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Ongoing:
Through Aug. 1: “Croquet: A Sport Story,” Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont. An exclusive exhibit examining the history of croquet during its 19th Century heyday. www.rbhayes.org/800-998-PRES.
Through Aug. 29: “Out of Sight Exhibition” Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, Gallery 18. Discover the parts of objects that are not normally visible to Museum visitors, including the secret sketch on the back of Picasso’s Woman with a Crow and the hidden animal that graces the bottom of the Libbey punchbowl. Free admission. 419-255-8000/www.toledomuseum.org.
Through Sept. 6: “The Big Dig: Footprints to Fossils,” Imagination Station, Toledo. Explore fossils, excavate and assemble bones, challenge your dinosaur knowledge in the hands-on science museum’s interactive maze and dig through shale in search of fossils. 419-244-2674 or www.imaginationstationtoledo.org.
Through-Sept. 12: “Psychedelic `60s Posters from the Rock Era,” Canaday Gallery, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. www.toledomuseum.org/419-255-8000.
July
July 2-4: Toledo Blade’s Red, White & Kaboom Fireworks with Taste of Toledo, Promenade and Festival Parks, Toledo. Music, Taste of Toledo culinary festival, Venetian Boat Parade, fireworks and more, www.dotoledo.org.
July 2-4: Woodville’s 4th of July Celebration, Trailmarker Park, Woodville. Friday 5-11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 1-11 p.m. Rides, games, food, beer tent, bingo, entertainment and more. Fireworks July 4 at dusk. http://homes.amplex.net/fourth/.
July 3-4: Independence Day 1813, Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will celebrate Independence Day with cannon firings, demonstrations and hands-on kids’ activities. www.fortmeigs.org/800-283-8916.
July 3: Independence Day Celebration, downtown Oak Harbor. Activities start at 5 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Info: 419-898-0479 or www.sanduskycounty.org.
July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31: Speedway Races at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson & North, Fremont.
Gates open 4 p.m. Racing starts at 7 p.m. Featuring sprint cars and dirt trucks every Saturday night until Oct. 9. Info: 419-332-0478 or www.fremontohspeedway.com
July 3-4:Kaboom!, Imagination Station, One Discovery Way, Toledo. Celebrate Fourth of July at Toledo’s hands-on science center learning about the science of fireworks and making your own film canister rockets. www.imaginationstationtoledo.org/419-244-2674.
July 3-5: Old-Fashioned 4th of July, Sauder Village, SR 2, Archbold, Enjoy special activities such as hand-cranked ice cream and old-fashioned games, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and patriotic songs played on the reed organ. www.saudervillage.org/800-590-9755.
July 4: Boomfest, presented by the City of Oregon and BP Husky, Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon, 2-11 p.m. Free admission and parking. Entertainment featuring The Websters, Kentucky Chrome and Johnny Reed, Dream Cruise Car Show (2-6 p.m.), food, beverages, kids’ and adults’ activities and fireworks at dark.
July 4: Celebration at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4155 Pickle Rd., Oregon. www.princeofpeaceoregon.com/419-691-9407.
July 4: Homesteading: Celebrate Independence Day at Pearson Metropark, Johlin Cabin, Oregon. 3- 5 p.m. Even our Black Swamp pioneer ancestors found time to enjoy this special holiday! Watch Metropark's historian make ice cream 1860's style and try your hand at cranking. Free.
July 4: Independence Day Concert, Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. Civil War re-enactors join the Toledo Symphony Concert Band to perform patriotic tunes and foot-tapping favorites and hold onto your chair for the “1812 Overture” featuring cannon-fire accompaniment. www.rbhayes.org/800-998-PRES.
July 4: Fremont 4th of July Parade in historic Downtown Fremont, 10 a.m. Parade starts at Birchard Park and proceeds down Croghan St. where it turns onto Front St. and travels through the downtown area. Info: 419-334-5906 or www.fremontohio.org.
July 4: Fremont 4th of July Fireworks can be viewed at Walsh Park or Rodger Young Park, Fremont at dusk. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and visit with friends. Info: 419-334-5906 or www.fremontohio.org.
July 7 and 21: Verandah Concert, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 6:45-8 p.m. It's "bring your own seat" as concertgoers select their favorite spot on the shaded lawn in front of the historic Hayes Home to listen to music ranging from Big Band to Broadway favorites. www.rbhayes.org/800-998-PRES. Each event begins with a free ice cream social. Free admission.
