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.
Field Trip - 50 Children
Field trip program at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
WonderBaby & Me
Parent–baby sensory & play time at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
Science Time- Summer Hours
Hands-on science activities at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
Music & Movement- Summer Hours
Music and movement for little ones—free at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
More events outside the Kansas City area
109 events farther afield.
America’s Dairyland Bike Race Tour at Bay View, Shorewood, East Side and Wauwatosa
Free family-friendly bike race tour exploring Bay View and surrounding neighborhoods.
Little Minnows Storytime
Free storytime for little ones at White Whale Bookstore—cozy community reading time.
Kettle Moraine Days
Free festival with carnival, fireworks, parade, and pancake breakfast in Eagle.
Garden & Tree Tour
Free guided garden and tree tour at Swaim Park.
Free Family Yoga + Bubbles
Free family yoga + bubbles at Van Aken—relaxed outdoor fun.
SPLASH! FRESHWATER EXPLORATION DAY
Free freshwater exploration day at Great Lakes Science Center.
OpenStreetsPGH (Downtown + South Side)
Free street festival in Downtown & South Side Pittsburgh—explore neighborhoods car-free.
The Pittsburgh Congenital Heart Walk
Free community walk supporting congenital heart awareness—a meaningful family activity.
Antony and Cleopatra
Shakespeare's 'Antony and Cleopatra' free at Central Park's amphitheater.
Greenfield Farmer’s Market
Free farmers market at Konkel Park with local vendors and produce.
Strawberry Festival, Dousman
Free strawberry festival at St. Mary's Church in Dousman with family fun.
Will Branch: Family Concert at Anodyne Coffee (Walker’s Point MKE)
Free family concert with Will Branch at Anodyne Coffee in Milwaukee.
Hartland Hometown Celebration
Free hometown celebration with parade, live music, and family fun in Hartland.
Cedarburg Strawberry Festival
Free strawberry festival in Cedarburg with family activities.
Games on Sundays at Tippecanoe Library
Free game day at Tippecanoe Library in Milwaukee.
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Explore nature exhibits at Hawthorn Glen Nature Center, free.
Cedarburg’s Strawberry Festival
Free strawberry festival downtown with family activities in Cedarburg.
St. Mary’s Family Fun Festival
Free church festival with carnival, fireworks, and live music in Waukesha.
Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!
Cool off at free county pools, splash pads, and wading pools throughout Milwaukee metro.
Firefly Grove Park Rise and Restore and Makers Market
Free maker market and wellness event at Firefly Grove Park in Wauwatosa.
2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
Free kick-off with performances and workshops for summer reading at Oak Creek Library.
Deer District Farmer’s Market
Free farmers market in Milwaukee's Deer District.
MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
Free beer garden popup locations with playgrounds for kids throughout Milwaukee.
BrookFalls Farmers Market
Free farmers market with live music and food trucks in Brookfield.
KFH Legacy Garden Railroad at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)
Free model train display at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls.
Nature and Me
Free nature-themed program at Penn Hills Library.
Full Moon Tour of the Octagon Earthwork
Nighttime tour of Octagon Earthwork under the full moon.
Babytime
Songs, rhymes, and cuddles for babies at Sanger Library.
Bookmobile Visit | St. James Park
Bookmobile brings stories and books to St. James Park.
Van Gogh–Inspired Hot Air Balloon Collage with Molly Miller
Kids create Van Gogh-inspired hot air balloon collage at Kent Library.
Stars and Stripes Lantern
Free patriotic lantern craft at Hartland Public Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Robert Dorrell Manor
Bookmobile brings library services to Robert Dorrell Manor.
Big Summer Series: America 250 Family Party
Free family party celebrating America 250 at Menomonee Falls Library.
Story Time at Zarminali Pediatrics Wauwatosa
Free story time for babies and toddlers at pediatric office in Wauwatosa.
Preschool Storytime
Stories and activities for preschoolers at Maumee Library.
Glovation Circus
Playful circus performance at Oregon Library.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Free mobile health screenings for kids at Heatherdowns Library.
Preschool Dance Party
Preschoolers dance and move to music at Heatherdowns Library.
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Kids paint seasonal artwork with instructor Molly Miller at West Toledo Library.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
Teen volunteer opportunity with summer reading program at King Road.
Family Storytime
Family storytime at Holland Library.
Crafters & Snackers
Crafts and snacks for kids at Sanger Library.
Pajama Storytime
Cozy pajama storytime for toddlers and preschoolers at Sylvania Library.
Tissue Paper Wreath
Make a colorful tissue paper wreath craft at Waterville Library.
America’s Birthday Adventure – Preschool Story Time
Patriotic preschool storytime at Sauder Village's education center.
