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FREE Toledo Area Events: June 2023

By
Shannon Merryman
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Looking for family-friendly activities that won’t break the bank? We’ve got a list of our favorite free June events here!

Weekly

Community Night at Parkside Drive-In

Save Our Screen will host a free viewing of their favorite movies. at the Parkside Drive-In (formerly the Sundance Drive-In). Every Wednesday night. Please note that outside food is prohibited. 

Cops & Bobbers

Kids 10 and younger, accompanied by a parent or guardian, can fish the Maumee River at Vet’s Park with the Rossford Police Department on Thursdays, now through August 17. 10am-2pm. Weather permitting. All equipment provided.  

Go Tyme Grynd Summer Youth Fitness

This kids summer program combines both fitness and education into fun group activities that will engage and inspire young people. Registration is required. 

June 6 and June 7

Under the Big Top: Science in the Circus

From the strongman to the trapeze artist, this spectacular show demonstrates the physics behind the awesome stunts performed by circus entertainers. Presented by Whiz Bang Science.

June 6
Point Place Branch Library

June 7
King Road Branch Library & Holland Branch Library

Community Nights at Parkside Drive-In

Open House in the Artist Village at Toledo Botanical Garden

See art demonstrations, exhibits, and behind-the-scenes peeks into Artist Village studios, galleries, and garden spaces. 

Be Excellent Festival of Games

Join Awkward Puffin Productions for a day of games and shopping. There will be opportunities to play and shop for games and game-related products. Games will include board, roleplaying, and miniatures games.

June 9 – June 11

Opening Weekend at Glass City Metropark

The second phase of Glass City Metropark is opening and a weekend-long celebration is planned. Live music on Friday night with Nikki D. and the Sisters of Thunder. A free roller skate party on the Ribbon Saturday night (please note that skate rentals are an additional fee. Free if you bring your own skates.) On Sunday, Metroparks Toledo will host an Outdoor Expo with tons of hands-on activities.  

Skating Party (free if you have your own skates)

Outdoor Expo

 

June 19

4th annual Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration

Enjoy live entertainment, food, local vendors, family activities along with culture and heritage in the celebration of Jubilee at this free family event. 


June 22

Art Loop: Summer Spectacular

Live entertainment, local art, and so much more at this monthly celebration of arts.

June 23

Inclusive Playtime + Parent Connections

Everyone is welcome to this accessible and sensory-friendly experience. Geared towards kids 6 and under. Registration is required. 

June 24

Fulton County Breakfast on the Farm

Enjoy a free breakfast and learn about the food you eat! Take a farm tour, meet the farmers, see animals, and much more. Registration is required. 

Cruise-In For a Safe Summer

There will be service vehicles, fire trucks, first responders, a safety fair, and more. There will also be a car cruise-in. Food trucks on site.

Ice Cream Shop Roundup

By
Alexandra Bugaj
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Area creameries give Toledo families two scoops of happiness

We are determined to enjoy the final days of summer, and there’s no better way than sitting outside with a scoop or two of your favorite ice cream. Luckily, the Toledo area has a slew of options for lovers of the sweet stuff! We included some of our favorite offerings and reviews from local customers so you can enjoy them before many close for the season. Did we miss any? Don’t forget to fill us in on your favorite spots!

North Toledo

 

Fritzie Freeze

5137 Summit St.
419-727-0818
2pm-8pm, Monday-Friday
Noon-9pm, Saturday-Sunday

Customer review: “It is an excellent place to go to in order for you to get ice cream. I would recommend going there 100%!”

South Toledo

 

Krave Food and Ice Cream

2603 Airport Hwy.
419-469-8880
2pm-8pm, Monday-Saturday

Customer review: “The food is always fresh and delicious, and the workers are always very nice. Great food!”

 

Mr. G’s Barn


6756 Hill Ave.
419-886-6756
11am-9pm, Monday-Saturday
12-9pm, Sunday

Customer review: “A good, traditional style ice cream and hot dog stand. It’s very busy on a summer Saturday evening, especially the drive-through. There were plenty of parking spaces available, so we parked and went inside where we were served in good time. Service is friendly and courteous.”

 

Netty’s

2701 Dorr St.
419-535-8723
Monday-Saturday, 11am-8pm
Sunday, 12-8pm

325 S. Fearing Blvd.
419-382-0238
11am-9pm, Monday-Saturday
Noon-9pm, Sunday

Customer review: “Their dogs are the best, and the ice cream is to die for!”

 

Shivers Ice Cream

2425 Key St.
419-385-4380
Noon-9pm

Customer review: “The coconut ice cream is amazing!”

