Destination Toledo

Rachel Ruysch: Nature into Art
2025-06-22 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St, Toledo, OH, 43620, United States
Experience the extraordinary still lifes of Rachel Ruysch, where every bloom tells a story. Rachel Ruysch: Nature into Art is the first monographic exhibition dedicated to this pioneering Dutch painter; an artist whose work seamlessly blends beauty, detail, and scientific curiosity.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity; reserve your exhibition tickets today.

HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever
2025-06-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo, OH, 43604
T-town, are you ready? It’s time to test your skills and soak up the science of ice hockey because the new exhibition HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever is skating into Imagination Station.
This immersive exhibition puts you right in the action. It takes you on an exciting journey through the evolution of ice hockey, highlighting the remarkable technical advancements and scientific breakthroughs that have shaped the sport over time. This incredible game will inspire you with ingenuity and creativity as you explore the history, culture, and fusion of science and sport.
Join the Imagination Station for when HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever opens, and learn how science is behind every thrilling moment on the ice!
HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever is free for members, $5 + Admission for non-members

The Science of Big Machines
2025-06-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo, OH, 43604
Put on your hard hats and construction vests because a BIG weekend is rolling into Imagination Station! They’re partnering with Kokosing for a weekend of hands-on fun during The Science of Big Machines weekend.
Climb into the driver’s seat of real construction equipment, see how they work and learn from the real-life experts at Kokosing. Gear up for a day of fun as you learn how these big machines get big jobs done plus learn about future careers from the construction workers who use these extraordinary machines every day.
Tickets are included with admission!

Decolonizing Ukraine Reading and Discussion with Author Greta Lynn Uehling
2025-06-22 14:30 - 16:00 | Gathering Volumes, 200 E South Boundary St, Perrysburg, O, 43551-1758, United States
Join Gathering Volumes for a reading and discussion with Dr. Greta Lynn Uehling about her book Decolonizing Ukraine at Gathering Volumes in Perrysburg, OH, on Sunday, June 22!
About the book:
In this ground-breaking book, distinguished anthropologist Greta Lynn Uehling illuminates the untold stories of Russia’s occupation of Crimea from 2014 to the present, revealing the traumas of colonization, foreign occupation, and population displacement. Drawing upon extensive fieldwork in Ukraine, including over 90 personal interviews, Uehling brings her readers into the lives of people who opposed Russia’s Crimean operation, many of whom fled for government-controlled Ukraine.
About the author:
Greta Uehling is a cultural anthropologist who works at the intersection of Indigenous and Eastern European Studies. She is a Teaching Professor at the University of Michigan, where she teaches for the Program in International and Comparative Studies and is Associate Faculty of the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies. Uehling is the author of three books, most recently Decolonizing Ukraine: The Indigenous People of Crimea and Pathways to Freedom (Rowman & Littlefield 2025). Uehling has served as a consultant to organizations working in the fields of international migration, human rights, and human trafficking, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Sunset and City Lights Cruise on the Sandpiper
2025-06-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Ohio
Cruise up the majestic Maumee River to Walbridge Park and enjoy a beautiful sunset followed by a return trip downtown for amazing night views.
Pizza, soft drinks and water provided. All food and drinks including alcoholic beverages are welcome. Guests are encouraged to bring a small cooler to keep their items cold.
J&M Cruise Lines 2025 Season
J&M Cruise Lines operates the Sandpiper, Glass City Pearl, and the Water Street Taxi & Tour, and manages the Glass City Marina and the Downtown Toledo docks.
Visit www.jmcruiselines.com for more information about their boats, cruises, and policies.
For a full list of J&M Cruise Lines’ events visit www.jmcruiselines.com/calendar
