2025 Calendar of Events
By Catharine Hadley, Arts and Entertainment Editor, catharinehadley@gmail.com
The theme of this column is "trying new things." I'm happy to be starting this new project of writing the entertainment column for Leisure Living Magazine! I've done all I could to make the entertainment listing complete and varied, so there should be something for everyone. Although I've done my best to make sure all the information is accurate, please go online or call ahead to confirm your plans.
Any suggestions and details of your upcoming events can be sent to me at catharinehadley@gmail.com.
It's getting to be the time to get outside! You can do that, and get a different view of the animals at the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium March 24 through April 20. Each day the zoo features special animal demonstrations. Visitors can learn about the zoo residents from the keepers, watch the animals feed, and observe enrichment activities.
The demonstrations include training for sea lions, red pandas, and elephants, and opportunities to meet some of the animals. Check the zoo website for each day's lineup.
Other springtime events at the zoo include a wine tasting on March 15, the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the aquarium on March 29, an animal egg hunt on April 18, and the Party for the Planet on April 26.
If you'd prefer a paranormal experience, investigate the Firelands Paracon event. Several television personalities, speakers, and celebrities who are involved in paranormal investigations will be at the event scheduled for April 12 at the VFW Post 2529 on West Perkins Avenue in Sandusky.
Vendors and food trucks will also be at the site. A "para-gala" is scheduled for that evening. Partiers can enjoy silent auctions and charity raffles.
Donation drives will be held at both events. Proceeds will benefit the Safe Harbour Domestic Violence Shelter which serves Erie, Ottawa, and Huron counties; Care and Share of Erie County; and the VFW post.
The Arts Garage, the home of the Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council, is closed through April 1 for renovations. The organization is offering classes at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oak Harbor. Check the GPCAAC website for details.
March
Through March 23 - "& Juliet," Connor Palace, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Through April 26 - "Flanagan's Wake," Kennedy's Cabaret, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
15-16 - 39th Annual Fremont Toy Show, Sandusky County Fairgrounds
16 - Pianist Carson Weingart presented by the Musical Arts Series Port Clinton, Firelands Presbyterian Church, Port Clinton
20 - Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan, Huntington Center, Toledo
20 - Reopening of the Liberty Aviation Museum and PX Gift Shop, Port Clinton
21 - Sawyer Brown, Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield
21 - Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony and other works performed by the Toledo Symphony, Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, Toledo
21 - Day trip to Shipshewana and Fleetwood Mac tribute concert organized by the YMCA of Sandusky County
21 - Rumours, Lorain Palace Theatre, Lorain
21-23 - "5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche" presented by Fremont Community Theatre, Fremont
21-23 - Cleveland Home & Remodeling Expo, IX Center, Cleveland
21-23 - First and second rounds of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland
21-23 and 28-30 - "Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr." presented by Bellevue Society for the Arts, Bellevue
22 - Beethoven's Ninth Symphony presented by Firelands Symphony Orchestra and Chorale, Sawmill Creek Convention Center, Huron
22 - "Alice in Wonderland, a Comedy Ballet," Valentine Theatre, Toledo
22-23 - "Stomp" at the Stranahan Theater, Toledo
25-26 - "Come From Away," E.J. Thomas Hall, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
26 - "The McCartney Years" Paul McCartney tribute, Lorain Palace Theatre, Lorain
28 - Opening of special exhibit "Inside President Hayes' Library," Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont
28 - Kid Rock tribute band, Lorain Palace Theatre, Lorain
28-30 - Toledo Mud Hens opening day weekend, Fifth Third Field, Toledo
28-April 12 - "Once, a Musical," Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield
29 - The Music of Pink Floyd presented by the Toledo Symphony, Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, Toledo
29 - Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 presented by the Mansfield Symphony, Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield
