Events
Rossford Events
Indian Hills—A Place Between Time Documentary
Wednesday, April 29th
6:00 p.m.
Rossford Public Library
720 Dixie Highway
Rossford, OH
Enjoy a special screening of the locally produced documentary "Indian Hills—A Place Between Time" which uncovers the history of a thriving Native American village in Rossford. The Indian Hills site is one of the most exceptionally preserved archaeological records in our region, offering a rare window into the past and the film provides a deeper understanding of the lives of those who inhabited the land and the effort to preserve it.
Call 419 666-0924 to register.
Stroll the Street—Downtown Rossford
2026 Stroll the Street
Tuesday, May 26 - August 11
4:30-7:30 pm.
Live music 5:30-7:30 pm.
146 Dixie Hwy, Rossford
It’s another great summer of Stroll the Street in Downtown Rossford! Listen to great bands perform in the Edward Ford Memorial Park pavilion as you enjoy delicious foods from 10 food trucks each week. Kids can get their faces painted and make crafts while you check out the beautiful work of area artists and crafters! Bring a lawn chair to the Edward Ford Memorial Park and enjoy the evening!
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Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest
July 17-19, 2026
Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest!
New festival site at the northeast corner of
Crossroads Parkway and Bass Pro Boulevard
Bigger. Brighter. More patriotic than ever.
Hot air balloons.
Pyro-musical fireworks.
A patriotic drone show.
Heritage Day.
Let’s celebrate together.
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Events
Within 10 Miles or 10 minutes
Broadway Series 2025-26: The Music Man
April 6, 2026
7:30 PM
Valentine Theatre
410 Adams Street
Toledo, OH
A classic American musical by Meredith Willson, which premiered on Broadway in 1957. Set in 1912 in the fictional town of River City, Iowa, the story follows Harold Hill, a charming con man who poses as a boys' band organizer. He convinces the townspeople to buy instruments and uniforms, promising to train the band —but he has no musical knowledge and plans to skip town with the money. His plans change when he falls for Marian Paroo, the town's skeptical librarian and piano teacher, leading to his transformation from a fraud to a genuine community member.
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Mud Hens Opening Day
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Fifth Third Field
406 Washington St, Toledo, OH
11 am to 4 pm
Get ready for the first-ever Opening Day Festival — Toledo’s can’t-miss event of the year! Hensville is turning Opening Day into a full-blown celebration. Join us starting at 11 a.m. as St. Clair Street and Hensville Park come alive with nonstop music and entertainment, featuring an incredible lineup including:
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Live music by Distant Skittlez, featuring members of the Skittle Bots and Distant Cousinz
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Nationally recognized DJ Ryan Layman on the Owens Corning stage
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Mouthwatering food by We B Ribs and crisp, refreshing drinks
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Special appearance by world champion competitive eater Joey Chestnut (watch his video here!)
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Exclusive Opening Day t-shirt available for purchase, printed on-site by Jupmode
The Great Gatsby: A New Musical at the Stranahan
Friday, April 10, 2026
Stranahan Theater
4645 Heatherdowns Blvd
Toledo, OH
April 7 @ 7:30pm
April 8 @ 7:30pm
April 9 @ 7:30pm
April 10 @ 7:30pm
April 11 @ 2 and 7:30pm
April 12 @ 1 and 6:30pm
Hailed by Entertainment Weekly as “a Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy,” THE GREAT GATSBY is the Tony Award®-winning new musical based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This story of extravagance and longing is “one wildly entertaining night at the theater and musical theater at its finest” (Theatrely).
Tickets: Great Gatsby
The Lightning Thief
Friday, April 10, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
University of Toledo Center for Performing Arts
2801 W. Bancroft Avenue
Toledo, OH 43606
As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods
Food as Medicine: Cooking with Medicinal Herbs at 577
Saturday, April 11, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
577 Foundation
Perrysburg, OH
Let food be your medicine and learn to incorporate healthy herbs and mushrooms into your cooking! Learn tips to conveniently use herbal broths, syrups, vinegar, oil, and honey infusions in everyday cooking. Everyone will sample our creations and take home recipes.
Maumee River Fest
Saturday, April 11, 2026
7 am – 3 pm
Between Orleans Park and Jerome Road at Sidecut Metropark
Maumee, OH
Get hooked on the walleye run celebration!. Enjoy All the Festivities in Uptown Maumee. Food Trucks | Vendors | Kids Crafts | 5K | Community Fun. Fishing Tournament Weigh-In: 3 PM: Maumee Tackle. Walleye Run 5K – Throughout Maumee. Wader Waddle – Fishing Waders Required for this Race!. Minnow Run – For Kids
23rd Annual Sylvania Spring Expo
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9 am – 3 pm
Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter
7060 W. Sylvania Ave.
Sylvania, OH
The 23rd Annual Sylvania Spring Expo, presented by Dave White Chevrolet & Great Lakes Chevy Dealers, is the ultimate marketing tool for reaching companies and the public who use your products and services. It is the perfect place to connect with customers and potential new contacts face to face.
