Serving Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties
African Safari Wildlife Park is offering guests new opportunities to connect with animals through its Baby Goat Encounter and Up Close with the Unusual Encounter.
The Baby Goat Encounter allows guests to spend time with the park’s new, youngest arrivals. Participants can interact with, hold, and observe the playful goats in a small-group setting while they are still young, with plenty of opportunities to capture photos during the experience.
The Up Close with the Unusual Encounter introduces guests to a variety of cold-blooded species, including a snake, tortoise and tarantula. During the experience, guests can learn from the park’s animal care team while observing and interacting with these unique animals up close, and are welcome to take photos with the animals throughout the encounter.
Advance bookings are required and can be made on the Park’s website, www.africansafariwildlifepark.com.
African Safari Wildlife Park is located at 267 S. Lightner Rd., Port Clinton.
Ongoing
May 8-17: Biggest Week in American Birding, various locations, headquartered at Maumee Bay State Park, Oregon. A 10-day festival featuring some of the best spring birding North America has to offer. The festival features birding, photography, and art workshops, guided birding activities, field trips, keynote speakers, spotlight presentations, evening socials and many more fun activities. Hosted by Black Swamp Bird Observatory with Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center, Destination Toledo and Shores & Islands Ohio. www.biggestweekinamericanbirding.com.
Through May 25: Special Exhibit, “Sounds of Sandusky County,” Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont, Memorabilia from Beach Boys and other 1960s’ headlining local concerts, recording studio artifacts and more will be featured in a special exhibit Terra State Community College is organizing at the Hayes Presidential. rbhayes.org.
Through June 14: Coffee Quest 419. Enjoy tasty brews and earn prizes while visiting 29 local businesses across 31 participating locations. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Coffee.” VisitToledo.org/CoffeeQuest419!
Through July 5: “Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World,” Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. The exhibit invites visitors to step into an exciting world of spells, amulets and protective figures dating from 2000 BCE to 300 CE. toledomuseum.org.
Through Oct. 18: “Currents of Change: The Living History of the Great Lakes,” National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St., Toledo. Temporary exhibit invites visitors to explore the ever-evolving relationship between people and our freshwaters. nmgl.org.
Through June 30, 2027: Special Exhibit, “Welcome to the World’s Fair: Philadelphia 1876,” Hayes Presidential, Fremont. With the United States celebrating 250 years of the American experiment, HPLM is remembering the 150th anniversary of the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition with the special exhibit “Welcome to the World’s Fair: Philadelphia 1876.” rbhayes.org.
Thursdays through Oct. 8: Downtown Perrysburg Farmers’ Market, 4-8 p.m.
Saturdays: Toledo Farmers’ Market, 525 Market St., Toledo, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. From fresh-picked fruits and vegetables to handcrafted items and farm-raised products, this market has been connecting the community to local farms since 1832. www.toledofarmersmarket.com.
May
May 5-10: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Memphis Redbirds, Fifth Third Field 406 Washington St., Toledo. milb.com/toledo.
May 7: Fiber Arts Hour, Harris-Elmore Public Library, 328 Toledo St., 5-6 p.m. Bring in your latest project and hang out. 419-855-3380.
May 7: Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7 p.m. huntingtoncentertoledo.com/events/ella-langley.
May 8: Using Land & Deed Records in Genealogy Class, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 2-4 p.m. $15 for nonmembers, $12 for members. 419-332-2081, ksmith@rbhayes.org.
May 8-9: Night Market in the Garden, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo, 4-9 p.m. Friday and 3-9 p.m. Saturday. Live music, local vendors, food trucks and community fun. Free admission. toledonightmarket.com.
May 8-10 and 15-17: “Clue” on Stage, Fremont Community Theatre, 1551 Dickinson St. Evenings and matinees. Bring your sleuthing game to this comedic whodunit stage adaptation of the classic board game. 419-332-0695, fremontcommunitytheatre.org.
May 9: Sensory Friendly Weekend, National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St., Toledo. Experience the museum in a calm, accommodating setting. Held on the second Saturday and Sunday of every month, this dedicated experience takes place one hour before the museum opens to the public. nmgl.org.
May 9: Cedar Point Opening Day, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. It’s the unofficial start of summer at A Place Like No Other and your first chance to take on record-breaking coasters like Top Thrill 2 and Siren’s Curse, North America’s tallest, longest, and fastest tilt coaster. cedarpoint.com.
May 9: Maker’s Mart – Spring 2026, Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., Toledo, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Featuring 70+ local artists and Midwest makers offering handmade goods, art, home décor, jewelry, apparel and unique gifts. shophandmadetoledo.com.
May 9: Fremont Speedway, www.fremontohspeedway.com Ohio Truck Sales Remembering the 70s Legends Autograph Signing, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m., subject to change. www.fremontohspeedway.com.
May 9: Fireworks Fund Reverse Raffle, Ottawa County Fairgrounds, Oak Harbor, 5-10 p.m. Presented by the Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $50 per person, which includes dinner and a chance to win over $5,000 in cash and prizes. Proceeds benefit the fireworks at the annual Independence Day Celebration. 419-898-0479, chamber@oakharborohio.net.
May 9: Tribute to Led Zeppelin – Toledo Symphony, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, 8 p.m. toledomuseum.org.
May 9-10: 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 admission. 419-332-5604, www.sanduskycountyfair.com.
May 10: Mother’s Day Brunch, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, 9-10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. In addition to a buffet, there will be an animal demonstration, live entertainment and activities for kids. Brunch tickets include admission and parking. www.toledozoo.org/events/mothers-day.
