Our Future, listed at 10:30 AM on May 11, 2027.