Ongoing:
Through May 9: “Mexico’s Toledo,” Gallery 18, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. www.toledomuseum.org/419-255-8000.

Through May 30: “Whistler: Influences, Friends and the Not-So-Friendly,” Works on Paper Galleries, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. www.toledomuseum.org/419-255-8000.

Through June 30: “Impressionism & Post Impressionism Exhibition,” Hitchcock Gallery, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. www.toledomuseum.org/419-255-8000.

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.

June 11-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.

Aug. 17-Feb. 27, 2011: “Hidden Treasures of the Hayes Museum,” Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont. An exclusive exhibit featuring exceptional and unique artifacts from the museum’s collections vault. www.rbhayes.org/800-998-PRES.

May
May 1: Train Day Toledo 2010, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Amtrak Station, 415 Emerald Ave., Toledo. Toledo’s annual celebration of trains and travel is a free, fun, family event in the downtown Toledo train station and upstairs in the grand lobby of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza. www.tmacog.org/419-241-9155.

May 1: Bird Walk, Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, 13229 SR 2 W., Oak Harbor, 8:30 a.m. Meet at the west entrance of the boardwalk. www.friendsofmageemarsh.org/419-898-0960.

May 6-16: The Biggest Week in American Birding. 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Magee Marsh/Crane Creek/Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 13229 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor. Visit the Warbler Capital of the World during the peak of spring migration. Activities include amazing warblers & other migrants, guided bird walks and bus tours, bird identification workshops, Kenn Kaufman programs, evening world birding programs, boat trips to Point Pelee and more. Most activities are free. Biggestweekinamericanbirding.com/419-898-4070.

May 7: Kids Rock the Zoo, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The zoo will be transformed into a rockin’ bash designed for kids 8-12, featuring the interactive Radio Disney AM 910 D-tour show, cool games, music, dancing, karaoke and other zoo activities. www.toledozoo.org/419-385-4040.

May 8: International Migratory Bird Day, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities and learning stations will be dedicated to our fabulous feathered friends. www.toledozoo.org/419-385-4040.

May 8: Spring on the Farm, Sauder Village, SR 2, Archbold. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. During the hands-on day of fun, visitors can experience horseradish grating, window washing, rope making, wigwam building and more. www.saudervillage.org/800-590-9755.

May 8: International Migratory Bird Day, Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, 13229 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, 13229 West SR 2, Oak Harbor. Wagon rides through the marsh, Back to the Wild, Ohio Carvers and various vendors add to the fun, but the birds are the big show. bsbo.org/events/imbd.htm/419-898-0014.

May 8: Lakeside Daisy Day, James Park, Marblehead, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate the blooming of the endangered Lakeside Daisy at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Preserve. Pancake breakfast, kids’ activities, a Daisy 5K run, LaFarge Quarry tours and more. Free. lakesidedaisy.com/800-441-1271.

May 9: Honor Mom!, Imagination Station, One Discovery Way, Toledo. Enjoy fun day with the family, exploring, discovering and having fun at Toledo’s hands-on science museum. Moms get in free with their kids. www.imaginatinostationtoledo.org/419-244-2674.

May 9: Mother’s Day Brunch & Celebration, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Moms get in free in honor of Mother’s Day. www.toledozoo.org/419-385-4040.

May 14-15: Rally by the Rails, Rally by the Rails, Loop Park, Walbridge. Food, games, rides, beer tent, vendors, music. On Saturday, there will be a parade, tractor and car show.

May 15: Dart Frog Dash, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Runners are invited to compete in the challenging 5K race/walk (kids can also complete in the 1K version). www.toledozoo.org/419-385-4040.

May 15: Henry & Mudge, 2 p.m., Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St., Toledo. Follow the exploits of Henry and Mudge throughout the seasons in this new musical based on Cynthia Rylant’s best-selling books. www.valentinetheatre.com/419-242-2787.

May 15: Opening Day at Cedar Point, America’s Roller Coast. One Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky. www.cedarpoint.com.

