Except where indicated, all area codes are 419.

Dance

Singles

Glass City Singles Dance Party: Holland Gardens, 6530 Angola Rd., Holland; 734-856-8963 / toledosingles.com; Fun Autumn Night: Fri., 8-midnight.

Ballroom, Big Band, Polka,

Country, Latin, and Salsa

Alfredo’s Studio of Dance: 5224 Renwyck Dr.; 536-3243; Fri.: group lesson 8; open dance 8:30-10:30.

American Czech & Slovak Dance Club: Millbury Fire Hall, 28410 Oak St., Millbury, O.; 836-1613; Martin Brothers Plus Band: Sun., 2-6.

Baila Rico’s Salsa Dance Social: Los Dos Gallos Mexican Cuisine, 5327 Dorr St.; 531-5312; DJ Tony Rios: Sat., 8-1 a.m.

Bavarian Haus: 3-814 Ohio 18, Deshler, O.; 278-0536; Polka Pirates Band; Sun., 4-8.

Diehn American Legion: Post 468, 5580 Centennial Rd., Sylvania; 601-1057; today: line dance lesson (beginner), 6:30; line dancing with lessons, 7.

Electric Ballroom Dance Company: Daryl Jarvis Dance Studio, 7375 Sylvan Towne Rd., Sylvania; 843-9000 / 283-7377; today: Salsa, Rumba, freestyle (intermediate), 7-8; Tue.: Waltz, Swing, freestyle (beginner), 7-8.

Paramount Healthcare Ballroom Bash: Stranahan Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.; 888-891-0707; Jeff McDonald’s Swingmania: Fri., 7-11.

Toledo Area Polka Society: Conn-Weissenberger Hall, 2020 W. Alexis Rd.; 691-5684; Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push: Sat., 7-11.

VFW Post 606: 3005 W. Laskey Rd.; 567-225-4817; Bailey and the Boys: Sun., 2:30-6.

ETC.

Festivals/​Fairs

Maumee Bay River Festival: International Park, Downtown Toledo; maumeebayriverfestival.org; Special host Toledo Rowing Club, boat rides, live music by Johnny Rodriguez, Bob Wurst Band, and Steel Drums Toledo School for the Arts, water related exhibits, kayaking, arts/​crafts, food, 5K run, and more: Sun., 11 a.m.-5.

Roche de Boeuf Festival: Downtown Waterville; Arts, music and entertainment, car show, kids zone, and more: Sat., 9 a.m.-5; parade 10 a.m.

North Coast Oktoberfest: Historic Downtown Sandusky; sanduskystate.com; Two stages featuring live traditional German music and dancing, contemporary entertainment, food, family activities, and more: Fri., 5-11; Sat., noon-10.

Oktoberfest Findlay: on Main St. between Main Cross and Sandusky Sts., downtownfindlay.com / 422-3313; German music and libations, Polka dancing, Volkswagen car show, contests, Oktoberfest Pageant, food, kids activities, and more: Sat., 2-10.

Liberation of Michigan Festival (LOM Fest): Hellenberg Park, Monroe, Mich.; etix.com; Live Americana/​Country/​Bluegrass music, historical demonstrations, battle re-enactments, apple cider mills, food, and more: Sat., Sun., events starts at noon; re-enactments at 1 p.m.; music at 3. Rain or shine.

Grapefest Celebration: Hungarian Club of Toledo, 224 Paine Ave.; Music program with operettas, musicals, folk songs, and dancing by the visiting Hungarian guests, children’s games: Sat., 3-4. Dinner available at 6 for purchase with reservations by calling Betty, 419-691-6958.

Learning

Authors! Authors! Series: Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, Main Library, 325 Michigan St.; 259-5266 / toledolibrary.org; Bryan Stevenson, “Just Mercy”: Tue., 7.

Chris Spielman’s Motivating and Inspiring Message: Niswonger, 10700 SR 118 South, Van Wert, O.; 238-6722 / npacvw.org; Faith and perseverance: Mon., 7:30.

Lake Erie Center Public Lecture Series: 6200 Bay Shore Rd., Oregon; 530-8360; Speaker, Tom Henry, “Trouble at the Tap and Other Tales of Environmental Journalism”: today, 7.

