Though Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, there’s no need to fret…there’s still plenty to do and enjoy throughout September.

Ongoing:
Through Sept. 18: Watch and Wager on Live Harness Racing, Raceway Park, 5700 Telegraph Rd., Toledo, 7 p.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. www.racewayparktoledo.com or 419-476-7751.

Through Sept. 18: Bodies Revealed exhibition, Imagination Station, One Discovery Way, downtown Toledo. Featuring real human bodies meticulously prepared and respectfully displayed. www.imaginationstationtoledo.com.

Each year, spectators line the strrts to watch the bands, floats, fire equipment and other entertainment in Millbury's Firemens Ox Roast Parade. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

Friday Night Auto Racing, ARCA/Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Rd., Toledo. Gates at 5 p.m.; trials at 6:15 p.m.; racing at 7:30 p.m. www.arcaracing.com or 419-737-1100.

Through Jan. 29, 2012: Civil War: Battlefield & Homefront, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Hayes & Buckland, Fremont. The exhibit interprets the war years using the letters of Northwest Ohio residents who served in the war and those who stayed behind. For hours & info, call 419-332-2081 or visit www.rbhayes.org.

September and October: Senior Discovery Days, Toledo Zoo. Seniors enjoy free admission each Tues., plus free coffee & a mini-muffin each weekday in the Timberline Bakery and special activities for those 60 and older. www.toledozoo.org.

Toledo Museum of Art – Various exhibits at the museum, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo:

Through Sept. 25: 93rd Annual Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, Canaday Gallery. A juried show featuring works by 65 artists.

Through Jan. 8, 2012: “The Egypt Experience: Secrets of the Tomb” Exhibit, Lower Level Egyptian Gallery, Main Museum. TMA’s popular mummies return to public view for this exploration of ancient Egyptian beliefs about life and the afterlife.

September
Sept. 3: 2nd Annual Elmore Irish Fest, Depot Park, SR 51, Elmore. 1-8 p.m., rain or shine. A day of live music, Irish food & beer, shopping and family fun. Local author Jennifer Fording will be signing books when she is not dancing on stage. 419-350-8560.

Sept. 3-5: Sandusky County Restorers of Antique Power, Inc. (S.C.R.A.P.) 23rd Antique Tractor & Engine Show, White Star Park, SR 300, a mile south of Gibsonburg. Displays of antique tractors, engines, cars, trucks, motorcycles and farm equipment, demonstrations, live entertainment, food, a large flea market and more. s-c-r-a-p-inc.org.

Sept. 4: Butterfly and Bug Festival, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. Visit Nature’s Neighborhood from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day of fun dedicated to little creatures that creep, crawl, float and flutter plus crafts and activities. www.toledozoo.org or 419-385-4040.

Sept. 4: Fremont Speedway River Master 12th Annual 305 Sprint Invitational, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson & North, Fremont. Info: www.fremontohspeedway.com or 419-332-0478.

Sept. 6: WWE Smackdown, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 6:45 p.m. www.huntingtoncentertoledo.com

Sept. 8: Darius Rucker in Concert, Toledo Zoo Amphitheater, 7:30 p.m. www.toledozoo.org/concerts.

Sept. 8: Jazz in the Garden, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy cool jazz in the lush garden setting.. 419-536-5566 or www.toledogarden.org.

Sept. 8-11: 41st Greek-American Festival, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 740 N. Superior St., Toledo. A celebration of the Orthodox faith, Greek culture, entertainment, food, pastry and hospitality. www.toledogreekfest.com.

Sept. 9: Peter Navarre Day, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo, Join us in our Pioneer Garden to celebrate the life of Peter Navarre, a skilled and courageous Indian Scout during the Battle of Lake Erie in the war of 1812. The Pioneer Cabin will be open from 11a.m.-2 p.m. with a special ceremony at noon. Light refreshments, kids’ activities, re-enactments and more. www.toledogarden.com.

