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.
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
September Film Series
Free outdoor film series on historic lawn; bring a blanket and enjoy family movies.
Sundays on the Historic East Lawn
Sundays on the Historic East Lawn at The Museum of Kansas City, 3218 Gladstone Blvd
Oktoberfest at Border Brewing Company
Oktoberfest celebration with food, music, and family fun at Border Brewing Company.
The Man Who Fell To Earth (50th Anniversary)
Classic sci-fi film: an alien's journey to Earth, celebrating 50 years of cult cinema.
Oktoberfiesta 2026
Oktoberfiesta celebrates German and Latin traditions with music and food at Boulevard Beer Hall.
My Cousin Vinny
Free screening of the beloved legal comedy—perfect for a fun family movie night.
Nicki White: Live Music Tuesdays at Sail Away Wine
Nicki White: Live Music Tuesdays at Sail Away Wine in 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.
Yo-Yo Ma with the Kansas City Symphony
World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs with the Kansas City Symphony—a rare chance to hear a musical icon live.
¡Oktoberfiesta! x The Early Show
¡Oktoberfiesta! x The Early Show at Boulevard Beer Hall
Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead at Screenland Armour Theatre
Norman Akers Artist Talk and Reception
Norman Akers Artist Talk and Reception at Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at JCCC
Minds in Motion: Native American Dance and Culture
Watch Native American dancers and learn about traditions at the Nelson-Atkins.
First Responders Appreciation Month
Free aquarium entry for first responders' families during October—explore SEA LIFE Kansas City.
23rd Annual Gordon Parks Celebration
Multi-day celebration of photographer Gordon Parks at Fort Scott Community College.
Beetlejuice: The Musical at Starlight
Beetlejuice the Musical comes to Starlight Theatre.
Fun Fridays
Free pop-up surprise activities at Wonderscope Children's Museum keep every Friday fresh and exciting.
First Friday at Belger Arts - Exhibition Opening + Glass Pumpkin Patch & Glass Blowing Demo + Live Clay Demo + More!
Make your own glass pumpkin and watch live glass-blowing & clay demos at Belger Arts.
Live at Lifted: Aiden Eilts
Live at Lifted: Aiden Eilts at Lifted Spirits Distillery
Faulkner's Ranch 28th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Pick pumpkins, enjoy fall activities, and celebrate the season at this beloved annual festival.
Let's Scare Jessica To Death
Let's Scare Jessica To Death at Screenland Armour Theatre
Backyard Movies: Casper
Outdoor screening of family-friendly Casper at Screenland Armour Theatre.
Kansas City vs. Bay FC
Watch Kansas City take on Bay FC in free women's professional soccer at CPKC Stadium.
Hidden Treasures
Free guided tour of lesser-known artworks at the Nelson-Atkins Museum.
Leavenworth IPMS Model Show & Contest
Annual model contest and show featuring intricate scale models—a must-see for hobbyists and kids.
Overland Park Farmers Market
Vibrant weekly farmers market where families shop, enjoy local food, and build community.
The Tingler
The Tingler at Screenland Armour Theatre
Nightmare on Eerie St.: Halloween Party and Market on all the pages?
Halloween block party with vendors, games, music, and festive fun behind Screenland Armour.
The Mist (Black and White)
The Mist (Black and White) at Screenland Armour Theatre
Chloe Rose: Live Music Tuesdays at Sail Away Wine
Chloe Rose: Live Music Tuesdays at Sail Away Wine in Kansas City
Atlas9 Movie Nite: Frankenweenie
Tim Burton's whimsical gothic classic Frankenweenie at Atlas9 during Tim Burton-ober.
Macabre House Tours
Macabre House Tours at Vaile Mansion and Arboretum
Backyard Movies: Death Becomes Her
Backyard Movies: Death Becomes Her at Screenland Armour Theatre
Pilates at the Farm {ticketed}
Pilates at the Farm {ticketed} at KC Wine Co
South KC Block Party at Red Bridge Shopping Center
Annual South KC celebration with food, entertainment & activities at Red Bridge.
Breakthrough T1D Walk, Kansas City
Free family-friendly walk supporting Type 1 diabetes awareness at CPKC Stadium.
House (Hausu)
House (Hausu) at Screenland Armour Theatre
The Wolf Man (1941) at Elmwood Cemetery
Classic monster movie screening at a historic cemetery—spooky seasonal fun.
Electric Poe
Spooky outdoor theater performance at Union Cemetery for families, Oct 14–Nov 1.
Dark Forest
Immersive multimedia walk through fall woods at Powell Gardens, Oct 16–31.
Razor Blades, Rituals & Rumors (A Most Unusual Hour of Magic)
Razor Blades, Rituals & Rumors (A Most Unusual Hour of Magic) at Lifted Spirits Distillery
Universal Monsters: Invisible Man & Frankenstein
Classic monster-movie double feature—The Invisible Man and Frankenstein—at Screenland Armour Theatre.
MTC Kids Jam – Matt Heaton
Free kids concert featuring Matt Heaton at Midwest Trust Center in Overland Park.
Truck or Treat
Kids trick-or-treat from decorated vehicles in a safe, free family-friendly Halloween event.
Tim Burton's Frankenweenie
Tim Burton's stop-motion film at Screenland Armour—darkly whimsical family fun.
Nosferatu with Live Score by Invincible Czars
Nosferatu with Live Score by Invincible Czars at Screenland Armour Theatre
Trick 'r Treat
Trick 'r Treat at Screenland Armour Theatre
Military Appreciation Month
Free or discounted aquarium admission for military families in November—visit SEA LIFE Kansas City.
Tales & Tots
Free storytime for toddlers.
The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!
Mo Willems' beloved characters celebrate the holidays in a joyful theatrical extravaganza.
A Christmas Carol
A Kansas City holiday tradition—join Scrooge's redemptive journey with Christmas spirits at Spencer Theatre.
Winter Wonderland
Stroll through a festive winter light display at KC Pumpkin Patch—free holiday fun for the whole family.
Hallmark Christmas Experience
Free immersive holiday experience at Crown Center near Hallmark headquarters—festive fun for the whole family.
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.
NCAA Div. II Men's & Women’s Soccer Championships
NCAA Division II Men's & Women's Soccer Championships at CPKC Stadium.
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.
Twilight Evening at the Vaile Mansion
Free holiday open house at the Vaile Mansion to see festive Christmas decorations.
Hometown Holidays
Free holiday celebration in downtown Liberty—seasonal festivities for families.
Speed dating {30-45}
Speed dating {30-45} at KC wine Co
SIDEQUEST
SIDEQUEST at Mosaic Ultra Lounge
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.
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.
Kansas City Ballet Presents “Second Company @ Home”
Kansas City Ballet's Second Company performs a mix of classical and contemporary dance works.
The Play That Goes Wrong
The Play That Goes Wrong at Spencer Theatre
MTC Kids Jam – 23 Skidoo & the Secret Agency
Free family-friendly music show with 23 Skidoo & the Secret Agency.
Kansas City Ballet Presents “PULSE”
Kansas City Ballet's bold triple bill explores dance across past, present, and future.
MADAGASCAR - A Musical Adventure
Beloved 'Madagascar' characters spring to life in a musical adventure at The Coterie Theatre.
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.