May 16: Oregon Fest 2010, noon-6 p.m., Dustin Road, Oregon (a block south of SR 2, between St. Charles Hospital and Coy Road). Fun under the tents, rain or shine. Free stage entertainment, Grand Parade at 4 p.m., festival foods, children's rides, classic cars, arts and crafts, a Civil War encampment with authentic era cannons firing all day and more. www.oregonfest.net.

May 22: Around the World in a Day, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Experience fun activities and performances dedicated to learning about other cultures from across the globe. www.toledozoo.org/419-385-4040.

May 24: WWE Presents Monday Night Raw Live, 8:15 p.m., Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson St., Toledo. www.ticketmaster.com/www.huntingtoncentertoledo.com.

May 29-31: Flower Day Weekend, Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market St., Toledo. A Memorial Day tradition. On Saturday and again on Monday, local farmers will be on hand for “Market Days,” selling baked goods, produce, yard art, crafts and, of course, flowers. On Sunday “Flower Day”, the Toledo area’s best growers pack the market with the best locally grown flowers and plants. Rain or shine. 419-936-ERIE/visit www.toledofarmersmarket.org.

May 31: Memorial Day Commemoration, noon-5 p.m., Fort Meigs Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will re-enact camp life throughout the day. A special wreath-laying ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. at the Fort Meigs Monument. www.fortmeigs.org/800-283-8916.

June
June 1-6: Professional Sand Sculptor, Imagination Station, Toledo’s hands-on science center, One Discovery Way, Toledo. Visitors can watch as Carl Jara carves 25 tons of sand into a masterpiece. www.imaginationstationtoledo.org/419-244-2674.

June 4-5: Genoa Homecoming. The village of Genoa invites residents, former residents and visitors to enjoy small-town hospitality. The event includes music, food, kids’ events, a parade and much more.

June 5-6: Historic Old West End Festival & Home Tours, Robinwood/Bancroft/Collingwood/Monroe streets, Toledo. Home tours, art show, children’s activities, garage and antique sales, food court, antique car show and a parade (10 a.m. Saturday), www.toledooldwestend.com.

June 6: The British Return to Fort Meigs British Car Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. The largest British car show in NW Ohio, featuring 200 classic Triumphs, MGs, Austin Healeys, Jaguars and more. www.lebcc.org or 800-283-8916.

June 9 and 23: 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. 800-998-PRES/www.rbhayes.org. Each event begins with a free ice cream social. Free admission.

June 10-12: Whitehouse Cherry Fest, Village of Whitehouse Park, Providence Street, Whitehouse. www.whitehouseohiochamber.com.

June 12-13: Wood Co. Heritage Days & Power of Yesteryear Tractor Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wood Co. Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. Re-enactors, lost arts demonstrations, historical renditions and guest speakers recreate the history of the county. Also see restored & non-restored tractors, gas engines and farm equipment. www.woodcountyhistory.org or 419-372-7862.

June 15-20: Holland-Springfield Strawberry Festival, Community Homecoming Park, 7807 Angola Rd., Holland. 4-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 4 p.m.-midnight Friday and noon-midnight Saturday and Sunday. Food, crafts, rides, games, entertainment, strawberry bake-off and more. www.hollandstrawberryfestival.com.

June 15-19: Dairy Days, Sauder Village, SR 2, Archbold. Through special demonstrations and hands-on activities, guests will have an opportunity to better understand the role dairy plays in their lives. www.saudervillage.org/800-590-9755.

June 18-19: Black Swamp Quilt Auction & Family Festival, Fulton County Fairgrounds, Wauseon. Quilt display and handmade wood items, auctions, food, shopping, children's activities and more. www.blackswampbenefit.org.

June 18-19: Teddy Bear Picnic Dayz, Country Lane Tree Farm, 3525 N. Bolander Rd., Genoa, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and noon-2 p.m.. Bring your favorite Teddy Bear (or significant other favorite stuffed animal), a blanket and a brown bag lunch for a picnic, hayride, storytime, a teddy bear parade and fun with cuddly farm animals. Reservations: www.countrylanetreefarm.com/419-461-1298.