Sept. 9-11: Black Swamp Arts Festival, downtown Bowling Green. More than 100 juried art displays from artists from around the country, plus food, music, kids’ activities and more. www.blackswamparts.org.

Sept. 9-11: Historical Weekend, downtown Put-in-Bay. Weekend activities include Grand Parade, Battle of Lake Erie Commemoration Ceremony, War of 1812 military encampment, musket & cannon firing demonstrations, Boy Scout Camporee & more. Schedule: visitputinbay.com.

Sept. 9-11: Toledo Gem & Rockhound Club 40th Annual Jewelry, Gem & Mineral Show, Great Hall at the Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. Dealers from around the country offer finished jewelry, beads, gem trees, faceted stones, mineral specimens, fossils, cabochons, tools, carvings & more. www.toledogemandrockhoundclub.com.

Sept. 10: Fremont Speedway Hoys Again Night, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson & North St., Fremont. www.fremontohspeedway.com or 419-332-0478.

Sept. 10-11: Pioneer Days, Historic Lyme Village 5001 SR 4 between Rt. 20 & Rt. 113 (exit 110 on the Turnpike). Experience the 19th century life, blacksmithing, candlemaking, pioneer cooking, spinning & weaving, kids’ games, music & more. www.lymevillage.com or 419-499-0118.

Sept. 10: Grub N` Suds Motorcycle Festival, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Depot Park, Elmore. Sponsored by the Elmore Historical Society and A.B.A.T.E of Ohio Region 7, the festival will feature more than 1,000 motorcycles, a poker run, live bands, bike games and contests with lots of food and beer. www.elmorehs.tripod.com.

Sept. 10: Birders of a Feather: Bird Migration & Research, Pearson, Johlin Cabin, Oregon, 8:30-10 a.m. Delve into one of nature's most fascinating phenomenon – bird migration. Informational presentation followed by the opportunity to hike the site as a group in search of birds. Bring binoculars & field guides. Reservations needed. Price: $ 2. www.metroparkstoledo.com.

Sept. 10-11: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson & North, Fremont, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. More than 200 vendors. Free admission & parking. Info: 419-332-5604 or www.sanduskycountyfair.com.

Sept. 11: Allen-Clay Joint Fire istrict will hold a memorial service at the Genoa Town Hall at 7pm. There will be a dedication of a piece of iron from the World Trade Center.

Sept. 11: Grandparents Day and Day of Honor, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. Free admission for all grandparents who visit with their grandchildren and for all military personnel, police officers, firefighters & EMTs who show a badge or professional ID. Lots of great activities too. 419-385-4040 and www.toledozoo.org.

Sept. 11: 54th Annual Sylvania Arts and Crafts Festival, Lourdes College – Franciscan Theater and Conference Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring more than 300 juried arts and crafts artisans from throughout the country, plus entertainment, an expanded children’s area and more. www.sylvaniachamber.org.

Sept. 11: Bridal Exposition, Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 1-4 p.m. Admission $2. Featuring displays in wedding services and merchandise, including a style show offered by NW Ohio businesses. Info: Nancy Kleinhenz at 419-332-2081 or www.rbhayes.org.

Sept. 11: Hidden Garden Party, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, Elmore. The 8th annual gala charity benefit for the Schedel Foundation. Auctions, live music, refreshments and gourmet dining. www.schedel-gardens.org.

Sept. 11: I Do at the Zoo Bridal Fair, Toledo Zoo, 3-7 p.m. Separate fee applies. www.toledozoo.org.

Sept. 11: Autumn Makeover Days, Pearson Metropark, Recycling Area Maintenance Shop 4600 Starr Ave, Oregon, 1-4 p.m. Surround yourself in the colors of fall while lending a hand to our operations crew in the care and preservation of Metroparks. Projects include raking, garden bed tending, trail maintenance, etc. Work gloves, a reusable drinking bottle and sturdy shoes or boots are recommended. Community groups and individuals welcome. Reservations needed. www.metroparkstoledo.com.

