Storytime at 577
Monday, January 19, 10:30am & 11am*
Our January Storytime is coming up, and we’d love for you to join us for a cozy winter story inside Virginia’s House. We’ll share stories, sing a few songs, and enjoy a little seasonal magic together.
Storytime is free and open to all, best suited for ages 2 to 6 — though siblings of any age are always welcome. No registration needed — just come and join the fun. Each session will be limited to 15 children, so please arrive on time to help ensure space for all.
*As we move into the winter season, please check this page for the most current Storytime details and any weather-related updates.
Stay tuned for February & March dates.
Annual special events include April’s Earth Month Celebration, May’s Plant Sale featuring tomatoes, veggies, native plants, and the Music in the Gardens series beginning in June. Plus, be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for pop-up special events in the Gardens and Curiosity Shop.
Events are free, family-friendly, and open to all!
Mark Your Calendar: 2026 Special Events
Go Green Day
Plant Sale
Music in the Gardens
Joy & Light
Save the Date! Saturday 25, 2026!
Go Green Day is a free community event celebrating sustainability with hands-on activities, garden discoveries, and creative experiences for all ages. Whether you’re planting seeds, getting crafty, or exploring the natural world, it’s a fun and engaging way to connect with nature and your community.
Go Green Day is a free event. Rain or shine.
Celebrate Earth Month with 577 in April!
Virginia Secor Stranahan envisioned 577 as a place where people would “learn to love the land.” While the world celebrates Earth Day on April 22, here we honor it every day.
Join us in April, as we highlight the many ways we can all make small changes that make a big impact in protecting the planet. By taking action and working together, we can help ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.
Sustainability and the environment are one of 577’s key pillars. During April, many of our classes are tailored towards keeping our planet green, reusing and repurposing, and exploring new ways of loving the environment around us. Through sustainable art, and learning about & implementing greener practices, we can lead by example and inspire others to make the change(s) too.
Annual Spring Plant Sale
577’s Annual Plant Sale returns Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, inviting gardeners of all experience levels to welcome the growing season. Held in the Courtyard next to the Welcome Center & Curiosity Shop, this popular spring event features a vibrant selection of organically grown vegetables, herbs, and annual and native flowers, all cultivated by 577’s organic horticulture team.
From classic garden favorites to unique varieties, our plants are grown with care and ready to thrive in your home garden. The sale takes place rain or shine, and plants are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Quantities are limited, and many varieties sell out quickly.
If plants remain after the first weekend, they will be available for purchase during Welcome Center & Curiosity Shop open hours, Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm.
A full list of available plants will be published at the end of April.
Proceeds from plant sales support 577’s programs, gardens, and community initiatives, helping sustain the spaces and experiences enjoyed by visitors year-round.
Live Music Blooms at 577!
Music in the Gardens is back at 577 this summer. Beginning in June, the gardens come alive with live music on the second Saturday of each month, June through September, offering a relaxed soundtrack for a day spent outdoors. Wander the paths, pause under the trees, or settle in for a bit as music becomes part of the backdrop to your visit.
These concerts are free, family-friendly, and take place rain or shine, inviting the community to slow down and enjoy 577 in a different way. Experience the beauty of the gardens and Virginia’s House beyond classes and meetings, with space to listen, explore, and spend time together in a creative, welcoming setting.
Help fill the gardens with music. We’re excited to bring music back to the gardens beginning in June and are currently seeking performers for the upcoming season. If you or someone you know would be a great fit, please reach out to hello@577foundation.org with information about you or your group, your style of music, and booking details.
Joy & Light: A Celebration of Art, Music, & Community
What a truly beautiful first year for Joy & Light: A Celebration of Art, Music, & Community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday and helped fill 577 with warmth, creativity, and connection. Seeing friends, families, neighbors, and new visitors come together made this event everything we hoped it would be.
We’re gathering all of the beautiful cards you created for the kids at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo and will be delivering them soon. Your kindness will brighten so many little hearts this season.
A special thank-you to the talented musicians from Northview Tri-M Music Honor Society and to harpist Rebecca Swett for filling Virginia’s House with such gorgeous music.
And heartfelt thanks to our wonderful volunteers — Pat S. and the members of Alpha Phi Omega from the University of Toledo — for giving their time, energy, and kindness to help make the day run smoothly.
We are so grateful to this community. Thank you for helping us celebrate the season with joy and light.
Save the Date: Saturday, December 5!
Become a 2026 Event Sponsor
Help make next year’s signature gatherings even more memorable. In 2026, 577 will host Go Green Day on Saturday, April 25—a full day of hands-on eco activities, family fun, and community action focused on sustainability and conservation—and the beloved Music in the Gardens summer concert series, which fills the gardens with live music and connection all summer long.
Event sponsorship provides meaningful community visibility and a custom package of promotional benefits while directly supporting free, high-quality programming for visitors of all ages.
If you are interested in becoming an Organizational Sponsor to support 577’s mission year-round, or would like to learn more about 2026 event sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please contact Kelly Hirsh, Assistant Director of Administrative Operations, at 419-874-4174 or khirsh@577foundation.org.