(All events are compiled from press releases and other public announcements)
The Toledo area always has something going on, from live shows and family-friendly activities to protests and community meetings. Here are some of the events to check out. If you have something you’d like us to consider adding, please reach out!
Friday, Sept. 18 – Sunday, Sept. 20 – Pickle 4 Purple – Ohio pickleball tournament aims to stop Alzheimer’s – Registration has opened for Pickle 4 Purple – Ohio (P4P-OH), a three-day pickleball tournament and fundraiser at Toledo Pickle Co. in downtown Toledo. Proceeds will support the Alzheimer’s Association. Players will be guaranteed five games in this round robin tournament. Registration fees are $70 for the first event and $35 for a second. Complete information, registration, and donation forms are available on the tournament website at stopalzheimersllc.com. Read the full story from TFP writer Mark Griffin here.
Friday, Sept. 18 – From 6-9:30 p.m., enjoy Party in the Park on the Road at Maumee Bay Brewing featuring Pops Garage & Chris Shutters Fleetwood Gold.
Saturday, Sept. 19 – RubyCats will host its Caturday Night Fever Gala on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., for a fun evening celebrating cats, community and compassion. Guests will enjoy delicious food, music, dancing, a cash bar, silent auction and special appearances by feline internet favorites Pudge and Webley Hen, giving attendees the chance to meet two beloved local celebrity cats while supporting a local nonprofit. Tickets are $60 each or $100 for two.
Tickets and additional event information are available at RubyCats.org/gala.
Saturday, Sept. 19 – PARK(ing) Day Kick-off Party on Huron Street in downtown Toledo – The creators of this event, Toledo Design Collective, explore how underused parking spaces can be repurposed. For one day, parking spaces are transformed into places for people of all ages to gather, play, and connect. Learn more about it here.
Saturday, Sept. 19- Sunday, Sept. 20: Glass Harvest. Visit the Toledo Museum of Art to shop and view a beautiful array of hand-blown glass pumpkins. Explore the Rita B. Kern Sensory Garden and choose from over 450 colorful glass pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Every piece is hand-made by TMA’s team of studio artists in the Glass Pavilion. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Saturday, Sept. 19 – From 7 to 10 p.m., Spectrum Sailing, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing sailing opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum, will host its newest fundraising event, Shanties & Shenanigans for Sailing at the National Museum of the Great Lakes. The event, held in celebration of Talk Like a Pirate Day, invites guests to sing along to sea shanties performed live by whateverandeveramen, with every set featuring an interactive sing-along portion. The evening will includes appetizers, a cash bar, and a costume contest with prizes for the finest buccaneers in attendance. Guests will enjoy free entrance to the National Museum of the Great Lakes through the main doors as part of the event. Tickets are $50. Tickets, sponsorship information, and details on how local businesses can contribute raffle items are available by contacting Chris Offenburg at 419-344-4847.
Monday, Sept. 21 – The League of Women Voters of Toledo-Lucas County will present “How the Lucas County Board of Elections is Keeping Your Vote Secure” led by Fritz Schoen, BOE Chairman and Kurt Young, BOE Board Member from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Heatherdowns Library (3265 Glanzman Rd. – Meeting Room A/B). Speakers will address what voters can expect on election day, but also the other roles/areas of responsibility held by the BOE, including, but not limited to, BOE’s relationship with candidates, the role the Secretary of State plays in elections and how it impacts the BOE and the handling of provisional and mail-in ballots.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 – Toledo Helps Ukraine (THU), in partnership with the Glass City Pearl, will host Wine on the Water, a special evening cruise benefiting THU’s humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. From 6:30-8:30 p.m., guests will enjoy a two-hour cruise along the Maumee River aboard the Glass City Pearl, a wine tasting, and charcuterie boards. Tickets are $75, and seating is limited. Tickets and registration are available online at bit.ly/4g3ERSY.
Saturday, Sept. 26 – ProMedica invites community members to participate in a free outdoor yoga class on the ProMedica Flower Hospital campus (5200 Haroun Rd., Sylvania) from 10 a.m. to noon. Open to people of all ages and fitness levels, the class offers an opportunity to enjoy movement, relaxation and connection in an outdoor setting. An instructor from ProMedica ForeverFit, a medically integrated fitness center, will lead the class. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with Mojo from iHeartMedia’s Mojo in the Morning, who will host the event and offer a variety of giveaways throughout the morning.
