June 3 & 4
50th Anniversary of the Old West End Historic Festival.
Come join the fun this year for the 50th anniversary, and enjoy the experience that’s been voted ‘Toledo’s Best Neigh borhood’. Official events include House Tours, The King Wamba Parade, a Juried Art Fair, Entertainment, Children’s Activities, Food Vendors, OWE Stampede 5k run/walk, Beer Pavilion, Yard Sales, Antique Car Show, and Vendors Alley. Visit toledooldwestend.com for more information.
Bark in the Park
The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 9am - noon. Toledo Humane Society’s 38th Annual Bark in the Park walk and run for the animals will also feature food, games, adoptable animals and more. Visit toledohumane.org for more information.
June 3 & 4
Downtown Sylvania. Artists from all over the region will line Main Street with everything from glass art to ceramics and paintings. There will also be some tasty offerings from local food trucks. Enjoy a variety of local music performances throughout the weekend, too. For more information, visit sylvaniaarts.org.
Barenaked Ladies
Whitehouse Cherry Festival
June 8 - June 10
Various Whitehouse locations. This annual family-friendly event features activities like make-and-take arts and crafts, amusement and horse-drawn carriage rides, a beer and wine garden, and the Miss Cherry Blossom pageant. Visit awchamber.com for more information.
LakeFest at Put-in-Bay
June 8 - June 11
Put-in-Bay. This 3-day live music festival on the island of Put-in-Bay. You have to take a ferry to the island! Artists this year include: Johnny Rodriguez, Kristine Jackson, Dave Signs, John McDonald, Ray Boone, Beth Travers, Sean McCarthy, Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band, The Joe Downing Band, Jesse Rice, Don Middlebrook, and The Other Brothers. Visit LakeFest at Put-in-Bay on Facebook for more information
Heirs of Art Festival
1326 Collingwood Boulevard.
The African American Legacy Project presents the Heirs of Art Festival 2023. There will be live music, food trucks, Black art, activities for all ages and more. Visit heirsofartfest.com for more information.
Art Loop Street Faire Downtown Toledo Warehouse District. Explore the downtown creative community through self-guided tours of the art, artists, and spaces that inspire a vibrant Toledo. 5 - 8:30pm.
Ashley McBryde 16
Rossford Music Festival
400 Dixie Highway at 6 pm. The inaugural festival will feature Grammy award winner Ashley McBryde. Tickets can be purchased at etix.com or by calling the Stranahan Theater box office. For more information, contact Stephanie Kitzler via phone at 419-666-0210 ext. 210, or email at admin@rossfordohio.com
TAPS Polish Summer Picnic
June 16 & 17 Oak Shade Grove. Enjoy live music, Polish foods and a lot of fun. Check out tapspolkas.com for more information.
Toledo Beer & Bacon Fest
June 17
Hungarian Club of Toledo from 3 - 7pm. Toledo’s ultimate beer festival: pairing the best craft beers with bacon. For tickets and more information, visit the Eventbrite webpage for the event.
Levis Commons Summer Music Series
Every Wednesday
Levis Commons from 11:30am to 1:30pm. June will feature John Pickle, Barile & May, Anthony Beck and Jake Pilewski. Visit the shops and hear some live music sponsored by ProMedica and Lexus.
Cork & Pork
Centennial Terrace. Head to this event for great food, cold drinks, fantastic music and some fun games. New to 2023, there will be food trucks. Reach out to Kayleen Jurski at 419-471-4663 ext. 6107 or kayleen@rmhctoledo.org with questions.
Crosby Festival of the Arts
June 23 - June 25
Toledo Botanical Garden. Check out the work of more than 200 artists from across the country. This 3-day art show not only features beautiful artwork, but great local food, drinks, live music and activities for children. Visit crosbyfest.com for more information.
Put-in-Bay Pirate Fest
June 23 - June 26
Put-in-Bay DeRivera park. The event starts at 10am on Friday and through Sunday at 6pm. For over 12 years in a row, pirate fest participants have invaded Put-in-Bay’s downtown harbor on Friday to open the Put-in-Bay Pirate Fest. Grab your wooden leg, eyepatch, and your pet parrot, because you’re going to need them. The best adult pirate costume wins a trip to the Cayman Islands. For more information, visit visitputinbay.org.
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80s Dance Party Centennial Terrace at 8pm. Dress in your best 80s outfit and enjoy an evening of dancing to your favorite 80s hits. Must be 21 and over to enter. Visit centennialterrace.org for more information.
Family Movie Night
June 24
Promenade Park. This showing will feature the Disney film, “Raya and the Last Dragon.” Come early to the lawn before the movie for Imagination Station activities, an inflatable dragon slide & airbrush tattoos. DJ Frankie Jaye and Friends will be spinning the tunes as we wait for showtime to start. Visit promedicalive.com for more information.
Joe, Dru Hill & Joe TorryAn Evening of Love and Laughter Stranahan Theater at 8pm. Doors at 6:30pm.
