Oh it is that time of year!!! I LOVE checking into everything going on in the area and exploring with my family. I usually plot out all of the different “to-do’s” in the area and my family hits the festivals and fairs with grins and giggles. I know how overwhelming it can be to try and figure out the good places to go and things to do so I thought it might be helpful to share some fun things going on in the area.
1. Toledo Farmers Market
Saturday, June 16, 2018
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Shop dozens of local vendors, organic farmers, artisan bakeries, potters, and wholesale produce vendors. Special events from Bike Day, to Flower Day.
2. Muster on the Maumee
Saturday, June 16, 2018
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Additional Dates
See the evolution of the common soldier. Soldiers, artisans, and civilians give demonstrations throughout the weekend. Period military camps are open for visiting. Weapon demonstrations take place each day. Special emphasis on World War II this year.
$11 adults
$9 seniors
$6 students
$2 OHC members
Free Ages 5 & Under
3. Free Family Carnival
Saturday, June 16, 2018
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Emmanuel Baptist Church
If you’ve been looking for something positive for your family this summer, look no further than Sonshine. Sonshine is Emmanuel’s Annual Free Family Carnival & Vacation Bible School held during the month of June for the entire family. Simply stop by Emmanuel on Saturday, June 16 from 11-3pm for free inflatables, food, and carnival games for the whole family! We’d love to have you!
4. FREE Family Fishing Event at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s helps families discover the joy of fishing
Saturday, June 16, 2018
1:00 pm
Additional Dates
Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris is challenging families to put down their digital devices and get outside this summer to discover the joys of fishing. To help connect more kids to the great outdoors, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s donating 50,000 rods and reels nationwide to nonprofit organizations.
The nationwide movement, Gone Fishing, features back-to-back weekends of free, family-friendly activities June 9-10 and 16-17 at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s locations across North America.
Free, family-friendly activities include:
· Free Catch-And-Release Ponds: Kids can experience the excitement of fishing at in-store catch-and-release ponds and earn an FLW (Fishing League Worldwide) “First Fish Certificate” to celebrate the achievement (1:00-4:00 p.m. local time)
· Free Fishing Seminars: Learn the basics from a knowledgeable staff during in-store, informative sessions.
· Free Fishing 101 Guide: Free copies of Nibbles & Bites teach the fundamentals of fishing and provide tips on best local fishing spots. The informational guide is available while supplies last.
· Free Door Hanger: The first 100 catch-and-release pond anglers at each location receive a commemorative Gone Fishing door hanger to let friends and family know a fishing trip is happening.
· Free Kids Craft Tables: Kids can enjoy free crafts tables and decorate a fish to get in the spirit. (1:00-4:00 p.m. local time)
· Video Game Trade-Ins: Trade-in a video game and receive $5 off a new youth start rod and reel combo for $19.99 or more. Collected video games will be donated to AMVETS Association. Limit one coupon per customer (Note: Offer not valid for Cabela’s locations in the U.S. or Canada)
For hours and details visit basspro.com/gonefishing or cabelas.com/gonefishing.
5. Maumee Uptown Saturdays Series
Saturday, June 16, 2018
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Maumee Uptown Business Association invites you to Uptown Saturdays! Mark your calendars – every Saturday in June we’re revving up the food trucks and heading to Uptown Saturdays! Each Saturday will feature live music, food trucks and family-friendly activities.
June 16
Food Trucks – 5-8:00 p.m.
Music: Dave Carpenter – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Activities/Entertainment: Hands-On Science with Imagination Station – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Nature’s Nursery – 5:30-7:00 p.m.
June 23
Food Trucks – 5-8:00 p.m.
Music: Jeannie and Joe – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Activities/Entertainment:
You Can Be An Artist – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Miss Rita the Balloon Lady – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
June 30
Food Trucks – 5-8:00 p.m.
Music: Doug Wilson – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Activities/Entertainment:
Hands-On Science with Imagination Station – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Bounce House and Face Painting – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
6. Inflatable Theme Park
Sunday, June 17, 2018
4:30 pm
Hensville Park turns into a family fun theme park for select Sunday games during the 2018 season. Each inflatable theme park will include multiple inflatable games fun for all ages! $16 Mudhens ticket.
The inflatable theme park is FREE to anyone with a Mud Hens game ticket.
7. Sand-Tastic
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Watch as four 8-ton sand piles are sculpted into works of art. There’s plenty of amusing activities, games, and music, too. shopleviscommons.com Free
8. 53rd Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts
Sunday, June 24, 2018
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Northwest Ohio’s premier fine arts festival takes place the last full weekend of June every year at Toledo Botanical Garden and features the work of more than 200 artists from across the country. The Festival is a highly recognized fine art show. Since 1965, Crosby Festival has been held at Toledo Botanical Garden (formerly Crosby Gardens), set amidst the beauty of gardens and nature. Now celebrating its 53rd year, this festival is heralded as Ohio’s oldest outdoor juried art festival and is THE fine art festival in Northwest Ohio. As the only show of its size and caliber in our region, participating artists are received enthusiastically by over 20,000 visitors and 700+ preview party guests each year.
9. Mayberry Mutt Strutt
Sunday, July 01, 2018
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Mayberry Square
Take the family out to Mayberry Square, including your furry friends. Take a walk with the dogs and participate in the parade or just watch the view. This strut is part of Mayberry Days which includes plenty of family festivities.
10. Old Fashioned 4th of July Weekend
Friday, July 06, 2018
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