Stargazing and Planetarium

Programs

Toledo Astronomical Association: Olander Park System at the Nederhouser Community Hall, 8601 Brint Rd., Sylvania; 535-8775 / toledoastronomy.org; Public viewing, Total Eclipse of the Moon: Sun., 9 p.m.-midnight. Weather permitting.

Appold Planetarium: Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania; Reservations, 517-8897; Solar Superstorms: Fri., Sat., 7:30.

Ritter Planetarium: University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft St.: 530-2650; From Earth to the Universe; Fri., 7:30; One World, One Sky, Big Bird’s Adventure: Sat., 1.

Robinson Planetarium: Adrian College’s Peelle Hall, Charles and Williams Sts., Adrian; 517-265-5161 ext. 4788; Forces of Nature; Fri., 7; Total Lunar Eclipse: Sun., 8:30-11.

Exhibit Museum Planetarium: University of Michigan, 1109 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-764-0478; The Sky Tonight: Live Star Talk: Sat., 11:30 a.m., 1:30; Sun., 1:30 and 3:30; From Earth to the Universe: Sat., 12:30, Sun., 2:30.

Dining

Breakfast: Northwood VFW Post 2984, 102 W. Andrus Rd., Northwood; 666-7762; Sun., 9 a.m.-noon.

Breakfast: Delta American Legion, 5939 Ohio 109, Delta; 822-4526; Sun., 8 a.m.-1.

Lunch or Dinner: Eagle Cafe, 2301 Detroit Ave., Maumee; 893-3952; Mon.-Fri.: lunch, 11 a.m.-2; dinner, 5-8.

Swiss Steak Dinner: Berkey Congregational Christian and Metamora Methodist Church, 12036 Sylvania-Metamora Rd., Berkey, O.; today, starting at 5.

Fish or Steak Dinner: Northwood VFW Post 2984, 102 W. Andrus Rd., Northwood; 666-7762; Fri., 5-7:45.

Fish Fries: Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Post 587, 2020 W. Alexis Rd.; 471-0587; Fri., 5-7.

EXERCISE

Fund-raisers

Northwest Ohio Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K: Downtown Toledo; komennwohio.org; Sun., 9:30 a.m.

FUN PLACES

Northwest Ohio

Toledo Farmers’ Market: 525 Market St.; 255-6765; Market hours: Sat., 9 a.m.-2; Poultry House: Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4; Sat., 6 a.m. to 4; Sun., 10 a.m.-2.

Bowling Green Farmers’ Market: 201 S. Main St., Bowling Green; downtownbgohio.org; Wed., 4-7.

Oak Harbor Farmers’ Market: Log Cabin Park, N. Church St., Oak Harbor; oakharborohio.net; Sat., 9 a.m.-1.

Perrysburg Farmers’ Market: Louisiana Ave. at Second St., Perrysburg; perrysburg-farmers-market.com; today, 3-8. Rain or shine.

Point Place Farmers’ Market: Lighthouse Landing, 4441 N. Summit St.; dktreasures@bex.net; Sun., 10 a.m.-4.

Swanton Farmers’ Market: Airport Hwy. at Hallett Rd., Swanton; 826-1941 / swantonohiofarmersmarket.com; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon.

Westgate Farmers’ Market: 3301 Secor Rd. (in front of Elder-Beerman); 255-6765; Wed., 3-7.

Woodville Farmers’ Market: Main St. in parking lot between Peak Physical Therapy and Ohio Lime building, Woodville; WoodvilleFarmersMarket@gmail.com; Sat., 9 a.m.-1. Rain or Shine.

Butterfly House: 11455 Obee Rd., Whitehouse; 877-2733; Hours: today-Sat., 10 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5.

Fort Meigs Museum and Visitor Center: 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg; 874-4121 / fortmeigs.org; Hours: Wed.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5; Fort open through Oct.

Frogtown Froggy Museum: Fort Industry Square, Suite 1-A, Summit St.; 913-7461; Hours: Sat., 10 a.m.-5; Sun., 1-5.

Hancock Historical Museum: 422 W. Sandusky St., Findlay; 423-4433; Hours: Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4; Sun., 1-4.

