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The Underground Railroad Exhibit
National Museum of the Great Lakes | March 22-June 16 The Underground Railroad: An NMGL Micro Exhibit Northwest Ohio played an important role in the Underground Railroad during the 1850s and '60s. Given its proximity to the Michigan border and distance from more heavily populated areas, Sylvania saw many such freedom seekers pass through its […]
Mustering Memory: 160 Years of Saluting the Civil War
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center | April 14 through April 2023 If anything is certain, it is that for 160 years, the United States has been uncertain with how best to remember the Civil War. Each generation has handled the war’s legacy in its own way, often reflecting its own values and experiences in doing […]
Bestowing Beauty: Masterpieces from Persian Lands
Toledo Museum of Art | April 23-July 17 Levis Gallery Celebrating the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Persian civilization, Bestowing Beauty: Masterpieces from Persian Lands features over 100 works from the sixth to the nineteenth century drawn from the preeminent Persian art collection of Hossein Afshar. Persia refers to the historic lands in southwestern […]
First Siege 1813
Fort Meigs | May 28-29 A PIVOTAL FIGHT As April 29, 1813 dawned, the soldiers at Fort Meigs had been surrounded for two days by British forces and their Native American allies. This was a defining moment in the history of our state and nation. The First Siege of Fort Meigs would help turn the […]
Flower Day Weekend
Toledo Farmers' Market | May 28-30 Saturday “Market Day” - May 28 – 8 am to 2 pm Sunday “Flower Day” - May 29 – 8 am to 3 pm Monday “Market Day” - May 30 – 8 am to 2 pm On Saturday, May 28, and then again on Monday, May 30, our local farmers will […]
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Genoa Homecoming
Downtown Genoa | June 2-4 SPECIAL EVENT: On Broadway starring Bill Nolte Genoa Civic Theather Friday, June 3, 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, June 4, 2 p.m. Fireworks: Saturday, June 26, at dusk. Complete schedule: genoahomecoming.org
Lunch at Levis
Lunch at Levis
Levis Square | 11:30 a.m. Lunch at Levis is back again for the 17th year in a row! Join the fun on Thursdays at the newly renovated Levis Square Park for the largest work-day event in downtown. Live entertainment, food trucks, games and other activities are highlights of the biggest event during the work week. […]
Walbridge Park Concert Series
Walbridge Park Concert Series
Walbridge Park | 7 p.m. Concerts in the park for all ages. June 2 The House Band June 9 Jasin Quik Band June 16 Bareli, May and Leinenkugel June 23 High Milage June 30 Nicole Khoury with John Bareli
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Denny Schaffer Disco Party
Hensville | 8 p.m.-midnight The Denny Schaffer Disco Party 2022 to benefit Veterans Matter will feature all of the grooviest disco dance music (plan on sporting some out of sight threads). This is a 21+ only event. Ticket Information: All tickets elected to be mailed have been sent and should be arriving to your homes […]
Old West End Festival
Old West End | June 3-5 Residents are pleased to open up our neighborhood the first week in June each year and share it with the world. Collingwood Boulevard at Monroe Street and 12 blocks north. The Historic District is comprised of over 25 city blocks squared and hosts some of the finest architecture of […]
Toledo Symphony: America in the Key of Gershwin
Toledo Symphony: America in the Key of Gershwin
Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle | 8 p.m. PROMEDICA MASTERWORKS: AMERICA IN THE KEY OF GERSHWIN Alain Trudel, conductor Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano Wang Jie: Symphonic Overture on America the Beautiful Christopher Dietz: Origin Story Alain Trudel: Alter(e), for piano and orchestra George Gershwin: Catfish Row, Suite from Porgy and Bess George Gershwin’s Catfish Row showcases […]
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Maple & Main Art and Music Festival
Downtown Sylvania | June 4-5 In 2011, the SCAC launched its first community festival, Maple & Main Art and Music Festival, which attracts more than 6,000 people annually to downtown Sylvania. Artists from all over the region line Main Street with everything from glass art to ceramics, jewelry, and paintings. While strolling through the festival, […]