Sept. 11: 24th Annual Park `n Shine Car Show, Oscar Bunch Powertrain/UAW Family Park, 5411 Jackman Rd., Toledo, noon-4 p.m. Show cars arrive at 9 a.m.; swap set-up at 8 a.m. Food, music, door prizes.

Sept. 11: Bark for Life of Perrysburg, Bass Pro Shops, 10000 Bass Pro Blvd., Rossford, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Bring your four-legged friend for a walk and raise money for cancer. 419-891-3900.

Sept. 12, 13 & 14: Mission in Honor of Mary, Our Sorrowful Mother, Sorrowful Mother Shrine, 4106 SR 269, Bellevue, 1-8 p.m. Each evening will include Liturgy of the Word, and prayers. www.sorrowfulmothershrine.org.

Sept. 13-17: Celebrate Our Artisans, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold. Celebrate the craftspeople and artisans that make Sauder Village special. www.saudervillage.org.

Sept. 14: Friends of Pearson, Pearson Metropark Packer-Hammersmith Center, Oregon, 7 to 9 p.m. Imagine what you wish you could do, and join the Friends of Pearson at their monthly meeting to help direct the future of this unique and popular Metropark. www.metroparkstoledo.com.

Sept. 14-18: North American In-Water Boat Show, Cedar Point Marina, Sandusky. The Great Lakes biggest in-water boat show. 440-899-5009 or cedarpointboatshow.com.

Sept. 15: Third Thursday Art Walk, downtown Toledo, 6-9 p.m. Downloadable map available at www.acgt.org.

Sept. 16: Fremont Speedway All Pro Cylinder Head Night Jim Ford Classic, All Star Sprints, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson & North St., Fremont. 419-332-0478 or www.fremontohspeedway.com.

Sept. 16-18: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Auto Tour Open, 6 a.m.-4 p.m., 14000 W. SR 2,

Oak Harbor. Drive through seven miles of the refuge that are normally closed to the public. Weather permitting. www.fws.gov/midwest/ottawa or 419-898-0014.

Weekends Sept. 16-18, 23-25, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Oct. 7-9, Oct. 14-16, Oct. 21-23, Oct. 28-30: HalloWeekends, Cedar Point, 1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky. Creatures of the night come alive at Cedar Point’s annual celebration of spooks & screams. Find not-so-scare fun for the kids and in-your-face frights for adults. www.cedarpoint.com.

Sept. 17: Millbury Firemen’s Ox Roast, Main Street, Millbury.

Sept. 17: Harrison Rally Days, downtown Perrysburg, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Parade at 10 a.m., arts, crafts, food, kids’ games & activities, live entertainment and more. www.visitperrysburg.com.

Fridays Sept. 17: Fremont Pigeon Club Young Bird Pigeon Show, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson & North St., Fremont. Free admission. Info: Larry Gardner at 419-483-3484 or www.sanduskycounty.org.

Sept. 17: Fremont Speedway Ludwig Propane Night Jim Ford Classic All Star Sprints, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson & North St., Fremont. 419-332-0478 or www.fremontohspeedway.com.

Sept. 17: Kid’s Day/Squash Car Races, Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market St., Toledo, 9 a.m.-noon. www.toledofarmersmarket.com.

Sept. 17: New Year’s Eve at the Bay, Put-in-Bay, 6-11 p.m. Join local establishments for holiday festivities & Monte Carlo street games downtown on Delaware Ave. visitputinbay.com.

Sept. 17: PointFest, Soak City parking lot, One Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky. Enjoy some of the biggest names in Christian music. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Rain or shine. www.cedarpoint.com/public/news/pointfest.

