September Calendar of Events

The 28th Grub `n’ Suds Motorcycle Rally will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at Elmore’s Depot Park, 353 Ottawa St. Admission is free.

The festival, hosted by Elmore Historical Society, features motorcycles, a poker run, live bands, vendors, bike games and contests with food and beer.

The bike show invites a wide range of cycles including custom, historical, cruisers, sport, trikes and touring. The entry fee is $10 per class. Registration will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and public judging will be conducted from 2-4 p.m. Trophies will be awarded.

Sign-in for the Poker Run will begin at 10 a.m. The first bike will head out at 11 a.m. and the last bike in will be at 2 p.m. The entry fee is $20 per rider and $15 per passenger. Cash prizes will be awarded. The first 50 riders will receive a free event mug.

In addition, Grub `n’ Suds will feature cold beer, vendors, food and live music from Dire Daze and Hole Shot from 2-8 p.m.

Ongoing

Mondays through Oct. 13: Monday Night Cruise-ins, Applebee’s, 3007 Curtice Road., Northwood, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Music by Cruisin Zeake. cruisinzeake.com.

Saturdays through November, Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market St., Toledo, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. toledofarmersmarket.com.

Sept. 11-Nov. 1: Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends 2025, Cedar Point, Sandusky. It’s family fun by day and fright by night as HalloWeekends returns for its 28th year on select days and nights. www.cedarpoint.com.

September

Sept. 3: Paddle at Toussaint Creek Wildlife Area, Oak Harbor, 9-10:30 a.m.; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. Join H2Ohio for an exclusive on-the-water experience. Program is beginner-friendly and free. Preregistration required. 419-967-3777.

Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24: Senior Discovery Days, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Trail, Toledo. Seniors are treated to perks and activities on Wednesdays in September and October.toledozoo.org

Sept. 4: Historical Talks: “Fremont Then & Now Part 2,” Fremont Community Amphitheater, 209 S. Arch St., 6:30 p.m. downtownfremontohio.org/events/

Sept. 5: Tree Symposium, Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about the challenges facing urban forests, how to make maple syrup and more. rbhayes.org.

Sept. 5-7: 53rd Greek-American Festival, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 740 N. Superior St., Toledo. A celebration of Greek culture and the Orthodox faith with entertainment, food, pastries and hospitality. toledogreekfest.com.

Sept. 5-7: Black Swamp Arts Festival, downtown Bowling Green. Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Juried art displays from artists from around the country, plus food, music, kids’ activities and more. blackswampfest.org.

Sept. 5-8: Sandusky County Restorers of Antique Power (S.C.R.A.P.) 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. 6: Day of Honor, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. The zoo is paying tribute to the men and women who keep us safe all year long by offering free admission for all police, firefighters, EMTs, military personnel and hospital staff, when they show their professional ID or badge. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., there will be crafts and activities, vehicles on Zoo grounds for kids to explore and more. Sign the giant thank-you cards that will be presented to local heroes at 1:30 p.m. toledozoo.org/events/day-of-honor.

Sept. 6: 20th Anniversary Downtown  Fremont Farmers Market – Sunset Market & Block Party, downtown Fremont, 4-8 p.m. Vendors, farmers market and more. downtownfremontohio.org/event-calendar/.

Sept. 6: Fremont Speedway Baumann Auto Group – AFCS Championship Night, 901 Rawson Ave. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m. fremontohspeedway.com.

Sept. 7: Grandparents Day Celebration, Toledo Zoo. Free admission for grandparents when they visit with at least one grandchild. toledozoo.org/events.

Sept. 7: Billy Currington & Kip Moore in Concert, Toledo Zoo Amphitheater, 2 Hippo Trail, 6:30 p.m. ticketmaster.com.

Sept. 9: Sandusky County Historic Jail & Dungeon Tour, 622 Croghan St., Fremont, 5:30 p.m. Hear stories of some of the colorful criminals that resided in the jail while learning the significance of this rare and historic structure. $5. Flashlight Tours (not recommended for children) start at 6:30 p.m. $10. Tickets available at the door or online at sanduskycounty.org.

Sept. 9: Paramount Movie Nights Presents, “Rocketeer,” Fremont Community Amphitheater, 209 S. Arch St., Fremont, sunset/8 p.m. Free. downtownfremontohio.org.

Sept. 9-14: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Louisville Bats, Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo. milb.com/toledo.

Sept. 10: Oregon Rollin’ Food & Farm Market, Dustin Road, between Isaac Streets Drive and East Harbor, Oregon. Farmers market, food trucks, vendors and more, from 5-8 p.m.. facebook.com/rollinfoodandfarm.

Sept. 11: Gibsonburg 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, Williams Park, 6 p.m.. Gibsonburg remembers 9/11 at the Public Safety Service Memorial that was constructed with the antenna of the North World Trade Center. gibsonburgohio.org.

Sept. 11: Beer & Wine Tasting, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 West Portage River South Rd., Elmore, 6:30-8 p.m. Arrive early and enjoy the gardens and the Blair Museum of Lithophanes. schedel-gardens.org/calendar.html

Sept. 11: Fremont Community Amphitheater Jam Sessions/Open Mic Night, 209 S. Arch St., Fremont, 6-9 p.m. Free. fremontohspeedway.com.

Sept. 12: Fremont Speedway, Kistler Race Engines – Jim Ford Classic, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m. fremontohspeedway.com.