June 19-20: Muster on the Maumee, Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. See the evolution of the common soldier from the Roman Legionnaire through the 20th century. Soldiers, artisans and civilians give demonstrations throughout the weekend. www.fortmeigs.org/800-283-8916.

June 19: Tractors, Tractors, Tractors, Sauder Village, SR 2, Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The unique event will focus on the machines past and present that make farming possible. www.saudervillage.org/800-590-9755.

June 20: Father’s Day Celebration & BBQ, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. Dads get in free on their special day. www.toledozoo.org/419-385-4040.

June 20: Honor Dad, Imagination Station, One Discovery Way, Toledo. Enjoy family fun exploring, discovering and learning, too, at Toledo’s hands-on science museum. Dads get in free when they bring their kids. www.imaginationstationstoledo.org/419-244-2674.

June 26-27: Crosby Festival of the Arts, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. More than 250 artists from across the country will display works, plus a selection of edibles, entertainment, a Children's Artistic Playhouse and the unrivaled beauty of Toledo Botanical Garden at its summer best. www.toledogarden.org/419-936-2986.

June 26: Focus on Fiber Arts, Sauder Village, SR 2, Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Guests can watch spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting and tatting demonstrations. There will also be fiber exhibits, looms and spinning wheels on display, hands-on activities and wool felting and dying demonstrations. www.saudervillage.org/800-590-9755.

June 27, Portage River Festival, downtown Elmore (all day). Stage entertainment, flea & craft market, lawnmower-pulling contest, Kiddy Tractor Pull, talent show, delicious food, antique cars, trucks, tractors and two-cycle engines on display and much more. The Elmore Depot will be open with model railroad displays, and historical memorabilia. The festival will welcome cyclists from Hostelling International riding on 10-, 31-, 62- or 100-mile excursions. www.elmorehs.tripod.com/419-862-3552.

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 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. Small-town Independence Day fun, beginning in the evening. www.oakharborohio.net/419-898-0479.

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: 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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 23-25: Stony 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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. 8: AAA Classic Car & Truck Show, AAA Northwest Ohio, 7150 W. Central Ave., Toledo. More than 200 classic cars and trucks, plus music, food prizes and fun. Free for spectators. www.aaa.com/419-843-1287.

Aug. 13-15: Festival of India 2010, Hindu Temple of Toledo, 4336 King Rd., Toledo. The theme of the festival will be Jhalak, A Glimpse of India. The program will feature Indian traditions, food, music, graceful dances and colorful costumes. www.hindutempleoftoledo.org.

Aug. 13-14: Ohio’s South of the Border Festival, Perrysburg Heights Community Park, 12282 Jefferson St., Perrysburg. Friday 5 p.m.-midnight, Saturday 2 p.m.-midnight. Food, dancing, rides and games, raffles and more. Free shuttles from Perrysburg High School. www.myspace.com/ohiosouthoftheborder/419-874-4529.

Aug. 15: 36th Annual Birmingham Ethnic Festival, Consaul Street between Front and Milford in Toledo’s Birmingham neighborhood. A family event featuring Hungarian and ethnic foods, arts and crafts exhibits, cultural displays, and a wide variety of music, dance and continuous entertainment. Free. www.birminghamethnicfestival.org.

Aug. 18-21: Pemberville Free Fair, downtown Pemberville. Amusements, contests, nightly entertainment and more. www.pembervillefair.org.

Aug. 20-21: Maumee Summer Fair/Taste of Maumee, Conant and Wayne streets, Maumee. Friday 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. Live concerts, a kid’s fun zone and more. Street fair Saturday features arts and crafts, a classic car show a parade (10 a.m.) and more. www.maumeesummerfair.com.

Aug. 21-22: 6th Annual Levis Commons Fine Art Fair, Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Featuring 135 juried artist booths with jewelry, ceramics, painting, glass, photography, fiber, wood, leather and more. www.theguild.org.

Aug. 24-29: Sandusky Co. Fair, county fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. www.sanduskycountyfair.com/419-332-5604.