Orchid Show at Toledo Zoo
April 13 — May 3
Toledo Zoo
2700 Broadway
Toledo, OH
Step into a world blooming with beauty at the Toledo Zoo Orchid Show! Immerse your senses in the vibrant hues and delightful scents of over 2,000 exotic orchid species in the ProMedica Museum of Natural History, and uncover the captivating stories behind these rare blooms.
Open daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., included with Zoo admission.
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The Glenn Miller Orchestra
April 15, 2026
7 pm
The Valentine Theatre
410 Adams Street
Toledo, OH
Under the direction of music director Erik Stabnau, with performances by vocalist Jenny Swoish and the vocal group The Moonlight Serenaders, the Glenn Miller Orchestra known for its iconic jazz sound and timeless style, brings the big band era to life just as it was over 80 years ago when Glenn Miller himself led the band. Experience the greatest hits of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, including classics like In The Mood, Chattanooga Choo Choo, The American Patrol, A String of Pearls, Little Brown Jug, Pennsylvania 6-5000, Tuxedo Junction, Moonlight Serenade, and many more.
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April in Paris with Emilie-Claire Barlow
April 18, 2026
8 pm
Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle
Monroe Street
Toledo, OH
The Toledo Symphony and jazz singer Emilie-Claire Barlow take you on a musical journey to the City of Lights. With her smooth vocals and elegant style, Barlow performs French ballads alongside beautifully orchestrated classics like “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” “On a Clear Day You Can See Forever,” and more. From Parisian romance to unexpected favorites, this concert blends jazz, pop, and international flair for an enchanting evening of music.
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Walleye Fishing Charter on the Glass City Pearl
Saturday, April 18, 2026
7 am – 3 pm
The Glass City Pearl
1 Jefferson Ave.
Toledo, OH
The Ultimate Lake Erie Walleye Adventure—An 8-Hour Dock-to-Dock Excursion on The Glass City Pearl. Join us for an unforgettable full-day fishing trip to Lake Erie's legendary walleye hotspots! Whether you're a seasoned angler or bringing the whole family, this 8-hour adventure is packed with excitement, scenic views, and coolers full of delicious walleye. You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. Enjoy 4.5–5 hours of prime fishing, a relaxing cruise to the best fishing grounds, and professional fish cleaning service so you go home with perfectly filleted, ready-to-cook walleye.
Toledo Ballet's Coppelia at the Valentine
Saturday, April 25, 2026
2 pm –4 pm
Valentine Theatre
425 N. St. Clair Street
Toledo, OH
Whimsical and full of charm, Coppélia blends delightful comedy with dazzling classical dance. Follow the mischievous Swanhilda as she unravels the mystery of the beautiful, life-like doll and outwits the eccentric Dr. Coppelius in this enchanting tale of love and mistaken identity.
The Shark is Broken by the Toledo Rep
Saturday, April 25, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Toledo Repertoire Theatre
16 10th Street
Toledo, OH
The first summer blockbuster movie is being filmed—but no one working on the film would know it. Dive deep into the tumultuous, murky waters of the making of a major motion picture with testy, feuding costars, unpredictable weather, and a shark prop whose constant breakdowns are looking like an omen for the future of the movie.
Maker's Mart
Saturday, May 9, 2026
11am – 6 pm
Handmade Toledo
1717 Adams Street
Toledo, OH
Maker's Mart is a semi-annual, indie art + craft fair presented by Handmade Toledo since 2012. The juried fair features handmade goods + artisanal food made by independent crafters, makers, and artisans
Night Market in the Garden
Saturday, May 9, 2026
4 pm – 8 pm
Toledo Botanical Garden
5403 Elmer Drive
Toledo, OH
In partnership with Metroparks Toledo and the Artists Village, we present this event free to the community.
Live Music. Food trucks galore! Craft drinks. TNM artisans, curators & small businesses.
Artists Village sellers. Secret Forest Kids' Playland.
Biggest Week in American Birding
May 8 -17, 2026
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Enjoy an incredible lineup of field trips, workshops, keynotes, and events as an incredible array of warblers make their way across Northwest Ohio.
Biggest Week in American Birding
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