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Cops and Rodders Car and Bike Show
Cops and Rodders Car and Bike Show
Ottawa Park | 9 a.m. Fundraising car and bike show for the Toledo Police Museum. This is the ninth annual show and has become one of the Toledo area's largest. The show is unique to other shows in that we feature not only performance, collectible, antique and muscle cars but also vintage police cars. The […]
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Tractors, Tractors, Tractors
Tractors, Tractors, Tractors
Sauder Village | 10 a.m. Get an up-close look at the machines that make farming possible! Historic tractors from the 1920s to the 1960s will be on display in the Historic Village. There will be International Harvesters, Farmalls, Silver Kings, Molines, John Deere tractors, and more! Interested in registering a tractor for the show? Contact […]
Founder’s Day
Founder’s Day
Put-in-Bay | 11 a.m. Celebrate the founding of Put-in-Bay by Hispanic merchant Jose de Rivera at the 48th Founder's Day in de Rivera Park. Many vendors, hot dogs, strawberry shore-cake, root beer floats and lots of fun! In 1854 a Spanish merchant named Joseph de Rivera bought South Bass, Middle Bass, Sugar, Gibraltar, Ballast and […]
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Kidsapalooza
Kidsapalooza
Toledo Zoo | 10 a.m. Celebrate National Children’s Day at the Zoo with all the fun we can fit in one day! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bouncies Amphitheatre & Main Plaza Giant games & more Main Plaza & Nature’s Neighborhood 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Meet and greet with Skye, Chase […]
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Strawberry Festival
Community Homecoming Park, Holland | June 15-19 Wednesday, Thursday, June 15-16: 5 p.m.-close Friday, June 17: 4 p.m.-close Saturday, Sunday, June 18-19: Noon-close Parade: Sunday, June 19, 1 p.m. Come one come all to the strawberry festival .Come out and enjoy some shortcake, shakes and some strawberry pies. After you finish snaking on some strawberry […]
Blippi the Musical
Blippi the Musical
Stranahan Theater | 6 p.m. Tickets: $31.50 to $71.50. Blippi the Musical brings the energetic and loveable character Blippi off the screen and onto the stage with world-class production, audience engagement and amazing music. Children from the ages of 2 to 7 years old across the world have quickly taken a liking to Blippi’s charismatic […]
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Maritime Academy Juneteenth Celebration
Maritime Academy Juneteenth Celebration
Maritime Academy of Toledo | 4 p.m. Maritime Academy of Toledo Juneteenth Holiday Celebration This fun-filled event is free and open to the public. The main attraction will surely be the free boat rides on the Maumee River, but attendees will also receive free food, face painting, kids’ manicures and haircuts and time in the […]
The Accidentals
The Accidentals
Glass City Metropark | 7 p.m. MetroParks Toledo Special Presentation Free admission. Long before glowing acclaim from NPR and Billboard, packed shows, unforgettable festival appearances, millions of streams, and collaborations with everyone from BTS to Contemporary Youth Orchestra, the journey of The Accidentals commenced in a public high school classroom in Traverse City, Michigan. As […]
Lee Brice
Lee Brice
Toledo Zoo Amphitheater | 7 p.m. Lee Brice, one of country music’s biggest names and Grammy-nominated artist, headlines his highly awaited Label Me Proud Tour produced by Live Nation. Brice will bring his “Soul” to 23 markets, performing for all the fans who have been clamoring for live music again the way only Brice can […]
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Polish Summer Picnic
Oak Shade Grove, Oregon | June 17-18 7th annual Polish Summer Picnic presented by Toledo Area Polka Society. Friday, June 17: 5-11 p.m. Saturday, June 18: Noon-11 p.m. Friday, June 17 Toledo Polish American Concert Band IPA Tribute Band Polka Country Musicians 5:00-11:00 PM Saturday, June 18 Duane Malinowski's Polka Jamboree Jodie Maddie's UpTown Sound […]
Art Loop