Henry County Historical Society Dr. John Bloomfield Home & Carriage House Museum: 229 W. Clinton St., Napoleon; 592-8006; Hours: Sun., 1-4.

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center: Spiegel Grove, Fremont; 332-2081; Dressed for Life: First Ladies’ and Red Dress Collection: through Jan. 4; Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5.

Sauder Village: State Rt. 2, Archbold; 800-590-9755 / saudervillage.org; Fiber Arts Fest: Sat., Sun.; Apple Butter Making event: through Sat.; Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3:30; Sat., 10 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-4.

Schedel Arboretum and Gardens: 19255 W. Portage South River Rd., Elmore; 862-3182; Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4; Sun., noon-4.

Spangler Candy Company Store and Museum: 400 N. Portland St., Bryan; 633-6439 / spanglercandy.com; Factory Trolley Tours; Hours: Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3.

Stranahan Arboretum: 4131 Tantara Dr.; 841-1007; Hours: Tue.-Fri., 2-6; Sat., Sun., 8 a.m.-1 (may change due to weather, please call ahead).

Stranleigh Manor House: Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave.; metroparkstoledo.com; Historical Tours: Tue.-Fri., Sun., noon-5.

Sylvania Historical Village and Heritage Center Museum: 5717 N. Main St., Sylvania; 882-4865; Museum hours: Wed., 3-7; Sat., Sun., 1-4.

Toledo Botanical Garden: 5403 Elmer Dr.; 536-5566; Open daylight hours; Visitors Center: daily, 10 a.m.-5.

Toledo Firefighters Museum: 918 Sylvania Ave.; 478-3473; Hours: Sat., noon-4.

Toledo History Museum: 2001 Collingwood Blvd.; 215-2437 / toledohistory.com; Hours: Sat., Sun., 11 a.m.-5.

Toledo Police Museum: 2201 Kenwood Blvd.; 720-2485; Hours: Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-4.

Toledo Zoo: 2 Hippo Way; 385-4040; Enrichment Day: Sat.; Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 (last admission at 4); Sat., Sun., 10 a.m.-6 (last admission at 5).

Wolcott Heritage Center: 1035 River Rd., Maumee: 893-9602 / wolcotthouse.org; “Downton Abby” Exhibit, original gowns and decorative art from the 1900s through the Roaring 20s: through Nov. 1; Hours: today-Sun., noon-4 with Tours: 12:30 and 2:30.

Michigan

Bedford Farmers’ Market: Francis Family YMCA, 2000 W. Dean Rd., Temperance; Sat., 8 a.m.-1.

Museum of Natural History: University of Michigan, 1109 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-764-0478; Dinosaur Tours: Sat., Sun., 2; Women in Science exhibit features four women scientists whose work had a major impact in their fields: through Dec.; the Geology Displays, rocks and minerals: ongoing; Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5.

Train Rides

Toledo, Lake Erie, and Western Railway and Museum: 17475 Saylor Ln., Grand Rapids, O.; 878-2177 / tlew.org; Public Motorcar Excursion over the Maumee River: Sat., 11 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5.

Old Road Dinner Train Blissfield Railroad: U.S. 223, Blissfield, Mich.; 888-467-2451; Murder Mystery Dinner: Sat., boarding 6, departure 7.

Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation and Museum: 12505 County Rd. 99, Findlay; 423-2995 / nworrp.org; Pumpkin Train: Sat., Sun., 1-5.

Boat Rides

Sandpiper: Jefferson St. Dock in Promenade Park; 537-1212 / sandpiperboat.com; Picnic Lunch Cruise: today, 11:30 a.m.-1:30; Discover the River: Sat., 10 a.m.-noon.

Miller Ferries: 5174 E. Water St., end of State Rt. 53 North, off State Rt. 2; Port Clinton; millerferry.com; Put-In-Bay, Middle Bass Island, Lake Erie Islands: check website for daily schedules.

Theme Parks

Cedar Point: 1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky; 627-2350; HalloWeekends: Fri., 6-midnight; Sat., 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun., 11 a.m.-8.

First Published September 24, 2015, 4:00 a.m.