This weekend
Saturday + Sunday plans
Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing a Song All Night Long
Legendary soul icons Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform together.
The Grail Card Show
Card trading show in Novi featuring collectible grail cards.
Huron Rotary Fine Art and Food Festival
Fine art and food festival at Huron's scenic boat basin with vendors and family activities.
Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros
Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros at Comerica Park
WYCD Hoedown featuring Darius Rucker: Songs of Summer Tour 2026
Country music festival featuring Darius Rucker at Pine Knob Music Theatre.
Killer Competition: The Musical
A silly, high-energy musical comedy at Wild Oscar's in Akron.
Hot 8 Brass Band
Hot 8 Brass Band at Natalie's Grandview
The Great Gatsby (Touring)
Classic touring production of The Great Gatsby at Connor Palace.
The Pussycat Dolls: PCD FOREVER TOUR
The Pussycat Dolls reunion tour at Blossom Music Center.
Cleveland Guardians vs Seattle Mariners: Tanner Bibee City Connect Jersey Giveaway
Cleveland Guardians vs Seattle Mariners: Tanner Bibee City Connect Jersey Giveaway at Progressive Field
Lake County Captains vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps
Lake County Captains vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps at Classic Park
The Flutter Run
Active family fun run celebrating butterflies at Franklin Park Conservatory.
BIG3 - 9th Wonder in the Summer - Detroit
High-octane streetball tournament at Little Caesars Arena—summer basketball fun.
LIL KEE AND FRIENDS
LIL KEE AND FRIENDS at Skully's Music Diner
Cleveland Guardians vs Seattle Mariners: Kids Fun Day
Cleveland Guardians home game with kid-friendly activities at Progressive Field.
The Guess Who: Takin' It Back Tour 2026
Classic-rock legends The Guess Who at Blossom Music Center's outdoor amphitheater.
Smokey Robinson: Legacy of Love Tour
Legendary Motown icon Smokey Robinson's touring concert at Northfield Park.
Gin Blossoms
Classic '90s rock band Gin Blossoms at Sound Board in MotorCity Casino.
More events outside the Columbus area
84 events farther afield.
Ghost Town's Cowboy Days
Family-friendly cowboy days festival in Findlay with Old West fun.
Wonder Woman and Captain American Meet and Greet at Levis Commons
Meet Wonder Woman and Captain America at Levis Commons—superhero character meet.
Freedom Celebration
Patriotic celebration in Holland with family activities.
Put-in-Bay Round Trip Ferry from Toledo on the Glass City Pearl
Round-trip ferry to Put-in-Bay aboard the Glass City Pearl—scenic water adventure.
Vendor for Zion Market and Tractor Day
Market vendors and family-friendly tractor day in Ottawa Lake.
Make It, Play It, Take It (Family)
Make, play & take home musical creations at Heartstring Melodies.
Black Swamp Card Show
Sports card trading show at Tiffin Moose Lodge.
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.
A Day at the Bay on the Glass City Pearl
Scenic daytime cruise on the Glass City Pearl.
Huron Rotary Festival
Huron Rotary Festival—community celebration in Huron.
Family Campout Fun-Night at Harrison Park in Pemberville
Family campout night with outdoor fun at William Henry Harrison Park.
Eyes to the Skies Festival and Fireworks
Eyes to the Skies Festival and Fireworks in Holgate.
Nerdy Derby: Podracer Edition
Build and race your own podracer at Imagination Station.
Pontiac Youth Theatre Presents High School Musical Jr
Youth theater production of High School Musical Jr at the historic Flagstar Strand.
Family Storytime
Stories for the whole family at Reynolds Corners Library.
Cultural Cooking Series
Kids explore global cuisines and cooking traditions at EatWell Café.
Full Strawberry Moon Walk
Guided moonwalk under the Full Strawberry Moon at William Henry Harrison Park.
Special After Hours at the Soda Fountain
After-hours soda fountain fun at Sauder Village.
The Guess Who: Takin' It Back Tour 2026
Classic rock legends The Guess Who at outdoor Riverbend Music Center.
Kentucky Barrels vs. Albany Firebirds
Kentucky Barrels vs. Albany Firebirds at Truist Arena
Ten Years Gone - Tribute to Led Zeppelin
Ten Years Gone - Tribute to Led Zeppelin at The Token Lounge
The Lion King (Touring)
Experience the iconic musical at Aronoff Center with stunning production and unforgettable songs.
GardenView U-Pick Flowers
Pick your own flowers at a family-friendly flower farm.
Toledo Holistic Scavenger Hunt + Carnival
Scavenger hunt and carnival games at Inner Voyage Studio.