Downtown Toledo The Art Loop program offers an opportunity for Toledoan to explore the city’s creative community and experience a new form of walkability in the Downtown area. For additional details, maps, parking information, and the event guide, go to theartscommission.org/events/art-loop. June 17 | Summer Street Fair July 31 | Summer Spectacular September 15 | Dancin’ in the […]
Summer Disco Party
Centennial Terrace | 8 p.m.-midnight 26th Annual Summer Disco Party w/entertainment provided by DJ Jason Kelley! Time: 8 p.m.-midnight / Doors open at 7 VIP Tables: $250 – 10 seats per General Admission: $20 Additional Show Info: No outside food or beverage / $5 Parking (Centennial Lot) / Chairs not permitted / Smoking allowed in designated […]
ProMedica Summer Concert Series: Common
ProMedica Summer Concert Series: Common
Promenade Park | 6:15 p.m. ProMedica Live Summer Concert Series. Gates open at 5. Tickets at TicketMaster.com. Common first hit the scene with his release Can I Borrow a Dollar? in 1992, and continues to see success in all aspects of his career. He is now known to be an Academy Award, Emmy, and Grammy-winning artist, […]
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Brigade Napoleon
Fort Meigs | June 18-19 Join us for our newest living history event, Brigade Napoleon! Behold the conflict that engulfed the rest of the world during the War of 1812.
Toledo Beer & Bacon Fest
Toledo Beer & Bacon Fest
Hungarian Club of Toledo | 4 p.m. Toledo's ultimate beer festival: pairing the best craft beers with bacon. General Admission tickets are $35. With General Admission, you will receive 10 beer samples. Save $5 by purchasing early-bird General Admission tickets before June 1 for just $30. VIP tickets are available for $45. You will receive […]
Rock the Block
Rock the Block
Downtown Waterville | 5 p.m. Come join us for some downtown Waterville fun on South Third Street! Featuring JT Hayden Band. Valid photo I.D. required. Food Trucks. $5 cover charge.
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Monroe Hamfest
Monroe Hamfest
Monroe County Fairgrounds | 7:30 a.m. This is a large swap meet where businesses and people buy and sell new and used amateur radio equipment, electronics, and computer equipment.The Hamfest has been held annually for more than 50 years. The average attendance is more than 1,200 people with a large building filled with tables and […]
Juneteenth Dashiki Day Party
Juneteenth Dashiki Day Party
Vibe Lounge | 2 p.m. 5th Annual Juneteenth Dashiki Day Party Get ready for the biggest Midwest Juneteenth Party! Doors open at 5 p.m. There will be vendors on-site between 2-6 p.m. Drink Specials, Open Kitchen & Patio! DJ OHIO WATSON on the 1s & 2sIn celebration of Black Independence Day, rock a Dashiki or […]
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Crosby Festival of the Arts
Toledo Botanical Garden | June 24-26 Friday, June 24: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, June 25: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 26: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Crosby Festival of the Arts is a highly recognized fine art show. Since 1965, CFA has been held at Toledo Botanical Garden (formerly Crosby Gardens), set amidst the beauty of gardens and […]
Put-in-Bay Pyrate Fest
Put-in-Bay | June 24-26 Put-in-Bay Pyrate Fest XIII! The Pyrate King returns to Put-in-Bay for three days to find his stolen treasure! On Friday night, pyrates invade the downtown harbor and hoist the pyrate flags! The Pyrate Bar Crawl starts at 5 p.m. (for the adult pyrates only). On Saturday, fun activities for the entire […]
Folk Series
Folk Series
Glass City Metropark | June 24, September 30 Brookwood Area | July 29, August 26 This season's Folk Series will feature local and regional artists with eclectic styles and sounds. The Folk Series will offer an intimate listening experience at Brookwood Area or an open-air summer concert in nature at the new Glass City Metropark […]
ProMedica Summer Concert Series: Night Ranger
ProMedica Summer Concert Series: Night Ranger
Promenade Park | 6:15 p.m. ProMedica Live Summer Concert Series. Gates open at 5. Tickets at TicketMaster.com. With legendary titles like Sister Christian and Don’t Tell Me You Love Me, Night Ranger has proven its knack for killer melodies, intricate instrumentation and captivating lyrics. They have earned widespread recognition that includes multi-platinum and gold album status, leaving […]
