Upcoming Events
Upcoming Riverfront Events at Glass City Metropark & Riverwalk
Get ready for some summer fun at the riverfront! Check out these exciting events at Glass City Metropark.
JULY EVENT ON TOLEDO’S RIVERFRONT
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Discovery Play at Glass City Metropark
OPEN DAILY
📍 Glass City Metropark
- Plan Your Visit [Glass City Metropark]
- The Ribbon Roller Equipment Rentals open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. [Details]
- Water Play at the Mini-Maumee open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. [Details]
- Riverside lunch & dinner at The Garden by Poco Piatti open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. [Website]
Urban Oasis at Middlegrounds Metropark
OPEN DAILY
📍 Middlegrounds Metropark
- Plan Your Visit [Middlegrounds Metropark]
- 5 mile walk/bike trail along the river + off-lease dog area
Mercy Health ‘Fitpark Climb’ Rock Climbing Experience
EVERY WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
📍 Glass City Metropark, near The Ribbon & Market Hall
- Take on our 32 foot tall portable rock wall every Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. [Details]
- *Adjusted Hours* on Thursday, July 4 – 2:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. leading up to Fireworks in the 419
- *Bonus Day* on Saturday, July 20
- See all Mercy Health Fitparks here [Mercy Health Fitparks]
Happy Hour at The Garden
EVERY MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Garden by Poco Piatti inside Market Hall
- $1 off all drafts, $1 off sangria, High Noon buckets (5 for $20) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Order a Riverwalk Wit from HEAVY Beer Company with a portion of the proceeds supporting Metroparks conservation mission
Wear Your Parks
ONLINE STORE
📍 Jupmode, 2022 Adams St
- Or visit the online store anytime to wear your favorite Metroparks gear [Officially Licensed Metroparks Gear]
Boat to Glass City Metropark
OPEN DAILY
📍 Glass City Metropark, Glass City Marina
- Seasonal and Transient boat slips available [Details]
River & Lake Erie Cruises
OPEN DAILY
📍 Glass City Riverwalk
- J&M Cruise Lines offers a variety of river and lake trips aboard the Sandpiper or Glass City Pearl [Details]
KEY DATES
Ding Schoonmaker Day
Monday, July 1
📍 Glass City Riverwalk, National Museum of the Great Lakes
- Free Admission to both Museum Boats with the purchase of a museum-only admission [Details]
- Check out all events at the Museum [Upcoming Events]
WTOL River Run 10k
THURSDAY, JULY 4
📍 Glass City Riverwalk, WTOL 11 Studio, 730 N. Summit St.
- Competitive Downtown Road Race [Details]
Fireworks in the 419 Viewing at Glass City Metropark
THURSDAY, JULY 4
📍 Glass City Metropark, Glass City Riverwalk
- Extended Park Hours – Water Play Open until 9 p.m., The Ribbon open until 9:30 p.m., Rock Climbing open until 9:30 p.m.,
- The Garden by Poco Piatti open until 10 p.m.
- Food Truck Area at the Glass City Pavilion & Event Lawn
- More info [Details]
- Fireworks in the 419 info [City of Toledo]
Fireworks Cruise on the Glass City Pearl
THURSDAY, JULY 4
📍 Glass City Riverwalk
- Enjoy a two-hour river cruise complete with a view of the City of Toledo fireworks from the river. [Details]
HB Concerts Inc. and Pepper Present: FLO RIDA
SATURDAY, JULY 13
📍 Glass City Riverwalk, City of Toledo’s Promenade Park, Promenade Pavilion by HB Concerts Inc.
- More Info & Tickets [Details]
Toledo Walleye Takeover at The Ribbon
FRIDAY, JULY 19
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Visit The Ribbon for a special Toledo Walleye takeover with hockey games and activities…and skate The Ribbon!
- More info [Coming Soon!]
80’s ROCK INVASION Feat. Stephen Pearcy of Ratt, Great White, Slaughter, Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses and Vixen
FRIDAY, JULY 19
📍 Glass City Riverwalk, City of Toledo’s Promenade Park, Promenade Pavilion by HB Concerts Inc.
- More Info & Tickets [Details]
Ohio Boaters Education Class
SATURDAY, JULY 20
📍 Glass City Metropark, Enrichment Center
- Obtain an Ohio Boating License, presented by Metroparks Rangers and State Park Rangers
- FREE; Reservations Required [Reservations]
Glass City Pavilion & Rooftop Open House
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
📍 Glass City Metropark, Glass City Pavilion
- Check out Metroparks Toledo’s premier riverfront event venue. Meet our hospitality team and explore the many event possibilities!
- More info [Coming Soon!]
Outdoor Yoga at Glass City Metropark
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
📍 Glass City Metropark, Glass City Pavilion Event Lawn
- Stretch and relax on the event lawn before launching on the Maumee River to kayak with the Paddle & Groove Series (below)
- More info & Registration [Details]
Paddle & Groove with Shamarr Allen
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
📍 Glass City Riverwalk, International Park Area
- Black Swamp Conservancy presents a unique concert series ON THE RIVER, featuring a paddle along listening experience.
- More info & Registration [Details]
Community Yoga at Middlegrounds Metropark
THURSDAY, JULY 25
📍 Glass City Riverwalk, Middlegrounds Metropark
- Join Downtown Yoga 419 for an all-levels gentle yoga flow at Glass City Metropark
- More info [Facebook Event]