Toledo Parent

12/06/2025

✨ Enter our giveaway for a chance to win a cuddly holiday plush toys and The Luna StoryTime Projector! ✨

This cozy and creative duo makes the perfect gift for little ones, combining snuggles with magical storytelling to make the season bright.

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12/05/2025

❄️ Save the date & register for the FREE Santa Pajama Party at Franklin Park Mall on Wednesday, December 17th! ❄️

This month's Kids Club will feature:
📚 Holiday story-time with Santa
✨Watercolor snowflakes and holiday collage with Educare Academy
☃️ Snowman dancing from DivaDance Toledo
🍪 Hot cocoa and cookies courtesy of Franklin Perk Cafe
✂️ Holiday crafts, and coloring contest sheets from Children's Wonderland

🧦 Families who pre-register will receive a pair of holiday socks to keep the cozy going at home!

Register here: https://visitfranklinparkmall.com/event/santa-pajama-party-c91f0fdfe87c/

12/05/2025

🐧 Discover South Toledo’s newest place to play, celebrate, and connect!🐧

Waddles Indoor Playground is designed for big imaginations, active play, and easy visibility for parents. From themed playhouses to climbing structures, every corner invites little ones to explore.

Waddles is also a go-to destination for private parties — from first birthdays to baby showers and family celebrations.

Plus, don’t miss their growing lineup of kids’ classes, parent-and-me activities, and fun events for all ages.

Enjoy all-day Open Play for one price, bring your own snacks, or grab a treat on site.

Explore upcoming events, class schedules, and party options at waddlesplayground.com

Like and follow Waddles on Facebook and Instagram for updates!

12/05/2025

✨ Check out our roundup of Holiday Fun in The 419! ✨

From ice skating to finding the best hot chocolate in town, there’s something magical around every corner in the Glass City.

Here’s a flurry of festive fun to check out this season: https://toledoparent.com/features/a-toledo-holiday-bucket-list-for-families/

12/05/2025

✨ TICKET GIVEAWAY! ✨

Enter to win a family-4 pack of tickets to The Toledo Zoo's 40th annual Lights Before Christmas presented by Huntington Bank! Explore over 1 twinkling lights, 200+ illuminated animal images, the award winning Big Tree and more.

Enter here:

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12/04/2025

♐ Sagittarius season is in full swing! ♐

Check out your little Sag's horoscope for this month here:

Happy Birthday to your adventurous Sagittarius child! Guided by expansive Jupiter, they’re natural explorers—curious, bold and always ready to roam. This birthday is the perfect chance to feed their wonder while helping them keep energy flowing. Providing healthy outlets for all that energy now ...

12/04/2025

🎁 Shop local and check out our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide! 🎁

From joy-sparking gifts at the The Toledo Museum of Art store to gifting experiences with Live Arts Toledo or Forte Music School - Toledo!

Get local gift ideas here: https://toledoparent.com/features/holiday-gift-guide-2025/

12/04/2025

🎅✨ SAND-TA GIVEAWAY! 🎅✨

🎄 Enter to win 2 tickets to meet Sand-Ta at The Sandbox for Kids THIS Saturday, December 2nd & 2 tickets to their December 9th Make & Play event!

Enter to win by:
✨ Liking the Sandbox's post
✨ Make sure you’re following The Sandbox for Kids
✨ Tag 2 friends who would love a magical holiday play experience

Winners will be chosen at random and contacted directly by The Sandbox for Kids!

Snag your spot & purchase a Sand-ta visit here: https://book.thesandboxforkids.com/special-events1

12/03/2025

📬 Write a Letter to Santa! 📬

Take a picture of your letter and submit them to Toledo Parent.

Santa’s helpers will read every letter, and a few lucky kids will receive a magical surprise straight from the North Pole!

Enter your letter here:

Printable PDF

12/03/2025

The 577 Foundation's Joy & Light event is this Saturday!

Check out live music performances, cookies and hot chocolate, eco-friendly make-and-take projects and local art, handmade gifts, books, art supplies, pottery, and thoughtful treasures!

SAVE THE DATE! ✨ We’re excited to introduce a new winter celebration at 577: Joy & Light: A Celebration of Art, Music, and Community, on Saturday, December 6, from 12pm to 4pm.

This free event invites friends, families, and neighbors to slow down and enjoy the simple joys of the season together.

Step into the coziness of Virginia’s House, where you’ll find live performances by harpist Rebecca Swett and the Northview Tri-M Music Honor Society orchestra ensemble throughout the afternoon. Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, and take part in a hands-on art activity in the House.

Festive creativity will also be on display in the Green Door Studio, where participants of all ages can join in eco-friendly make-and-take projects.

The Welcome Center & Curiosity Shop will be open with the corn stove glowing and shelves filled with local art, handmade gifts, books, art supplies, pottery, and thoughtful treasures — perfect for holiday giving while supporting local artists.

Join us for an afternoon of community, creativity, and warmth as we celebrate joy and light together for the first time.

More details to come. Updates will be shared on our website, in upcoming newsletters, and here on social media.





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12/03/2025

Toledo Public Schools is officially cell-phone free.

Hear from Deputy Superintendent James Gant about the new policy:

Toledo Public Schools became a cell phone free-school district in August, in accordance with Ohio House Bill 250. The bill mandates a cell phone-free policy for all Ohio schools beginning in January 2026. TPS opted to implement the changes with the new school year, which means that students do not h...

12/03/2025

New Kids on The Block! Perrysburg mom Ashley Tehensky has released her debut children’s book, “Mommy the Brave Lion.”

The book was written by her own life experience of being diagnosed with leukemia 3 weeks after she gave birth to her son.

Read more here: https://toledoparent.com/local/new-kids/new-kids-on-the-block-november-december-2025/