Houston Astros at Detroit Tigers
Houston Astros at Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park
GroveFest
Family festival at historic Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library.
Seattle Mariners at Cleveland Guardians
Seattle Mariners at Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field
21st Annual Freedom Celebration
21st Annual Freedom Celebration homecoming festival in Holland.
Currents of Change: The Living History of the Great Lakes
Living history exhibit bringing Great Lakes culture to life.
Hollywood Casino Toledo – Red NOT Chili Peppers – RHCP Tribute
Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band at Hollywood Casino Toledo.
Oasis in Space at Ritter Planetarium
Planetarium show at Ritter exploring outer space.
Freighter Golf: Around the Great Lakes
Interactive golf game exploring Great Lakes shipping history.
Ottawa Park Concert Series
Live music at Ottawa Park Amphitheater.
Let's Get Moving: 5th Year Anniversary Party
Let's Get Moving anniversary party at Walbridge Park—community celebration.
Discover the River Cruise on the Sandpiper
Scenic river cruise exploring Toledo's waterfront.
Prohibition Experience
1920s speakeasy experience at Sauder Village.
Listen To Her Heart - The Tom Petty Experience
Tom Petty tribute band at Belterra Casino Resort and Spa in Florence.
Florence Y'alls vs. Evansville Otters
Florence Y'alls vs. Evansville Otters at Thomas More Stadium
Toledo Farmers’ Market
Downtown Toledo farmers' market with fresh produce, crafts, and local community.
Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
Community 5K run/walk celebrating Holland's homecoming.
Ignite the Night | Freedom Celebration
Community homecoming celebration with fireworks and outdoor fun.
Mysterious Forces Workshop
Hands-on workshop exploring physics and science at Imagination Station.
Lego Cup Challenge
LEGO competition and building challenge at Bowling Green Library.
Lavender Fest
Lavender Fest at scenic farm with family activities and local vendors.
Dinosaur Build
Hands-on dinosaur building workshop at Walbridge Library.
Saddle Up: LakeFest Luau 2026
Saddle Up: LakeFest Luau 2026 at Diamondback Music Hall
The Great Perrysburg Treasure Hunt Help Session
Help session for The Great Perrysburg Treasure Hunt at Way Public Library.
Planetarium Double Feature
Double planetarium show at Bowling Green State University—stellar family STEM fun.
Portage River Festival
Portage River Festival with family activities, food, and entertainment.
The King's Brass Patriotic Celebration
The King's Brass Patriotic Celebration at Emmanuel Baptist Church—pay-what-you-can family event.
Sports & Pokémon Card Show
Sports and Pokémon card show in Palmyra.
Michigan trading card fest
Michigan trading card fest at SoHo banquet center in Westland.
Lighthouse Cruise on the Glass City Pearl
Scenic boat cruise on the Glass City Pearl in Toledo.
Music Under the Stars
Live music under the stars at Toledo Zoo & Aquarium with zoo views.
Planetarium Show: A Teenager's Guide to the Galaxy
Explore the cosmos designed for teen astronomy fans at BGSU Planetarium.
Read to the Dogs
Read aloud to friendly dogs at Way Public Library.
Planetarium Show: A Teenager's Guide to the Galaxy
Teen-focused planetarium show at BGSU—a teenager's guide to the galaxy and space exploration.
Kayak & U-Pick Flowers – GardenView
Kayak paddling and pick-your-own flowers at GardenView.
Sunset and City Lights Cruise on the Sandpiper
Evening cruise on the Sandpiper with sunset and city views.
Concerts in the Park
Free outdoor concerts at Bowling Green City Park.
Nerdy Derby: Podracer Edition Family Event
Build and race podracers in this Star Wars–themed family event at Imagination Station.
Double Feature: SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLES: UNCOVERING THE INVISIBLE and JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE MILKY WAY
Immersive planetarium shows exploring black holes and the Milky Way.
Lighthouse Cruise on the Glass City Pearl
Scenic lighthouse cruise on the Glass City Pearl.
Show: A Teenager's Guide to the Galaxy
Engaging planetarium show designed for teens exploring space and astronomy.
All That's Left of You Movie Screening
Family movie screening at Imagination Station Toledo.
Sunday Family Day | BIG Ypsi
Sunday family fun at Best in Games arcade & gaming café in Ypsilanti.
Nature's School House at the Oak Grove School (All Ages)
Hands-on nature education for all ages at Wildwood Preserve's Oak Grove School.
Nature at Night: Moth Lighting (All Ages)
Night adventure: see moths light up at Wildwood Preserve's Oak Grove School.