Destination Toledo

Rachel Ruysch: Nature into Art
2025-04-12 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.

Coffee Quest 419
2025-06-12 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-06-11 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-06-10 00:00 - 23:59
Embark on a caffeinated adventure with Coffee Quest 419, celebrating the vibrant local coffee culture across the Toledo region. Win exciting prizes, access exclusive offers, support local businesses, and uncover your new favorite coffee spots along the way!
For a full list of participating coffee shops, prizes, and other information visit Coffee Quest 419 | Destination Toledo

Toledo Mud Hens vs. Omaha Storm Chasers | Game 2 of 6
2025-06-11 19:05 - 22:05 | Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St, Toledo, OH, 43604
The Toledo Mud Hens first homestand of June welcomes the Kansas City Royals’ AAA affiliate, the Omaha Storm Chasers.

2025 Season Schedule
Weekends are for Mud Hens baseball. Thirty-nine of the 75 home games this season fall on weekend dates (13 Fridays, 13 Saturday and 13 Sundays). The Mud Hens are also home for several holidays in 2025, including Mother’s Day (May 11), Father’s Day (June 15), Memorial Day Weekend (May 23-25), and the week of Fourth of July (July 1-3).
The team plays at home against rival Columbus (Cleveland Guardians affiliate) 12 times (Opening Weekend, July 1-3 and August 12-17), against Iowa (Chicago Cubs affiliate) 12 times (April 8-13 and May 6-11), and against Louisville (Cincinnati Reds affiliate) 12 times (May 27 – June 1 and September 9-14). The last home game of the regular 2025 season is slated for Sunday, September 14.
For a full list of promotions, bag policies, and other FAQ visit Know Before You Go | Mud Hens

The Tip Jar - Jazz Night
2025-04-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Maumee Bay Brewing Co., 27 Broadway St, Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Jazz Up Your Wednesday Nights!
Escape the midweek slump at Maumee Bay Brewing Co.! Every Wednesday evening, join the fun at The Tip Jar (in the old Mutz) for live jazz. Sip your favorite brews or cocktails while soaking in the sweet sounds of jazz. Whether you’re catching up with old friends or meeting new ones, let the music set the perfect vibe. Clear your calendar—make Wednesday YOUR night for jazz!

Toledo Villa Women's FC vs. Midwest United FC
2025-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | University of Toledo, 2801 W Bancroft St, Toledo, Ohio, 43606, United States
The Toledo Villa Women’s FC continue their inaugural soccer season at their home field, Paul Hotmer Field at the University of Toledo! Their home slate continues with a match-up with Midwest United FC.

Verandah Concert Series at Hayes Presidential Library & Museums
2025-06-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, OH, 43420, United States
Bring a lawn chair and relax to the sounds of ragtime, bluegrass, Irish music and other genres this summer during the Verandah Concert series at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. The popular concerts take place twice a month on Wednesdays on the verandah of the historic home of 19th U.S. President Rutherford and First Lady Lucy Hayes. Admission is free.
Each event begins with an ice cream social at 6:30 p.m. Donations can be made for the ice cream but are not required. Performances start at 7 p.m.
The 2025 Verandah Concert schedule is:

June 11 – Matthew Ball, The Boogie Woogie Kid, playing boogie piano music
June 25 – Bridge County Bluegrass Band
July 9 – Toraigh, playing Irish music
July 23 – Ragtime Rick & The Chefs of Dixieland
Aug. 6 – Terra Brass Choir
Aug. 20 – North Coast Big Band, performing toe-tapping tunes of the World War II era

Verandah Concerts are sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union. Additional funding by Promedica Memorial Hospital.
If there is inclement weather, concerts could be canceled. For updates, visit rbhayes.org or call 800-998-7737. Updates also will be posted on the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums’ social media pages.
Hayes Presidential is America’s first presidential library and the forerunner of the federal presidential library system. It is partially funded by the state of Ohio and affiliated with the Ohio History Connection. Hayes Presidential is located at Spiegel Grove on Buckland Avenue.

Laurel's Characters & Co. Cruise on the Sandpiper
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:00
Come aboard The Sandpiper for an interactive two hour cruise with your favorite princesses, superheroes, and/or pirates by Laurel’s Characters & Co. Children are guaranteed to be wowed and entertained! This cruise occurs monthly and features new characters on each cruise. Laurel’s Characters & Co. will have merchandise and/or souvenirs on board and available for purchase.
June – Jack Sparrow & Ariel
July – Swifties
August – Marvel
September – Jack Sparrow & Moana
Guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, aboard any J&M Cruise Line event. 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

Uptown Maumee Farmer's Market
2025-05-28 16:00 - 20:00 | Uptown Maumee, 122 E John St, Maumee, OH, 43537, United States
The Uptown Maumee Farmers’ Market occurs every Wednesday from May 28-October 15 from 4-8 pm, featuring local produce & handmade products from local artisans in the Toledo Region.

