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
⛸️ = Events at The Ribbon at Glass City Metropark
🔷🔷 = Community Led & Partner Events
Events are subject to change. Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for updates and announcements.
NOVEMBER
🌳 Littlest Naturalist: Animal Coverings (Ages 3-5)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 | 10 to 11 a.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Glass City Enrichment Center
- Littlest Naturalists will explore their sense of touch to discover what animals are covered in.
- Advanced Reservations Required [Reservations & Details]
⛸ Opening Day at The Ribbon Ice Skating Trail
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 1 to 10:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Experience Winter Magic at The Ribbon Ice Skating Trail. Last season welcomed more than 50,000 skaters and 150,000 visitors to The Ribbon with ice skating, special events, and delicious winter food and drink from The Garden by Poco Piatti.
- Open Daily from November 15, 2024 through March 2, 2025; Advanced Reservations Recommended [Reservations & Details]
🌳 Littlest Naturalist: Animal Coverings (Ages 3-5)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 | 10 to 11 a.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Glass City Enrichment Center
- Littlest Naturalists will explore their sense of touch to discover what animals are covered in.
- Advanced Reservations Required [Reservations & Details]
⛸ Timber’s $5 Family Skate Sessions
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Join Timber, Metroparks Wellness Dog, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during designated Family Skate Sessions – just $5 to skate (including skate rentals).
- Family Skate Sessions are featured every Wednesday from 1 to 4:30 p.m., every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every Friday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. (excluding Special Holiday Dates).
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸ Skate with the Rangers & Toy Giveaway at The Ribbon
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 | 5 to 8:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Your local Park Rangers will be lacing up their skates to join you on the ice. The event features FREE ice skating, skating rentals and the Rangers will even be passing out toys! Limit one toy per child, while supplies last.
- 5 p.m. Session is recommended for children under the age of 10; 7 p.m. Session is recommended for children age 10 to 13.
- Advanced Reservations Required [Details]
🌳 Littlest Naturalist: Animal Coverings (Ages 3-5)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 | 10 to 11 a.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Glass City Enrichment Center
- Littlest Naturalists will explore their sense of touch to discover what animals are covered in.
- Advanced Reservations Required [Reservations & Details]
⛸️ GLOW Skate at The Ribbon
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 | 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- The Ribbon is open for ice skating from 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with sessions at 1 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 5 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 9 p.m. From 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Ribbon will GLOW after-dark with a mix of colors and black lighting for a unique skating experience.
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, Glow Skate will sell out! [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
🌳 Glass City Pavilion – Open House
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 | 3 to 5 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Glass City Pavilion
- Visit the Open House at the Glass City Pavilion to help plan your next event at Toledo’s premiere riverfront event space.
- No Reservations Required [Details]
⛸ Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Skate – Extended Hours
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 - CLOSED | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Enjoy Extended Hours at The Ribbon during the Thanksgiving Holiday on November 27, 29 & 30. The Ribbon is CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day.
- See all Special Holiday Dates
- Advanced Reservations Recommended [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸ Grinch & Cindy Lou Appearance: Character Meet & Greet Series at The Ribbon
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 | 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- The Ribbon is open for public skating from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 30 with sessions starting at 11 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 5 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 9 p.m. Visit between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to visit with the Grinch & Cindy Lou! There is no admission to participate in the character meet and greet activity, admission is only required to skate The Ribbon.
- Advanced Reservations Recommended [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸ Caroling at The Ribbon, featuring the Toledo Repertoire Theatre Dickens Singers
Presented by The Andersons
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 | 7 to 8 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- The Ribbon is open for public skating from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 30 with sessions starting at 11 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 5 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 9 p.m. Visit during the 7 p.m. session to enjoy live carols performed by the Toledo Repertoire Theatre Dickens Singers.
- Advanced Reservations Recommended [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
DECEMBER
⛸️ Timber’s $5 Family Skate Sessions
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Join Timber, Metroparks Wellness Dog, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during designated Family Skate Sessions – just $5 to skate (including skate rentals).
- Family Skate Sessions are featured every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every Friday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding Special Holiday Dates).
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ Caroling at The Ribbon, featuring the Candy Cane Carolers
Presented by The Andersons
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 | 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- The Ribbon is open for public skating from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7 with sessions starting at 11 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 5 p.m. | 7 p.m. Visit between 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to enjoy live carols performed by the Candy Cane Carolers.
- Advanced Reservations Recommended [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ Elsa & Ana Character Appearance: Character Meet & Greet Series at The Ribbon
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 | 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- The Ribbon is open for public skating from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7 with sessions starting at 11 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 5 p.m. | 7 p.m. Visit between 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to visit with Ana & Elsa! There is no admission to participate in the character meet and greet activity, admission is only required to skate The Ribbon.
- Advanced Reservations Recommended [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ Timber’s $5 Family Skate Sessions
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Join Timber, Metroparks Wellness Dog, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during designated Family Skate Sessions – just $5 to skate (including skate rentals).
- Family Skate Sessions are featured every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every Friday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding Special Holiday Dates).
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ Caroling at The Ribbon, featuring the Candy Cane Carolers
Presented by The Andersons
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 | 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- The Ribbon is open for public skating from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 14 with sessions starting at 11 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 5 p.m. | 7 p.m. Visit between 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to enjoy live carols performed by the Candy Cane Carolers.
- Advanced Reservations Recommended [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ Buddy & Jovie Character Appearance: Character Meet & Greet Series at The Ribbon
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 | 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- The Ribbon is open for public skating from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 15 with sessions starting at 11 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 5 p.m. Visit between 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to visit with Buddy & Jovie from Elf! There is no admission to participate in the character meet and greet activity, admission is only required to skate The Ribbon.
