Disney’s “The Lion King” returning to the Stranahan Theater

        The entire Serengeti will come to life as Disney’s “The Lion King” returns to the Stranahan Theater for a limited three-week engagement, Wednesday, April 19 through Sunday, May 7.
        Tickets are available at BroadwayInToledo.com and StranahanTheater.com, by calling 419-381-8851 or in person at the Stranahan Theater box office. Group ticket savings for 10+ are available by contacting Groups@ATGuild.org.
        For more than 20 years, the North American touring productions of “The Lion King” have been seen by over 21 million theatergoers.
        The Toledo engagement of Disney’s “The Lion King” is presented by arrangement with The American Theatre Guild and is a subscription offering of the 22–23 Broadway in Toledo Series.
 
March 31:  Opening Day, Parkside Drive-in, 4500 Navarre Ave., Oregon. Movie hotline: 419-635-7575, parksidedrive.com.
April 1: Opening Day, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore. schedel-gardens.org.
April 1: Fort Meigs opens for the season, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. From April through October, visitors can take a guided tour of the fort and museum. fortmeigs.org/admission-hours/.
Through April 15: “Mustering Memory: 160 Years of Saluting the Civil War,” Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. Special exhibit provides the often-overlooked history of how people have chosen and still choose to remember the Civil War. rbhayes.org.
Through April: “Science of Guinness World Records,” Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo. All around the world, people are pushing themselves to achieve new and amazing things. From the world’s longest moustache (14 feet) to the most drum beats in 60 seconds (2100+), to the most consecutive pinky pull-ups (36), the world is full of fascinating people achieving strange and incredible feats. imaginationstationtoledo.org.
Through March 18, 2024: “Expanding Horizons: The Character of a Nation,” Toledo Museum of Art, Levis Gallery 29A, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. This installation celebrates, complicates, and above all, aims to instill curiosity and inquiry about American art. toledomuseum.org.
Through April 16: Spring Break Animal Demonstrations, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. Come face-to-face with adventure with animal demonstrations, keeper talks, special animal meet and greets, games, and more. toledozoo.org/animal-demonstrations.
 
