Serving Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties
African Safari Wildlife Park welcomed two capybara pups to the park family. The pups were born Dec. 29 to mother Torta and father Kif. Their sexes are currently unknown.
The park’s animal care staff reports that the capybara family is thriving as a family group while the park remains closed for the season.
The pups share their parents’ affinity for humans and will not hesitate to feed from or crawl on two-legged visitors. For a limited time, guests can step behind the scenes and meet the park’s growing capybara family—including the two newborns. Advance bookings are required and can be arranged on the park’s website, www.africansafariwildlifepark.com.
Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents, native to wetlands, rivers, and grasslands across much of South America. They are semi-aquatic animals with partially webbed feet and spend much of their time near water, where they swim, graze on grasses and live in social groups.
African Safari Wildlife Park is located at 267 S. Lightner Rd. in Port Clinton.
Ongoing
All Month – Appreciation Days at Hayes, Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, 434 Buckland Ave., Fremont. HPLM is thanking education workers, public safety personnel and health care workers by giving them half off admission on a rotating schedule: Tuesdays – Education personnel; Thursdays – Public safety personnel; Fridays - Healthcare personnel; 419-332-2081, rbhayes.org.
Saturdays through April: Indoor Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. toledofarmersmarket.com.
March 1-15: Ottawa County Celebrates America’s 250 Years of Freedom – Traveling Exhibit, Riverview Campus, 8180 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor. Explore America’s 250 year history, and in particular the history of Ottawa County by exploring this traveling exhibit. www.shoresandislands.com/america-250/.
Through March 15: The Ribbon Ice Skating Trail, Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St., Toledo. Skaters of all ages are invited to enjoy this 1,000-foot refrigerated loop trail which winds through the park, featuring gentle curves and rolling inclines. New skaters can head to The Pond, a 5,000-square-foot beginner-friendly area ideal for practice and play. metroparkstoledo.com/theribbon.
Through May 25: “Sounds of Sandusky County,” Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. The exhibit, organized by Terra State Community College, features memorabilia from the Beach Boys and other 1960s’ headlining local concerts, recording studio artifacts and more. rbhayes.org.
Through June 30: “Inside President Hayes’ Library,” Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. Exhibit explores the authors who shaped and inspired President Rutherford B. Hayes. rbhayes.org.
March
March 1: Acoustics for Autism, downtown Maumee, 12-11:59 p.m. A free, all-day music festival bringing the community together to support families affected by autism through Project iAm. acousticsforautism.com.
March 1: Toledo Walleye vs. Iowa Heartlanders, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 5 p.m. toledowalleye.com.
March 4: The Simon & Garfunkel Story, Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo, 7:30 p.m. Using a combination of massive projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show weaves a captivating tale of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel. etix.com.
March 5: Authors! With Deborah Goodrich Royce, Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Toledo, 7 p.m. Author and former actress Deborah Goodrich Royce will discuss her latest thriller, “Best Boy.” toledolibrary.org.
March 6: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7 p.m. toledowalleye.com.
March 7: Glass City Wine Festival, Toledo’s premier wine, food and shopping festival, Glass City Center, 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. Featuring more than 20 Ohio wineries plus food offerings and unique shopping experiences. glasscitywinefestival.com.
March 7: Girl Power at Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo, 12-4 p.m. A full-day STEAM experience designed to inspire and empower girls through hands-on learning and real-world role models. www.imaginationstationtoledo.org.
March 8: Zen at the Zoo, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 9-11 a.m. Unwind and recharge with an hourlong yoga session or Pure Barre class, followed by an exclusive Zoo experience. Afterward, refuel with refreshments and, for those 21 and older, a mimosa. toledozoo.org/events/.
March 8: Toledo Walleye vs. Indy Fuel, Huntington Center, 501 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 5 p.m. toledowalleye.com.
March 13: Wine Tasting at the Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 7-9 p.m. A relaxed evening in the Malawi Event Center featuring curated wine selections, light hors d’oeuvres and live music. Open to ages 21 and older. toledozoo.org/events/.
March 13–22: “Fun Home,” Fremont Community Theatre, 1551 Dickinson St., Fremont. A critically acclaimed musical about family, identity, and memory. Evening and matinee performances will be presented. For info, call 419-332-0695 or visit fremontcommunitytheatre.org.
