Paddle & Groove
As part of Metroparks Toledo’s Watershed Weekend, Black Swamp Conservancy hosts Paddle & Groove, a concert on the Maumee River, with kayaks launching at the newly restored International Cove at Glass City Metropark – Upriver.
Launching its third season during this shared milestone weekend on the Glass City Riverwalk, Paddle & Groove brings live music directly onto the water. A band performs aboard a pontoon boat while participants follow by kayak, creating a one-of-a-kind river journey filled with rhythm, movement and community.
Drift downstream surrounded by nature, skyline views and song as the music carries across the water. Whether you’re paddling alongside the band or floating with the current, this unforgettable summer evening celebrates connection to the river, to each other and to the shared future of this revitalized waterfront.
Reservations are required (reservation link coming soon!)
Come for the music. Stay for the mission. Paddle for the future. For more information about the entire summer series, visit: blackswamp.org/paddle-and-groove/
Watershed Weekend Full Schedule:
Thursday, June 11:
Freighter Golf: Around the Great Lakes |
Celebrate Great Lakes history and have some fun on the green at National Museum of the Great Lakes Held aboard the historic Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship.
The Arts Commission invites the community to Art Loop: Starburst, an evening celebrating public art, creativity and connection along the Glass City Riverwalk.
Black Swamp Conservancy hosts Paddle & Groove, a concert on the Maumee River, with kayaks launching at the newly restored International Cove at Glass City Metropark – Upriver.
Friday, June 12
Freighter Golf: Around the Great Lakes
Celebrate Great Lakes history and have some fun on the green at National Museum of the Great Lakes Held aboard the historic Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship.
Art Loop: Starburst
The Arts Commission invites the community to Art Loop: Starburst, an evening celebrating public art, creativity and connection along the Glass City Riverwalk.
Roll back the clock and hit The Ribbon roller trail for a night of music, roller skates and retro vibes.
Party in the Park | Metroparks Takeover & Hot Air Balloon Glow
Party in the Park expands along the Glass City Riverwalk during Watershed Weekend, featuring Metroparks-led activities and live music from Madison Ave. Band and Chloe and the Steel Strings.
Saturday, June 13
Freighter Golf: Around the Great Lakes
Celebrate Great Lakes history and have some fun on the green at National Museum of the Great Lakes Held aboard the historic Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship.
The Arts Commission invites the community to Art Loop: Starburst, an evening celebrating public art, creativity and connection along the Glass City Riverwalk.
This free wellness session invites participants to enjoy a gentle, guided Tai Chi class in the scenic Cliffs Great Lakes Maritime Park beside the historic Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship.
Yoga & Community Connection
Enjoy a free beginner-friendly Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation session led by Toledo Mindfulness Institute in partnership with Metroparks Toledo
River Crossing Day transforms the Martin Luther King Jr. bridge into an Open Streets style celebration of outdoor recreation, movement and community connection.
TECHLEDO
Experience The Ribbon at Glass City Metropark like never before as TECHLEDO transforms the Toledo riverfront into an immersive electronic music festival during Watershed Weekend.
Sunday, June 14
Freighter Golf: Around the Great Lakes
Celebrate Great Lakes history and have some fun on the green at National Museum of the Great Lakes Held aboard the historic Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship.
The Arts Commission invites the community to Art Loop: Starburst, an evening celebrating public art, creativity and connection along the Glass City Riverwalk.
Celebrate the final day of Watershed Weekend with the BRB Run Club 5K along the Glass City Riverwalk.
Sensory Friendly Weekends at National Museum of the Great Lakes
Guests are invited to experience the museum in a calm, accommodating setting during its Sensory Friendly Weekends, thoughtfully designed for comfort and enjoyment.
