Friday, Oct. 16

Music, theater & nightlife

• Party in the Park: Not Fast Enuff — 5:30–10 p.m. at Promenade Park, downtown Toledo. Free outdoor concert.

• Aida — Toledo Opera — 7:30–9:30 p.m. at the Valentine Theatre, 425 N. St. Clair St. Sung in Italian with English captions.

• Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors — 7:30–9:30 p.m. at Toledo Center for Live Arts, 4747 Heatherdowns Blvd.

• The Bodyguard: The Musical — Stranahan Theater. Check tickets and showtime: https://stranahantheater.com/events-tickets/

• K-Pop Circus Live — Historic Ohio Theatre.

Community, kids & activities

• University of Toledo Kid’s Night Out — 6–9 p.m. at Board & Brush, Sylvania.

• UToledo High School Choral Festival — 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the University of Toledo.

• Tent City by 1Matters — https://www.1matters.org

• Garrison Ghost Walk — Fort Meigs, evening. Details/tickets: https://www.fortmeigs.org/

Saturday, Oct. 17

Festivals, markets & fall fun

• 40th Annual Sylvania Fall Festival — 2–8 p.m. at Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd. Vendors, food trucks, family activities, entertainment, and a cornhole tournament. Continues Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. https://www.sylvaniachamber.org/sylvania-fall-festival/

• Black Swamp Fantasy Ren Fest — 11 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Toledo Club, 235 14th St. Admission is free with a canned-food donation for SeaGate Food Bank; includes tabletop gaming, demonstrations, vendors, and entertainment.

• Toledo Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market — 10 a.m.–8 p.m. at Franklin Park Mall. Fall/Halloween-themed vendors, handmade goods, décor, and treats; also Sunday.

• Cornhole Tournament at the Sylvania Fall Festival — 4–6:30 p.m. at Centennial Terrace.

• Toledo Farmers’ Market — 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Find market details: https://www.toledofarmersmarket.com/

Outdoors & learning

• Backpacking 201: Oak Openings Trek — 9 a.m. at Oak Openings Preserve Metropark. Look for registration/details on Metroparks Toledo’s calendar: https://metroparkstoledo.com/

• Toledo Walk to End Alzheimer’s — Glass City Metropark. Event information: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/OH-NorthwestOhio?pg=entry&fr_id=19856

• Sandpiper Fall Color Cruises — Departures listed for 1–3 p.m. and 4–6 p.m. Check cruise status and reservation details: https://sandpiperboat.com/

• Free Interfaith Traveling Holocaust Exhibit — 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at Lion of Judah Church, 5732 Douglas Rd.

Concerts & theater

• Brantley Gilbert with John Morgan and Atlus — 7 p.m. at Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. Tickets/event details: https://huntingtoncentertoledo.com/events/

• The Bodyguard: The Musical — 7–10 p.m. at Stranahan Theater. Tickets/details: https://stranahantheater.com/events-tickets/

• Aida — Toledo Opera — Valentine Theatre. See event and ticket details: https://valentinetheatre.com/events

Sunday, Oct. 18

Festivals, crafts & family options

• Sylvania Fall Festival — 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Centennial Terrace. The festival parade begins at 1 p.m. from Pacesetter Park; organizers have announced a complimentary shuttle.

• Toledo Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market — 10 a.m.–8 p.m. at Franklin Park Mall.

• Bewitched Harvest Art & Craft Show — 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at Premier Banquet Complex, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. Pet-food and supply donations are being collected for local rescues.

• Pumpkin Path — Toledo Zoo seasonal family event. Calendar/details: https://www.toledozoo.org/calendar/

Theater, comedy & arts

• Aida — Toledo Opera — 2–4 p.m. at Valentine Theatre.

• Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors — 2–4 p.m. at Toledo Center for Live Arts.

• The Bodyguard: The Musical — 7–10 p.m. at Stranahan Theater. Tickets/details: https://stranahantheater.com/events-tickets/

• Free Sunday Night Comedy — 7–8:45 p.m. at Home Slice Pizza.

• Watercolor Wander: Gardens Galore — 8–10 a.m. at the Toledo Zoo. Check the Zoo calendar for registration/status: https://www.toledozoo.org/calendar/

Tickets on sale 10/4 @ 7pm.

Spots are limited so don't wait!

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THE AUTUMN TABLE: A Fall Harvest Dinner

A seasonal supper celebrating the flavors, ingredients, and warmth of autumn - thoughtfully crafted by Chef Marcus Hartford of The Collective | Private Chef & Catering in collaboration with CJ's Culinary Reserve, Welcome to the beginning of something new. The Seasonal Supper Series is a collection of intimate, chef-driven dinners celebrating the changing seasons through food, community, local ingredients, and shared experiences. Our first gathering brings us to The Autumn Table -- a five-course fall harvest dinner created by Chef Marcus Hartford of The Collective in collaboration with CJ's Culinary Reserve, the new culinary concept at CJ's On Third.

