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.
MAY
🌳 Riverwalk Tours
MULTIPLE DATES | *Various Times
📍 Glass City Metropark, Enrichment Center @ 815 Front St.
- Join our knowledgeable Metroparks staff for a fun and informative walking tour along the Maumee River. Venture into Glass City Metropark, the cornerstone of Riverwalk, where you will view what has been accomplished, what is currently under construction and where we are going next.
- Advanced Reservations Required, [Reserve Your Spot] [More Event Details]
🔷🔷 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]
🛴 Spring Season at The Ribbon
WEEKENDS ONLY | Fri: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sat & Sun: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon Roller Trail @ 1505 Front St.
- The Ribbon is free and open to enjoy during park hours with your own roller equipment. During the spring season our rental concession inside Market Hall will be open every weekend! [Roller Rentals]
- The Roller Rental Concession will open for daily hours of operation after May 23.
- Reserve a Cabana or a Birthday Party Package at Cabana Village [Details]
🔷🔷 Museum Ships Open for Season
SATURDAY, MAY 1 | 10 a.m.
📍 National Museum of the Great Lakes @ 1701 Front St.
- The James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and the Museum Tug Ohio will open for the season on Saturday, May 1. From May 1 through October 31st, visitors to the National Museum of the Great Lakes can step back in time to explore the 617-foot Schoonmaker cargo ship and the Tug Ohio.
- Tickets Required [More Details]
🏓 Patio Grand Opening & Derby Day Party
SATURDAY, MAY 3 | 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
📍 Toledo Pickle Co. @ 1030 Water St.
- Toledo Pickle Co. opens their 320-foot Riverwalk patio with fun, music, food and a derby-themed party!
- FREE, No Reservations Required [More Event Details]
🔷🔷 Walleye Fishing Charter on the Glass City Pearl
SATURDAY, MAY 3 or MAY 10 | 7 a.m.
📍 Glass City Riverwalk, Water St. at Jefferson Ave. near Promenade Park
- If you're ready to enjoy fishing in Toledo, book a trip with J&M Cruise Lines. With one of their licensed captains at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.
- Advanced Reservations Required [Reserve Here] [See All River & Lake Cruises]
🌳 Your Park, Your History – International Cove Planning Open House
MONDAY, MAY 5 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Enrichment Center @ 815 Front St.
- Help create a new sculpture and storytelling features at the International Cove area of Glass City Metropark. [More Event Details]
🔷🔷 EcoFest Toledo
SATURDAY, MAY 10 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Market Hall & The Ribbon @ 1505 Front St.
- Toledo-Lucas County Sustainability Commission presents EcoFest at Glass City Metropark, featuring eco-friendly products from local vendors, interactive exhibits and sustainability resources, hands-on activities for all ages and more! [More Event Details]
- *BONUS* We’ll be passing our free passes for equipment rentals at The Ribbon for any families that visit The Garden for a Mother’s Day meal.
🏓 1st Annual TPC Smash Bash 2025
SATURDAY, MAY 10 | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
📍 Toledo Pickle Co. @ 1030 Water St.
- Toledo Pickle Co. hosts the inaugural TPC Smash Bash! With multiple divisions, round robin to top 4 seeds to single elimination finals on their championship court, the day is sure to be exciting, competitive and fun.
- Bring friends to watch and eat lunch or dinner on our Riverwalk patio - enjoy live music and drinks, play ping pong, cornhole, shuffleboard and more.
- [Register to Play] [More Event Details]
🛴 Mother’s Day on the Toledo Riverfront
SUNDAY, MAY 11 | 12 to 6 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Market Hall & The Ribbon @ 1505 Front St.
- Bring Mom to the park on Mother’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 Mother’s Day meal.
- The Garden By Poco Piatti | Summer at The Ribbon
🔷🔷 Mother’s Day Cruise on the Glass City Pearl
SUNDAY, MAY 11 | 11 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
📍 Glass City Riverwalk, Water St. at Jefferson Ave. near Promenade Park
- Bring your mother/grandmother out on the beautiful Glass City Pearl for the first unchartered public cruise of the season. The cruise will be a two-hour cruise enjoying the views and relaxing island vibes.
- Take advantage of a special Buy One, Get One Free offer. If you purchase a ticket for yourself, your mother or grandmother can come aboard at no cost.
- Advanced Reservations Required [Reserve Here] [See All River & Lake Cruises]
🌳 Sustaining Our World Speaker Series: Working Together to Improve Water Quality
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 | 5:30 to 7 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Glass City Pavilion @ 1001 Front St.