April
April 1: Annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, 2 p.m., Adolphus Kraemer Park Log Cabin. Followed by a candy hunt downtown and then to the Portage Fire station on Water Street where children can visit and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Free. Open to children 12 years and under. 419-898-0479.
April 1: T-Bone Paxton & The Old Town Stompers, Pemberville Opera House, 115 Main St., 7:30 p.m. T-Bone and the Stompers relate an authentic translation of the studied, yet spontaneous spirit of 1920s traditional jazz. Presented by the Pemberville-Freedom Area Historical Society. Tickets are $12 and are available at the door. pembervilleoperahouse.org.
April 1: Toledo Walleye vs. Indy Fuel, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7:15 p.m. toledowalleye.com.
April 1-2: Jurassic Quest, Glass City Center, 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Interactive walking dinosaur shows, fossil digs, inflatables, “Triceratots” play area and more. jurassicquest.com.
April 1, 2 and 8: Easter Fun at Country Lane Tree Farm, 3525 N. Bolander Rd., Genoa. The Easter Bunny will take visitors on a hayride to his egg patch, where kids will collect eggs to exchange for candy prizes. Also visit baby ducks, chicks, bunnies, lambs, goats and more. A pony and barrel train ride round out the fun. countrylanetreefarm.com.
April 2: Taste of Schedel Bridal Show, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, Elmore, 12-4 p.m. Meet photographers, planners, musicians, transportation experts and more. $5 admission. schedel-gardens.org.
April 2: Toledo Walleye vs. South Carolina Stingrays, Huntington Center, Toledo, 5:15 p.m. toledowalleye.com.
April 1-2: Toledo Mud Hens Opening Weekend, Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo. The Hens take on the St. Paul Saints at 4:05 p.m. Saturday and 2:05 p.m. Sunday. milb.com/toledo.
April 6: Beer & Wine Tasting, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore, 6:30-8 p.m. Join personal chef Jennifer Schuerman for a beer and wine tasting with creative foods. Theme features wines from Rocky Point Winery. $36.05 per person. Come early and enjoy the gardens prior to the tasting. schedel-gardens.org, 419-862-3182, schedel-gardens.org.
April 7: Animal Egg Hunt, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Come see what enrichment treats the Easter Bunny dropped off for your favorite Zoo animals. toledozoo.org/events/animal-egg-hunt.
April 7: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones, Huntington Center, Toledo, 7:15 p.m. toledowalleye.com.
April 8: Easter Bunny Visit & Shop Hop, downtown Fremont. Visit the Easter Bunny at the Bunny House on the corner of Croghan and Front streets from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. downtownfremontohio.org.
April 8: Easter Egg Hunt, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, Elmore, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Egg hunts, divided into three age group categories, will be held in the morning and afternoon. There will also be an animal petting station, food truck, live music, ice cream, kettle corn and more. schedel-gardens.org., 419-862-3182.
April 8: Hayes Easter Egg Roll, Hayes Presidential, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 12-2 p.m. Event replicates the White House Easter Egg Roll that Rutherford B. Hayes started. Kids are asked to bring three hard-boiled colored eggs to use in traditional egg games. Kids ages 3-10 can bring a pre-decorated egg to enter in a contest. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos. There will also be a scavenger hunt, craft and corn hole toss and more. rbhayes.org.
April 8-9: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Free. sanduskycountyfair.com.
April 11-16: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Louisville Bats, Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo, milb.com/toledo.
April 12: Sandusky County Historic Jail & Dungeon Historical Tours and Flashlight Tours, 622 Croghan St., Fremont. Historical tours start at 5:30 p.m.; flashlight tours start at 6:30 p.m. For cost and info, visit sanduskycounty.org.
April 13: Composting with Bridget from Hirzel Farms, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, Elmore, 6-7:30 p.m. $12. Learn the benefits of working with compost, where it works best and when. schedel-gardens.org.
April 13-16: Holy Toledo Polka Days, various area locations. Featuring a number of polka bands including host band The DynaBrass. Sunday’s dance will be held at Oak Shade Grove Hall in Oregon. holytoledopolkadays.com
April 15: Encaustic Painting with Beth, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, Elmore, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Join artist and teacher Beth Genson as she demonstrates the techniques and applications to create Encaustic Art. All materials included. $105. schedel-gardens.org.
April 15: Fremont Pigeon Club Show & Shop, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont, 8 a.m. Free. 419-483-3484.
April 15: Toledo Walleye vs. Kalamazoo Wings, Huntington Center, Toledo, 7:15 p.m. toledowalleye.com.
April 21: Wine Tasting at the Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, 7-9 p.m. Delight in a delectable mix of wines from around the world, hors d’oeuvres, live music and more. All participants must be age 21 years or older. Valid ID will be required. toledozoo.org/wine.
April 20: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” on screen, Imagination Station KeyBank Discovery Theater, Toledo, 7 p.m. imaginationstationtoledo.org/keybank-discovery-theater.
April 20-23: “A Bad Year for Tomatoes,” by John Patrick, presented by Genoa Civic Theatre, 509-1/2 Main St. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Directed by Joel Mann. Suitable for older youths and adults. genoacivictheatre.com.
April 22: Party for the Planet, Toledo Zoo. Join the Toledo Zoo in celebrating Mother Earth and exemplifying its mission of advocating for wildlife and conserving the natural world. Drop off recyclable goods at the Zoo – including hard-to-recycle items – between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Anthony Wayne Trail parking lot and stay for a great “green” day. toledozoo.org/events/party-for-the-planet.
April 23: Glass City Marathon, University of Toledo, 2801 Bancroft St., 7 a.m. Participants will take on one of the fastest marathon courses in the Midwest. glasscitymarathon.org.
April 25-30: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Syracuse Mets, Fifth Third Field, milb.com/toledo.
April 28: Presidential History Book Club, Hayes Presidential, Fremont, noon. Discuss “Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams,” by Louisa Thomas. Club meets in person and online. For info, contact historian Dustin McLochlin at dmclochlin@rbhayes.org. Participants can bring their lunch. rbhayes.org.
April 28: Arbor Day Sunrise Tree Tour, Hayes Presidential, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 7:30 a.m. Tour departs from the Hayes Home verandah. Participants will learn how wassail was used to “wake up” the apple trees and scare away bad spirits. Tour highlights some of the unique trees at the Grove. Enjoy wassail and breakfast sweets afterward. $8 for HPLM members, $12 for non-members. rbhayes.org.
April 28-29: “Cinderella,” Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo, 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday. Toledo Ballet brings to life the fairytale classic with live accompaniment by Toledo Symphony Orchestra. toledoballet.com.
April 29: Fleetwood Gold – The Fleetwood Mac Experience, Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., 8:30 p.m. The theatre does not sell alcoholic beverages, but Maumee does have a DORA (designated outdoor refreshment area) that includes the theatre. facebook.com/maumeeindoortheater.
        For more events, be sure to visit presspublications.com, visittoleddo.org, shoresandislands.com or sanduskycounty.org. Submit event information to twalro@presspublications.com.