Free things to do with kids in Toledo
Toledo is full of free family fun. Here's every free, kid-friendly event we're tracking right now, updated daily.
Rogue Writers' Group in Wolf Den
Rogue Writers' Group in Wolf Den at Wolf Den at the Belfry Collective
2026 Centennial Veterans Day Weekend
Special Veterans Day activities and a free public ceremony at the National WWI Museum and Memorial honoring military service.
Christkindl at Moonlight Markt
Free outdoor holiday market at Shawnee City Hall with seasonal cheer and local vendors.
Minds in Motion Public Tour: Portraits of Power
Free gallery tour exploring portraiture and power in the museum's collection.
Johnson County Card Show-Veteran’s Appreciation Event
Trading-card show celebrating local veterans with free admission.
2027 Auditions - Kansas City Canaries
2027 Auditions - Kansas City Canaries at Music Theater Heritage
Summit League Men's Soccer Championship
Watch college soccer at the Summit League Men's Championship.
Pokémon Go to the Zoo
Catch Pokémon while exploring the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.
The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!
Mo Willems' beloved characters celebrate the holidays in a joyful theatrical extravaganza.
Museum Swap Sundays!
Free museum visits for members at Wonderscope and partner discovery centers.
Spines and Vines Book Club and TV Dinner Special
Spines and Vines Book Club and TV Dinner Special at Wolf Den at the Belfry Collective
soft clubbing at Elixir with DJ hunni bunni
Free Friendsgiving dance party with DJ hunni bunni at the Museum of Kansas City's soda fountain café.
Leavenworth’s Overlooked Military Collector’s Show
Military collectibles show with vintage finds for history buffs and collectors.
Silver Bullet
Silver Bullet at Screenland Armour Theatre
Children's Mercy Science Friday
Scientists from Children's Mercy lead age-appropriate science exploration at Wonderscope—free with admission.
Donutology Day
Watch donut makers at work, then decorate & eat your own at Wonderscope.
Low Sensory Morning
Sensory-friendlyFree sensory-friendly museum experience designed for visitors with autism and sensory sensitivities.
A Christmas Carol
A Kansas City holiday tradition—join Scrooge's redemptive journey with Christmas spirits at Spencer Theatre.
Family Murals & Street Art Urban Hike in Crossroads & the River Market
Family-guided urban hike exploring street art and murals in Kansas City's Crossroads.
Pride and Prejudice
Classic Austen romance adaptation on the big screen; free screening at Screenland Armour Theatre.
28.5 Women's College Hoops Presented by Gateway Academy
Watch four premier women's college basketball programs compete at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City—free admission!
Spooktacular Fondue Lunch
Halloween-themed fondue lunch with costumes, candy, and festive décor at The Melting Pot.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Classic comedy film screening at Screenland Armour Theatre.
CLOSED EARLY
CLOSED EARLY in Shawnee
Winter Wonderland
Stroll through a festive winter light display at KC Pumpkin Patch—free holiday fun for the whole family.
Tinsel Town at Tom's Town Distilling Co.
Tinsel Town at Tom's Town Distilling Co. in Kansas City
Hallmark Christmas Experience
Free immersive holiday experience at Crown Center near Hallmark headquarters—festive fun for the whole family.
City Market’s 9th Annual Merry Market!
Holiday shopping and festive finds at City Market's annual Merry Market bazaar.
Shop Small Saturday | Historic Downtown Liberty
Shop Small Saturday | Historic Downtown Liberty
WonderBaby & Me
Baby-focused play and sensory program at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
Science Time
Interactive science sessions with Mr. John at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
NCAA Div. II Men's & Women’s Soccer Championships
NCAA Division II Men's & Women's Soccer Championships at CPKC Stadium.
NCAA Div. II Women’s Volleyball Championship
Watch elite college women's volleyball at the NCAA Division II National Championship.
NCAA Div. II Women’s Field Hockey Championship
NCAA Division II Women's Field Hockey Championship matches.
Minds in Motion Tour – Women in White
Free guided art tour exploring women in white at Nelson-Atkins Museum.
Journey to Bethlehem
Free live nativity event at Southminster Presbyterian Church celebrating the Christmas story.
NCAA Div. II Men's & Women’s Cross Country Championships
NCAA Division II Men's & Women's Cross Country Championship races.
Fun Fridays
Free pop-up surprise activities at Wonderscope Children's Museum keep every Friday fresh and exciting.
Twilight Evening at the Vaile Mansion
Free holiday open house at the Vaile Mansion to see festive Christmas decorations.
Children's Small Mall at C.W. Parker Carousel Museum
Kids pick gifts for loved ones in a supervised holiday shopping experience at the Carousel Museum.
Hometown Holidays
Free holiday celebration in downtown Liberty—seasonal festivities for families.
Hidden Treasures
Discover lesser-known artworks and hidden gems at the Nelson-Atkins Museum.
Kansas VS. Missouri Men's Basketball
Kansas vs. Missouri college basketball rivalry game—the Border War.