- Advanced Reservations Recommended [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ Timber’s $5 Family Skate Sessions
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Join Timber, Metroparks Wellness Dog, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during designated Family Skate Sessions – just $5 to skate (including skate rentals).
- Family Skate Sessions are featured every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every Friday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding Special Holiday Dates).
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ Holidays at The Ribbon - *EXTENDED HOURS*
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 – SATURDAY, JANUARY 4
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Celebrate the season at Toledo’s newest holiday tradition, Holidays at The Ribbon! From December 19 through January 4, experience the magic of The Ribbon at Glass City Metropark, beautifully lit with sparkling lights, festive décor, and seasonal music. Enjoy extended daily hours from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (special hours: Christmas Eve 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day).
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details] [Special Holiday Dates]
⛸️ GLOW Skate at The Ribbon, presented by Meijer
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 | 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- The Ribbon is open for ice skating from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. with sessions at 11 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 5 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 9 p.m. From 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Ribbon will GLOW with a mix of colors and black lighting for a unique after-dark skating experience.
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, Glow Skate will sell out! [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ Caroling at The Ribbon, featuring everandeveramen
Presented by The Andersons
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 | 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- The Ribbon is open for public skating from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 21 with sessions starting at 11 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 5 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 9 p.m. Visit between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. to enjoy live carols performed by everandeveramen.
- Advanced Reservations Recommended [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ Caroling at The Ribbon, featuring the Sweet Adelines, Pride of Toledo Chorus
Presented by The Andersons
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 | 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- The Ribbon is open for public skating from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 28 with sessions starting at 11 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 5 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 9 p.m. Visit between 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to enjoy live carols performed by the Sweet Adelines, Pride of Toledo Chorus.
- Advanced Reservations Recommended [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
JANUARY
⛸️ Timber’s $5 Family Skate Sessions
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 | THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 10
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Join Timber, Metroparks Wellness Dog, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during designated Family Skate Sessions – just $5 to skate (including skate rentals).
- Family Skate Sessions are featured every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every Friday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding Special Holiday Dates).
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ Timber’s $5 Family Skate Sessions
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 | THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 17
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Join Timber, Metroparks Wellness Dog, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during designated Family Skate Sessions – just $5 to skate (including skate rentals).
- Family Skate Sessions are featured every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every Friday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding Special Holiday Dates).
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ GLOW Skate at The Ribbon, presented by Meijer
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 | 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- The Ribbon is open for ice skating from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. with sessions at 11 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 5 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 9 p.m. From 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Ribbon will GLOW with a mix of colors and black lighting for a unique after-dark skating experience.
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, Glow Skate will sell out! [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ Timber’s $5 Family Skate Sessions
MONDAY, JANUARY 20
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Join Timber, Metroparks Wellness Dog, invites you to The Ribbon on Martin Luther King Jr. Day from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for our special $5 Family Skate Day – just $5 to skate The Ribbon ice skating trail and includes skate rentals.
- Family Skate Sessions are regularly featured every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every Friday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding Special Holiday Dates).
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ Timber’s $5 Family Skate Sessions
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 | THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 24
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Join Timber, Metroparks Wellness Dog, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during designated Family Skate Sessions – just $5 to skate (including skate rentals).
- Family Skate Sessions are featured every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every Friday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding Special Holiday Dates).
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ Timber’s $5 Family Skate Sessions
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 | THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Join Timber, Metroparks Wellness Dog, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during designated Family Skate Sessions – just $5 to skate (including skate rentals).
- Family Skate Sessions are featured every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every Friday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding Special Holiday Dates).
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
FEBRUARY
⛸️ Timber’s $5 Family Skate Sessions
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Join Timber, Metroparks Wellness Dog, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during designated Family Skate Sessions – just $5 to skate (including skate rentals).
- Family Skate Sessions are featured every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every Friday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding Special Holiday Dates).
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ Timber’s $5 Family Skate Sessions
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Join Timber, Metroparks Wellness Dog, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during designated Family Skate Sessions – just $5 to skate (including skate rentals).
- Family Skate Sessions are featured every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every Friday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding Special Holiday Dates).
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ GLOW Skate at The Ribbon, presented by Meijer
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 | 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- The Ribbon is open for ice skating from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. with sessions at 11 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 5 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 9 p.m. From 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Ribbon will GLOW with a mix of colors and black lighting for a unique after-dark skating experience.
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, Glow Skate will sell out! [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ Timber’s $5 Family Skate Sessions
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Join Timber, Metroparks Wellness Dog, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during designated Family Skate Sessions – just $5 to skate (including skate rentals).
- Family Skate Sessions are featured every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every Friday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding Special Holiday Dates).
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ Timber’s $5 Family Skate Sessions
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Join Timber, Metroparks Wellness Dog, invites you to The Ribbon on Presidents Day from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for our special $5 Family Skate Day – just $5 to skate The Ribbon ice skating trail and includes skate rentals.
- Family Skate Sessions are regularly featured every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every Friday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding Special Holiday Dates).
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
⛸️ Timber’s $5 Family Skate Sessions
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon
- Join Timber, Metroparks Wellness Dog, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during designated Family Skate Sessions – just $5 to skate (including skate rentals).
- Family Skate Sessions are featured every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every Friday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding Special Holiday Dates).
- Advanced Reservations Recommended, [Reserve Your Spot] [Reserve a Cabana] [More Ribbon Details]
Stay Tuned for More Event Announcements!