July 8: Pemberville Cruisin’ Night, downtown Pemberville. Free registration for cars begins at 4:30 p.m. The show runs from 5-8 p.m. `50s and `60s music, entertainment, shopping, free giveaways and treats including kettle corn, ice cream and a variety of foods.
July 9: Music in the Park, Williams Park, Gibsonburg, 7-8 p.m. Free. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a variety of music while you mingle with friends and neighbors. Refreshments available. Info: 419-637-7746 or www.sanduskycounty.org. July 9-11: Lagrange Street Polish Festival, Lagrange Street between Central and Mettler, Toledo. Toledo's Polish Village celebrates its heritage and showcases its central business district with the city's largest street festival featuring polka bands, a variety of Polish food and delicacies, plenty of Polish (Pivo) and American beer, a polka dance contest pierogi-eating contest, a children's area with rides and games, and arts and craft vendors from across the region. www.polishfestival.org/419-255-8406, ext. 304.
July 9-22: 92nd Annual Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, Toledo Museum of Art, Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. For 92 years the annual Toledo Area Artists exhibition has highlighted the region's artistic community. Many of the works are available for purchase. 419-255-8000/www.toledomuseum.org.
July 10-11: Toledo Harbor Lighthouse 106-Year Festival, Maumee Bay State Park, 1750 Park Rd., Oregon. Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Island music, fireworks, sand castle-building contest, food, boat rides around the lighthouse, nautical arts and crafts, children's activities, lighthouse photo contest, silent auction, and more are part of the weekend fun. www.toledoharborlighthouse.org.
July 10: Fiddle Contest & Summer on the Farm, Sauder Village, SR 2, Archbold. 800-590-9755/www.saudervillage.org.
July 10: SCRAP Tractor Pull, White Star Park, 901 S. Main St, Gibsonburg,9 a.m. Presented by Sandusky County Restorers of Antique Power, Inc. Info: 419-307-4265 or 419-332-5775 or www.s-c-r-a-p-inc.org.
July 10: Internet Genealogy I Class, Hayes Presidential Center, corner Hayes & Buckland, Fremont. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Adults $10, Students through high school age $5. A new class offering instruction in finding and using free genealogical websites is being presented by RootsMagic software. Pre-register or info: 419-332-2081 or visit: www.rbhayes.org.
July 10-11: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky Co. Fairground, corner Rawson and North, Fremont. Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Over 200 vendors. Free admission and parking. Concessions available. Info: 419-332-5604 or www.sanduskycountyfair.com.
July 10: 6th Annual African American Festival, University of Toledo Scott Park Campus, Toledo. Saturday noon to 10 p.m.; Sunday noon to 7 p.m. Live entertainment, vendors, rides and a parade (Saturday at 10 a.m.). 419-255-8876.
July 10: 1964 The Tribute – The Beatles Tribute Band, Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial, Sylvania. www.ticketmaster.com.
July 10: Classics on Main, Main Street, downtown Bowling Green. More than 300 cars ranging from pre-war to current, domestics and imports will line Main Street from Oak Street to Washington Street. 419-353-9445/visitbgohio.org.
July 11: Celebration for Lake Township Relief Fund July 11, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Toledo Executive Airport, (formerly Metcalf Field), 28331 Lemoyne Rd., Millbury. Two stages featuring several local bands, including Frankie May, Bobby May, Ron Raspberry and Resonant Soul, food, kids’ activities and more. All proceeds benefit Wood and Ottawa Co. tornado victims. Info: 419-691-4438 or 419-410-3822 or
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July 11-Aug. 7: National Trophy Pistol & Rifle Matches, Camp Perry, Port Clinton. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 419-635-2141/http://odcmp.com.
July 14: Swingmania Big Band, Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial, Sylvania, 7-10:30 p.m. 419-882-1500.
July 15: Downtown Walking Tours: Waite High School, Marina District & Garfield Heights, noon-1 p.m., Waite High School, 310 Morrison St. 419-530-3591/ http://uac.utoledo.edu/.
July 16: Preserving Our Memories, Sauder Village, SR 2, Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Guests will learn how memories are preserved at Sauder Village as well as how they can preserve their family memories. www.saudervillage.org/800-590-9755.