- Presented with support from Dana Incorporated, A panel of local organizations will address water quality issues in our region, and how it takes collaboration and input from many different organizations to enhance the overall effect we can have on our region’s water quality.
- FREE, Advanced Reservations Required [Make Reservations]
🌳 MetroBarks Yappy Hour, presented by Pet Supplies Plus
SATURDAY, MAY 17 | 4 to 6 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Market Hall & The Ribbon @ 1505 Front St.
- Join us for the first MetroBarks Yappy Hour of the season. 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
🔷🔷 NAMIWalks Greater Toledo
SATURDAY, MAY 17 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍 Middlegrounds Metropark @ 111 Ottawa St.
- It will take all of us to demand victory over mental illness. That's why NAMIWalks provides a safe space in everything we do, for everyone who joins their mission. We invite you to take the walk of your life - with NAMIWalks. Each participant will stand by you and walk by your side, every step of the way.
- Registration Required [NAMIWalks Greater Toledo Event Details]
🔷🔷 Walk MS: Toledo 2025
SUNDAY, MAY 18 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Market Hall & The Ribbon @ 1505 Front St.
- Experience the largest event of its kind in a powerful gathering of the Walk MS community. Get a first-hand look at how your support fuels our life-changing mission and brings us closer to a cure.
- Registration Required [Walk MS: Toledo 2025 Event Details]
🔷🔷 2025 Toledo Heart Walk
SUNDAY, MAY 18 | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
📍 Glass City Riverwalk, City of Toledo’s Promenade Park @ 400 Water St.
- TheHeart Walk is a fun, family-friendly event that brings our community together to get active, raise life-saving funds, and support the mission of the American Heart Association.
- Registration Required [2025 Toledo Heart Walk Event Details]
🌳 OPENING PLAY! Presented by Buckeye Broadband
FRIDAY, MAY 23 | 10 a.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark & Riverwalk
- May 23 is Opening Play! at Glass City Metropark & Riverwalk – it marks the official start of the summer on the Toledo Riverfront. Celebrate the return of warm-weather favorites at Glass City Metropark and discover new experiences along the Riverwalk.
- Mini-Maumee Water Play opens for the season at 10 a.m.
- The Ribbon Roller Equipment Rental Concession opens for the season, operating daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Climb the Mercy Health Fitpark Climb rock wall, operating every Thursday-Saturday all summer long.
- SO MUCH MORE! FREE [Opening Play! Details]
🌳 ROLLER GLOW SKATE PARTY at The Ribbon, presented by Meijer
SATURDAY, MAY 24 | 8:30 to 11 p.m. **After-Hours Event**
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon @ 1505 Front St.
- The monthly Glow Skate series kicks off during Opening Play Weekend, featuring an outdoor skate party under the glow of neon lights. Each session offers a themed night of glowing lights, music, and food and drinks at The Garden by Poco Piatti.
- **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.
- Ticketed, Advanced Reservations Required [More Info] [Reserve Tickets]
🔷🔷 Paddle & Pint: Mission Beer Release with Quenched & Tempered
SUNDAY, MAY 25 | 6 to 9 p.m.
📍 Middlegrounds Metropark -> Glass City Metropark
- Join us on the river for an evening of paddling, pints, and purpose! Celebrate the launch of Saw-Whet Sangria Ale, a new mission beer by Quenched & Tempered, brewed in support of the Glass City Riverwalk and the Good Natured membership program with a special downtown paddle from Middlegrounds Metropark to Glass City Metropark, ending with a launch party at The Garden by Poco Piatti.
- Launch Party features live music from Chloe & the Steel Strings. Not paddling? No problem! The release party is open to all!
- Tickets, Advanced Reservation Required [More Info & Registration - Coming Soon!]
🔷🔷 Zack Attack at Party in the Park with Trip-Lettes
FRIDAY, MAY 30 | 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 the first Party in the Park of the season on Friday, May 30! The season kicks off with a performance by Zack Attack Band, with opener Trip-Lettes.
- 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]
🏓🌳 Metroparks Takeover at Toledo Pickle Co.
SATURDAY, MAY 31 | 1 to 4 p.m.
📍 Toledo Pickle Co. @ 1030 Water St.
- Metroparks Toledo invites you to relish in the newest Glass City Riverwalk development for a family-friendly fun day of pickleball and outdoor play. You’ll be dill-lighted to dink around and try one of the many family friendly activities that Metroparks and Toledo Pickle have to offer.
- FREE, No Reservations Required [More Event Details]