Free events in Bowling Green, OH

Bring a project that brings you joy and enjoy dedicated time to work on it. Knitting, crocheting, miniature painting, scrapbooking, and needlepoint are all welcome, along with other hobbies you cherish. Tables are available at no cost for you to use while you create.

A vibrant community market fills Woodland Mall with local flavor, presented by Glass City Federal Credit Union. More than twenty farmers, bakers, and artisans offer an array of goods that includes specialty coffee, mushrooms, breads and pastries, meats and cheeses, farm-fresh eggs, syrups, ready-to-enjoy meals, jams, seasonal produce, honey, flowers, pet treats, roasted nuts, kettle and flavored popcorn, juices, fudge, teas, sauces, shaved ice, and other delights. Shoppers will also find family friendly items such as toys, jewelry, wool textiles, crocheted pieces, custom vinyl designs, etched glass, wood burned crafts, all natural aromatherapy cleaning products, stuffed animals, pet accessories, popsicles, soaps, and more. Giveaways take place each week with prizes like gift certificates. Kids and families can play cornhole and ring toss, with additional rotating activities on the schedule. Live music and lively entertainment create a festive atmosphere. Food and beverage trucks serve a changing lineup from week to week. Parking is free and available on site. Community support helps make the market possible, with Glass City Federal Credit Union as Gold Sponsor, State Bank Bowling Green and Wood County Hospital as Silver Sponsors, Speck Sales Tire Pros as Bronze Sponsor, and community sponsors that include The Sanctuary Art Studio, Jet's Pizza Bowling Green, Beckett's Burger Bar, B Family Sushi & Cuisine, Zane's Lebanese Grill BG, Yala Kol, Artistic Creations by Ian, Freezy Foods, Flatlands Coffee, and Falcon Family Restaurant.

Relaxed DnD play with a welcoming community. Table space is free to use.

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.

Support local at the Downtown BG Farmers' Market.

Expect an evening of roots sounds that blend bluegrass, blues, folk, old time country, and gospel, performed on cigar box guitar with fresh arrangements and original tunes. Fans of The Lumineers, John Prine, Waylon Jennings, John Lee Hooker, the Allman Brothers, Taj Mahal, Billy Strings, Grateful Dead, Old Crow Medicine Show, and George Thorogood will feel right at home.

The Perrysburg Farmers Market brings downtown Perrysburg to life with seasonal produce, handcrafted goods, fresh flowers, and baked treats. Visitors can explore a variety of vendors, enjoy live music, and find bites from food trucks, with activities suited for families. It highlights local growers, makers, and small businesses, continuing a community tradition enjoyed by many.

Board game night at Old School Gaming features complimentary table space. Participants can bring their favorite board games to play with the group, or select a title from the on-site demo library.

Downtown Perrysburg’s market welcomes a new season with 66 unique vendors and 21 rotating food trucks. Visitors can explore seasonal produce, handcrafted items and other local specialties while meeting the farmers, makers and small businesses behind them. The experience also features stretches of live music during the summer along with recurring yoga sessions that offer a refreshing reset before browsing the stalls. Food options include Los Pollo Loco, The Loaded Chicken, Naan Stop Kebap, Falafel King, Night Owl Diner On The Go, Baba’s Eats, Detroit Mini Donut, Susie Lynne’s Lemonade, Toledo Chuck Wagon, Jamaican Spice On Wheels, Deet’s BBQ, Rusty’s Road Trip, Nene’s Sweets, Uncle Louie’s Food Truck, Wanna Make Er Loaded Food Truck, Loaded Gastro & Co, Olives on Main, The Front Porch Perfect Market, Koral Hamburg, Frozen Paradice, Lyle’s Crepes, Stubborn Brother Pizza Truck and Grumpy’s On The Go. Vendor offerings span coffee, flowers, breads, sweets, produce, candles, pet treats, soaps, woodworking and more, with participants including Soul Patch, Doodle Bean Coffee, Sur Le Pouce, Swanky Scoops, Kraken Kettle Korn, Angry Irish Man, Shofar Acres, Muddy River, Garden View Flowers, Dado Jewelry, Country Grains, Beau-Star Forge LLC, Flatlands Coffee, Brick & Thistle Farms, Hillview Greenhouse, Erie Cotton Candy, K&B Elderberry Acres, Dees Bees, JF Woodworking, Ackerman Berry Farm, Sweets By Caroline, Bench Farms, Jacky’s Depot, Turk Farms, Joyfully Risen, Crunchy Mama’s Bakery, Ang33lic Glass, Medusas Stones, Scentwick Candles, Folklore Flower Farms, Rose Leaf Flowers, Portage River Mushrooms, Miss Abie’s Pet Treats, Tom’s Custom Wood Working, Sweet Pea Essentials, Common Grounds Coffee, Back to The Garden, The Icy Paw, Dreaming of Pearls, From Goat to Soap, Beeez Nuts, Schroeder Farms, TRW Farm and Greenhouse, Claws and Paws Barkery, Rinehart Acres, SoilMAYtes Farmstand, Seven Jays Farm, Wottas Farmstand, Old Tyme Kettle Korn, Petal & Ferns and All Juice.

Enjoy free access to the war tables. There is no charge to use the tables for this event.