Upcoming Events
Welcome to the Toledo Riverfront
Nestled along the Maumee River, the Glass City Riverwalk has rapidly become the region's top social and recreational destination. Check out these exciting events.
UPCOMING EVENTS
🌳 = Metroparks Event
⛸ = Ice Skating Events at The Ribbon: Ice Skating Season
🛴 = Events at The Ribbon: Roller Season
🏓 = Events at Toledo Pickle
🔷🔷 = Community Led & Partner Events
Events are subject to change. Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for updates and announcements.
JUNE
🌳 Summer Fun at Glass City Metropark
OPEN DAILY | 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St.
- Play & Splash at the Grosbeakand Prairie Pollinator playgrounds or cool off at the Mini-Maumee Water Play
- Skate or Scoot The Ribbon Roller Trail. Need equipment? Our rental concession is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Climb the 32-foot Mercy Health FitPark Climb Rock Wall every Thursday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Enjoy delicious food and drinks from The Garden by Poco Piatti, located next to The Ribbon inside Market Hall. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Planning a group outing? Ask about reserving The Garden Patiooverlooking the Toledo Riverfront.
- Reserve a Cabana at Cabana Village, the perfect spot in the middle of all the fun for family gatherings, group outings and birthday parties.
- Visit the Kayak Cove and Adventure Boardwalk and rent a kayak from our Kayak Share Lockers.
- Take a Glass City Park Tour boat ride with J&M Cruise Lines from the Glass City Marina to view the Glass City River Wall mural. Available every Thursday through Sunday.
🔷🔷 Toledo Pickle Co.
OPEN DAILY
📍 Glass City Riverwalk, 1030 Water St.
- Eat & Play! More than just Pickleball. Visit and see for yourself! [Toledo Pickle Co - LEARN MORE]
🔷🔷 Boat Docks on the Glass City Riverwalk
OPEN DAILY
📍 Glass City Riverwalk
- Dock for the season or boat to Glass City Metropark for a day visit! [Glass City Marina]
- Glass City Riverwalk Downtown Docks offer 46 day-use boat slips in the heart of downtown Toledo. [Riverwalk Downtown Docks]
🔷🔷 River & Lake Cruises from the Glass City Riverwalk
MULTIPLE DATES | *Various Times
📍 Glass City Riverwalk, Water St. & Jefferson Ave. near Promenade Park
- J&M Cruise Lines offers public river cruises and private charters, step aboard the Sandpiper or Glass City Pearl and explore the river and lake from a new perspective.
- Advanced Reservations Required, [Cruise Calendar]
🔷🔷 Volleyball at The Beach by Toledo Sport & Social
SEASON OPENS MAY 1 | May 1 through October 15
📍 Glass City Metropark, Upriver (formerly International Park)
- League Play & Open Play Available [More Information]
🔷🔷 Party in the Park on Both Sides of the River!
FRIDAY, JUNE 13 | 7 to 10 p.m. 🔷🔷 Distant Cousinz at Party in the Park with Wall Music, presented by TARTA
FRIDAY, JUNE 20 | 6 to 9:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Riverwalk, City of Toledo’s Promenade Park @ 400 Water St.
- Visit Promenade Park along the Glass City Riverwalk for Party in the Park!
- Reserve a boat slip along the Riverwalk near Promenade Park [Downtown Docks] or stay overnight at the Glass City Marina [Glass City Marina]
- FREE, No Tickets Required [More Event Details]
🔷🔷 Put-in-Bay Round Trip Cruise on the Glass City Pearl
SATURDAY, JUNE 14 or JUNE 28 | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
📍 Glass City Riverwalk, Water St. at Jefferson Ave. near Promenade Park
- Join J&M Cruise Lines for a “Day at the Bay”, departing their dock on the Glass City Riverwalk in downtown Toledo for a day trip to South Bass Island.
- Advanced Reservations Required [Reserve Here] [See All River & Lake Cruises]
🔷🔷 Hooked on Fishing Youth Program, by Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration
SATURDAY, JUNE 14 | 12 to 4 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Kayak Cove & Adventure Boardwalk @ 1001 Front St.
- FREE youth summer program led by Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration [More Event Details]
🛴 Father’s Day on the Toledo Riverfront
SUNDAY, JUNE 15 | 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Market Hall & The Ribbon @ 1505 Front St.
- Bring Dad to the park on Father’s Day for a special riverfront meal and a day of play.
- *BONUS* We’ll be passing our free passes for equipment rentals at The Ribbon for any families that visit The Garden for a Father’s Day meal.
- The Garden By Poco Piatti | Summer at The Ribbon
🛴 Rollin’ Free Wednesday at The Ribbon, presented by S&G
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 | 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon @ 1505 Front St.
- Roller Skate Rentals are FREE at The Ribbon every Wednesday through August 27, courtesy of S&G.
- Rentals are available while supplies last. No advanced reservations.
- The Garden By Poco Piatti | Summer at The Ribbon
🔷🔷 5.5 Annual Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration 2025, by Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration
THURSDAY, JUNE 19 | 3:30 to 9 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Event Lawn @ 1505 Front St.
- Free cultural heritage festival led by Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration with live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks and more fun activities. [More Event Details]
🔷🔷 Juneteenth 2.5 Mile Run/Walk + Free Kids 1K, by Toledo’s Juneteenth Celbration
THURSDAY, JUNE 19 | 5:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Event Lawn @ 1505 Front St.
