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.
The Early Show
Free all-ages live-music show with food and drinks at Boulevard Tours & Recreation Center.
Minds in Motion Tour – Legendary Landscapes: An Exploration of Famous Chinese Paintings
Free guided tour of celebrated Chinese landscape paintings at Nelson-Atkins Museum.
Summer Concert on the Lawn Featuring Brass Rewind
Free outdoor brass concert on the lawn—a relaxed evening of live music for all ages.
Museum Swap Sundays!
Free museum visits for members at Wonderscope and partner discovery centers.
Latch and Learn Support Hour
Expert lactation support and peer connection for nursing parents and their infants.
WonderLab
WonderLab: monthly hands-on science exploration with Mr. John—included with Wonderscope admission.
Children's Mercy Science Friday
Scientists from Children's Mercy lead age-appropriate science exploration at Wonderscope—free with admission.
Jewelry Pop-Up with artist Julia Pitt
Free jewelry pop-up by artist Julia Pitt at the Museum of Kansas City's café.
Donutology Day
Decorate and eat fresh donuts at Wonderscope Children's Museum on the 4th Friday of each month.
EAT DRINK PLAY: Fun for grownups
EAT DRINK PLAY: Fun for grownups in Shawnee
Maker Space Workshop
Monthly hands-on maker workshops at Wonderscope's Design Lab—experiment with tools and materials.
Chocolate Milk & Cookies: A Black Breastfeeding Week Celebration
Community celebration of Black Breastfeeding Week honoring Black & Brown families.
Coffee and Cameras KC Meetup
Coffee and Cameras KC Meetup at The Museum of Kansas City
soft clubbing at Elixir with DJ Thundercutz
All-ages afternoon soft clubbing with DJ Thundercutz at the Museum of Kansas City.
Science Time
Interactive science sessions with Mr. John at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
WonderBaby & Me
Baby-focused play and sensory program at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
Discovery Day at the Arboretum
Monthly craft and nature exploration for little ones at Overland Park Arboretum on the first Tuesday.
Minds in Motion Tour: Faraway Places and Home Spaces
Free guided museum tour exploring art about faraway places and home spaces.
Fun Fridays
Free pop-up surprise activities at Wonderscope Children's Museum keep every Friday fresh and exciting.
Hidden Treasures
Guided tour of the Nelson-Atkins' art reference library—discover special collections with family.
Low Sensory Morning
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly museum morning for visitors with sensory sensitivities—calm, welcoming exploration.
Pop-Up Yoga with Ture Love Yoga
Pop-Up Yoga with Ture Love Yoga at The Museum of Kansas City
Tales & Tots
Tales & Tots in Liberty—free stories for toddlers.
Family Fun Day
Free family fun day with activities at Macken Park.
Scarritt Fall Celebration
Free fall celebration at The Museum of Kansas City for families and neighbors.
Chinese Harvest Celebration
Cultural celebration of the Chinese harvest with family-friendly programming and festivities.
MTC Kids Jam – Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights
Free kids music jam with Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights at Midwest Trust Center.
Last Sunday of the month soft clubbing at Elixir with DJ Thundercutz
Last Sunday of the month soft clubbing at Elixir with DJ Thundercutz at Elixir Soda Fountain Café, The Museum of Kansas City, 3218 Gladstone Blvd, Kansas City, Missouri
Minds in Motion: Native American Dance and Culture
Watch Native American dancers and learn about traditions at the Nelson-Atkins.
Breakthrough T1D Walk, Kansas City
Free family-friendly walk supporting Type 1 diabetes awareness at CPKC Stadium.
MTC Kids Jam – Matt Heaton
Free kids concert featuring Matt Heaton at Midwest Trust Center in Overland Park.
Last Thursday of the month soft clubbing at Elixir with DJ hunni bunni
Festive Day of the Dead soft-clubbing party with DJ hunni bunni—family dance celebration.
MTC Kids Jam – Allegra Levy
Free Kids Jam concert featuring Allegra Levy at Midwest Trust Center.
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
MTC Kids Jam – 23 Skidoo & the Secret Agency
Free family-friendly music show with 23 Skidoo & the Secret Agency.
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.