Aug. 27-29: German-American Festival, Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. Northwest Ohio’s oldest ethnic festival featuring non-stop music and entertainment. Shop at the Import Haus, dance or watch the stone-throwing contest. Enjoy traditional and modern German music, German-American foods and baked goods, continuous entertainment, live glockenspiel, soccer games, children's rides and more. www.gafsociety.org.

Aug. 28-29: 2010 Northwest Ohio Air Show, Toledo Express Airport, 11013 Airport Highway (SR 2), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. www.northwestohioairshow.com.

Aug. 28-29: Toledo Antique and Classic Boat Show, Toledo Skyway Marina/Toledo Maritime Center, 1701 Front St., Toledo, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Land and water displays, vendors, live music, classic cars and more. Shuttle available to Boyer museum throughout the day. Admission covers shuttle and tour of S.S. Willis B. Boyer museum. Proceeds go toward support of the Boyer.

Aug. 28: Barbershop Sing & Vintage Baseball Game, Sauder Village, SR 2, Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.saudervillage.org/800-590-9755.

September
Sept. 4-6: SCRAP (Sandusky County Restorers of Antique Power) White Star Park, Gibsonburg. Displays of antique tractors, engines, cars, trucks, motorcycles and farm equipment, plus live entertainment, food and a flea market. 419-862-3750 or www.s-c-r-a-p-inc.org.

Sept. 10-12: Greek-American Festival, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 740 N. Superior St., Toledo. Enjoy a taste of Greek culture, entertainment, food, pastry and hospitality. www.toledogreekffest.com/419-243-9189.

Sept. 10-12: Black Swamp Arts Festival, downtown Bowling Green. Friday 5 p.m.-midnight, Saturday 10 a.m.-midnight, Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Juried fine art displays from artists across the country, plus music, children’s activities and more. www.blackswamparts.org/419-354-BASF.

Sept. 11: 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. 12: 53rd Annual Sylvania Arts & Crafts Festival, Lourdes college – Franciscan Theater and Conference Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. More than 300 juried arts and craft artisans from throughout the U.S., plus entertainment, refreshments and a children’s area. www.sylvaniachamber.org.

Sept. 12: Grandparents Day and Day of Honor, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Pay tribute to grandparents as well as the men and women who keep us safe all year round. Free admission for police, firefighters, EMTs and military personnel with ID. www.toledozoo.org/419-385-4040.

Sept. 14-18: Celebrate Our Artisans, Sauder Village, SR 2, Archbold. A celebration of the craftspeople and artisans that make Sauder Village such a great place, with demonstrations, drawings and other fun. www.saudervillage.org/800-590-9755.

Sept. 18: 21st Annual Harrison Rally Day Community Festival, downtown Perrysburg, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The juried fine arts and crafts fair features music, children's art, youth bands, a parade, prize-winning fine arts, food and more. Free. www.visitperrysburg.com.

Sept. 18: Antique Car Show, The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. www.toledozoo.org/419-385-4040.

Sept. 19: Millbury Firemen’s Ox Roast, Main St., Millbury. Music, food, a parade and more.

Sept. 21: Senior Safari, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Join the Toledo Zoo and Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio for a fun day focused on seniors including lunch, health screens, exercise, safety tips and zoo exploration. www.toledozoo.org/419-385-4040.

Sept. 22-25: Apple Butter Making, Sauder Village, SR 2, Archbold. 10-3:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. For the 34th consecutive year, guests can watch apple butter being made in copper kettles over an open fire. There will also be cider pressing and other apple-themed activities as well as homemade apple dumplings, pies and other treats to enjoy. www.saudervillage.org/800-590-9755.

Sept. 24-25: Luckey Fall Festival, Entertainment, between Krotzer Avenue (SR 582) and Gilbert Avenue. Kiddie Tractor Pull, chicken barbeque, craft and flea market, food, antique & classic auto display, antique gas engine display and more. www.luckeyfallfestival.com.

