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Happy weekend, Toledo!Â
In today’s happening-today edition: A new $20M retail center, therapeutic swims for older dogs, Fantasticon, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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đź“° In the news
Developer expands regional footprint: Findlay will get The Shops at Findlay, a new retail center led by River Rock Property Group, investing over $20 million along the US-224 corridor, with tenants to be announced — get all the details.
Therapeutic swims for older dogs: Toledo’s Canninballz lets pups splash year-round with custom pools for all sizes and skills, plus adoption events and dog birthday parties, dreamed up by owner Millie Hopes — learn more about Canninballz.
Where to find Irish cheer: Toledo’s St. Patrick’s Day will kick off March 17 with a free Huron Yards party with food trucks, plus a 5K at Upside Brewing in Sylvania and festivities at Georgjz419 — check out the full lineup.
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đź’Ž Local business spotlight
Fries with diner vibes: Schmucker’s Restaurant cuts fries by hand, serving them hot with burgers, lake perch, and other nostalgic comfort-food hits they’ve slung since 1948. When you crave crispy, golden, salty without fuss, this classic diner delivers… maybe save room for a slice afterward.
Glow without the guesswork: At Bella Via Medical Spa, physician-guided care meets calm, spa-like vibes for low-drama refreshes. BOTOX, chemical peels, microneedling, laser hair removal, and Sofwave skin tightening keep you polished for the next meeting, school pickup, or that date you almost forgot.
Flirt with the chains: Ottawa Park Disc Golf Course offers 19 permanent holes with short and long tees beneath tall trees in Toledo. It’s a low-stress reset and a sneaky skill check, kept in great shape with help from the Toledo Area Disc Golf Association. Bring a friend and chase birdies.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Last call for the CVS Epic Beauty Sale: Today’s your last chance to save on all sorts of self-care products at CVS, including makeup, beauty tools, skin care, hair masks, moisturizers, and more from all your favorite brands. *Shop the sale before it ends →
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎨 Spring Festival of Crafts 2026 @ Premier Catering | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Spring Festival of Crafts is popping up at Premier Banquet Hall with handmade gifts, home decor inspiration, and hourly gift certificate drawings, because luck favors the browsers. Bring your pantry and closet cleanout for Toledo SeaGate Food Bank, then treat yourself, guilt-free, to something charming.
🦸 Fantasticon @ Glass City Center | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Toledo’s Comic Con brings the multiverse to town, with hundreds of vendors and artists, DC and Marvel talent, celebrity Q&As, and movie and TV cars. Come for the cosplay and gaming tournaments, stay for interactive contests, swag, and a chance to justify that cape.
👜 Lady Rams Softball Purse Bingo @ Rogers High School (Toledo, Ohio) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Purse Bingo is taking over the Rogers High cafeteria with the Lady Rams Softball crew, and your handbag habit counts as community service. Snag a seat, play for swoon-worthy bags, and pad the odds with extra sheets, raffles, grab bags, and a silent auction.
đźšš Monster Jam @ Huntington Center – Toledo, OH | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Monster Jam roars into Huntington Center with giant trucks, wild jumps, and enough horsepower to make your neighbor’s snowblower feel shy. Bring the kids, or borrow some, pack earplugs, and enjoy exhaust, popcorn, and rumbly nostalgia you can feel in your sternum.
🧵 Visible Mending Class @ Just Toledo | Saturday (3/14) at 2:30 PM – Whether you’ve been darning since Reagan or can barely thread a needle, this visible mending class turns rips into humble brags and keeps fabric out of the landfill. Bring your wounded jeans, holey tees, and tired totes. Supplies are included, smug satisfaction is free.
🍞 Sourdough 101 @ Just Toledo | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Because the grocery baguette deserves a day off. Learn to wrangle a starter with Just Toledo, then leave with a recipe, a jar, and a proper loaf. Bring a wide-mouth container with a lid, at least 30 ounces, and your name, because that’s the ticket.
🍀 Paint & Sip Party: Get Lucky @ Wine & Canvas Toledo Studio | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Whether your last art class involved macaroni or not, this St. Paddy’s Paint & Sip at Wine & Canvas turns layered greens, cheeky shamrocks, and playful lettering into pure luck, no experience needed. BYOB, paint a 16×20, then strut past Target with your masterpiece.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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đź“» Toledo report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 43°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 5%
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 3 to 10 mph. Later: A chance of snow after 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 67°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 26%
A chance of snow before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 12 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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This 4-bed, nearly 2,600-sq-ft Sylvania Township home sits on almost a half acre in Sylvania Schools. A chic, professionally installed kitchen features black stainless appliances, complemented by fresh paint and a newer roof. Two fireplaces warm the living and family rooms. Out back, an extended patio, custom firepit, Amish-built shed with loft, irrigation, and full privacy fence steal the show.
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