29 - Billie Joel and Stevie Nicks, Ford Field, Detroit
April
1 - Opening day of the season, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, Elmore
1 - Opening day of the season, Mulberry Creek Herb Farm, Huron
3 - Original Sewing & Quilting Expo, IX Center, Cleveland
3-6 - "Pretty Woman, the Musical," Stranahan Theater, Toledo
4 - All-American Pet Expo, IX Center, Cleveland
4 - Stars of the Sixties, Lorain Palace Theatre, Lorain
4-5 - Mozart's 40th Symphony and Beethoven's 7th Symphony presented by the Toledo Symphony, Valentine Theatre, Toledo
5 - The Blue House Farm Market, The Blue House, Sandusky
4-6 - "Bully, an Adventure with Teddy Roosevelt" presented by the Bellevue Society for the Arts, Bellevue
5 - Run Walk Brew Rescue event benefiting the Humane Society of Erie County, Bait House Brewery with the course through downtown Sandusky
5 - Professional Championship Bull Riders and Championship Barrel Racing, Huntington Center, Toledo
5-6 - Midwest Cactus and Succulent Show, Cleveland Botanical Garden
5-6 - Living History Trade Fair, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, Fremont
6 - Nine young piano and string artists (comprising three separate trios) from the Cleveland Institute of Music, presented by Musical Arts Series Port Clinton at Firelands Presbyterian Church, Port Clinton
6 - Fauré Requiem presented by Firelands Symphony Orchestra Chorale, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sandusky
6 - Ohio Bridal and Wedding Expo, Glass City Center, Toledo
7 - Free First Monday, Kingwood Center Gardens, Mansfield
8 - Cleveland Guardians home opener against the Chicago White Sox, Progressive Field, Cleveland
9-13 - "Peter Pan," Connor Palace, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
11 - "Broadway's My Beat" presented by Playmakers Civic Theatre, Port Clinton
11 - ASIA featuring John Payne, Ritz Theatre, Tiffin
12 - "Through Space and Time" featuring vocalist Connor Bogart O'Brien, presented by the Firelands Symphony Orchestra, Sawmill Creek Convention Center, Huron
12 - 2025 Stars Dancing for CASA, Terra State Community College
12 - An Evening with John Pizzarelli, guitarist and vocalist, presented by the Toledo Jazz Orchestra, Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, Toledo
12 - The John Denver Experience featuring Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon, Valentine Theatre, Toledo
12 - 70s, 80s, and 90s Sitcom Stand-Ups, Lorain Palace Theatre, Lorain
13 - The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus, Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield
13 - "Divine Brass" concert of sacred music performed by the brass section of the Toledo Symphony, TAPA on Heatherdowns, Toledo
15 - "R.E.S.P.E.C.T., a Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin," Stranahan Theater, Toledo
15 - "The Cher Show," Valentine Theatre, Toledo
17 - Bob Dylan "Rough and Rowdy Ways" tour, Stranahan Theater, Toledo
17 - An Evening with David Sedaris, Valentine Theatre, Toledo
18 - The Doo Wop Project - A New Doo! at the Ritz Theatre, Tiffin
19 - Hayes Easter Egg Roll, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Fremont
19 - Spring Wine Fling, Kelleys Island Wine Company, Kelleys Island
19 - Easter Bunny visit, Merry-Go-Round Museum, Sandusky
19-20 and 26-27 - Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Wildlife Drives. The refuge also offers shuttle tours Fridays through Sundays each weekend.
22 - "Wish You Were Here 50" presented by Brit Floyd, Huntington Center, Toledo
22 to May 11 - "Shucked, a New Musical Comedy," Connor Palace, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
25 - Colt Ford, Lorain Palace Theatre, Lorain
25-26 - "Snow White" presented by Toledo Ballet, Valentine Theatre, Toledo
25-27 - "Mary Poppins, the Broadway Musical," Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield
25-27 - Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show, Catawba Island Club
26 - Annual Chocolate and Wine Walk presented by the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce, downtown Vermilion
26 - Vermilion in Bloom Gardeners Fair presented by Main Street Vermilion, Vermilion
26 - Earth Day Extravaganza, Osborn MetroPark, Sandusky
26 - Mill Hollow Herb and Craft Show, Mill Hollow Reservation, Vermilion
26 - Yacht Rock at the Dock, The Ritz Theatre, Tiffin
27 - Whiskey Light Celebration, Round House Bar, Put-in-Bay
27 - 2025 Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, Toledo
27 - Spring concert featuring Terra State Concert Choir, Orchestra, and Symphonic Band, Terra State Community College, Fremont
updated 03.03.25 CAE
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