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  • Sylvania Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

    Downtown Sylvania Sylvania, Ohio

    Honor and remember at Sylvania’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, taking place Monday, May 25, 2026, in Sylvania. One of the largest and most well-attended Memorial Day events in Northwest […]

  • Historical Cruise on the Sandpiper

    J&M Cruise Lines 2026
    J&M Boat Launch 1 Jefferson Ave, Toledo, OH, United States

    Step aboard the Sandpiper for a two-hour Historical Cruise along the Maumee River, narrated by local historian Taylor Moyer. This immersive experience highlights the rich history of the river and […]

  • 53rd Annual Old West End Festival

    Old West End Toledo, OH, United States

    The biggest party of the year! The 53rd Annual Old West End Festival is a two-day event celebrating one of the largest historic districts in the country with live music, […]

  • Home Front Hazards: WWII Aviation Accidents in the Local Area

    Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd, Bowling Green, OH, United States

    The Wood County History Museum presents Home Front Hazards: WWII Aviation Accidents in the Local Area, a fascinating program exploring World War II-era aviation crashes in Northwest Ohio. Local historian […]

  • Sauder Village’s 50th Birthday

    Sauder Village 22611 State Rte 2, Archbold, OH

    Celebrate 50 years of history, community, and hands-on learning at Sauder Village during its 50th Birthday Celebration on Sunday, June 14. This special, village-wide event honors five decades of growth […]

  • Crossbow to Cartridge | Fort Meigs

    Crossbow to Cartridge
    Fort Meigs: Ohio’s War of 1812 Battlefield 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH, United States

    Crossbow to Cartridge explores the evolution of gunpowder from pre-gunpowder weaponry such as the longbow, crossbow, and pike, to gunpowder weaponry, such as the arquebus, matchlock, wheellock, flintlock, and more! […]

    $12.00

  • Sauder Village’s Antique Tractor Show

    Sauder Village 22611 State Rte 2, Archbold, OH

    Celebrate the history of agriculture at the Antique Tractor Show, the grand finale of Farm Week at Sauder Village on June 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This family-friendly […]

  • 50th Anniversary Celebration – Mad River & Nickel Plate Railroad Museum

    Mad River & Nickel Plate Railroad Museum 253 Southwest St., Bellevue, Ohio, United States

    The Mad River & Nickel Plate Railroad Museum is delighted to invite you to the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Mad River & Nickel Plate Railroad Museum. Opened in June […]

  • Crossbow to Cartridge | Fort Meigs

    Crossbow to Cartridge
    Fort Meigs: Ohio’s War of 1812 Battlefield 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH, United States

    Crossbow to Cartridge explores the evolution of gunpowder from pre-gunpowder weaponry such as the longbow, crossbow, and pike, to gunpowder weaponry, such as the arquebus, matchlock, wheellock, flintlock, and more! […]

    $12.00

  • GroveFest

    Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums Spiegel Grove, Fremont, OH, United States

    See and learn about live animals, play nature-related games and make crafts with regional nature organizations during the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums annual GroveFest on Saturday, June 27. GroveFest […]

  • Historical Cruise on the Sandpiper

    J&M Cruise Lines 2026
    J&M Boat Launch 1 Jefferson Ave, Toledo, OH, United States

    Step aboard the Sandpiper for a two-hour Historical Cruise along the Maumee River, narrated by local historian Taylor Moyer. This immersive experience highlights the rich history of the river and […]

  • Independence Day Concert – Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums

    Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums Spiegel Grove, Fremont, OH, United States

    On July 4, 2025, America turns 250, and the site of America’s first presidential library is the perfect place to celebrate. Enjoy a day of nostalgic fun, an old-fashioned picnic and a patriotic concert by a band featuring members of the Toledo Symphony at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. Bring a picnic or purchase […]

  • Independence Day 1813

    Fort Meigs: Ohio’s War of 1812 Battlefield 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH, United States

    Experience Independence Day in 1813 fashion with an 18 shot artillery salute, historic music presentations, and musket demonstrations. The museum and fort are open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. General […]

    $12.00

  • Historical Cruise on the Sandpiper

    J&M Cruise Lines 2026
    J&M Boat Launch 1 Jefferson Ave, Toledo, OH, United States

    Step aboard the Sandpiper for a two-hour Historical Cruise along the Maumee River, narrated by local historian Taylor Moyer. This immersive experience highlights the rich history of the river and […]

  • Lighthouse Cruise on the Glass City Pearl

    J&M Cruise Lines 2026
    J&M Boat Launch 1 Jefferson Ave, Toledo, OH, United States

    Set sail on the Lighthouse Cruise aboard the Glass City Pearl for a three-hour journey from the Maumee River to the open waters of Lake Erie. Watch as the river gives way to expansive lake views while discovering Toledo’s rich maritime history along the way. This scenic adventure highlights two iconic landmarks, the Toledo Harbor […]

  • Historical Cruise on the Sandpiper

    J&M Cruise Lines 2026
    J&M Boat Launch 1 Jefferson Ave, Toledo, OH, United States

    Step aboard the Sandpiper for a two-hour Historical Cruise along the Maumee River, narrated by local historian Taylor Moyer. This immersive experience highlights the rich history of the river and Downtown Toledo, from Early American Indians to 20th-century developments. Each month focuses on a different era: June: Early American Indians July: Wars, Battles, and Forts […]

  • Life in Early Ohio

    Life in Early Ohio
    Fort Meigs: Ohio’s War of 1812 Battlefield 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH, United States

    Early settlers into the Ohio country had to know skills and trades just to survive. Stop by Fort Meigs and learn just what it took to make a life on […]

    $12.00

  • Life in Early Ohio

    Life in Early Ohio
    Fort Meigs: Ohio’s War of 1812 Battlefield 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH, United States

    Early settlers into the Ohio country had to know skills and trades just to survive. Stop by Fort Meigs and learn just what it took to make a life on […]

    $12.00

  • Lighthouse Cruise on the Glass City Pearl

    J&M Cruise Lines 2026
    J&M Boat Launch 1 Jefferson Ave, Toledo, OH, United States

    Set sail on the Lighthouse Cruise aboard the Glass City Pearl for a three-hour journey from the Maumee River to the open waters of Lake Erie. Watch as the river […]