Toledo Parent

09/28/2026

Local Toledo Public Schools elementary schools are receiving brand-new instruments like ukuleles, world drums, guitars, and digital pianos through a partnership with the Save The Music.

Beyond learning notes, students are gaining confidence, collaborating on original compositions, performing with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, & more!

Music classrooms across Toledo Public Schools are sounding a little different these days. Students are learning on ukuleles, world drums, Orff percussion instruments, guitars, recorders and digital pianos—all thanks to a growing partnership with Save the Music Foundation. The national nonprofit, w...

09/28/2026

Sorting through medical information online can leave any parent overwhelmed.

We spoke with Jesse Mason-Brown, of the ProMedica Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, about how parents can identify trustworthy resources, understand the science behind immunization schedules, and cut through common online myths.

Ronald McDonald House Northwest Ohio 💙 ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital

It is hard to sort through fact and fiction when it comes to vaccinations. The internet is flooded with so-called experts, making it difficult for parents and caregivers to know who to trust when making informed decisions about their child’s health. “Misinformation has many sources, but more not...

09/27/2026

New Kids on The Block! Healing Hearts & Minds is a new program founded by father-daughter duo Evan and Eliyah McKinney!

The program supports K–8th graders with therapy, case management, daily emotional check-ins, homework assistance, nutrition lessons and more!

Read about more new local happenings here: https://toledoparent.com/local/new-kids/september-october-2026-new-kids-on-the-block/

09/26/2026

🐔 The newest Roosters Wings- Holland in Maumee is officially open, and it's the perfect spot for an easy, affordable family dinner. 🐔

Why parents will love it:
💰 Kids' Meals for $4.99:
🥗 Great Menu Prices: Salads and subs starting under $9, with all appetizers under $10.
❤️ From supporting local high schools to offering scholarships for their own staff, this location is community-first
👶 High chairs, changing stations, and a full online allergen/nutrition guide!

Check out our full review here:

Roosters’ signage proclaims that it’s a “fun, casual joint.” Their mission, to provide that atmosphere for everyone who walks through the door, applies to employees and customers alike. Founded in 1988 by Bob and Corrine Frick in Dayton, Ohio, now Roosters locations have opened throughout Oh...

09/25/2026

We've rounded up over 20 free Storybook Trails across Toledo! 📚🌲🥾📖

From Metroparks Toledo paths to Toledo Lucas County Public Library these short trails feature children’s book pages are posted along the trail to keep kids engaged and moving.

Find a Storybook Trail near you:

Families can enjoy nature while reading a story with Storybook Trails, a recent phenomenon spread across the Toledo area’s public parks and libraries. Children can navigate through the trail with their parents while learning about different aspects of nature from various authors. “Visiting a Sto...

09/25/2026

Whether you're looking to learn a new creative skill or to meet fellow moms in the community, we've rounded up creative activities perfect for some much-needed creative me-time! ✂️

🖌️ Toledo Artists' Club & Gallery: Beginner-friendly workshops in painting, drawing, and photography.
🧵 Vod's Here, Sewing & Crafting Emporium: Sewing, knitting, and quilting workshops in Sylvania.
🧶 Ariel Kay Crochet: Beginner crochet classes & a social crochet club.
🕯️ Callisto Terra: Family-owned soy wax candle-making studio.
🧩 Copper Moon Studio Gallery & Gifts: Fused glass mosaics and guest artist pop-ups in Holland.
🪴 577 Foundation: Pottery, fiber arts, wellness, and gardening in Perrysburg.
⚙️ Owens Community College (Work & Play): Fun enrichment classes from ceramics to studio art welding.

09/25/2026

From pumpkin patches and apple c***r to haunted trolley rides and family-friendly festivals, Northwest Ohio is full of fall fun! 🍎🎃👻

Toledo Parent has put together your ultimate guide to Halloween haunts, autumn orchards, and community celebrations happening all season long across the region.

Get the full list here:

There’s something magical about fall in northwest Ohio. As the temperatures cool and the leaves begin to change, pumpkin patches, apple orchards, family festivals and fright-filled attractions begin popping up across the region. Whether you’re looking for daytime adventures with the kids or haun...

09/24/2026

🍎 We want to see your back-to-school photos! 🍎

From first-day pics to behind-the-scenes of your new routines, we want to see how your fam is getting back into the swing of things!

Look how cute some of this year's submissions are 🤩

Submit yours here: https://toledoparent.com/features/back-to-school-photo-contest-2/ #/rounds/1/gallery

09/24/2026

🍽️ Olive’s on Main in Sylvania is serving up comfort food with genuine hospitality. 🍽️

Their menu features standout favorites like house-made, slow-cooked shredded corned beef in their famous Reuben and Pancake Tacos, plus crowd-pleasers like biscuits and gravy and burgers.

With a dedicated kids' menu, low noise level, and after-hours private event catering, it’s the perfect local spot for a cozy lunch or brunch!

Read our full review here: https://toledoparent.com/main/a-cozy-brunch-and-lunch-at-olives-on-main/

09/24/2026

Local friends and community educators Aya A. Khalil, Author & Journalist and Bayan Lahham (a math and science teacher) have teamed up to release their new children’s book, A Party of Colors! 📚

Inspired by real childhood experiences and a love for STEAM, this sweet story explores new sensory experiences, father-son bonding, and authentic diversity.

Meet the Authors this weekend at the International Festival at the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo with Gathering Volumes.

Read more about the new, locally-written book here:

For longtime friends and community educators Aya Khalil and Bayan Lahham, writing their new children’s book, A Party of Colors, feels like a natural extension of the work they have been doing together for years. The two first met at a story time after Bayan moved back to Toledo. Since 2015, their ...