A Thursday comedy giant at the Stranahan, then hockey's home opener, a free romance-book convention with bestselling authors, Rockets basketball, an art festival and late-night comedy — a packed November weekend. Find something fun. We'll drive.
If you only do one thing each part of the weekend, make it one of these. They're also the three hardest places to park — which is kind of the point of us.
The Walleye finally come home: after starting the season on the road, Toledo's home opener is Saturday night against the rival Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center. Downtown will be buzzing — and parking will be the real opponent.
The Toledo Library's third annual Romance-Con: a free, daylong convention with headliners Adriana Herrera and Ali Hazelwood, an author fair of some 60 romance writers, panels and crafts. 9 AM–4:30 PM downtown.
A Power-conference visitor in Savage Arena: the Rockets host the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday afternoon — Toledo's first home game against a power-conference opponent in years, per UT.
One big warm-up before the weekend: a comedy giant at the Stranahan.
A gentle ramp-up: wine and soul downtown, Rockets volleyball on campus, live theatre in Bowling Green, comedy on Morris St, and a late show on Adams St.
Start the weekend slow: a wine tasting at Toledo’s Share Wine downtown, listed at $35. Go for the tasting, stay for the soul show after.
UT women’s volleyball hosts Eastern Michigan at Savage Arena — a Friday-evening MAC matchup on Bancroft.
A night of soul vibes with The Soulful Collective at Toledo’s Share Wine — listed from 7 PM, $15.
The Midwest Comedy Tour stops downtown at Maumee Bay Brewing Co on Morris St — stand-up in the brewpub, dinner first, laughs after.
Tracy Letts’ dark comedy about a small-town council meeting in Big Cherry, presented by the Black Swamp Players in Bowling Green. Also Sat 7:30 PM and Sun 1:30 PM.
The late one: a live downtown show listed from 10 PM at 1205 Adams St. This is exactly why we run all night.
The biggest day of the weekend: books downtown in the morning, basketball in the afternoon, and hockey under the lights.
Breakfast at the Toledo Zoo with the Reptile House in the spotlight — the Zoo’s Breakfast Series starts at 8:30 AM. Listed as sold out — check the Zoo for any last-minute release.
Guided tours aboard the Schoonmaker museum ship at the National Museum of the Great Lakes on Front St, from 10 AM.
Free indoor art festival in Maumee: 38 local artists working in glass, clay, wood, fiber, jewelry, painting and photography, plus food trucks. Saturday 10 AM–5 PM, Sunday 11 AM–4 PM.
Halloween isn’t quite done: Creepfest takes over the Collingwood Arts Center from 3 PM. Tickets listed from $9.31.
A formal gala night downtown at the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel, listed from 6 PM. Dress up — we’ll handle the driving.
Saturday-night jazz at Toledo’s Share Wine: the Sir Kalvin Hughes Jazz Trio, listed from 7 PM at $15. Same room as Friday’s soul show — smoother tempo.
Live boxing downtown at Glass City Center, from 7 PM — same block as the Walleye crowd, so downtown will be buzzing.
Slower, and mostly daylight. Glass art, an art-festival encore, a Nutcracker tea — then comedy to close it out.
Make a 15″ fused-glass turkey at Copper Moon Studio in Holland — seven glass feathers, metal stand included. Ages 4 through adult, running all November. $185.
Day two of the free Maumee art festival — 38 local artists, a silent auction, and Sunday’s food truck is Naan Stop Kebap. Open 11 AM–4 PM.
The annual Nutcracker tea: a catered lunch, performances from The Nutcracker cast, festive activities, raffles, and a chance to meet Clara and friends. 12–3 PM.
Brunch 11 AM–3 PM, bingo noon–2 PM at Toledo Spirits’ Bellwether: craft cocktails, brunch dishes, prizes, and a family-friendly vibe.
A Sunday-afternoon edible-canvas and wine tasting workshop at Toledo’s Share Wine, listed from 1:30 PM. Art you can eat, wine you can sip — we’ll drive.
Stand-up to close the weekend: Trae Crowder at the Funny Bone in Levis Commons, Perrysburg, at 6 PM. 21+.
Free stand-up in downtown Toledo to close the weekend — seating 6:30 PM, show 7–8:30 PM at Home Slice Pizza. Pizza, jokes, home by nine.
Choose where you're going and we'll suggest when to leave, so you're not booking in a panic from the sidewalk.
Books in the morning, basketball in the afternoon, hockey under the lights.
Animals, art and a Nutcracker tea — the kids' version of a perfect weekend.
Mostly daylight, all unhurried. Finish with a laugh.
The next few weeks are already stacked — here's what's coming.
Huntington Center — a Western-themed holiday show with trick riders, aerial performers and Santa.
Handmade Toledo — the big holiday makers market returns.
Stranahan Theater — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on stage.
Huntington Center — the Ride or Die Tour rolls into Toledo.
Toledo Zoo — the USA Today award-winning light display returns.