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April
MONDAY 3 - FRIDAY 7
3rd Annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
Join the Wood County Museum for the 3rd Annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt!
From April 3-7, find all 10 egg signs and collect the clues to win a prize. Signs will be “hidden” all around the Museum grounds, all 50 acres! This is an egg hunt for both kids and adults. 10am4pm Apr. 3- Apr. 7. Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowli99ng Green. woodcountyhistory. org
FRIDAY 21
Paint & Sip
Enjoy a tasty lemonade as you welcome Spring with a guided painting class. No experience is necessary for these spring-inspired paintings--fun for ages 10 & up! Learn about the flora and fauna that call our Metroparks home, and then learn how to paint them! Stepby-step instruction, plenty of time to be creative, and a refreshing glass of lemonade are provided. $15. 5:30-7:30. Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee. toledometroparks.com
SATURDAY 22
Earth Day Walks
Naturalists will lead nature walks simultaneously at all 19 Metroparks. There is a park within five miles of every household, so find your park and join not only your neighbors but more than 1 billion citizens who participate annually in worldwide Earth Day celebrations! 10am-11am.
FRIDAY 28
The Monster Hunters
Children's Theatre Workshop's Players Company presents "The Monster Hunters" by Joshua Mikel. It's a typical afternoon in Bumblewood when the weekly meeting of The Monster, Ghost, Goblin, Demon, Dragon, Evil-Wizard Hunters Club (whose members have never caught, seen, or even attempted to hunt monsters) is interrupted by a troublesome announcement: a real-life monster has been discovered in a nearby cemetery. $6 students/seniors, $8 general. 9:45am. Also on Saturday, Apr. 29 at 2pm and Sunday, Apr. 30 at 5pm. Ohio Theatre, 3112 Lagrange St. ctwtoledo. org
The Andersons Family Series
Toledo Ballet Spring Production:
Cinderella
Live accompaniment by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra brings a fairy-tale classic to life. 7-8:30pm. Also on Saturday, Apr. 9, 2-3:30pm. $15-$45. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. toledoballet.com
SATURDAY 29
31st Annual Kids Trout Fishing Derby
Children ages 15 and under( with guardians) are invited to Olander Park to try to catch a fish of their own. Preregister online. Same-day registration is available. Free to Sylvania residents, $3 non-residents. 9am-1pm. Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. olanderpark.com
May
MONDAY 1
Wild Storytime Presents Cardinals
Nature’s Nursery presents a wild storytime. Kids will read a fun book, have a visit with local celebrity and education Cardinal, Carl, and do a bunny craft. $20 per child, reservation required (adult must attend, too, at no cost). 9-10am. Nature’s Nursery, 7542 Dutch Rd., Waterville. natures-nursery.org
SATURDAY 13
Let’s ParTEA
Kids are invited to bring their dolls and stuffed animals for a crafternoon tea party with the Cricut machine. 2-3pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org Free
SUNDAY 21
Mother’s Day Tea
Enjoy tea, sandwiches and delicious desserts at the historical Libbey House. Reservations are required. $40. Three seatings available, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Libbey House, 2008 Scottwood Ave. libbeyhouse.org
MONDAY 29
2023 Memorial Day Parade
The Sylvania Memorial Day Celebration is one of the largest and most attended in Northwest Ohio. The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce, local Veterans groups and the City of Sylvania invite you to participate in this year's Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies. 10:15-11:30am. Downtown Sylvania, Main St. sylvaniachamber.org