You can find the farmers market in the parking lot of the Maumee Municipal Building, smack in the middle of the DORA limits—perfect for grabbing fresh, local goods and then enjoying a bite or drink at the local spots around Uptown!”

The Farmers’ Market Association of Toledo (FMAT) goal is to provide a highly visible, centralized location for area farmers and gardeners to market high-quality products directly to consumers. They support local small family farms, agricultural producers, and craftsmen, whose continued existence depends on direct marketing opportunities.
For more information and details about other Toledo Farmers’ Market locations and events visit event webpage: https://www.toledofarmersmarket.com/

Private Glassblowing Group Workshops
2025-06-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Huron Street Studios, 23 N Huron St, Toledo, Ohio, 43604, United States
Try your hand at glassblowing at Huron Street Studios!
This is a private glass blowing group experience for 6-12 people. Your group chooses one of their workshop projects and each participant will make their own glass piece with the assistance of their glassblowers.
The Small Private Workshop usually lasts about 90 minutes, and your pieces will be ready to be picked up 48 hours later (subject to gallery hours). Projects vary in price.

Date Night Private Glassblowing Workshop
2025-06-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Huron Street Studios, 23 N Huron St, Toledo, Ohio, 43604, United States
Try your hand at glassblowing for date night at Huron Street Studios! This is an intimate glass blowing experience for 2 or 4 people. The Date Night workshop usually lasts about 90 minutes, and your pieces will be ready to be picked up 48 hours later (subject to gallery hours).

What’s included:

One “demo” piece made by the pros for you to keep: bowl, vase, or pitcher.
One workshop project made by each participant

BINGO on a Boat Cruise on the Sandpiper
2025-06-11 15:00 - 17:00
Come aboard The Sandpiper for a two-hour cruise on the Maumee River. Guests will be provided with two bingo cards and dabbers to participate in all of the fun. Two games of BINGO will be facilitated by the First Mate. Come aboard to win some fun prizes!
Guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, aboard any J&M Cruise Line event. 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

HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever
2025-04-25 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

Toledo Mud Hens vs. Omaha Storm Chasers | Hens & Hounds | Game 1 of 6
2025-06-10 19:05 - 22:05 | Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St, Toledo, OH, 43604
The Toledo Mud Hens first homestand of June welcomes the Kansas City Royals’ AAA affiliate, the Omaha Storm Chasers. Hens & Hounds is bark by popular demand! Bring your furry friend along to the game! June 10th’s game will feature an appearance from the Performance Dogs of Ohio.

2025 Season Schedule
Weekends are for Mud Hens baseball. Thirty-nine of the 75 home games this season fall on weekend dates (13 Fridays, 13 Saturday and 13 Sundays). The Mud Hens are also home for several holidays in 2025, including Mother’s Day (May 11), Father’s Day (June 15), Memorial Day Weekend (May 23-25), and the week of Fourth of July (July 1-3).
The team plays at home against rival Columbus (Cleveland Guardians affiliate) 12 times (Opening Weekend, July 1-3 and August 12-17), against Iowa (Chicago Cubs affiliate) 12 times (April 8-13 and May 6-11), and against Louisville (Cincinnati Reds affiliate) 12 times (May 27 – June 1 and September 9-14). The last home game of the regular 2025 season is slated for Sunday, September 14.
For a full list of promotions, bag policies, and other FAQ visit Know Before You Go | Mud Hens

SESSIONS: Tuesday Night LIVE Jazz at Lucille's
2025-03-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Lucille’s Jazz Lounge, 1447 N. Summit St., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Join us every week at Lucille’s Lounge for an unforgettable musical experience as Gene Parker and Damen Cook host ‘sessions,’ a live performance event that brings decades of musical expertise to the stage. Gene Parker, a seasoned musician with 50 years in the Toledo area, is a true virtuoso across multiple instruments and an esteemed Jazz Studies instructor. Damen Cook, a talented drummer influenced by jazz, R&B, and rock, brings a vibrant energy to the stage. Enjoy the dazzling sounds of these two incredible artists!
$5 music fee will be added to tabs, per person. 2 drink minimum applies (soda and bottled water included). Make it a Taco Tuesday with our chef-selected, made-from-scratch tacos!

Summer Cocktail Dinner
2025-06-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Real Seafood Company Toledo, 22 Main St, Toledo, OH, 43605, United States
Celebrate the start of Summer with 5 chef-driven courses perfectly paired with hand crafted cocktails at Real Seafood Company!
amuse-bouche ~ Seared Scallop
served on the shell with lime vinaigrette and cherry pearls
Paired with Acide Eclament
prosecco, cherry-vanilla-bourbon shrub, luxardo cherry
second course ~ Lemon Marinated Pistachio Encrusted Cod
with pesto oil and lemon sauce
Paired with Dirty Goat
deep eddy vodka, dirty, black garlic, goat cheese stuffed char-grilled olives, pistachio rim
third course ~ Mahi mahi
served on red thai curried chickpeas and basmati rice topped with a mint cilantro chutney
Paired with Silk Tide
rice-washed wheatly vodka, mango juice, coconut milk, mint
fourth course ~ Lamb Confit
served on parmesan polenta with a gremolata and demi-glace
Paired with Kalimoxto
meiomi pinot noir, coke, fancy lemon
fifth course ~ French Apricot Tart
star anise mascarpone filling topped with a honey basil
Paired with Shattered Stone
buffalo trace, smashed apricot, orange tea syrup, torched orange peel, sugar glass topper
Reservations are required for this event.