 

East Toledo

 

Deb’s Soft Kreme

1326 Navarre Ave.
419-693-5801
2pm-9pm, Monday-Sunday

 

West Toledo

 

Cold Stone Creamery 

4038 Talmadge Rd.
419-537-9959
12pm-10pm, daily

Customer review: “We enjoyed dessert here a couple of times recently. Each time the two different creations that we got were delicious. The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was inviting. We recommend this for ice cream desserts you do not get elsewhere.”

 

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

5655 Secor Rd.
419-474-8861
Noon-10pm, daily

Customer review: “So I had that moment where the craving for quality ice cream was uncontainable. I took to the internet to research quality ice cream shops near me. Found Handel’s for the first time and ended up going twice during the same week because they were so good! Customer service is excellent and they even have a drive thru at the location I went to in Toledo. You will enjoy your visit for sure!”

 

Netty’s

1244 W Alexis Rd.
11am-8pm, Monday-Saturday
Noon-8pm, Sunday

Customer reviews: “Two chili dogs and sitting at a picnic table outside takes me back to when I helped coach little league baseball, and we would go for ice cream. Great memories and good hot dogs.”

 

Pa Jollys

2106 W Sylvania Ave.
419-472-3647
11:30am-9pm, Monday-Thursday and Sunday
11:30am-10pm, Friday-Saturday

Customer review: “Awesome ice cream!! Would definitely go back again and again and again. Employees were very friendly.” 

 

Sparky’s Donuts and Ice Cream

1357 W Sylvania Ave.
419-476-5525
11am-8pm, Tuesday
7am-8pm, Wednesday-Friday
8am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday

Customer review: “Also a great place for good donuts, they have good choices and prices are reasonable. They are open very early with easy in and out.”

 

Sylvania

 

Mr. Freeze

2031 N McCord Rd.
419-855-7611
Hours: 11am-9pm, Monday-Sunday

Customer review: “Best soft serve sundaes I’ve ever had! Great portions and toppings for the price. Especially like the fact that they not only have soft serve ice cream but also soft serve frozen yogurt & Newberry soft serve for those with diet restrictions or lactose intolerances.”

 

Charlie’s Homemade Ice Cream and Edibles

6600 W Sylvania Ave.
419-885-2894
11:30 am-9pm, Monday-Friday
Noon-9pm, Saturday-Sunday

Customer review: “My sons and I stopped in the other day for a quick treat. It was our first visit. The guy behind the counter was very nice and helpful. I ordered a chocolate milkshake, while my sons enjoyed their drumstick and waffle cones. The killer chocolate ice cream is heavenly. Prices are reasonable as well.”

 

Mayberry Ice Cream LLC

5645 Mayberry Square
4pm-9pm, Monday-Friday
Noon-9pm, Saturday-Sunday

Customer review: “We had a great time! The ice cream and staff are amazing! My mother and grandson were so excited … and so was I!”

 

Timbo’s Cones and Coney’s

5437 W Alexis Rd.
419-882-8223
11am-9pm, Monday-Saturday
Noon-9pm, Sunday

Customer review: “I’ve been going here for 19 years and love it every time. The menu expands every season and the hits keep coming. The Buckeye sundae is where it’s at for me. Chili dogs are great and you can’t go wrong with chili fries. The family running it are good people, and they treat people right! Great spot for a quick bite!”

 

Perrysburg

Mr. Freeze

627 S. Boundary Rd.
Hours: Monday- Sunday, 11am-9pm.

Nedley’s Ice Cream and Coffee Cafe

200 E South Boundary St, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Maumee

 

Cold Stone Creamery 

479 W. Dussel Rd.
419-482-6610
12pm-10pm, daily

 

Penguin Palace

2117 River Rd.
419-893-0561
3-9pm, daily

Customer review: “This shop was remodeled last year. Looks very nice. The ice cream is served in large portions and you get a very nice amount for an inexpensive price. It is a nice family stop.”

 

 

 

Holland

 

Chitter Chatter Ice Cream

8144 Airport Hwy.
419-865-7223
11am-9pm, Monday-Saturday
Noon-9pm, Sunday

 

Netty’s

904 Clark St.
419-720-3372
11am-8pm, Monday-Saturday
Noon-8pm, Sunday

 

Whitehouse

 

General’s Ice Cream

6751 Providence St.
419-877-0031
3pm-9pm, Monday-Friday
11:30am-9:30pm, Saturday-Sunday

Customer Review: “General’s Ice Cream is a quaint little shop that is right on the south fork of the Cannonball Trail in Whitehouse. Really nice stopover during that bike hike. Hard scooped ice cream and a nice variety really help cool you down. My favorite are the sundaes, as they are the old-fashioned kind.”