July 16-18: Kite Flyers Weekend, Maumee Bay State Park, 1750 Park Road #2, Shelter #3, Oregon. 419-836-1466.
July 17-18: Northcoast Veterans Museum Summer Display at the Sandusky County Historical Society, 514 Birchard Ave., Fremont. The 2010 Summer Mobile Veteran’s Display, “WWII Military Heroes of the Northcoast,” will tell individual stories of 10 local veterans who served during WWII. Each display will include uniforms, photos, documents and other items that will help tell the soldiers’, airmen’s and sailors’ military story. Info: 419-684-9184 or www.sanduskycounty.org.
July 17: Johnny Knorr Orchestra Presents the Best of Glenn Miller, 7:30-11 p.m., Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial, Sylvania. 419-690-0500/ www.sylvaniarecreation.org.
July 17: Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Katie Kranz, Lake High School Valedictorian, 5 p.m.-midnight, Northwood VFW Post 2984, 102 W. Andrus. Dinners $7 for adults, $3.50 for 12 and under, plus raffles, entertainment and more.
July 17: Metroparks Bicycle Tour. Four routes available. Maps will be provided. 419-243-7680 or www.hitoledo.org.
July 18: .38 Special with The Outlaws, Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial, Sylvania, 7:30 p.m. www.ticketmaster.com.
July 19-25: Ottawa Co. Fair, county fairgrounds, 7870 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor. Food, entertainment, harness racing, tractor pulls, agricultural displays and more. www.ottawacountyfair.org/419-898-1971.
July 22: Downtown Walking Tours: Soaring Heights: St. Joseph’s Church and Historic Vistula, noon-1 p.m. Meet at 628 Locust St. 419-530-3591.
July 22: Arts Zone/Warehouse District Third Thursday Art Walk, 6-9 p.m., downtown Toledo. Presented by the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo. Info: Michelle Carlson at 419-254-2787 or www.acgt.org.
July 22: Kate Jordan and Soul Venture in Concert, Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W SR 163, Oak Harbor. Info: www.katiejordanmusic.com or Tim at 419-841-3680.7870 W SR 163, Oak Harbor.
July 23-24: Explore the Crafts, Sauder Village, SR 2, Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Guests are encouraged to try weaving, woodworking, pottery, basketmaking, spinning, sewing, tinsmithing and more. www.saudervillage.org/800-590-9755.
July 23-24: Pizza Palooza, Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial, Sylvania. Friday 4 p.m.-midnight; Saturday 4 p.m.-midnight. Local pizzerias and live music. Info: 419-882-2135/www.sylvaniachamber.org.
July 23-25: Stony Ridge Summer Festival & Flea Market, Stony Ridge, O. SR. 20, 5 miles east of I-75. Over 200 flea market vendors, kids’ rides, games, music, food and more. www.pembervillelibrary.org/stonyridge/festival.htm.
July 23-25: Christmas in July, Maumee Bay State Park, Oregon. Holiday dance, crafts, movie, Santa and a silent auction. 419-836-1466.
July 23-25: Tall Ship (Privateer Lynx), downtown Toledo. A tall ship used for training the cast and crew of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie will be docked in the Port of Toledo and open for tours 4-5 p.m. July 23 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 24 and 25. A public adventure sail will be held 2-5 p.m. July 24 and 25 for $65/adults and $35/children under 12.
July 23-24: All Saints Catholic Church Festival, 628 Lime City Rd., Rossford. 5-11:30 p.m. both days. 419-666-1393.
July 23-24: Monster Truck Show, ARCA/Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Rd., Toledo, 7:30 p.m. both days. 419-727-1100/ www.arcaracing.com.
July 24: Great Maumee River Dragon Boat Festival, International Park, on the eastern banks of the Maumee River, Toledo. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Watch dragon boats featuring local teams paddle along the Maumee River. Also live entertainment, demonstrations of ancient Chinese musical instruments, children’s activities, and more. Proceeds benefit Partners in Education. www.partnerstoledo.org.
July 24-25: Drums Along the Maumee, Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. See and hear fife and drum corps from across the country play military music from the 1750s through the War of 1812. Music starts at 10 a.m. both days and the corps perform a massed ensemble at 4 p.m. each afternoon. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will provide demonstrations of weapons, camp life and provide hands-on activities for children. www.fortmeigs.org/800-283-8916.
