Family events in Bowling Green, OH

A relaxed, noncompetitive run and walk with the Toledo Roadrunners Club starts at Penguin Palace, follows a roughly three-mile route, and returns to General's Ice Cream for a sweet finish. Participants can go any distance that feels right, whether shorter or longer than the suggested route. All paces are welcome, and the outing is family friendly. Those who prefer not to run can enjoy ice cream, spend time at the shop, and meet Toledo Roadrunners Club members for a casual, social afternoon.

At Perrysburg First Church, performers can audition for Cinderella. To receive the audition packet, email Elaine Sneider at pianoadventures1@gmail.com. Rehearsals are set for Tuesdays or Thursdays. Adventures In Education welcomes young actors through eighth grade from the Toledo, Holland, Maumee, Perrysburg, and Anthony Wayne areas. Video auditions are accepted.

BGHS boys soccer takes on Fremont Ross with junior varsity kicking things off and varsity following. A full slate of back-to-back matches showcases both levels.

Wednesday at Woodlands is a free midday concert series in the Woodlands Park shelter area. Attendees can bring a packed lunch and settle in at the picnic tables while enjoying weekly performances from talented local musicians. This season features artists such as Jake Pilewski and Friends, Adam Vasquez, Extra Stout, Snyder & Caswell, The House Band, The Clipboards, Jordan & Josh, Hit & Run, Decent Folk, Bobby & Frankie May, Danny Pratt Trio, Distant Cousinz Trio, Steve Kennedy, and Old Misfits with Guitars (OMG). The series is presented by the City of Perrysburg and the Norma Stark Memory Garden and Labyrinth.

The Uptown Maumee Farmers Market, presented by Renewal by Anderson, brings a fresh, local, and lively community tradition to the heart of historic Maumee. Shop from more than 30 local vendors featuring fresh-from-the-farm produce, artisan breads and baked treats, flowers and handcrafted goods, local honey and jams, and a rotating lineup of food trucks. The atmosphere is family friendly and community focused, whether you are picking up weekly staples, grabbing dinner, or simply enjoying the scene. Hosted by the Maumee Uptown Business Association, the market offers free parking, and leashed dogs are welcome. Weekly vendor updates, live music lineups, and a new Little Farmers Activity Tent rotation are shared to keep things fresh throughout the season.

Auditions for a production of Cinderella are taking place at Perrysburg First Church. Request the audition packet by emailing Elaine Sneider at pianoadventures1@gmail.com. Adventures In Education welcomes young actors through eighth grade from the Toledo, Holland, Maumee, Perrysburg, and Anthony Wayne communities. Rehearsals are scheduled on Tuesdays or Thursdays, and video auditions are accepted.

The Toledo Reptile Show brings enthusiasts, hobbyists, and exotic animal vendors together at Graystone Hall in Perrysburg, Ohio as part of a monthly series throughout 2026. Explore a wide range of reptiles and invertebrates, including ball pythons, boas, colubrids, geckos, skinks, tarantulas, scorpions, isopods, turtles, and tortoises. Vendors offer feeders such as rodents and insects, available frozen or live, along with husbandry essentials like thermostats, heat mats, lighting, racks, and enclosures. You will also find habitat decor and bioactive supplies, from hides and branches to substrate. Local breeders and knowledgeable sellers are available to answer questions, and there is merchandise and family-friendly extras for a full day of browsing. Admission is five dollars for guests eleven and older, and children ten and under are admitted free. Payment is cash only.

Recovery Pets will be at the Toledo Reptile Expo with adoptable small animals, including rats and guinea pigs, along with education about emotional support animals and responsible pet care. The booth features details on fostering and volunteer roles, plus merchandise whose proceeds support veterinary treatment. Guests can look forward to gentle, beginner-friendly encounters suitable for children. Every adoption creates space for another animal who needs help, whether coming from neglect, an owner surrender, or an emergency intake. Those not ready to adopt can still contribute by donating supplies at the booth, signing up for the bottle and can fundraiser, spreading the word, or purchasing rescue gear that funds ongoing care.

Thayer Ford-Nissan brings its annual Car & Truck Show back to Bowling Green with the biggest showcase of the year. Highlights include raffle prizes, food trucks, games, entertainment, 50/50, giveaways, and more. Pre-registration is available, and the show welcomes vehicles of all makes, models, and years.