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.

Tickets

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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.

Toledo Ballet Coppelia
 

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.

Tickets The Shark is Broken

 

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

Makers Mart

 

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.

Night Market in the Gardens

 

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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Open-Air Tram Tours at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, May 9, 2026
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
14000 West St. Rt. 2
Oak Harbor, OH

Enjoy a 90-minute tour of refuge trails aboard our open-air tram. Lots of stops for birding, wildlife observation, and photography. Guided tours are weather permitting and seating is limited. Tours are free and operated by volunteers.
Open Air Tram Tours

Grand Rapids Chocolate Walk
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time:
11am – 3 pm
Downtown Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, OH

Enjoy a sweet stroll through the charming village of Grand Rapids, OH. Explore Front Street and visit a variety of participating local shoppes, each offering a delicious chocolate treat along the way.
Chocolate Walk
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EcoFest
Saturday, May 9, 2026
10 am – 2 pm
Glass City Metropark
1505 Front St.
Toledo, OH

Enjoy engaging workshops and unique shopping inside Market Hall.
Bring the kids for fun activities and learn from local experts. Free admission.

ARCA Menards Series 200 at Toledo Speedway
Saturday, May 16, 2026
7 pm – 10 pm
Toledo Speedway

5639 Benore Rd.
Toledo, OH 

History Will Be Made: The ARCA Menards Series returns to Toledo in its traditional May date, featuring national-level stock car racing at its finest. Alongside Late Model Sportsman action, this event is a must-see.
Toledo Speedway

Old West End Festival
Friday-Sunday: June 5-7, 2026
Old West End
Toledo, OH

The biggest party of the year! The 53rd Annual Old West End Festival is a two-day event celebrating one of the largest historic districts in the country with live music, multiple food markets, a beer garden, house tours, shopping, and much more, all kicked off with our King Wamba Carnival Parade on Saturday morning.
Old West End Festival

Watershed Weekend on Glass City Riverwalk
Thursday – Sunday, June 11-14, 2026
Toledo Riverfront
Toledo, OH

A weekend of activities taking place along both sides of the Maumee River in downtown Toledo. Individual events include Party in the Park, Art Loop, yoga and tai chi, TECHTOLEDO electronic music festival, and more.
Watershed Weekend on the Glass City Riverwalk

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Fiddler on the Roof by the Toledo Rep
Saturday, June 13, 2026
2 pm – 4 pm
Toledo Repertoire Theatre
16 10th Street
Toledo, OH

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The award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia is a true musical theatre tradition. Winner of nine Tony, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters.
Fiddler on the Roof

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TECHLEDO Electronic Music Festival
Saturday, June 13, 2026
3 pm - 11 pm
Glass City Metropark
1505 Front St.
Toledo, OH

Experience The Ribbon at Glass City Metropark like never before
as TECHLEDO transforms the Toledo riverfront into an immersive electronic music festival during Watershed Weekend.
Techledolive

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A Beautiful Noise
Tuesday, June 16 - June 21, 2026
7:30 pm
Stranahan Theater
4645 Heatherdowns Blvd
Toledo, OH 

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon.
A Beautiful Noise Tickets

Lavender Fest
Saturday, June 27, 2026
10 am - 5 pm
Luckey Road Lavender Farm
19587 Luckey Rd.
Pemberville, OH
Luckey Lavender Festival
 

America-250-Ohio-Toledo Museum of Arts Homecoming and
Picnic
July 11
All Day.
Toledo Museum of Art
Monroe Street
Toledo, OH

The beautiful grounds of the Toledo Museum of Art will be the setting for this signature Ohio’s Homecoming and Picnic event.
Homecoming Picnic America 250

Toledo Area Theatre Fest
Saturday, July 11, 2026
10 am - 7 pm
The Historic Ohio Theatre
3112 Lagrange Street
Toledo, Oh 43608

Join us on July 11th, 2026, for Toledo's very first public community theatre festival! 
Theatre Fest

Killer Queen at Centennial Terrace
Saturday, July 11, 2026
8 pm - 10 pm
Centennial Terrace
5773 Centennial Road
Sylvania, OH 

Lead singer Patrick Myers said “It’s been an amazing journey. That first show changed my life. We thought our band would last maybe a summer at the most but it’s a very addictive thing performing these songs. The concerts grew and grew, and we’ve ended up playing and selling out the same arenas that Queen played at their peak. It’s been quite surreal.”
Killer Queen

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Greater Toledo Classic

July 17-19
Highland Meadows Golf Club
7455 Erie Street
Sylvania, OH

The 2026 Greater Toledo Classic is an official Epson Tour event. For over 40 years, the tournament has raised more than $14.6 million for 200+ children’s charities across northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.
Greater Toledo Classic

Toledo Urban Musicfest at Huntington Center
Saturday, July 18, 2026
3 pm - 10 pm
Huntington Center
500 Jefferson Avenue
Toledo, OH 

Toledo Urban Musicfest

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Toledo Jeep Fest
Friday to Sunday: Aug. 7-9, 2026
Downtown Toledo, OH

Toledo Jeep ®  Fest (TJF) is a free and family-friendly event. The dynamic weekend includes numerous activities and events for family and friends. Entertainment opportunities with no fees attached include watching TJF’s All-Jeep ®  parade, visiting the large-scale Vendor Midway, spending time in two interactive kids areas, dropping into the rare Indoor Jeep ®  Exhibit, listening at multiple music stages, and so much more.
Toledo Jeep Fest 

Glass City Jazz Fest
Friday to Saturday: August 14-15, 2026
1 pm until sunset
Glass City Metropark
9873 Front Street
Toledo, OH

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The 4th Annual Glass City JazzFest brings a full day of live, world-class jazz
performances, local food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly fun to the scenic Maumee Riverfront. From Grammy-nominated bassist Brian Bromberg to Toledo’s own Jean Holden, this year’s lineup showcases a vibrant mix of traditional, Latin, fusion, and smooth jazz performed by artists from around the world.
Glass City Jazz Fest

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Toledo Pride
Friday to Sunday: August 14-16, 2026
Promenade Park
Downtown Toledo

This 3-day celebration is held at Promenade Park, right in the heart of the city, and brings thousands of people together to celebrate the rich diversity of our LGBTQIA+ community. The festival includes a vibrant mix of entertainment, activities, and opportunities to connect and give back.
Toledo Pride

National Tractor Pulling Championship
Thursday – Saturday, August 20-22, 2026
Wood County Fairgrounds
Bowling Green, OH

The National Tractor Pulling Championships is the largest outdoor Truck and Tractor pulling competition of the year! It’s packed with food, fun, and ground shaking tractor pulling.
National Tractor Pulling

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60 th Annual German American Festival
Aug. 28-30, 2026
Oak Shade Grove
Oregon, OH

Savor delicious German food and imported beer and experience authentic German music, folk dancing, and entertainment. Participate in traditional German contests and feats.

For more than 50 years, the German-American Festival has brought the rich traditions of German and Swiss culture to life, supporting the German and Swiss Cultural Center.
German American Festival

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