Visit Greater Lima

10/22/2026

Trace Adkins is taking the stage at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center of Lima/Allen County on his 30th Anniversary Tour, alongside special guest Hank Ruff. From his iconic voice to his dynamic stage presence, this is a show country fans will be talking about all year.

📅 Saturday, November 7th at 7:30 PM
📍 Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center
🎟 Check the links pinned below to secure your tickets before they sell out!

10/21/2026

A GLEE reboot?! On Disney+ and Hulu?! Somebody cue “Don’t Stop Believin’”! 💃🕺

Lima, Ohio, is officially back in the conversation, and we have just one thing to say: We never stopped believin’. 😉

We might even have the perfect shirt for the occasion. 👀👕

10/20/2026

Craving a mix of local history and haunting tales? Don’t miss Downtown Lima Inc.’s Lantern & Woodlawn Cemetery Tours! 👻🏮

This is your final chance this year to catch these community-favorite tours:

🏮 Downtown Lantern Tour | Friday, Oct 23 at 6:00 PM Stroll through historic Downtown Lima with expert guides as they lead you through iconic buildings and share chilling stories from our city's past. (Selling fast!)

🪦 Woodlawn Cemetery Trolley Tour | Saturday, Oct 24 at 2:00 PM Sit back and enjoy a guided trolley ride through Woodlawn Cemetery while discovering the fascinating legacies of Lima’s founders and historical figures.

🎟️ Tickets & info are linked in the first comment!

10/19/2026

Buckeye Nation, you won't want to miss this! 🎺

Ohio State Lima is bringing the full Ohio State University Marching Band (TBDBITL) to Lima! Catch Ohio State’s iconic marching band live at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center for a special performance.

🗓 When: October 28th at 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center of Lima/Allen County
🎵 Hear all your favorite OSU classics, including "Hang On Sloopy"!

Get your tickets today! 🎟👇

10/17/2026

🕯️Candlelit history, hands-on crafts, and pioneer stories around the fire. Discover a different side of the Swiss Heritage Center at Night at the Museum on Saturday, October 24, from 6–8 p.m.

Admission: $5 for all ages; free for Swiss Community Historical Society members. Location: Swiss Heritage Center, 8350 Bixel Road, between Bluffton and Pandora.

10/16/2026

The Lima Symphony Orchestra presents America@250: Frontier, Freedom and the Force on Saturday, October 17, featuring the sounds of Johnny Appleseed, Duke Ellington’s jazz, and the iconic music of Star Wars! 🌟

We open our season with America@250, a vibrant celebration of the many musical traditions that shape the American story. Conductor Yaniv Segal leads a program that travels from the lively folk-inspired sounds of the Appleseed Suite by O’Connor to the powerful jazz symphonic storytelling of Black, ...

10/15/2026

Turn your sound up and take in the sights and sounds of fall at Bluffton University Nature Preserve. 🍁 The crunch of autumn colors, the peaceful sounds of nature, and a swinging bridge make this a pretty incredible place to pause and enjoy the moment.

📍 Bluffton University Nature Preserve

10/14/2026

Calories don’t count on , right? 🤫🎂

Greater Lima is packed with sweet spots, but here are a few local favorites guaranteed to make your mouth water. 👇

Where are you heading to satisfy your sweet tooth today? Let us know below!

10/13/2026

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10/13/2026

Night at the Museum at the Allen County Museum and Historical Society isn’t just a tour this year ...it’s an interactive, family-wide quest through time! 🕵️‍♂️✨

Mysterious figures from the past have broken free from their exhibits and scattered throughout the museum! Grab your Time Traveler’s Passport at the front entrance and test your detective skills on the Historical Scavenger Hunt:

🔍 Uncover Local Legends: Hunt down historical figures from Allen County, Ohio, and around the world.
🗣️ Bring Your Curiosity: Talk to characters, collect their stamps, and watch history come alive right before your eyes.
🏆 Win a Prize: Gather every stamp to claim a special reward at the end of the night!
🎭 Dress the Part: Come decked out in your favorite costume!

📍 Location: Allen County Museum | 620 W. Market http://St., Lima
📅 Date & Time: October 22 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets/Info: FREE for the whole family!