Block Party

Join us for an unforgettable day celebrating art, culture, and community. This free, family-friendly event features live performances, local food trucks, hands-on activities, and community partners from across the city.

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Event Overview

Block Party 2025

September 13, 2025 | 3:00p.m.–8:00p.m. | TMA Campus

The Toledo Museum of Art invites the community to its annual Block Party on Saturday, September 13, 2025. This free, all-ages event celebrates art, culture, and connection with a lively day of outdoor festivities on the museum grounds.

Visitors can enjoy hands-on art making activities, live performances, local food vendors, music, and more throughout the afternoon. Designed to bring together neighbors, artists, and families, the Block Party reflects TMA’s commitment to accessibility, creativity, and community engagement.

Performance Schedule

Saturday, September 13, 2025

3:00–3:40p.m.	Drumline performance kicks off the party
3:40–3:50p.m.	Welcome from TMA Leadership and introduction to our host, Kristian Brown
4:50–5:30p.m.	Aha Indian Dance Troupe
5:30–5:45p.m.	"Key to the Museum" community honor
5:45–7:00p.m.	Toledo native DJ Jalen Tol
7:00–8:00p.m.	Headliner: "The Voice" finalist Jan Dan with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra
8:00p.m.	Closing Remarks

This year’s Block Party is packed with activities for guests of all ages. Create, play, and connect with hands-on art making, family-friendly games, face painting, and special appearances by local mascots. Community partners like the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, Imagination Station, and the Arts Commission will be on-site alongside local organizations, safety partners, and neighborhood resources.

Enjoy unique experiences like circus performances, a photo booth, henna, caricature art, giant board games, and more — all designed to celebrate our community’s creativity and culture.

The Digital Drop-In

This year’s Block Party includes an exciting spotlight on Infinite Images, TMA’s current exhibition exploring digital creativity, code-driven design, and the ever-evolving world of image-making.

Beeple Exhibition Opening

Step into the bold and provocative world of Beeple, one of today’s most recognized digital artists. Be among the first to experience this new installation,Transient Bloom, opening during the Block Party, featuring his distinctive blend of satire, sci-fi, and social commentary — all created with cutting-edge digital tools.

Algorave at TMA

Experience sound and code in motion. Don’t miss the Algorave, a live music event where artists create and manipulate sound using code in real time. Part concert, part experiment, part dance party — it's an electrifying way to close out the night, right here at the museum.

From immersive art to algorithmic beats, this special program brings Infinite Images to life across sound, screen, and experience.

More details to come soon.