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All calendar events are subject to change, cancellation and limited size. Calling ahead for confirmation is recommended.
1 SATURDAY Heritage Farm Fest - Visit the Historic Farmstead in Wood County for an afternoon of hayrides, treats and 1930s-era party games. Take a tour of the house, farm and animals with the family. 3-7pm. Carter Farm, 18331 Carter Rd., Bowling Green. 419-353-1897. wcparks.org Free 8th Maple & Main Festival The annual art and music festival held in downtown Sylvania showcases countless fine art vendors setting up shop on the streets, food trucks, in-store specials at downtown shops and live music. 11am-7:3pm 6/1 & 10am-4pm, 6/2. Downtown Sylvania, Maple & Main Streets. sylvaniaarts.org Lucas the Elephant Birthday at the Zoo - The Zoo’s cutest elephant is turning 8 years old! Watch the birthday boy enjoy special treats and games. Free with admission. 10:30am-1:30pm. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org Summer School Courses The summer course work is available to students to earn or recover credits during the summer months. Courses include English 1-4, Pre-Calc, World Geography and American Studies. Summer school will be held at Bowsher, Start and Waite High Schools. Registration required. $50-$150. Contact 419-671-0431. tps.org Family Gardening Make & Take Spend some time at the Toledo Grows urban farm and educational center, located off Cherry Street near St. Vincent’s. Kids will plant seeds in a miniature garden to take home. Kids $5-$6. Adults $10-$12. Toledo Grows, 900 Oneida St. 419- 720-8714. toledogrows.org 4th Toledo Police Falko Memorial 5k - The event memorializes police dog Falko with a 5k race. Funds support canine training and equipment for the force. Dogs are welcome at the event. $25-$35. 8-10am. Ottawa Park, 2201 Kenwood Blvd. 419- 720-2485. facebook.com/toledo-police-department Field of Dreams Baseball Camp Kids will experience a two hour baseball camp, three Mud Hens players and VIP treatment at the ballpark. The camp is open to any child 5-18 with special needs. $25. Noon-2pm. Hensville, 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. mudhens.com
2 SUNDAY 10th Wildlife Festival - Visit the gardens for a day of animal educational programs, live animals, face painting and live music. Programs throughout the day. 1-4pm. Toledo Botanical, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419- 936-2986. metroparkstoledo.com Free
3 MONDAY Auditions from Teen Musical Teens can audition for the Children’s Theatre Workshop production of the Little Mermaid. Rehearsals through June with performances in July. 1-5pm. Children’s Theatre Workshop, 2417 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-5061. ctwtoledo.org Art Explorers Camp - The camp will guide kids through art work and creating. On the last day, families will be invited to the student’s Art Exhibit. $135. Membership required. 9am-noon. 6/3-6/6. Wolf Creek YMCA, 2100 S. Holland Sylvania Rd., Maumee. 419- 866-9622. ymcatoledo.org
4 TUESDAY Nature Detectives - Explore Way Down Underground and the earth under our feet during this hour long educational program at the Buehner Center. Open to toddlers with an adult. Register. $3. Oak Openings, 5230 Wilkins Rd., Whitehouse. 419-875-6349. metroparkstoledo.com
6 THURSDAY Discoverer’s Nature Camp The day camp invites kids 9-10 years outside for sports and outdoor education. The camp runs 6/10-6/14. Campers must be registered by 6/6. $60. 419-661-1697. W.W. Knight Preserve, 29520 White Rd., Perrysburg. 419-353-1897. wcparks.org
Toledo Zoo - Lucas’s 8th Bday Celebration Saturday, June 1, 10:30am -1:30pm The Toledo Zoo — 2 Hippo Way, Toledo
You’re invited to the ultimate birthday bash for Lucas, the fast-growing African elephant at the Toledo Zoo. The party starts at 10:30am at his Tembo Trail home when the birthday boy will get his presents: fun and colorful enrichment items hand-crafted by ZOOTeens and animal care staff. At 1:30pm, Lucas will take the first bite of a tasty birthday treat custom-made by the Zoo’s catering department and featuring many of his favorite fruits and vegetables. The celebration is free with regular Zoo admission and sponsored by Cooper Tires.
(Y)our Night at TMA - This night is all about teens! Visitors can expect activities and refreshments in the galleries, all geared towards the cool crowd. 6:30-8:30pm. Toledo Museum, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
Sand & Sky Family Funtastic Event Friday, June 21, 12-8pm The Town Center at Levis Commons 3201 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg
A little bit of sand, a little bit of sky and a whole lot of fun! The annual Summer event is back at Levis Commons on Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22. Enjoy a huge community sandbox stocked with castle making toys, musical performances all day long, street performers, water tables, vendor activity booths and Power Wheel rides. The whole family will love the spectacular kite festival with stunt kites, kite ballet, kite candy drops and your chance to fly with the pros!
Summer in the City - This outdoor event will feature water sports, live music, train rides and more. It’s fun for the whole family. 5-8pm. Downtown Perrysburg, Louisiana & Second St. 419-872-6246. downtownperrysburg.org Free
Art Crawl - Toddlers with an adult will visit the upstairs galleries then return to the Family Center for finger painting and arts & crafts. Expect to get messy! 6-7pm. Toledo Museum, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
37th Whitehouse Cherry Fest The annual festival celebrates the return of summer and the beloved summer fruit, the cherry. Activities include the Cherry Pie Eating Contest, Saturday Cherry Parade, carnival rides and countless food vendors. Full schedule online. June 6-8 Whitehouse Village Park, 6751 Providence St., Whitehouse. 419-877-2747. awchamber.com Free Family Pottery - Ages 4-6 with an adult will create a simple project using clay. Work together to hand-build a project. Registration required. $15. 9:30-11am. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174. 577foundation.org Blessed Sacrament Festival - The festival will have carnival rides, games and polka music. Unlimited ride wristbands available. Funds benefit the Catholic Parish. Hours vary. Thursday 6/6 Sunday, 6/9. Blessed Sacrament, 4245 Bellevue Rd. blessedsacramentfestival.com
7 FRIDAY Princess Tea Party - Party like a princess pre-game at the Mudhens. Kids will enjoy a tea party, a gift and princess photos. $30. 5:30-6:30pm. Hensville, 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. toledomudhens.com
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