Festivals & Fairs
Street fairs and seasonal celebrations
Ontario Fourth of July Festival
Huron Rotary Fine Art and Food Festival
Fine art and food festival at Huron's scenic boat basin with vendors and family activities.
Red, White, and Boom! at Scioto Audubon
Patriotic celebration with fireworks at Scioto Audubon Park.
Huron Riverfest
Riverfront festival at Huron Boat Basin with live music & waterfront activities.
Immaculate Conception Parish Festival
Parish festival with games, food, and fun for families at Immaculate Conception.
More events outside the Columbus area
78 events farther afield.
Thursday Lunch Cruise on the Sandpiper
Thursday lunch cruise aboard the Sandpiper.
London Strawberry Festival
Summer strawberry festival in downtown London with seasonal treats.
National Threshers Association Reunion
National Threshers Association Reunion celebrating farm heritage.
Ashland Balloonfest
Hot-air balloon festival with rides, tethered flights & summer magic.
Pyrate Fest
Pirate-themed festival fun at DeRivera Park in Put-in-Bay.
Pyrate Festival
Swashbuckling pirate-themed festival on Lake Erie with games, crafts, and family fun.
Lorain International Festival and Bazaar
International Festival & Bazaar at Black River Landing in Lorain.
Maria Stein Country Fest
Country music festival at historic Maria Stein Shrine grounds.
BBQ Buffet
BBQ buffet at historic Sauder Village—family meal in a heritage setting.
Special After Hours at the Soda Fountain
Special after-hours vintage soda fountain fun at Sauder Village.
Ghost Town's Cowboy Days
Family-friendly cowboy days festival in Findlay with Old West fun.
Freedom Celebration
Patriotic celebration in Holland with family activities.
Gibsonburg Homecoming Festival
Gibsonburg Homecoming Festival with rides, games, food, and community fun.
Toledo’s Holistic Scavenger Hunt & Carnival
Scavenger hunt and carnival with games and activities for the whole family.
Huron Rotary Festival
Huron Rotary Festival—community celebration in Huron.
Eyes to the Skies Festival and Fireworks
Eyes to the Skies Festival and Fireworks in Holgate.
Toledo Holistic Scavenger Hunt + Carnival
Scavenger hunt and carnival games at Inner Voyage Studio.
GroveFest
Family festival at historic Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library.
Oasis in Space at Ritter Planetarium
Planetarium show at Ritter exploring outer space.
Prohibition Experience
1920s speakeasy experience at Sauder Village.
Ignite the Night | Freedom Celebration
Community homecoming celebration with fireworks and outdoor fun.
Lavender Fest
Lavender Fest at scenic farm with family activities and local vendors.
Portage River Festival
Portage River Festival with family activities, food, and entertainment.
Rossford Stroll the Street
Rossford Stroll the Street community festival.
Sylvania Summer Market
Summer farmers market at Olander Park with local vendors.
Summer at the Village
Historic village comes alive with summer activities for all ages.
Woodville Fourth of July Celebration
Fourth of July celebration with fireworks and family fun at Trail Marker Park.
America 250: Celebrating Jazz and Harmony
Jazz and harmony celebration in Perrysburg—music and culture for all ages.
Whitehouse Founder's Day Fireworks and America's 250th Celebration
Fireworks and festivities celebrating America's 250th birthday.
Party in the Park | 250th Backyard BBQ Pig Roast
250th anniversary celebration with backyard BBQ and pig roast—festive community party.
Fourth in the 419
Toledo's signature Fourth of July celebration with fireworks on the Riverfront.
Star Spangled Celebration
Patriotic celebration with family fun at Centennial Terrace.
BG BOOM Festival and Fireworks
Festival with fireworks at Wood County Fairgrounds—fun for the whole family.
Independence Day Celebrated with Music, Games, & Fireworks
Independence Day celebration with live music, games & fireworks in Maumee.
Boom at the Bay
Fireworks, music, and waterfront celebration on Lake Erie's Put-in-Bay.
Fireworks Spectacular
Fireworks light up the sky at the Riverfront in Toledo.