Saturday, Sept. 26 – Toledo Museum of Art will host its FREE annual Block Party from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Block Party transforms the museum’s lawns, courtyards and terraces into an evening of hands-on creativity and live performance. Guests can expect artmaking stations, roaming performers, food trucks, and a lineup of local and national talent culminating in an 8 p.m. drone show over Monroe Street.
The day’s schedule features:
- 3:30 p.m. — Sun Ra Arkestra, Moon Mirror
- 4:45 p.m. — El Corazón de México Ballet Folklórico, Monroe St. Terrace
- 5:20 p.m. — “Key to the Museum” Presentation, Monroe St. Terrace
- 5:45 p.m. — DJ Stevie Chanel, Monroe St. Terrace
- 7 p.m. — The Amelia Airhearts, Monroe St. Terrace
- 8 p.m. — Art in the Sky Drone Show, Monroe St. Terrace
Saturday, Sept. 26 – Throwback Book Fair for “Grownups” at Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg at 6 p.m. An after-hours, 18-and-older event that captures the nostalgia of a school book fair! In addition to your favorite childhood books, they will have “read-alikes,” and recent middle-grade and YA books. Come “shop” the displays, mingle with other book lovers, and sign up for a library card (it’s free!). There will be after-school snacks, a photo booth, and book fair goodies to take home.
Thursday, Oct. 15 – Sunday, Oct. 18 – North American Tour launch of THE BODYGUARD at The Stranahan Theater (4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.). Purchase tickets at BroadwayInToledo.com and StranahanTheater.com. Group ticket savings for 10+ are available by contacting [email protected]. Ticket prices vary by showtime and seating.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Thursday, Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18, 1 & 6:30 p.m.
Based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, THE BODYGUARD is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with unforgettable music. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Both expect to be in charge of their situation – what they don’t expect is to fall in love. Read more about the show in David Yonke‘s TFP article here.
Friday, Oct. 16 – Party in the Park (Promenade Park) – From 6-9:30 p.m., enjoy Party in the Park on the Road in Uptown District featuring Funk Factory & Not Fast Enuff.
Saturday, Oct. 17 – Lucas County Children’s Services Trunk or Treat will take place from noon to 2 p.m. at the Believe Center (1 Aurora Gonzalez Dr.). At this FREE event, kids can enjoy receiving free candy and seeing mascots and costumed characters.
Toledo Opera’s 2026-2027 season
Beginning in October, the season will feature two main-stage productions.
Toledo Opera’s 68th season delivers a thrilling journey through epic drama and boundless joy, featuring Aida and H.M.S. Pinafore.
Tickets can be purchased at toledoopera.org or by phone at 419-255-7464. To learn more about the season, visit toledoopera.org. Read more about the productions in a behind-the-scenes TFP story here.
2026-27 Season Schedule
Aida by Giuseppe Verdi
October 16 & 18, 2026
Valentine Theatre
Torn between love and duty, Aida stands at the center of a tempest of passion, loyalty, and impossible choices. Captive in ancient Egypt, the Ethiopian Princess must navigate her love for the heroic Radamès, her devotion to her homeland, and the schemes of the jealous Princess Amneris. Toledo Opera’s original production brings Verdi’s unforgettable arias, soaring duets, and breathtaking choruses to life, immersing audiences in a story of desire, sacrifice, and destiny. Returning to Toledo Opera for the first time in over a decade, Aida is a monumental opera experience not to be missed.
Sung in Italian with English Captions
H.M.S. Pinafore by Arthur Sullivan & W.S. Gilbert
February 19 & 21, 2027
Valentine Theatre
After more than four decades, H.M.S. Pinafore returns to Toledo Opera, bringing Gilbert & Sullivan’s signature wit, music, and high-seas hijinks to life. Onboard, the captain’s daughter Josephine hopes for love with the humble sailor Ralph Rackstraw, despite her father’s plans to marry her to the pompous Sir Joseph Porter. Mischievous sailors, scheming relatives, and the bumbling Little Buttercup, whose long-held secret turns everything upside down, ensure laughter, surprises, and joyous music throughout. This original production combines rousing choruses, clever wordplay, and unforgettable characters for an evening of nautical fun the whole family will enjoy.