July 24-25: Appleseed Shoot, two-day marksmanship clinic, Sandusky Co. Sportsman’s Club, 3950 SR 600, Gibsonburg. Shoots start at 8:30 a.m. info: www.appleseedinfo.org.
July 25: Art on the Mall, University of Toledo, Centennial Mall, 2801 W. Bancroft St., Toledo. A free festival featuring the area’s best artists. 419-530-7859.
July 25: Spiegel Grove Squires Vintage Baseball Game at Spiegel Grove. corner of Hayes and Buckland, Fremont, 2 p.m. An innovative and action-packed lesson in the early history of the sport. Free admission. The Squires will take on the Wyandotte Ghost Riders. Info: 419-332-2081 or www.rbhayes.org.
July 25: Ted Nugent, Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial, Sylvania, 7:30 p.m. www.ticketmaster.com.
July 25, 26 & 27: Fremont Citywide Garage Sale Days, throughout the city of Fremont, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 419-332-4470 or www.sanduskycounty.org.
July 26: ADA Day at the Zoo, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Ability Center of Greater Toledo will hold their annual information fair to educate the public on a wide range of goods and services available to people with disabilities. 419-885-5733/www.toledozoo.org.
July 26: Baseball & US Presidents Lecture, Hayes Presidential Center, corner of Hayes and Buckland, Fremont, 12:30 p.m. The Hayes Center welcomes baseball enthusiast Mel Marmer of Cincinnati as guest presenter for this free lecture. After the lecture, stay for the vintage baseball game. Info: 419-332-2081 or www.rbhayes.org.
July 27-Aug. 1: Lucas Co. Fair, Lucas Co. Fairgrounds, Key Street, Maumee. Rides, concessions, entertainment, animals, tractor pulls, demolition derby and more. www.lucascountyfair.com.
July 28: Johnny Knorr Orchestra, featuring Swing, Latin, Foxtrot & Waltz, Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial, Sylvania, 7-10:30 p.m. 419-690-0500/ www.johnnyknorr.com.
July 29: Downtown Walking Tours: Extreme Restoration – The Casey Pomeroy House, noon-1 p.m. Meet at 802 Huron St. Free. 419-530-3591.
July 30-Aug. 1: Smoke on the Water – Ribs for the Red Cross, Promenade Park, downtown Toledo. Sample mouthwatering BBQ ribs from local and national vendors while helping to support the American Red Cross. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Also a kids’ area and live music featuring Mini Kiss July 30 and the Gin Blossoms July 31. www.ribs4redcross.com.
July 31: Fisher-Price Play Weekend, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. Kids will love checking out the hottest new toys, meeting friendly characters and more. www.toledozoo.org/419-385-4040.
July 31: Rodger Young Celebration, Williams Park, 411 N. Main St., Gibsonburg. Join in the celebration of Rodger Young, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Museum opens at 10 a.m., where Pvt. Rodger Young’s medal will be on display at the Veteran’s Museum. The Parks Department will host a Fish Fry and sell pulled pork from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Wall with the National Anthem being sung by Andrew Dean. Glen Maddy, a WWII POW will be a guest speaker. There will be a military retirement of the American flag for worn and tattered flags. 419-637-7166 or www.sanduskycounty.org.
August
Aug. 3-9: Wood Co. Fair, county fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. Kenny Rogers in concert Aug. 7, 8:30 p.m. also food, amusement rides, agricultural displays, tractor pulls, harness racing and more. www.woodcounty-fair.com/419-352-0441.
Aug. 4 and 18: Verandah Concert, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 6:45-8 p.m. It's "bring your own seat" as concertgoers select their favorite spot on the shaded lawn in front of the historic Hayes Home to listen to music ranging from Big Band to Broadway favorites. www.rbhayes.org/800-998-PRES. Each event begins with a free ice cream social. Free admission.
Aug. 5: Pemberville Cruisin’ Night, downtown Pemberville. Free registration for cars begins at 4:30 p.m. The show runs from 5-8 p.m. `50s and `60s music, entertainment, shopping, free giveaways and treats including kettle corn, ice cream and a variety of foods.
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