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Fall and Halloween Events in Toledo for Families
Fall events
Saturday, Oct. 3
6th Annual Open House
An open house with local rock band 5th ACE, family activities like pumpkin launching and decorating, food trucks,...
Special Grounds Coffee Co. Creates an Inclusive Environment
Not only does the coffee from Special Grounds Coffee Co. get great reviews, but the coffee shop is also here for a good cause.
Special...
More than 20 Story Book Trails to Check Out in Toledo
Families can enjoy nature while reading a story with Storybook Trails, a recent phenomenon spread across the Toledo area’s public parks and libraries. Children...
Fun Fall Activities To Connect To Nature
Depending on where you live, you may already feel the air getting cooler and crisper. With school back in session and all the talk...
Save The Music Partnership Expands Music Opportunities Across Toledo Public Schools
Music classrooms across Toledo Public Schools are sounding a little different these days. Students are learning on ukuleles, world drums, Orff percussion instruments, guitars,...
“I Can” Skateboarding Program Empowers Youth and Builds Stronger Communities
“Do you know how to shred?”
Four-year-old Zacharia approached me just as I sat down in the Frederick Douglas Community Center’s indoor skateboarding gym lined...
Being ‘Meen’ is All the Rage
It all started with a LinkedIn post showcased a family prank and now it’s helping parents all around the world.
Local psychologist and mom of...
Navigating Misinformation About Vaccines
It is hard to sort through fact and fiction when it comes to vaccinations. The internet is flooded with so-called experts, making it difficult...
What’s on Our Bookshelf this September
September brings cooler days, back-to-school routines and the first hints of spooky season. This month’s picks are filled with ghosts, gardens, pumpkins and plenty...
Halloween Haunts and Happenings 2026
There’s something magical about fall in northwest Ohio. As the temperatures cool and the leaves begin to change, pumpkin patches, apple orchards, family festivals...
Getting Crafty: A Round-Up of Creative Activities for Mom
We often share a lot of fun activities for families, but sometimes mom needs an afternoon or evening out with friends or a chance...