Major Downtown Events

June - August
Hensville Park
Warehouse District

We're celebrating community, live music, and baseball on select T-Town Thursdays this season! These four games will showcase the best parts about Toledo, with appearances from local organizations, interactive activities, and more.

June - October
Levis Square Park
Central District

Every Thursday from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, enjoy food trucks, entertainment and live music on the corner of St. Clair and Madison!

June - August
Promenade Park

Head to Promenade Park this summer to enjoy free local music, local brews, food trucks and entertainment at this family-friendly event!

Glass City Metropark
Riverfront

Metroparks, in partnership with the City of Toledo, will host a Free Skate Day at The Ribbon in celebration of Juneteenth. Whether you're a seasoned skater or new to roller skates, we've got you covered.

June - August
Riverfront

Get ready to float, groove, and celebrate summer on the Maumee!

Experience the perfect summer evening surrounded by water, nature, community, and song. Whether you’re dancing in your kayak or simply drifting with the current, this is an event you won’t forget.

June, July, August
Toledo Farmer’s Market

Toledo Night Market is an open-air market that's inspired by night markets from around the world! Join us at the Toledo Farmers' Market for an unforgettable evening of lights, food, live music, and artisan shopping.

June & July
Various Locations Downtown

Art Loop is Toledo’s signature arts and culture experience. Explore the downtown creative community through celebrations of art, artists, and spaces that inspire a vibrant Toledo. The Loop is a program of The Arts Commission, presented in partnership with the artists and participating venues who make it possible.

June, July & August
Hensville Park

Baseball and live music... what more could you want? For select dates this season, Hensville Live! will take place across the street from Fifth Third Field on the Owens Corning stage at Hensville Park.

July 4
Downtown Toledo

Toledo's annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration, taking place along the Maumee River. The fireworks are launched at dark, with prime viewing locations including Promenade Park, Middlegrounds Metropark, and Glass City Metropark.

July
Huntington Center

Yearly event featuring live music at the Huntington Center in Downtown Toledo.

August
Downtown Toledo

Celebrate all things Jeep in the city that started it all! From races to vendors to the All-Jeep Parade, it’s a family-friendly event that is sure to please!

August
Promenade Park

Toledo Pride is Northwest Ohio’s largest and most recognized event for the LGBTQIA+ community, friends, families, and allies.

September
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Enjoy authentic Greek Food, Pastries & Dancing. Browse our Greek Boutique, Culture, Language & Religious Education Booths, and tour our beautiful Byzantine Cathedral. Plus attend our free Greek Language & Culture Presentations, and Greek Cooking Demonstrations.

September
Toledo Museum of Art

A vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community! This free event is open to all ages and will feature live performances, local food vendors, artistic demonstrations and interactive art-making activities.

September
Riverfront

Toledo's premier festival for hard cider enthusiasts, Ciderfest419 is presented by Toledo Night Market! Indulge in all things Hard Cider! Explore a diverse selection of cider from local and regional producers, and sample a variety of other beverages, including beer, wine, mead and Spirits.

September
Warehouse District

Explore some of the Warehouse District’s amazing buildings during this curated tour!

September
Warehouse District

This multi-day event will provide access to indoor exhibition space in vacant or underutilized Downtown buildings, to more than 100 visual artists, and also offers main stage and small stage performance areas for literary, film, and other artists.

September
Central District

The Bridal & Wedding Expo features an amazing selection of wedding professionals ready to help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destination, and much more!

October
Downtown Toledo

Art Loop is Toledo’s signature arts and culture experience. Explore the downtown creative community through celebrations of art, artists, and spaces that inspire a vibrant Toledo. The Loop is a program of The Arts Commission, presented in partnership with the artists and participating venues who make it possible.

September
Toledo Region

Garmin Marathon Toledo features fast, mostly flat courses for all race lengths — full, half, 10K and 5K. The full marathon course is ideal for runners completing their first marathon or chasing a PR. Starting and finishing in downtown Toledo, the route highlights the city's landmarks and natural beauty.

November
Uptown District

Get all of your holiday shopping done at this local artist market inside Handmade Toledo!