 

Waterville

 

Sweet Retreat

1276 Michigan Ave.
419-878-4200
11am-9pm, Monday-Saturday
Noon-9pm, Sunday

Customer Review: “I love this little shop. I try to avoid eating ice cream, but during the summer, I can’t help myself. Their vanilla ice cream is so good, and so much like I remember as a child. The staff handles my order quickly and are always very polite. This is a nice place to stop on Sunday afternoons and relax on their outdoor patio furniture after a bicycle ride along the trails.”

 

Oregon

 

Edie’s Ice Cream

2349 Woodville Rd.
419-972-0055
11am-9pm, Monday-Saturday
1-9pm, Sunday

Customer Reviews: “Lots of choices, huge servings, delicious. Serves 36 different flavors of soft serve. Also has hand-packed ice cream. Some food. But it is the cream and soft serve you want. Worth going.”

 

Dairy Depot

4160 Navarre Ave.
419-691-0096
11am-9pm, Monday-Sunday 

Customer Review: “Love the hard ice creams, hot fudge, and S’mores sundaes.”

 

Pearson’s Ice Cream

3219 Seaman Rd.
419-725-9072
10am-9:30pm, Monday-Sunday 

Kid-Friendly Breweries in the Toledo Area

By
Matthew Sackmann
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A good friend of mine recently got back from Denver and was complaining about the brewery scene there. “Every one of them is filled with kids and dogs!” he complained, making it sound like the worst thing in the world. “That sounds pretty good to me,” I replied.

Some of my favorite breweries across the country are like that (Hopshire Farm and Brewery outside Ithaca, NY and Oskar Blues outside of Asheville, NC). Unfortunately, most of these breweries are a long way from Toledo. But our little patch of Northwest Ohio is getting better. In this article, we take a look at the most kid-friendly breweries within a short drive from Toledo. I’ve separated the area breweries into three tiers. 

In general, breweries are much more kid-friendly than bars. First, it’s rare to encounter sloppily drunk folks at breweries. Second, the lighting is usually much brighter. Third, they usually are less crowded. And finally, most of them usually have better food and/or food trucks. 

Then there are a few specific things that make individual breweries more kid-friendly. The key one for me is outdoor space. This puts a lot of urban breweries at a disadvantage, although the pandemic has helped create more outdoor spaces for a variety of businesses, breweries included.

A large indoor space also makes for a more kid-friendly environment. They have a little more room to run around and parents have more room to navigate the taproom with a stroller or wagon. Another important aspect are games for kids (and adults!) to play. 

TIER 1: The Overall Winner

There’s only room for one brewery here. Huge outdoor space. Games and toys. Places to explore. A dirt hill!

Arlyn’s Good Beer
520 Hankey Ave., Bowling Green

This is the type of brewery that my friend hates (and that I now love). In fact, I loved these even before the child arrived. Even before the pandemic arrived. Super large outdoor space with picnic tables (we brought gyros from South Side 6 – yum).

There was a big party going on while we were there, but there was still a ton of space. They have a huge dirt play area with a lot of (old) construction toys. The boy loved it! There were games and spaces for older kids as well. Cornhole, Spikeball, etc.. And they have good beer! I can’t wait for it to be warmer so we can go hang outside again.

Tier 2: Outdoor Spaces

These breweries all have decent outdoor spaces for the kids.

Heavy Wheelhouse
3520 Waterville Swanton Rd., Swanton
419-662-9521

Comfortable outdoor and indoor space. Part coffee shop / part bar. It’s really a great spot if you are mountain biking Oak Openings or headed out on a day trip. Our child wandered around quite freely and safely. There was a large grass field right next to the outdoor patio. Bonus points for taking your wagon or stroller over the mountain bike course (wink).

Patron Saints Brewery
4730 W Bancroft St. #8
419-720-2337

 

Outdoor space is in the back. It is kind of parking lot-like, but the owners have done a good job making it feel like its own little space. There’s a set-up for cornhole, and it’s a bike-friendly area.

Heavy Beer Company
1301 N Summit St.
419-662-9521

Split with Toledo Spirits, this place has picnic tables outside. The basement taproom for Heavy is pretty crowded, but there is a lot of space outside if the weather is nice.

Pavlov’s Brewing Company
7548 Lewis Ave, Temperance, MI
734-802-1410

 

Pavlov’s has a large outdoor patio, and it’s fenced in.

Tier 3: Good Food and Friendly Service

If these have outdoor spaces, they are pretty small. But a lot have great food options for the kiddos.