May 10: Mother’s Day at Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring Mom to spend the day in the idyllic 17-acre garden setting. Holly's Homemade Street Eats, “Mom'osas (aka mimosas) and other fun drinks available. The first 100 Moms get an annual plant from Bench's Greenhouse in Elmore. Moms are admitted free. www.schedel-gardens.org/calendar.html.
May 12: Frederick Douglass Speaks on American Democracy, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 6 p.m. Join a living history presenter portraying Frederick Douglass, a former slave turned writer, orator, abolitionist and civil rights leader for a conversation about the meaning of American democracy. www.rbhayes.org/events/2026/.
May 12: Fremont Speedway, Kistler Racing Products Night - All Star Circuit of Champions, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m., subject to change. www.fremontohspeedway.com.
May 16: Dart Frog Dash, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. Choose from a competitive 5K race with group prizes or a relaxed 5K walk, a Kids’ Fun Run and an inclusive Zoo For All Walk. www.toledozoo.org/events/dart-frog-dash.
May 16: Spring into Summer Craft Show, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Handmade jewelry, baked goods, soaps, candles, florals, wreaths, home décor and more.
May 16: Call to Duty Salute: Ceremony-West, Harris-Elmore Union Cemetery, Schultz-Portage and Elmore East roads, 2-4 p.m. Through a grant from the America-250 Ohio Commission, the Ottawa County-America 250 Committee created a trail of markers at 34 cemeteries in the county. The trail is dedicated to those who have served their country from the American Revolution to the present. ottawacountyhistory.org.
May 16: Toledo ARCA Menards Series 200, Toledo Speedway, 5369 Benore Rd., Toledo, 7 p.m. toledospeedway.com.
May 19-24: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Indianapolis Indians, Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., toledo.milb.com/toledo.
May 21: Beer & Wine Tasting, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore, 6:30 p.m. Join Chris Redfern, owner of Rocky Point Winery, Marblehead, who will be offering four samples from their wine collection, in addition to tastes from the Schedel beer and wine menu. Arrive early and wander the gardens. $38. www.schedel-gardens.org/calendar.html.
May 22: Live Nation Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Toledo Zoo & Aquarium Amphitheatre, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 7:30 p.m. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. All seats reserved. ticketmaster.com.
May 23: Spiegel Grove Tree Tours, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. Tour departs the museum at 10 a.m. Walk the arboretum and learn about the different trees. Tickets available at rbhayes.org.
May 23: Fremont Speedway, Pub 400 Double Down Format - Salute the Military Night, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m., subject to change. www.fremontohspeedway.com.
May 23: 1812 Grand Tactical | First Siege, Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Fort Meigs Historic Site is hosting hundreds of re-enactors from across the United States and Canada to commemorate the War of 1812 in the Old Northwest Territory. The 1812 Grand Tactical features battle re-enactments, military encampments, parade of the armies, musical performances, site tours, musket and artillery demonstrations and more. fortmeigs.org.
May 23: America 250 – Flag Making, White Star Park, 925 South Main St., Gibsonburg, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Create a flag-themed craft as part of an America 250 program. For more information or to register, visit www.lovemyparks.com.
May 23-24: Summer Season Kickoff, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. Come for the reopening of the Reptile House during Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy live music, strolling performers and character meet-and-greets. Make memories with animal feeds, hands-on activities, keeper talks, exciting demonstrations, special giveaways and more. toledozoo.org.
May 23-25: Toledo Farmers’ Market Flower Day Weekend, 525 Market St., Toledo, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Locally grown flowers, plants, fresh produce and artisan goods from regional vendors. www.toledofarmersmarket.com.
May 25: Memorial Day Commemoration, Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, 12-5 p.m. Annual Memorial Day Ceremonial Wreath Laying to honor those who served and are laid to rest at Fort Meigs. The ceremony includes dedication speeches, military field music and squad firings. fortmeigs.org.
May 25, 28, 29, 30, 31: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Columbus Clippers, Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo. milb.com/toledo/.
May 26: Rossford Stroll the Street, Edward Ford Memorial Park, 150 Dixie Highway, Rossford, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Farm market, food trucks, music, art, dance and more. www.visitrossfordohio.com.
May 26-31: “The Wiz,” The Stranahan, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. This dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road. www.americantheatreguild.com/toledo/shows/the-wiz.
May 27: Presidential History Book Club, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, noon-1 p.m., in person and virtually. Discussion of “The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III,” by Andrew Roberts. Participants can bring a lunch. jmayle@rbhayes.org.
May 27: Spilling the Tea, Creek Bend Farm, 720 South Main St., Fremont, 1:30-3:30 p.m. For more information or to register, visit: www.lovemyparks.com.
May 29: Party in the Park | Promenade Park Season Opener, 400 Water St., Toledo, 6-9 p.m. Featuring music by Unanimous Decision – Skittlebots. www.facebook.com/partyintheparktoledo.
May 29: Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway, Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo, 8-10 p.m. The show features a rotating cast of Broadway stars performing iconic songs from classic and contemporary musicals. etix.com.
May 30: Fremont Speedway Autokinton Remembering the 80's Turf Wars, Fremont vs Wayne County, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m., subject to change. www.fremontohspeedway.com.
May 30-31: Really Cool Comic Con, Glass City Center, 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. A weekend full of cosplay, comics, anime, guests, panels, and free family events for everyone. www.glasscitycenter.com.
For more events, be sure to visit presspublications.com, visittoledo.org, shoresandislands.com or sanduskycounty.org. Submit event information to twalro@presspublications.com.
