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Published October 01Dining Guide Awards 2026
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Published October 01Wedding Guide Fall 2026
Marisa & Joshua Johnston March 7, 2026 Josh and I met on Tinder four years ago, while we were both living in Columbus, and we’ve been each other’s better half ever since. In 2024, we made the move to my hometown of Toledo, which made celebrating this next chapter of our lives in…
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Published October 01Road Trip October 2026
Looking for a quick change of scenery and ataste of something different? Visit toledocitypaper.com or check out our sister Current magazine (covering Ann Arbor), at ecurrent. com, to explore film, art, music and more. Thurs. Oct. – Nov. 1 Glenlore Trails: CarnEvil 2 Glenlore…
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Published October 01Big To Do October 2026
Friday, October 2 ZOOtoberfest Tap into an autumn evening of craft beer, live music and animal encounters at this 21+ tasting event featuring brews from more than a dozen local and regional breweries. Sample seasonal beers, ciders and seltzers while enjoying light snacks,…
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Published October 01Poppers October 2026
Become A Memberof Barrique 1908 Wine lovers, raise a glass to good food, great wine and even better company with Barrique 1908 at Sabira. Membership offers curated wine experiences, unforgettable gatherings and opportunities to connect with fellow wine enthusiasts, from special…
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Published October 01On The Radar October 2026
Pontiac Preserve Opens as New Waterfront Park Along Maumee River The City of Toledo has opened Pontiac Preserve, a new public waterfront park along the Maumee River at 1300 N. Summit St., transforming a former disposal facility into a restored natural destination. Located near…
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Published September 29Halloween Guide 2026
Halloween in Toledo is more than costumes and candy – it’s a whole season of spooky fun. From witches’ walks and fall markets to haunted tours, pumpkin displays and Halloween cruises, there’s something for every kind of Halloween lover. Grab your favorite ghouls and get ready to…
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Published September 18The Toledo Fringe Fest Brings Art And Oddities To Collingwood
The festival is more than just a painting competition Artists at this year’s Toledo Fringe Fest will hand over their finished paintings knowing most will be sawed in half. It’s part of Art Mayhem, a painting competition returning to the Collingwood Arts Center. The works go…
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Published September 15Leave the Car at Home for PARK(ing) Day
Witness the Transformation of Parking Spots into Parks Finding a parking spot in Toledo may be a little harder on Sept. 19, but the temporary public art pieces will make the extra wait worth it. PARK(ing) Day is a global movement that turns ordinary street parking spaces into…
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Published September 04Reel to Real: Maumee Film Festival Returns Sept 25-27
70 entries plus a 48 hour film challenge For three days this September, the Maumee Indoor Theater will become a gathering place for the Maumee Film Festival, as filmmakers, movie lovers and creative professionals return for the Festival’s eighth season. Scheduled Sept. 25–27, the…
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Published September 04City Pages: A Romance Legacy Comes to Toledo
Nikki Payne to join Beverly Jenkins for a special library conversation For more than three decades, Beverly Jenkins has written love stories that do more than bring two people together. Her books have also helped readers explore Black history, culture and American life through…
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Published September 04Listen Hear: Rocking The Promenade
419 MusicFest brings great tunes to downtown Toledo for charity One of the best parts of the summer is the outdoor events that pop up all over the city of Toledo. Food, art and music festivals dot the city all throughout the season, and a music festival hosted at Promenade Park…