The Temptations & The Four Tops
The Temptations & The Four Tops
Centennial Terrace | 8 p.m. The Temptations For more than 50 years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, and sold-out performances throughout the world. The history of The Temptations is the history of contemporary American pop. An essential component of the original Motown machine, that amazing engine invented […]
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Healing of the Nations Pow Wow
Monroe County Community College | June 25-26 10th annual Native American Indian Pow Wow. Doors open at 10 a.m. Native American dancing and vendors. Food vendors will also be there. SPONSOR & CONTACT INFO: Turtle Island Dream Keepers of Monroe Non-profit Organization 734-755-4446 & 734-652-0546
Jeep Fest Hype Bash
Jeep Fest Hype Bash
Michigan Technical Resource Park, Ottawa Lake | 9 a.m. Jeep It Easy is hosting the Hype Bash for Toledo Jeep Fest. Show and Spectator Admission is Free! Swap Meet Booths Available, Jeep Show Awards, Vendor Display, Parade, Off-Road Course, Food Trucks, Entertainment. Jeep Fest will be held in downtown Toledo on August 12-14. For questions […]
Sonshine Festival
Sonshine Festival
Emmanuel Baptist Church | 11 a.m. Our Sonshine Family Carnival is back! Join us on for inflatables, face painting, food and fun! And it is all FREE!
Toledo Sister Cities International Festival
Toledo Sister Cities International Festival
Levis Square | 11 a.m. Preparations are underway for our 11th annual Toledo Sister Cities International Festival. Performing groups (vocal, instrumental & dance) represent not only the 10 countries of our sister cities (Spain, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Tanzania, Lebanon, Pakistan, India, China & Japan), but also many of the other ethnic communities of the Toledo […]
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Portage River Festival
Portage River Festival
Depot Park, Elmore | 11 a.m. The 43rd annual Portage River Festival. Many traditional events will be held during the festival along with many new events added to make the whole day exciting for the entire family! This year's event kicks off with the 46th annual Portage River Bicycle Tour beginning at Woodmore High School […]
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Cork and Pork
Cork and Pork
The Venues | 6 p.m. We are excited to bring back in-person events to 2022! Please join Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio for Cork and Pork! Celebrate with a night of great food, cold drinks, live music by Distant Cousinz and some awesome auction items. All proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of […]
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ProMedica Summer Concert Series: Killer Queen
ProMedica Summer Concert Series: Killer Queen
Promenade Park | 6:15 ProMedica Live Summer Concert Series. Gates open at 5. Tickets at TicketMaster.com. We Are the Champions is an anthem we have all relished while our team celebrates a victory. Freddie Mercury and Queen gave us so many of these power songs that evoke feelings we often associate with certain life events. In […]
ZZ Top
ZZ Top
Toledo Zoo Amphitheater | 7:30 p.m. ZZ Top is readying a new album titled RAW that was recorded in connection with the band’s wildly popular and critically lauded 2019 Netflix documentary "That Little Ol’ Band From Texas." The Grammy-nominated feature from Banger Films and director Sam Dunn includes an interlude that finds the group’s classic […]
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Adams Street Block Party
Adams Street Block Party
The Village on Adams | 2 p.m. It's Adams Street Block Party! Join us for the official kickoff to the summer season on Adams Street! A day filled with: live music & entertainment, games, food trucks, caricature artists, face painting, a water balloon fight and more! Wristbands are just $5 and get you entry into […]
Fireworks in the 419
Fireworks in the 419
Downtown Toledo | Dusk Join us on the riverfront for the city’s annual fireworks celebration! Food trucks will be parked along Promenade Park and the fireworks will begin at dark. Presenting sponsor of the Fireworks is Owens Corning. Supporting sponsors are City of Toledo, ConnecToledo, Downtown Toledo Development Corporation, Destination Toledo and Metroparks Toledo.