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Go 419 Memorial Day Weekend Rundown

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TOLEDO, Ohio —

Go 419 Weekend Rundown 

Thursday, May 23, 2019

  • Rooftop Comedy - Josh Adams | Fleetwood's Tap Room | 8 p.m. | FREE
    • Series of free shows spotlighting local and regional stand-up comics in a unique and intimate setting. 
    • Each show will feature four comedians from the region.
    • Space is limited so arrive early! Fleetwood's Rooftop doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. 
    • Bar service will be available on the rooftop.

  • 26th Annual Wood County Humane Society Garage Sale | Thursday - Saturday
    • May 23 & 24 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
    • May 25 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
    • The sale features a wide variety of merchandise under the 13,000 grandstand building at the Wood County Fairgrounds on West Poe Road in Bowling Green. 
    • Additionally, sale will feature 10 cent clothing on May 24 and a $2 “Fill-a-Bag” sale on May 25.
    • One of the Wood County Humane Society's larger fundraisers, raising a record $17,000 in 2018 for the care of animals housed in the Minnebelle Conley Shelter, a no-kill humane shelter owned and operated by the Humane Society on Van Camp Road in Bowling Green. 
    • For more information about the sale or volunteer to help, please call (419) 669-0701.

Friday, May 24, 2019

  • H2O Cafe Patio Opening Party | Imagination Station | 11 a.m. 
    • Kick off summer with some fun on the riverfront! Imagination Station’s H2O Cafe opens Friday, May 24 for the 2019 season and invites you to take in some of the best views of the scenic Maumee River in Downtown Toledo
    • Whether it’s a chance to put your feet up after a visit to the science center, unwind after a busy day at the office or simply enjoy an evening in Downtown Toledo, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the sunset views while sampling tasty fare and sipping signature drinks.
    • Access H2O Cafe through Festival Park. 
    • Admission to the science center is not necessary to enjoy food, beverage and events on the patio.

  • Chicago | The Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre | 7:30 p.m. 
    • This is an all ages / all weather event. 
    • Chicago will be joined by opening act Tim Stop, a Midwest singer/songwriter whose latest single, Perfect Fool, has been featured on SiriusXM's The Pulse and has over 100,000 plays on Spotify. 
    • Gates open 1 hour before show time. 
    • All seats are reserved. 
    • For specific carry-in policies and Zoo box office hours, please call 419-385-5721 x6001.

Saturday, May 25, 2019

  • WTOL River Run 10K | 730 North Summit Street | 7 a.m. 
    • #wtolRiverRun #Runthe419
    • Benefitting: Mercy Children's Hospital & Team RWB
    • Get ready for this premier, competitive 10k race in downtown Toledo. 
    • Runners will begin at Promenade Park on N. Summit and finish at the WTOL 11 studio. 
    • This counter-clockwise route crosses two downtown bridges, bringing back memories of Northwest Ohio racing from the 1990s.
    • And we've added Michelob Ultra and Pizza Papalis for you after you finish.

  • Color Run 5K & 1K – Fremont
    • Kick off your spring with our family-friendly color run! 
    • Color stations throughout the Sandusky County Fairgrounds, having you feeling colorful like spring after our 3.1 mile race. 
    • A 1K course for our younger participants will also be set up so little runners can enjoy the event as well
    • Registration is $20/ 5K and $15/ 1K

  • Memorial Day Parade | Downtown Toledo | 10 a.m.
    • Parade kicks off at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 25 at Summit St. and Monroe, runs along Summit to Jackson and concludes at the Civic Center Mall.
    • There will be a ceremony honoring Toledoans that gave their lives while serving at noon at the Civic Center Mall.
    • Street closures from 8 AM to conclusion of parade.

  • Cycle Circle Glow Roll | Starts at Middlegrounds | 9 p.m. | FREE
    • Pedal through the parks with Metroparks naturalists and enjoy glow rides.
    • Build new skills and have fun!  Lights, camera, pedal! Bring your bike, helmet, and amazing lights to go for a casual social ride near the river in downtown Toledo. 
    • Decorate and light up your bike and spin around in style. 
    • Please remember your helmet and water bottle. Helmets are mandatory.  Free, Reservations, Code 205504102

  • Flower Day | Toledo Farmer's Market | May 25 - May 27 
    • The Farmers' Market BIGGEST event of the year! 
    • All of your favorite in-season flowers from local area producers.
    • You will also find local, in-season fruits and vegetables, starter plants, breads, soaps, gifts and more.
    • Saturday: 8-2 
    • Sunday: 8-3 
    • Monday: 8-2

Sunday, May 26, 2019

  • TRRC Kids Kilometers | Fossil Park Sylvania | 9:30 a.m.
    • Northwest Ohio’s Oldest Race for our Youngest Runners!
    • Presented by the Toledo Roadrunners Club
      • 5675 Centennial Road, just south of Sylvania-Metamora Ro
    • Race Day registration begins at 9:30 AM
    • Race A – ages 5 & under ½ kilometer (0.3 miles)
    • Race B – ages 6 – 8 1 kilometer (0.6 miles)
    • Race C – ages 9 & 10 2 kilometers (1.2 miles)
    • Race A will start at 10:00 AM. Races B & C will follow
  • Awards to the top 10 boys and girls in each race!
  • Race day entry fee - $10 for everyone
    • Make checks payable to TRRC (Please do not staple checks, that’s mean)
  • Questions? Email at joanmathews@gmail.com

Monday, May 27, 2019

  • Memorial Day Parade | downtown Sylvania | 10 a.m.
    • Honor those who gave their lives for our country during the Sylvania Memorial Day Parade that winds through downtown.

  • Memorial Day Ride | Monroe, Michigan | 2 p.m. 
    • PARADE STARTS AT 2PM, line-up at 1pm. 
    • Business, groups, organizations, veterans and all others are highly encouraged to participate! Contact the Post at 734-242-0526 with questions.  
    • Starts on East 1st Street

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