Upside Brewery at J&G’s Pizza Palace
5692 Main St., Sylvania
419-882-6061

This place is always crowded, and it’s a nice dinner spot for the kiddos. Great food (pizza, gyros, salad) and beer.

Earnest Brew Works
4342 S. Detroit Ave.
419-318-8344

Nice clean open space with a small outdoor seating area. Rotating food trucks. Great beer.

Maumee Bay Brewing Company
27 Broadway St.
419-243-1302

This is the oldest brewery in the area. No outdoor space, but a large menu with lots of kid-friendly fare. I haven’t been to the adjacent Warehouse (except for a sneak peek) but I’m sure that will only add to the kid-friendly vibe.

Brewing Green (used to be Bowling Green Beer Works)
322 N Grove St., Bowling Green
419-208-9411

Brewing Green is a small brewery, but it has  a decent sized covered patio in case of rain.

Inside the Five
5703 Main St, Sylvania
567-408-7212

127 W. 3rd St., Perrysburg
419-931-0707

Of the two locations, the new Perrysburg one is more kid-friendly with a lot more space inside and out. A great place to stop by during Thursdays’ farmers markets.

If you have any other suggestions for this roundup, please let us know. We will keep updating it as we explore more breweries!

Others you might want to explore:

Buffalo Rock (Waterville)

Buffalo Rock Brewing Company
345 Anthony Wayne Trail, Waterville
567-952-0392

Great Black Swamp Brewing Co.
2250 Tedrow Rd.
567-377-8090

Great beer, but not super kid-friendly.

Quenched and Tempered

Black Frog Brewery

 

Aerospace and Natural Science Academy at Toledo Public Schools

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Toledo Public Schools
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Toledo Area Businesses Team up to Build Playhouse for Local Residents with Disabilities 

By
Sneha Kamath
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Courageous Community Services is the only nonprofit organization in Northwest Ohio dedicated to providing comprehensive outdoor recreation experiences to individuals of all ages, ethnicities, genders, and abilities. 

Thanks to a generous donation from Karen and Mike Langenderfer of the CounterTop Shop that benefits two organizations — Courageous Community Services and Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity — families with disabilities will have access to more resources that have a positive impact in their lives. The donation that the Langenderfers provided will enable Courageous Community Services to construct a playhouse that will become the organization’s “snack shack.” With this new facility, campers will have the option to enjoy a healthy snack while enjoying outdoor activities. 

Construction of the playhouse will be led by experts from Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity, which aims to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. A dozen volunteers who identify with Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity’s mission donated their time and skills to build the playhouse on May 5. After donating funds for the playhouse, Karen and Mike Langenderfer joined this team of volunteers and also donated their time to help in the construction process. 

The playhouse construction process was forecasted to last six hours and took place at Courageous Acres, located at 12701 Waterville Swanton Rd. In response to the Langenderfer’s donations and support, Laura Kuhlenbeck, the Executive Director at Courageous Community Services, stated that “their [the Langenderfers’] donation and time benefit the campers of Courageous Acres as well as families throughout Lucas County in need of shelter via the work of Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity.” 

Although the playhouse will only be accessible to Courageous Acres campers, registration for summer camp is still open and can be found here. Learn more about Maumee Valley Habitat for humanity by visiting their website here. 

School of Rock in Perrysburg Brings Rock Lessons for Families

By
Sneha Kamath
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When Ron Rothenbuhler’s daughter, Isabella, had a positive experience at School of Rock in Ann Arbor, a major improvement in her drumming skills was just one outcome of her lessons. Rothenbuhler was also so inspired by the School of Rock’s effectiveness that he is now opening his own branch of the franchise in Levis Commons to provide the same opportunity to other local students. After receiving approval for the School of Rock’s final design around January 2023, Rothebuhler is hopeful the location will be open in late June. 

The first School of Rock (now a worldwide franchise) location was opened in Philadelphia by a traditional rock instructor named Paul Green, who found that students learn music better when they learn new skills in a band setting. Since Green opened the first location, School of Rock has expanded to 300 locations across the country. 

The Perrysburg location will teach students guitar, drums, bass, piano, and vocals, as well as feature classes for songwriting and performing. The location will feature several rehearsal spaces and two drum rooms.

At Perrysburg’s School of Rock, classes generally follow the same structure of one weekly private lesson combined with one group rehearsal. The School of Rock website includes a list of programs and a summary of what enrolled students can expect—click here to check out which School of Rock class might be best for your student! 

School of Rock Perrysburg
Chappel Dr.
567-698-7625 

 

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