- Join Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration with a fun 2.5 mile run or free kids 1k run. [More Event Details]
🛴 Juneteenth Rollin’ on the River
THURSDAY, JUNE 19 | 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon @ 1505 Front St.
- Roller Skate Rentals are FREE at The Ribbon all day on Thursday, June 19!
- Rentals are available while supplies last. No advanced reservations.
- The Garden By Poco Piatti | Summer at The Ribbon
🔷🔷 Yogaja Yoga’s Glass City SOULstice
FRIDAY, JUNE 20 | 5:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Glass City Pavilion & Event Lawn @ 1001 Front St.
- Join Yogaja Yoga for a vibrant and soulful, all-day, FREE yoga gathering, honoring the Summer Solstice in one of Toledo’s most breathtaking outdoor spaces at the Glass City Pavilion & Event Lawn on the Maumee River.
- FREE, Advanced Reservations Required [Reserve Here] [More Event Details]
🔷🔷 Distant Cousinz at Party in the Park with Wall Music, presented by TARTA
FRIDAY, JUNE 20 | 6 to 9:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Riverwalk, City of Toledo’s Promenade Park @ 400 Water St.
- Visit Promenade Park along the Glass City Riverwalk for Party in the Park!
- Reserve a boat slip along the Riverwalk near Promenade Park [Downtown Docks] or stay overnight at the Glass City Marina [Glass City Marina]
- FREE, No Tickets Required [More Event Details]
🔷🔷 TECHLEDO FREE Electronic Music Festival
SATURDAY, JUNE 21 | 3:30 to 10 p.m. **After-Hours Event**
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon @ 1505 Front St.
- Free electronic music festival with two stages, art showcases, vendors, and food and drink by The Garden by Poco Piatti.
- All ages, family friendly event that extends to an **After-Hours Event**; attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian after 8 p.m.
- FREE, No Reservations Required, No outside food or alcohol permitted [More Info] [TECHLEDO Website]
🔷🔷 Hooked on Fishing Youth Program, by Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration
SATURDAY, JUNE 21 | 12 to 4 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Kayak Cove & Adventure Boardwalk @ 1001 Front St.
- FREE youth summer program led by Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration [More Event Details]
🔷🔷 Salsa Dancing in the Park by Latin Dance in Toledo
SUNDAY, JUNE 22 | 2 to 5 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon @ 1505 Front St.
- Throw on your best summer fit, shades, and a cool hat, it’s time to dance, vibe, and soak up the sunshine. It’s the perfect way to spend a warm afternoon in Toledo, with great music, great people, and even better vibes and views.
- FREE, all ages and levels welcome! [More Event Details]
🛴 Rollin’ Free Wednesday at The Ribbon, presented by S&G
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 | 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon @ 1505 Front St.
- Roller Skate Rentals are FREE at The Ribbon every Wednesday through August 27, courtesy of S&G.
- Rentals are available while supplies last. No advanced reservations.
- The Garden By Poco Piatti | Summer at The Ribbon
🔷🔷 RETRO SKATE 3 with Q105’s Eric Chase – Roller Skating Party
FRIDAY, JUNE 27 | 7 to 10 p.m. **After-Hours Event**
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon @ 1505 Front St.
- Join us for one of our favorite skate parties of the summer, with DJ A-Dubb spinning all your favorite throwback skating jams, prize wheel spins, limbo contests and all the vibes of a classic roller skating party.
- **After-Hours Event** This event occurs after park hours. It is open to all ages; however, attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- FREE, No Reservations Required, Skate Rentals available while supplies last, No outside food or alcohol permitted [More Info]
🔷🔷 North of Nashville at Party in the Park with J.T. Hayden
FRIDAY, JUNE 27 | 6 to 9:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Riverwalk, City of Toledo’s Promenade Park @ 400 Water St.
- Visit Promenade Park along the Glass City Riverwalk for Party in the Park!
- Reserve a boat slip along the Riverwalk near Promenade Park [Downtown Docks] or stay overnight at the Glass City Marina [Glass City Marina]
- FREE, No Tickets Required [More Event Details]
🔷🔷 Hooked on Fishing Youth Program, by Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration
SATURDAY, JUNE 28 | 12 to 4 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Kayak Cove & Adventure Boardwalk @ 1001 Front St.
- FREE youth summer program led by Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration [More Event Details]
🔷🔷 National Museum of the Great Lakes Second Wave Expansion Grand Opening
SATURDAY, JUNE 28 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
📍 Glass City Riverwalk, National Museum of the Great Lakes @ 1701 Front St
- Join the National Museum of the Great Lakes on Saturday, June 28, 2025, for the public grand opening of the Second Wave expansion at the National Museum of the Great Lakes!
- [Pre-Order Tickets] [More Event Details]
🌳 MetroBarks Yappy Hour, presented by Pet Supplies Plus
SUNDAY, JUNE 29 | 4 to 6 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Market Hall & The Ribbon @ 1505 Front St.
- Join us for MetroBarks Yappy Hour at The Garden Patio. It’s a tail-wagging good time for dogs and their humans. Enjoy dog-friendly activities, giveaways, and treats, plus great food and drinks available for purchase at The Garden by Poco Piatti.
- Learn about becoming a Metroparks Member, and how to add your dog as a MetroBarks Member, too!
- FREE, No Reservations Required
Updated: 06/16/2025