Story Time at MLK Library
Free storytime for babies and toddlers at Milwaukee Public Library.
Babysitters Club
Babysitters Club program at Milwaukee Public Library–Martin Luther King, free.
Movies In The Park at The Phoenix Park Bandshell (Delavan)
Free outdoor movie at Phoenix Park Bandshell in Delavan.
Hartland Library Storytime
Free storytime at Hartland Public Library.
Dino Taxidermy @ the St. Francis Library
Free hands-on dino taxidermy exploration at St. Francis Library.
STEAM Lab: Flying Dinosaurs
Free STEAM lab: build and fly dinosaurs at Oak Creek Public Library.
STEAM Lab: Ancient Sea Monsters
Free STEAM lab exploring prehistoric sea creatures at Oak Creek Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Madonna Homes
Bookmobile brings reading resources to Madonna Homes community.
Bookmobile Visit | Parqwood Apartments
Bookmobile brings stories and books to Parqwood Apartments.
Bookmobile Visit | Ashland Manor
Bookmobile brings reading resources to Ashland Manor community.
Van Gogh–Inspired Hot Air Balloon Collage
Create Van Gogh-inspired hot air balloon collages at Main Library.
Babytime
Songs, rhymes, and bonding time for babies at Maumee Library.
Preschool Storytime
Stories for preschoolers at Sylvania Library.
Empower Hour – Dublin Summer Fun Series
Free summer fun series at riverside park for families.
Perler Bead Keychains
Make colorful Perler bead keychains at South Library.
Ink and Paper Making
Make your own paper and ink art at Point Place Library.
Archive Dive
Free archive exploration program at Milwaukee Public Library.
Free Tuesday Concert: Karma
Free outdoor concert at Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers.
Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)
Free story time for babies and toddlers at Wonderland Bookshop.
Fathers Building Fathers Workshop at The Urban Ecology Center Washington Park
Free hands-on building workshop for kids at Urban Ecology Center.
Toddler Storytime @ the St. Francis Library
Free toddler story time at St. Francis Public Library.
Game Night at Center Street Library MKE
Free game night for kids and tweens at Milwaukee Public Library Center Street.
Badgerland Ski Show, Okauchee Lake
Free Badgerland Ski Show with gear, resorts & winter activities.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Free health screenings and wellness outreach for kids at South Library.
Family Storytime
Stories for the whole family at Sylvania Library.
Toddler Storytime
Stories and songs for toddlers at Sanger Library.
Andrew Martin's Fun and Fantasy, Comedy-Magic Show
Hilarious comedy-magic show by Andrew Martin at Birmingham Library.
Dungeons and Dragons
Fantasy adventure gaming for kids and teens at Sanger Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Flory Gardens
Bookmobile brings stories and books to Flory Gardens community.
Outdoor Storytime
Outdoor Storytime at the Menomonee Falls Public Library
Henna Art for Teens with Henna Muse
Learn henna art from a professional artist at Waterville Library.
French Club for Kids at East Library MKE
French language club for kids at Milwaukee Public Library East Branch.
Baby Story Time
Baby story time at Oak Creek Public Library.
Zarminali Pediatrics Ready, Set, Baby!
Free baby program at Zarminali Pediatrics in Wauwatosa.
Music and Movement
Free music and movement program for young kids at Oak Creek Library.
Chill on the Hill at Humboldt Park MKE
Free outdoor gathering with music and activities at Humboldt Park.
Tunes on Tuesdays at Elm Grove Village Park
Free live music on Tuesdays at Elm Grove Village Park.
Midweek Music – Dublin Summer Fun Series
Free live music series at Riverside Crossing Park this summer.
Chess Club
Kids learn and play chess at Heatherdowns Library.
Toddler Storytime
Stories and songs for toddlers at Oregon Library.
Gamers Guild
Video gaming community for kids and teens at Lagrange Library.
Tissue Paper Wreath
Easy tissue-paper craft perfect for kids at Point Place Library.
Kid's Crafternoon
Afternoon craft activities for kids at Reynolds Corners Library.
Reading Buddies
Kids practice reading skills with volunteer buddies at Sanger Library.
Warhol-Inspired Wildflowers with Molly Miller
Create pop-art wildflower paintings inspired by Andy Warhol at Locke Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Waterside Monclova
Mobile library brings books and reading resources to Waterside Monclova community.
Nintendo Switch Party
Nintendo Switch gaming fun for kids at Maumee Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Byrne Hill Manufactured Homes
Mobile library brings books and reading resources to Byrne Hill community.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Free food trucks at Coffman Park on Wednesday evenings.
Family Storytime
Stories and fun for families with young kids at Sanger Library.
Grab Your Slice of History
Food and history celebration at Ohio History Connection.
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.