Sept. 13: Enrichment Day, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, during Zoo hours. A full day of animal feeds, demonstrations, keeper talks and more. toledozoo.org.

Sept. 13: Fremont Speedway, Gill Construction All Pro - Jim Ford Classic All Star Reunion, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m. fremontohspeedway.com.

Sept. 13: Glass City 200, Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Rd., 6-8 p.m. toledospeedway.com.

Sept. 13: 10^th Annual TMA Block Party, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 3-8 p.m. A vibrant celebration of art, culture and community themed, “Around the World in Art and Culture.” toledomuseum.org.

Sept. 13: Downtown Fremont Inc. Car Show, 101 Front St., 5-8 p.m. Free. downtownfremontohio.org/events/.

Sept. 13: Brew Hop, 6-9 p.m., Pemberville. Have fun strolling the shops and voting on your favorite non-alcoholic beverages at each participating location (with purchase of Brew Hop commemorative mug). Music, Kids’ area, games and more. pemberville.org.

Sept. 13-14: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, Fremont. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. sanduskycountyfair.com.

Sept. 13-14: Toledo Harbor Lighthouse Waterfront Festival, Maumee Bay State Park, Oregon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Island music, food, nautical arts and crafts, children’s activities, and more. toledoharborlighthouse.org.

Sept. 14: BE FAST | Stroke Awareness 5K Run/Walk, Toledo Promenade Park, 400 Water St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Run along the Maumee Riverfront, across the Cherry Street Bridge and through Glass City Metropark. Kids Run starts at 9:30 a.m.; Walk begins at 9:45 a.m.; Run will start at 10 a.m. Funds raised benefit the ProMedica Foundation Stroke Patient Assistance Fund. https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Toledo/BEFAST5kRunWalk.

Sept. 19: WWE Smackdown, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7:30 p.m. huntingtoncentertoledo.com.

Sept. 20: Fremont Pigeon Show & Shop, Sandusky County Fairgrounds, Fremont, 8 a.m. Free. 419-483-3484.

Sept. 20: Glass City Regatta, International Park 8 Main St., Toledo, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Watch high school, college and adult rowers racing on the Maumee. toledorowing.org.

Sept. 20: Downtown Fremont Inc. Farmers Market & Get Active Event, downtown, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. downtownfremontohio.org/events/.

Sept. 20: Fremont Speedway Fremont Federal Credit Union Championship Night, 901 Rawson St. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m. fremontohspeedway.com.

Sept. 20-21: International Festival, Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, 25877 Scheider Rd., Perrysburg, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 12-6 p.m. Sunday. A family-friendly weekend celebrating cultures from around the world, featuring more than 22 ethnicities represented under one tent. icgt.org/internationalfestival/.

Sept 20-21, 27-28: Barnyard Fun Adventures at Riehm Produce Farm, 7244 OH-53, Tiffin. More than 30 adventures to build memories and start traditions for all ages. FunAcres.net

Sept. 20-21: Life in Early Ohio, Fort Meigs, Perrysburg, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Join the Old Northwest Military History Association and staff of Fort Meigs Historic Site for a weekend focusing on historic trade. fortmeigs.org.

Sept. 21: Pumpkin Centerpiece Program, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore, 12:30-3 p.m. Create a patchwork pumpkin from a paper mâché pumpkin form and fall fabric pieces. $27 includes all supplies. www.schedel-gardens.org. 

Sept. 26: Sip, Sip Hooray!, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, 6-9 p.m. Adults 21+ are invited to this exclusive wine tasting event featuring samplings, entertainment and more. toledozoo.org/events/wine-fest.

Sept. 26-27: River of Arts Festival, Fremont Community Amphitheater, 209 S. Arch St., 6-9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Entertainment, vendors, indoor art show, food trucks and more. downtownfremontohio.org.

Sept. 26-28: Luckey Fall Festival, Basic Park, located on Adams Street in Luckey between Krotzer Avenue (SR 582) and Gilbert Road. An old-time fall festival weekend with entertainment, craft and flea markets, antique tractor pulls and displays, apple-butter making and more. luckeyfallfestival.com.

Sept. 26-28: Fall Fiber Arts Retreat, Sauder Village, Archbold. Knit, spin, crochet, weave or craft in any fiber art. New this fall are extra activities and more to make this a weekend of fun and creativity with other fiber artists. saudervillage.org.

Sept. 27: Hispanic Heritage Festival,  1-11:30 p.m. Williams Park, Gibsonburg. Featuring live music, vendors, cash bar, car show, family fun and more. The festival will be emceed by Bumper Gomez from Bumper’s Wacky Wednesday. gibsonburgohio.org.

Sept. 27: Fremont Speedway, Ash Automotive – 12 Hours Fremont Enduro Race, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m. fremontohspeedway.com.

Sept. 27: Roche de Boeuf Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown Waterville. A fun family festival with crafts, food, business and non-profit vendors, carnival rides, a car show, live entertainment and more. watervillechamber.com.

Sept. 27-28: The Muddy Maumee Book and Art Festival, Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St., Toledo, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Two-day event showcases and celebrates local artists and authors at The Ribbon in the Metropark. Live music, entertainment, food and more. themuddymaumeefestival.com.

Sept. 28: Celtic Thunder, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Boulevard, toledo, 7:30 p.m. stranahantheater.com.

 For more events, be sure to visit presspublications.com, visittoledo.org, shoresandislands.com or sanduskycounty.org. Submit event information to twalro@presspublications.com.