Stroll the Street | Downtown Rossford
2025-05-27 16:30 - 19:30 | Downtown Rossford, 146 Dixie Highway, Rossford, O, 43460, United States
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. Check out the beautiful work of area artists and crafters and pick up some fresh farm market produce.
New this year: Weekly Pop Up events in the Edward Ford Pavilion–from yoga, to glass creations, balloon animals, and a visit from the adoptable dogs at Planned Pethood!
Tuesdays in Rossford
May 27 – August 12 from 4:30PM – 7:30PM
Ford Memorial Park, 146 Dixie Hwy.
(St. Rt. 65), Rossford, OH

Glass City River Wall Tour on The Sandpiper
2025-06-10 11:30 - 12:30
Come aboard for a one-hour cruise to view the second largest painted mural in the world, the Glass City River Wall! This cruise will take guests to the mural and back to the dock Downtown.
Guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, aboard any J&M Cruise Line event. 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

$20 Drop in Yoga
2025-03-25 08:30 - 09:30 | Toledo Mindfulness Institute, 5648 Main Street Suite 1, Sylvania, Ohio, 43560, United States
Join Toledo Mindfulness Institute for their weekly yoga class designed to leave you feeling connected, present, and expansive. $20 drop in, no preregistration required!

Payment can be made with cash or card at studio.Yoga mats and all props provided

Sunset and City Lights Cruise on the Sandpiper
2025-05-18 20:00 - 22:00
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

LES MISERABLES at the Stranahan Theater
2025-06-08 18:30 - 23:00, 2025-06-08 13:00 - 23:00
Showtimes:Tuesday, June 3, 2025: 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, June 4, 2025: 7:30 p.m.Thursday, June 5, 2025: 7:30 p.m.Friday, June 6, 2025: 7:30 p.m.Saturday, June 7, 2025: 2 p.m.Saturday, June 7, 2025: 7:30 p.m.Sunday, June 8, 2025: 1 p.m.Sunday, June 8, 2025: 6:30 p.m. Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph). Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More” and many more.

52nd Annual Old West End Festival
2025-06-07 09:00 - 21:00 | Old West End, Toledo, OH, United States
The 52nd Annual Old West End Festival is a two-day event celebrating one of the largest historic districts in the country! You can expect live music, multiple food markets, a beer garden, house tours, shopping, The King Wamba Carnival Parade and much more.
The festival starts on Friday at 9 PM with the Glow Roll where bikes and golf carts can cruise through the Old West End.
Then start your Saturday with the 5K Run check-in at 7:30 AM, the race begins at 8:45 AM, followed by The King Wamba Carnival Parade beginning at 10 AM. Celebrating its 116th year, the parade kicks off the weekend with art cars, floats, performance art, and music from artists across the Midwest. The Toledo Museum of Art’s front steps will host the coronation of King Wamba (Dave Kosmyna), and Queen Sancha (Christine Palmer).
Tour 5 Historic Homes and enjoy FREE LAND BANK HOUSE TOURS at 624 Delaware Ave. and 614 Virginia Ave.
Explore the Art Fair on the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion grounds and The Marketplace on Woodruff Ave. You can also enjoy the food and live entertainment at 3 locations and a Beer Garden at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum. Garage & Yard Sales will also span the entire Old West End. There will also be children’s activities near the Marketplace, Art Fair, and Glenwood Park (located at Robinwood @ Collins St.) including Toledo Metroparks and TMA programs.
The Glenwood Park Bazaar “Ribs + Jazz, Rhythm & Blues,” the best Backyard Bar-B-Q Ribs and classic R & B & Jazz music at the festival! Located across from Glenwood School there will be activities for children and adults including line dancing, open mic karaoke, smooth oldies music with live entertainment, and more!
They will also be accepting donations of non-perishable food and hygiene items to the Equality Toledo Community Pantry; donation boxes will be located at info booths. Full House Tour Tickets: $20 per person • $10 single house tour Children 12 and under tour FREE.
Check out the Toledo Old West End Festival’s official website for more information and to sign up as a vendor or volunteer.

Bike MS - Bike to the Bay - Day Two
2025-06-08 06:30 - 16:00 | Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Rd, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, United States
Bike MS: Bike to the Bay is a fun, two-day ride through Northwest Ohio happening June 7–8, 2025. It kicks off at Owens Community College and rolls all the way to Port Clinton High School, with scenic views, great support, and plenty of good vibes along the way. With route options for all levels, awesome rest stops, and a community that cheers you on every mile, this ride is all about coming together to make a difference for people living with MS. Grab your bike, your friends, and let’s ride to end MS!