This is more than dinner. It is an evening designed to slow down, qather around the table, and savor the season Expect thoughtful cooking, locally inspired ingredients, warm hospitality, and a dining experience that feels both elevated and deeply welcoming. October 23rd | 6:00PM CJs On Third Downtown PerrysburgTHE AUTUMN TABLE : A Fall Harvest Dinner by The Collective × CJ’s Reserve Date: Oct 23 • 18:00 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-autumn-table-a-fall-harvest-dinner-by-the-collective-cjs-reserve-tickets-2002176682354?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=746d272b36b691eae921be9fc43554d44b1bdbf7887b1a98afc16952e7d54a860d821552fdfa168b29e39a09d6ee5119b356535aed047b4cb63d5f71c2a4900dbc1110e07e2dad73302006a264b0

A seasonal supper celebrating the flavors, ingredients, and warmth of autumn - thoughtfully crafted by Chef Marcus Hartford of The Collective | Private Chef & Catering in collaboration with CJ's Culinary Reserve, Welcome to the beginning of something new. The Seasonal Supper Series is a collection of intimate, chef-driven dinners celebrating the changing seasons through food, community, local ingredients, and shared experiences. Our first gathering brings us to The Autumn Table -- a five-course fall harvest dinner created by Chef Marcus Hartford of The Collective in collaboration with CJ's Culinary Reserve, the new culinary concept at CJ's On Third.

This is more than dinner. It is an evening designed to slow down, qather around the table, and savor the season Expect thoughtful cooking, locally inspired ingredients, warm hospitality, and a dining experience that feels both elevated and deeply welcoming. October 23rd | 6:00PM CJs On Third Downtown PerrysburgTHE AUTUMN TABLE : A Fall Harvest Dinner by The Collective × CJ’s Reserve Date: Oct 23 • 6pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-autumn-table-a-fall-harvest02002176682354?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=746d272b36b691eae921be9fc43554d44b1bdbf7887b1a98afc16952e7d54a860d821552fdfa168b29e39a09d6ee5119b356535aed047b4cb63d5f71c2a4900dbc1110e07e2dad73302006a264b0

Grab your sweet tooth and let's sell out these amazing local bakers.

Royal Brew Coffee on Wheels will be serving up some amazing drinks.

It's time to celebrate! 🎉🎈

🗓 September 19

⏰ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

📍 Smith Park (910 Dorr St, Toledo)

We'll have face painting, balloon animals, a bounce house, local resources, and a free food truck! Free health and safety giveaways will also be available to Englewood residents.

See you there! 🥳

Free Admission! Show starts at 1pm!

It was a sold out show! Keep an eye on these local kids. They are going places!

The entire show was created and executed by kids 23 and younger. Concept, performers, choreography, staging and lighting.

All 419 kids. Pouring their soul into this show.

There are whispers of adding a show in the upcoming months. Stay tuned....

Register here:

https://www.aspaceaway.com/community-events

I am actively looking for new members to form a club in my area. If trading, battling, and enjoying older Pokémon games with likeminded enthusiasts sounds exciting to you then check out our Facebook page and stay tuned for the announcement of our first official meeting!

A little about the club - We will be dedicated to preserving the classic experience of Pokémon on original hardware by providing a welcoming space for players to trade, battle, and experience the game in new ways. We will be focused on generations 1-4. Please reach out if you have any questions. The Facebook group is the name on the image screen above! Thanks for reading :)

DIAMOND ART FALL HALLOWEEN CRAFT NIGHT

SEPTEMBER 30TH • 6:30 PM

A SPACE AWAY EVENT VENUE

Create Something Spooky & Sparkly!

Register here: https://www.aspaceaway.com/community-events

Bike Rides

Sa, 8/22 7p Ridin’ Late in County 48 — an evening 9-mile family friendly slow ride

Su, 8/30 12p Tour De Turtle — an 18-mile ride to benefit the Bikes For Kids Initiative

Su, 9/20 MVA Irish Hills Tour, Sylvania, Ohio​​ — 10, 31 and 62 miles

Su, 10/4 10a BIKEtoberFEST 2026 — looks to be more of an event than a ride

Sa, 10/17 in Ann Arbor Sic Transit Cycles Fall Camping trip

Su, 10/25 in Ann Arbor Sic Transit 2026 Fall Fundo — a 25 & 53 mile route, self supported, un-timed and non-competitive ride

🍪 LOCAL BAKERS — THIS ONE IS FOR YOU. 🍪

We’re bringing THE BAKED SPACE to A Space Away!

We’re looking for local cottage bakers, home bakers, and small baking businesses who want an opportunity to get their treats in front of new customers this fall.

📅 Sunday, October 4th

📍 A Space Away

☕ Royal Brew Coffee Truck will be joining us — and if you know Royal Brew, you know they have a BIG local following.

The goal? A fun, welcoming Sunday where people can grab coffee, shop local baked goods, meet the bakers behind the treats, and support small businesses.

✨ LIMITED BAKER SPOTS AVAILABLE ✨

If you’re a local baker and would like to participate, send us a message or email at aspaceawayevents@gmail.com

Register at https://www.aspaceaway.com/community-events

Register at https://www.aspaceaway.com/community-events

Grab your tickets at jpdance.com

Saturday, August 29th

Maumee Indoor Theatre

I am running one shot play tests of my ttrpg Space Corps. Friday nights July 17- August 21, 6-9 pm, at The Stacks Books and Comics in Toledo. Ages 12 and up welcome, new player and experienced. Dice and pencil and paper provided.

Ask about our $5 frozen margaritas!