Sept. 17: Searching Your Ohio Roots, Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 9:30 a.m. Becky Hill, Head Librarian, will concentrate on Ohio resources for tracking down your family in the Buckeye state. $10 adults/$5 students. Pre-registration required. www.rbhayes.org.

Sept. 18: Sunday Sampler: Wetland Walk (Autumn Adventure), Pearson Metropark, Johlin Cabin, 2 to 3 p.m. Explore the new Pearson North walking trail and the restored Johlin Cabin. Learn what this area once looked like and why Metroparks turned it back to wetlands. Reservations needed. From 2-4 p.m., dip our own candles and you will never take your bed-side lamp for granted again. Free. www.metroparkstoledo.com.

Sept. 18: 5K and Walk for Canine Cancer Research, Side Cut Metropark, Maumee, 9:15 a.m. Registration $25 through Sept. 9. Leashed pets welcome. www.gr-rescue.org.

Sept. 18: Vintage Base Ball Games, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 2 p.m. Spiegel Grove Squires vs. Columbus Capitols. www.rbhayes.org.

Sept. 18: Craft & Gift Show to Benefit the National MS Society, Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission & parking. 419-902-4225.

Sept. 19-25: International Peace Week, Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial, Put-in-Bay, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Arts, music and literature, kids’ activities and special presentations. Nps.gov/pevi.

Sept. 20: Senior Safari, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. Join the Toledo Zoo and the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio for a fun day focused on seniors. www.toledozoo.org.

Sept. 21: Garden Tour, Toledo Zoo, 10:30 a.m. The zoo’s gardeners share their secrets with visitors. Get tips on preparing for next year’s garden, including amending soil, pruning for the birds & planning a fall & winter landscape. www.toledozoo.org.

Sept. 23: Brian Regan performs at the Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 8:30 p.m. www.ticketmaster.com.

Sept. 21-24: 35th Annual Apple Butter Making, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold, O. Celebrate fall with apple cider pressing and other apple-themed activities as well as homemade apple dumplings, pies and other treats to enjoy. 800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.

Sept. 23-25: Luckey Fall Festival, Luckey, O. between Krotzer Ave. (SR 582) and Gilbert Road on Adams Street. An old-time fall festival weekend with entertainment, craft and flea markets, antique tractor pulls and displays, steam engine hobo dinner, apple-butter festival and more. www.luckeyfallfestival.com.

Sept. 23-24: Star Party, White Star Barn, 5013 CR 65, Gibsonburg. Beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, join Sandusky Valley Amateur Astronomers, Toledo Astronomical Assn. and the Millstream Astronomy Club for a tour of the night sky. Bring your own telescope or binoculars. Info: Eric at 419-619-2682 or www.svaac.org/index.html.

Sept. 24: Roche de Boeuf Festival, downtown Waterville, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. A fun family festival with crafts, food, business and non-profit vendors, carnival rides, a car show, live entertainment and more. www.watervillechamber.com.

Sept. 24: Feathers & Foliage Bird Festival, various locations, Kelleys Island, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. kelleysislandnature.com

Sept. 30: Nightfall Festival, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo, 4-10 p.m. Enjoy some BOO at the Bootanical Garden, including haunted tours, spooky & non-spooky activities. www.toledogarden.org.

October
Oct. 1-2: Hayes Civil War Re-enactment, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mark the birthday of Ohio Civil War hero and 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes by experiencing life during the Civil War. More than 500 re-enactors camp on the grounds of the Hayes estate for this two-day living-history event. 800-998-PRES or www.rbhayes.org.

Oct. 8-9: 33rd Oak Harbor Apple Festival, downtown Oak Harbor. A family-oriented family festival that celebrates apples in all their glorious forms with a Grand Parade, kiddie-tractor pull, talent show, classic car show, 5K Apple run, food, entertainment and more. www.oakharborohio.net.

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Each year, spectators line the streets to watch the bands, floats, fire equipment and other entertainment in the annual Millbury Firemen’s Ox Roast Parade (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

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