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Ready for Christmas? Enjoy it in July at the Toledo Zoo

The Zoo's Christmas in July event is perfect for kids from 1 to 92.
Credit: Toledo Zoo

TOLEDO, Ohio — It's almost Christmas! In July, that is.

The Toledo Zoo invites you to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year early with their Christmas in July event!

From July 26 to 28, the Zoo has things for the whole family to do to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Below is the full Christmas in July schedule: 

July 26: It's the most wonderful time for a beer! Join the Toledo Zoo for their first Christmas in July-themed Zoo Brew with samples from local microbreweries and distributors, live entertainment and holiday decorations from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the historic south side of the Zoo. Get tickets here. All guests must be 21 or older.

July 27: Get a small sneak peek of the Lights Before Christmas! Get into the spirit of the electrical spectacle early by strolling through a section of the lights on the south side, visit with Santa and his reindeer, play glow-in-the-dark mini golf, eating holiday-themed food and making ornaments. The ProMedica Museum of Natural History, Aquarium and Reptile House will also be open. The event runs from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with last gate admission at 10 p.m. Prices are $10 for adults, $8 for children 2-12 and seniors 60 and older. Children 2 and under are free. For tickets, head over to the Zoo's website.

July 28: Enjoy Music Under the Stars, an outdoor concert to close out Christmas in July weekend. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Zoo's Amphitheatre and is free to the public. Zoo admission does not apply, but parking rates apply.

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