March 14-15: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. Free admission. 419-332-5604, www.sanduskycountyfair.com.
March 14-June 14: Coffee Quest 419, various locations. Participants who visit all 29 shops will be entered into a raffle to win one of three coffee-themed baskets. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Coffee.” visittoledo.org/eat-drink/coffee-quest-419.
March 14-15: Fantasticon Toledo, Glass City Center, 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit hundreds of vendors and artists, meet movie and TV celebrities, view iconic film and TV cars and more. The event will also feature appearances by national DC and Marvel artists, along with celebrity Q&A panels. Get tickets at etix.com.
March 13-15: Monster Jame Freestyle Mania, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. Five high-octane shows packed with gravity-defying stunts, extreme skills, and nonstop adrenaline. huntingtoncentertoledo.com.
March 14: Celebrate Great Women, Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Toledo, 2-3 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy crafts, activities and games celebrating influential women in the arts, engineering, sports, science and more. Event is geared toward kids 6-10 years old. toledolibrary.org.
March 19: MercyMe The Wonder + Awe Tour, Huntington Center, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7 p.m. Bringing their signature blend of powerful worship and chart-topping hits to the stage once again, MercyMe is bringing its tour, named after their latest album. huntingtoncentertoledo.com.
March 19: Beer and Wine Tasting, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore, 6:30 p.m. Travis Sherman from Buffalo Rock Brewing will offer four samples from their craft beer selection. Also enjoy four tastes from the Schedel Gardens menu and tasty eats from Bella Cuisine Catering. Arrive early to enjoy the gardens. $38. schedel-gardens.org/calendar.
March 20, 21, 22: Toledo Walleye vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters, Huntington Center Toledo, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. toledowalleye.com.
March 21-22: Annual Fremont Toy Show, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. More than 200 tables of collectible toys and die-cast racing collectibles. $5 admission. Call 419-307-5026 for info.
March 21: Ohio Goes to the Movies – “A Man Called Otto,” Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Toledo, 6 p.m. Celebrate Ohio’s role in film and television at the special screening of “A Man Called Otto.” Free and open to the public. maumeeindoor.com.
March 25: Presidential History Book Club, Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Fremont, 12-1 p.m. A discussion of “Plentiful Country: The Great Potato Famine & the Making of Irish New York,” by Tyler Anbinder. Attend in person or online via Zoom. Bring a lunch if you’d like. 419-332-2081 or rbhayes.org.
March 26: Authors! with Olesya Salnikova Gilmore, Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Toledo, 7 p.m. Salnikova Gilmore will share insights about her new book, “The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru.” eventbrite.com.
March 27: Opening of the Special Exhibit: “Welcome to the World’s Fair: Philadelphia 1776.” Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Fremont. A yearlong special exhibit that looks back at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, a world’s fair that showcased American innovations in science, agriculture, industry, and the arts—and drew national attention in the same election year Rutherford B. Hayes ran for president. rbhayes.org.
March 27: Toledo Walleye vs. Indy Fuel, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7 p.m. toledowalleye.com.
March 28: Annual Easter Egg & Candy Hunt, Adolphus Kraemer Park, 125 N. Church St., Oak Harbor. 2-4 p.m. Free. The event will begin in Adolphus Kraemer Park at the Log Cabin with an Easter Egg Hunt, followed by a candy hunt downtown, and then to the Portage Fire Station on Water Street where the children can visit and take photos with the Easter Bunny and have a chance to win a Golden Egg basket. Free to the public and open to children ages 12 yrs and under. Call 419-898-0479 for into.
March 28: Battle of the Badges, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 12-2 p.m. Support the Toledo Police and Toledo Fire as they hit the ice for the 12th annual Battle of the Badges hockey game. toledowalleye.com/battle-of-the-badges.
March 28, 29: Toledo Walleye vs. Bloomington Bison, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. Toledo, toledowalleye.com.
For more events, be sure to visit presspublications.com, visittoledo.org, shoresandislands.com or sanduskycounty.org. Submit event information to twalro@presspublications.com.
