Spend one of the final Friday nights of summer enjoying a free outdoor movie at the Glass Bowl Stadium. The University of Toledo hosts a free showing of Monster’s, Inc. Gates open at 6:30pm with the movie scheduled to begin around 8pm. Concessions will be open, but families are welcome to bring their own food and drink into the stadium. You can also meet and greet with members of the football, volleyball and soccer teams as well as participate in a variety of other activities.

Friday, August 16 | 6:30-9:30 pm
The Glass Bowl, University of Toledo
1745 Stadium Drive

The Campaign for Migrant Worker Justice is excited to welcome applicants for its upcoming Youth Employment Readiness and Empowerment Program – The FLOC Homies Union. The Homies program blends classroom teaching, subsidized ($10 hourly) field internships, and community organizing. The Homies are a member of Toledo’s Black/Brown Unity Coalition, fighting for improved relationships with the police, educating community members about lead paint, leading the #BoycottVUSE campaign, and initiating the effort to install LED lights throughout the City of Toledo. Session 1 begins in mid-October (contingent on funding from Lucas County Jobs and Family services) and will start accepting applications in the middle of August. The Homies are funded through a partnership with the Farm Labor Organizing Committee, Lucas County Jobs and Family Services and Northwest Ohio Community Shares. For questions or to apply, contact Program Director Ted Marok at 419-243-3456.

FLOC Homies Youth Employment Readiness & Empowerment Program, 1221 Broadway St, Toledo.

Take a break this summer and enjoy as Children’s Theatre Workshop brings the beloved works of Dr. Seuss alive on stage with Seussical the Musical Friday, August 2, and Saturday, August 3. Tickets are $10 for students K-12 and $12 for adults. Tickets can be purchased online at ctwtoledo.org/tickets. The August 2 performance at 1pm has $3 tickets available for all area daycares and summer programs. Contact CTW at [email protected] to arrange for your group!

August 2 and 3 | 1pm & 7pm
Collingwood Arts Center
2413 Collingwood Blvd.

This month Flag City Balloon Fest celebrates its 20th year! Get in on the fun at Findlay’s largest family-fun festival. Balloons launch at 6:30pm, but the fun begins before the balloons take to the sky. Let the kids loose at the Kids’ Fair to bounce on the inflatables and play carnival games before checking out the Jungle Island Petting Zoo. If you’re feeling brave, take a helicopter or hot air balloon ride and enjoy great views of Northwest Ohio! The festival goes all weekend. Admission is free, prices vary per activity. 7am-10pm, Friday. 6am-10pm, Saturday. 7am-5pm. Sunday. You can check the complete schedule of events online at flagcityballonfest.com.

Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11.
Emory Adams Park
1861 S. Blanchard St., Findlay