Wildcat Classic: Wichita State VS. K-State
Free college basketball: Wichita State vs. K-State rivalry at T-Mobile Center.
Live Performance: The Nutcracker
First City Dance Center brings the beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker to life.
Nebraska vs. Missouri Men's Basketball
College basketball rivalry game between Nebraska and Missouri at T-Mobile Center.
Tales & Tots
Tales & Tots in Liberty—free storytime for toddlers and babies at Clay County Public Health Center.
Speed dating {30-45}
Speed dating {30-45} at KC wine Co
2026 Hall of Fame Classic
College basketball tournament featuring Iowa State, Missouri State, Davidson, and Drake.
SIDEQUEST
SIDEQUEST at Mosaic Ultra Lounge
NYE Live!
Family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration in KC Live!'s Power & Light District.
JACKED! A Beanstalk Remix
Jack and the Beanstalk gets a modern twist at The Coterie Theatre. Free admission.
Kansas City Ballet Presents “New Moves”
Kansas City Ballet's "New Moves" offers an intimate, powerful dance experience. Free.
MTC Kids Jam – Allegra Levy
Free Kids Jam concert featuring Allegra Levy at Midwest Trust Center.
The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh
Michael Cavanaugh celebrates Billy Joel and Elton John's greatest hits.
Classic Albums Live: The Eagles - Hotel California
Classic Albums Live: The Eagles - Hotel California at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
The Legend of Korra in Concert
From Avatar creators comes The Legend of Korra in Concert experience.
Fannie: The Music and Life Of Fannie Lou Hamer
"Fannie" celebrates the life and music of civil-rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer. Free.
Kansas City Ballet Presents “Pinocchio”
Kansas City Ballet's "Pinocchio" tells the tale of a wooden puppet learning to be real. Free.
Samara Joy
Samara Joy at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
MTC Kids Jam – Universal Groove: Music and Stories from Space with Kadesh Flow, Dinosaur O’Dell, and the Jazz Astronauts
MTC Kids Jam – Universal Groove: Music and Stories from Space with Kadesh Flow, Dinosaur O’Dell, and the Jazz Astronauts at Midwest Trust Center
Pink Martini
Pink Martini at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Kansas City Ballet Presents “Romeo & Juliet”
Kansas City Ballet's stunning adaptation of Shakespeare's most famous love story told through dance.
The Gingerbread Kid
Sweet musical fairy tale about a magical gingerbread child at The Coterie Theatre.
Neil deGrasse Tyson – Astronomy Bizarre
Neil deGrasse Tyson shares mind-bending astronomy facts in a spectacular live show.
Celebrating Meat Loaf: BAT 50 The Neverland Express + Andrew Polec
A tribute to the Meat Loaf songbook with Broadway-style spectacle at Kauffman Center.
The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration with the Kansas City Symphony
Symphonic tribute to Whitney Houston performed by the Kansas City Symphony.
Kansas City Ballet Presents “Second Company @ Home”
Kansas City Ballet's Second Company performs a mix of classical and contemporary dance works.
Beethoven x Beyoncé with the Kansas City Symphony
Kansas City Symphony performs a fusion of classical and contemporary music—free and family-friendly.
The Play That Goes Wrong
The Play That Goes Wrong at Spencer Theatre
The Kansas City Symphony Presents: Songs of the Sea
The Kansas City Symphony presents ocean-inspired music—free and family-friendly.
MTC Kids Jam – 23 Skidoo & the Secret Agency
Free family-friendly music show with 23 Skidoo & the Secret Agency.
The Kansas City Symphony Presents: Schubert's Ninth
Kansas City Symphony performs Schubert's grand Ninth Symphony—free admission.
Kansas City Ballet Presents “PULSE”
Kansas City Ballet's bold triple bill explores dance across past, present, and future.
The Kansas City Symphony Presents: Baroque at 7:00, Brandenburg Finale
Kansas City Symphony completes its Baroque at 7:00 series with Bach's Brandenburg Concertos finale.
Bugs Bunny at The Symphony
Animated Bugs Bunny cartoons set to live symphony at Kauffman Center.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves in Concert with the Kansas City Symphony
Experience the Dungeons & Dragons film score performed live by the Kansas City Symphony.
The Kansas City Symphony Presents: Mahler's Symphony No. 1
Kansas City Symphony performs Mahler's Symphony No. 1 with mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato.
MADAGASCAR - A Musical Adventure
Beloved 'Madagascar' characters spring to life in a musical adventure at The Coterie Theatre.
Savannah Bananas vs Indianapolis Clowns
Catch the Savannah Bananas' exhibition games at Kauffman Stadium.
Good to know
- Are there really free things to do with kids in Toledo?
- Yes — from library story times and park programs to free festivals and community days, this list pulls every free family event we can find, refreshed daily.
- How often is this updated?
- Every day. Past events drop off automatically and new free events are added as we find them.