November
Downtown Toledo

Don’t miss out on the annual Blade Holiday Parade in downtown Toledo. Bring the family down and enjoy the Distinguished Clown Corps, Giant Balloons, local marching bands, horses, floats and more. Be sure to stay for the full parade as Santa will be making his debut!

November
Downtown Toledo

5k, 1 mile walk, and kids run

In Toledo, we know that our city is the epicenter of the University of Michigan & Ohio State University football rivalry!

Today, the border battle continues, pitting neighbors against neighbors and dividing households when U-M and OSU take to the gridiron each November. Last year’s event was a great success, and Rally of the Rivals will return this November. It’s a fun way to channel that enthusiasm and celebrate this iconic rivalry in downtown Toledo.

December
Central District

Welcome to Toledo Night Market, the open-air market that's inspired by night markets from around the world! We're excited to invite you to join us at the Toledo Farmers' Market for an unforgettable evening of lights, food, live music, and artisan shopping.

December
Warehouse District

We are lighting up the park with our annual tree lighting in Hensville Park! We'll have live music, drinks, Santa Claus, and more.

December Through January
Warehouse District

It’s time to spread that yuletide spirit, as we turn on Hensville Lights for the holiday season! Come to Hensville for dinner and drinks as we light up the buildings along St. Clair Street and a giant holiday tree featured at Hensville Park.

January/February
Central District

The Toledo Automobile Dealers Association brings new vehicles and the latest interactive technologies to consumers and car enthusiasts at the 2026 Toledo Auto Show.

February
Warehouse District

Winter beer fans, rejoice! The coolest and largest outdoor beer tasting in the region returns to Fifth Third Field.

This event is 21+. Must present a valid ID at entrance. No expired IDs will be accepted.

February
Central District

With over 100 exhibitors, The PRO Home & Garden Show is the one-stop destination in the Toledo area to freshen up your home. Discover new home improvement products and services for every type of project imaginable. Plus, speak with experienced, established area businesses available for consulting or hire.

February - March
Downtown Toledo/Toledo Region

Restaurant Week Toledo is an opportunity to enjoy delicious meals at special prices from dozens of the Glass City’s best locally owned restaurants while supporting Leadership Toledo’s tuition-free youth programs. It's simple: Just dine at one of the participating restaurants during RWT, and a portion of all proceeds will be donated to Leadership Toledo’s high-impact programs designed to cultivate and empower aspiring young leaders.

Winter
Riverfront

It’s a winter wonderland at Glass City Metropark! Enjoy ice skating, fire pits, rentable cabanas & more!

Spring
Riverfront

Replace your ice skates the roller skates this spring at the Ribbon! Enjoy cabana rentals, Glow Skates and enjoy the splash pad as you get ready for summer on the horizon.

May
Uptown District

Toledo's favorite indie craft fair since 2012, featuring live music, local artists and handmade goods and local food trucks!

March
Central District

Toledo’s Premier Wine, Food and Shopping Festival

March
Downtown Toledo

Downtown Toledo comes alive during Mud Hens opening day! Fifth Third Field is buzzing and downtown businesses open for fellowship, fun & the celebration of baseball!

April
Glass City Center

The fun-filled events for Toledo Swap Shop include an indoor fun-fly, auction, and a static model contest sponsored by NASA. Swappers, Manufacturers, and Distributors welcome! This annual expo is for any hobby! RC planes, cars, boats, helicopters, trains, and more!

April
201 Morris Street
Warehouse District

Come join other vintage enthusiasts at a Spring Vintage Market at Flying Rhino Coffee! Enjoy vintage vendors & a specialty menu.

April
Culture Clash Records
Uptown District

Record Store Day is an event to “celebrate the culture of the independently owned record store”. The day brings together fans, artists, and thousands of independent record stores around the world with a number of records are pressed specifically for Record Store Day, that are only distributed to shops participating in the event. Toledo’s Culture Clash Records has a full slate of special offerings and a day of live music to celebrate.

May
Toledo Region

Northwest Ohio’s spring migration phenomenon draws more than 90,000 visitors to our region each year, making the Toledo Region the Warbler Capital of the World!