Fourth in the 419 Fireworks Spectacular
Fireworks spectacular celebrating Independence Day at the Riverfront.
The City of Toledo 250th Celebration
City of Toledo's 250th anniversary celebration at Promenade Park—civic milestone festivities.
Party in the Park | America's 250th Concert & Fireworks Spectacular
America's 250th celebration with concert & fireworks in Toledo.
Fireworks Cruise on the Glass City Pearl
Fireworks cruise on the Glass City Pearl—celebrate from the water.
Hensville Live!
Rock concert and fireworks show at Hensville Park—summer fun for the whole family.
Toledo Celebrates 250: Fireworks in the 419 Celebration Presented by Owens Corning
Family fireworks celebration at Maumee Riverfront for Toledo's 250th anniversary.
12th Toledo Jewish Film Festival: We Met at Grossinger's
Toledo Jewish Film Festival screening—family-friendly cultural cinema event.
Appetite for the Arts
Arts celebration bringing families together for creativity and fun.
Jazz in the Garden
Jazz music in the gardens at Toledo Botanical Garden—family-friendly evening.
Shelby Bicycle Days
Bike-themed celebration in downtown Shelby for cycling families.
Put-in-bay Jeep Invasion
Island gathering celebrating Jeep culture with parades, vendors, and family activities.
World's Largest Rubber Duck Visits Put-in-bay
See the world's largest rubber duck visit Put-in-Bay for a quirky, photo-worthy family day.
Party in the Park | Elton John & Billy Joel Tribute Band
Elton John & Billy Joel tribute band rocks Toledo Promenade Park.
Apricot Fest
Apricot Fest at Twin Oast on Catawba Island—local food & fun.
The Great Lakes Medieval Faire and Marketplace
Medieval faire with costumes, entertainment, crafts & marketplace.
Fostoria Guitar Fest
Live guitar music festival in Fostoria.
Lavender Harvest Festival - 9th Annual
Pick fresh lavender and enjoy seasonal fun at Milan's 9th annual harvest festival.
Delta Chicken Festival
Annual chicken festival in Delta.
Sommerfest 2026
Summer festival in Oregon, Ohio with food and family fun.
A Day at the Bay on the Glass City Pearl
A Day at the Bay on the Glass City Pearl—waterfront family festival.
Cookie Decorating | County Fair
Cookie decorating activity at the County Fair—sweet fun for kids!
Monday July 13th 2026 Lucas County Fair
Lucas County Fair with rides, games, food, and classic county fair fun.
12th Toledo Jewish Film Festival: Once Upon My Mother
Jewish Film Festival screening—cultural cinema for all ages.
Tuesday July 14th 2026, Lucas County Fair
Lucas County Fair with rides, games, food, and classic county fair fun.
Thursday July 16th 2026 Lucas County Fair
Lucas County Fair with rides, games, and entertainment.
Friday July 17th 2026 Lucas County Fair
Lucas County Fair with rides, games, food, and farm exhibits.
2026 Rossford Balloon and Fireworks Fest Helicopter Rides
Hot air balloon festival with helicopter rides and fireworks at Rossford.
Castalia Cold Creek Celebration
Downtown village celebration with local food, crafts, and family entertainment.
Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest
Hot-air balloons and fireworks light up the sky at this family festival.
Saturday July 18th 2026 Lucas County Fair
Lucas County Fair with rides, games, food, and farm exhibits.
Toledo Water Lantern Festival by Light The Night
Light up the night floating lanterns festival on the waterfront.
Margaritaville Weekend / Mud Hens vs. Stripers
Mud Hens baseball game with Margaritaville-themed weekend.
Toledo Urban Musicfest
Celebrate diverse urban music at Toledo Urban Musicfest at Huntington Center.
North Of Nashville at Rossford Balloon Festival
Live music at Rossford Balloon Festival with hot air balloons and family fun.
Sunday July 19th 2026 Lucas County Fair
Lucas County Fair with rides, games, food, and farm exhibits.
Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Festival
Hot-air balloons, fireworks, and carnival fun at this beloved community festival.