Sept. 25: Sept. 26-27: Woodville Limefest, Main Street, Woodville. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A village-wide celebration honoring our the town’s most abundant natural resource – limestone. 419-849-3412 or www.villageofwoodville.com.

Sept. 25: Roche de Bouef Festival, downtown Waterville, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Family festival features lots of craft, food, business and non-profit vendors plus carnival rides, a car show, live entertainment and a parade (10 a.m.). www.watervillechamber.com.

October
Oct. 2-3: Civil War Re-Enactment, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont. Step back in time to the days of America’s Civil War. Hundreds of re-enactors camp on the grounds of a Presidential estate for this two-day event featuring battle re-creations, period entertainment, demonstrations, food and wares. www.rbhayes.org/800-998-PRES.

Oct. 9, Fall on the Farm & Scout Day, Sauder Village, SR 2, Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A celebration of fall on the farm. Guests will have the opportunity to take a step back in time and help prepare the farm for the winter ahead. www.saudervillage.org/800-590-9755.

Oct. 9-10: Oak Harbor Annual Apple Festival, downtown Oak Harbor, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. www.oakharborhio.net/419-898-0479.A Halloween “ghost-travaganza”

Oct. 9-10: Grand Rapids Applebutter Festival, downtown Grand Rapids, O., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Applebutter making, farm exhibits, military and colonial life re-enactments, pioneer demonstrations, juried crafts and collectibles, and fall foods. www.applebutterfest.org.

Oct. 16: Fall Fur All, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate the fall season at the zoo with food, activities, and fun for all ages. www.toledozoo.org/419-385-4040.

Oct. 21-22: Little Boo at the Zoo, Toledo Zoo, Hippo Way, Toledo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Food, activities, and fun for all ages. Little Boo is the perfect Halloween party for preschoolers. Trick-or-treat stations, games, and Fisher-Price's giant play area are just part of the fun. Costumes are encouraged. www.toledozoo.org/419-385-4040.

Oct. 23-24: Pumpkin Path, Toledo Zoo, Hippo Way, Toledo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A Halloween “ghost-travaganza” for kids at the zoo. Costumes are encouraged. www.toledozoo.org/419-385-4040.

Oct. 30-31: Spooky Science, Imagination Station, One Discovery Way, Toledo. Enjoy a Spooktacular Extreme Science Show in the theater and other frighteningly cool activities in Science Studio. www.imaginatinostationtoledo.org/419-244-2674.

November
Nov. 19-Dec. 31: Lights Before Christmas 25th Anniversary, The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. During the holiday season, the Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland. The Lights Before Christmas holiday event features over one million lights, over 200 images of some of your favorite animals, ice-carving demonstrations, carolers, holiday treats, and visits with Santa in the Indoor Theatre. www.toledozoo.org/419-385-4040.

Nov. 27: Olde Fashioned Christmas, Portage Fire Station, Oak Harbor, 5-8 p.m. www.oakharborhio.net/419-898-0479.

Nov. 28-Jan. 9, 2011: Hayes Train Special, Rutherford B. Hayes B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont. The spirit of holidays past is revived in this operating model train display. The 12x24-foot, three-tier layout features eight G- and O-gauge trains. Visitors act as engineers lifting gates, flashing lights, sounding the whistle, and more, via a series of interactive buttons. Admission is included in the Hayes Museum ticket price. www.rbhayes.org/800-998-PRES.

December
Dec. 26-31: Sleigh Rides in Spiegel Grove, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont. Recreate a scene straight from a Currier & Ives print as the Hayes Presidential Center hosts sleigh rides through the estate of 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes. Afterward, warm up with a visit to the elegant 31-room Hayes Home or the 2-story Hayes Museum. Rides are provided by South Creek Clydesdales. www.rbhayes.org/800-998-PRES.

Dec. 26-Jan. 2, 2011: Holiday Happenings, Imagination Station, One Discovery Way, Toledo. Make some liquid nitrogen ice cream, or build an ice castle - these are just a couple of the cool activities going on in Science Studio during holiday break. www.imaginatinostationtoledo.org/419-244-2674.

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