Snack Attack!

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March 29, 2018

Are the kids always hungry and craving snacks by the end of the school day? Have them test their taste buds at the library with Hannah Halfhill of Toledo GROWS by enjoying an after-school snack. The tasteful evening involves a learning experience on how to make simple, quick snacks at home. Register in advance.

2-3pm | Saturday, April 14
Holland Branch Library | 1032 S. McCord Rd, Holland
419-259-5240

4-5pm | Thursday, April 19
South Branch Library, 1736 Broadway St., Toledo
419-259-5395
toledolibrary.org

This event is free.

Say “Yes” To The Donated Dress

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Toledo Parent Staff

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March 29, 2018

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library recognizes that prom and formal dances are a huge part of the high school experience, so they are offering a free service to make it much easier for girls to dress up for the dance. Once Upon a Formal gives girls an opportunity to pick out one gently used dress and accompanying accessories, at no charge. Hair and makeup demonstrations, a dinner gift-card giveaway and other activities will be part of the event.

10am-4pm | Saturday, April 7
West Toledo Branch Library | 1320 Sylvania Ave., Toledo
419-259-5290 | toledolibrary.org

This event is free.

Take A Break During Spring Break With “Spring Fling” At The Library

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Toledo Parent Staff

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March 29, 2018

Keep the kids busy and not bored during spring break–the Main Library is hosting Spring Fling: Open Lab all week long. There’s plenty of creative activities to participate in including art, cooking, and science. Kids’ innovative juices will be flowing with multiple productive activities.

1:30-3:30pm | Monday, April 2 – Saturday, April 7
Main Branch Library, 325 Michigan St., Toledo
419-259-5200 | toledolibrary.org

This event is free.

7 Easter Egg Hunts To Find In Toledo

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Morgan Kovacs

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March 21, 2018

Nothing says “Hoppy Easter” quite like an egg hunt! Check out some of our top picks for Easter Egg hunts around the area where you can get your fill of candy, crafts and community before Easter on April 1.

1. Oak Harbor | Saturday, March 24.

The neighborhood’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Adolphus Kraemer Park.
2-4pm.
146 N. Church St., Oak Harbor.
419-898-0479. oakharborohio.net. Free.

2. Country Lane Tree Farm Easter Bunny Hayride/Egg Hunt and Baby Animal Tour | March 24, 25, 31.

After taking a hayride through the egg patch, spend the afternoon hanging out with baby ducks, bunnies, lambs and more furry friends.
11am-4pm.
$10/child, $5/adult.
Country Lane Tree Farm
3525 N Bolander Rd., Genoa.
419-461-1298. Countrylanetreefarm.com

3. Petbull Project Annual Dog & Child Easter Egg Hunt | Sunday, March 25.

Kids aren’t the only ones getting in on the fun at this event. Bring your pups for their own egg hunt and pictures with the Easter Bunny.
1-3pm.
$5.
The Towne Center at Levis Commons
3201 Levis Commons Blvd. Perrysburg.
567-315-8051. Toledospetbullproject.com.

4. Toledo Zoo Animal Egg Hunt | Friday, March 30.

Spend your Friday at the zoo watching your favorite animals open their own Easter eggs filled with enrichment treats.
10am-3pm.
Toledo Zoo
2 Hippo Way.
419-385-5721. Toledozoo.org.
Free with Zoo admission.

5. Sylvania Playland | Saturday, March 31.

Kids can meet the Easter Bunny during this fun hunt.
10am-noon.
$12/child, ages 12 and under.
3620 Centennial Rd., Sylvania.
419-517-9094. sylvaniaplayland.com.

6. Christ UMC | Saturday, March 31.

Hunt for colored eggs and play carnival games in the Oregon church’s large yard.
11am-1pm.
Christ UMC
5757 Starr Ave., Oregon.
419-691-9701. Christumcoregon.org
Free.

7. Mayberry Square | Saturday, March 31.

Enjoy family-friendly activities like face painting and cookie decorating along with the egg hunt.
2-3:30pm.
Shoppes of Mayberry Square
Centennial Rd. (across from centennial quarry)
419-855-8787. gomayberry.com.
Free.

March 2018 Giveaway

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Digital Media

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March 7, 2018

Don’t miss your chance to win this month’s Giveaway— Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock. This innovative hammock keeps baby snug, safe and secure while mom and dad shop. The simple-to-use seat clips on to most shopping carts and allows parents to place items under baby. At the end of the trip, the seat folds up and can be tucked into a diaper bag, quickly and easily.

Girlpreneur, Girlpower

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Kimberly Feldkamp

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March 1, 2018

The local nonprofit Groomed for Greatness, which inspires girls to reach their highest potential, will host a Girlpreneur Expo from 11am-3pm Saturday, March 3 at Mercy Health—Toledo, 2200 Jefferson Avenue. This free, fun family event is a great way to support the organization’s budding Girlpreneurs as they highlight their product, marketing and sales skills. Young ladies have started their own businesses and have developed concepts and ideas that they are excited to share.