Outdoor things to do with kids in Toledo
Get the kids outside. Here are the outdoor family events happening around Toledo right now.
GloWild: Hidden Treasure
Glowing nighttime adventure exploring the KC Zoo's Hidden Treasure trail.
Veterans Day Celebration
Community celebration honoring veterans and their service on Veterans Day.
107th Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade
Leavenworth's annual Veterans Day Parade honoring America's heroes downtown.
Tales, Tails, & Trails
Nature-based storytelling and exploration at Prairie Oak Nature Center.
Family Night: Lenexa Public Market
Family-friendly evening at Lenexa Public Market with local vendors and activities.
Pay for Play
Drop-in outdoor playtime at Backyard Specialists.
Christkindl at Moonlight Markt
Free outdoor holiday market at Shawnee City Hall with seasonal cheer and local vendors.
360 ALLSTARS
360 ALLSTARS brings a high-energy urban circus to Overland Park with world-class acrobatic performers.
Nature Storytime
Stories and nature combined in an immersive program for little ones at the arboretum.
Christkindl at Moonlight Market
Holiday festival in Shawnee with live performances, vendors, and Mayor's Christmas tree lighting.
Holiday Container Workshop
Seasonal craft workshop to create decorated containers at Family Tree Nursery.
The Annual Tree Lighting Event at Tanger Kansas City at Legends
Annual holiday tree lighting with festive cheer at Tanger Kansas City.
Holiday Market at Hawthorne Plaza
Holiday shopping and festive fun at Hawthorne Plaza's seasonal market.
39th Annual British Faire and Tea
39-year tradition: enchanting British Faire with period costumes, crafts, food, and tea.
Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Gather at Emerson Park for a festive holiday lighting ceremony to kick off the season.
Pokémon Go to the Zoo
Catch Pokémon while exploring Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium with this gaming event.
Hawthorne Holiday Market
Hawthorne Plaza's Holiday Market combines festive shopping, treats, and seasonal cheer in Overland Park.
Downtown KCK Parade
Kansas City's Downtown KCK Holiday Parade kicks off Saturday, Nov 14 at 10 am.
Farmers Market
Browse fresh local produce and goods with the family at the Overland Park Farmers Market.
Bonner Springs Mayor's Tree Lighting and Parade
Annual holiday tree lighting and lighted parade in Centennial Park to kick off the Christmas season.
Summit League Men's Soccer Championship
Watch college soccer at the Summit League Men's Championship.
Backyard Poultry Care Workshop
Learn backyard chicken care at historic Mahaffie farm—hands-on poultry workshop.
Historic Baking at Missouri Town
Learn 19th-century hearth baking techniques at Missouri Town Living History Museum.
City Center Live: Fountain City String Quartet
Outdoor concert series featuring live string quartet music in Lenexa's City Center.
Semifinal Watch Party: KC Current vs. Gotham FC
Cheer on KC Current in a semifinal soccer match at an outdoor watch party.
Mayor's Holiday Lighting
Holiday season kick-off with cookies, hot cocoa, caroling & City Hall lighting ceremony.
Evergy Festival of Lights
Stroll illuminated gardens at Powell Gardens during this family-friendly light festival.
Leavenworth Mayor's Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
Leavenworth's festive holiday parade and tree lighting ceremony kicks off the season.
Independence Square Lighting
Holiday lighting ceremony with music, sleigh rides & Santa at Independence Square.
Downtown KCK Holiday Parade
Holiday parade in downtown Kansas City, KS, followed by the Mayor's tree lighting.
Mayor's Holiday Festival
Downtown Overland Park lights up with holiday magic, music, and festive family fun.
Winter Wonderland- Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Festival
Mayor's holiday tree lighting with live music and festive cheer—kick off the season with your family.
Holiday Luminary 5K
Run or walk through twinkling holiday lights at the arboretum's festive 5K.
Mayor's Holiday Festival
Downtown holiday celebration with seasonal fun for the whole family.
Holiday Farmers Market: Nov. 21
Browse holiday vendors and local goods at Lenexa's seasonal farmers market.
Tour of The Quindaro Ruins
Guided tour of historic Quindaro Ruins exploring Underground Railroad heritage.
Thanksgiving Train
Festive train ride celebrating Thanksgiving at Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad.
Earth Keepers
Nature exploration program at Lakeside Nature Center focused on ecosystem stewardship.
Kansas Jayhawks Football vs. BYU Cougars Football
Cheer on the Kansas Jayhawks as they face BYU in Big 12 college football at Memorial Stadium.
Explore and Discover: Arboretum Tour
Guided nature walk through Kansas City's beautiful arboretum with a naturalist guide.
Arizona Cardinals at Kansas City Chiefs
Arizona Cardinals at Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
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.
Lee’s Summit Magic Tree Lighting Ceremony
Community tree lighting ceremony kicking off the holiday season at Lee's Summit's Paragon Star.
Day After Thanksgiving Living History
Step back in time at this 19th-century frontier living history program on the day after Thanksgiving.
CPKC Holiday Train
Festive decorated train stops in Blue Springs with live music and food-bank giving.
Winter Wonderland
Stroll through a festive winter light display at KC Pumpkin Patch—free holiday fun for the whole family.
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting
Watch the illumination of one of the nation's largest Christmas trees at Crown Center Square.
CPKC Holiday Train
CPKC Holiday Train visits Kansas City Union Station Nov 27, 6–6:45 pm, supporting the local food bank.
Bright at Bluhawk: Holiday Tree Lighting
Watch a majestic holiday tree light up with thousands of twinkling lights at Overland Park's Bright at Bluhawk.
Penguin March
Scheduled penguin viewing experience at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium's Helzberg Penguin Plaza.
Luminary Walk
Stroll through thousands of luminaries lighting up Overland Park in this beloved annual holiday tradition.
Ice Skating at Crown Center
Glide on Kansas City's original outdoor ice rink at Crown Center for seasonal winter fun.
Yaya's Alpaca Farm Annual Christmas
Meet and interact with alpacas during a special Christmas celebration at the farm.
Santa's Arrival at Crown Center
Celebrate Santa's arrival at Crown Center's holiday kickoff on November 27th.
Plaza Lights and Crestwood Urban Hike
Urban history walk exploring Plaza Lights architecture & stories in downtown Kansas City.
Hallmark Christmas Experience
Free immersive holiday experience at Crown Center near Hallmark headquarters—festive fun for the whole family.
Small Business Saturday Market
Holiday market featuring local handcrafted goods, specialty products, and food on Small Business Saturday.
Backyard Horses Workshop
Learn the fundamentals of caring for backyard horses in this hands-on 3-hour workshop.
Merry Market 2026 at City Market
Four weekends of holiday shopping with over 100 local artists and makers at City Market.
1880 Visit with Saint Nicholas
Living history encounter with Saint Nicholas at Shoal Creek Living History Museum.
Glow Cart Tours at Electric Glow
Golf-cart tours through Electric Glow's holiday lights—great for families with mobility needs.
Cookies with Santa
Meet Santa and enjoy holiday treats at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm in Olathe.
Annual BRW “Winter Wonderland” Holiday Display
Dazzling winter holiday display at Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center.
GloWild
After-dark zoo adventure with thousands of twinkling lights and holiday magic.
Walk and Read at Strang Park
Stroll a scenic paved path reading displayed stories, then play at the park.
Free Admission Day at the Arboretum
Free admission day to explore the beautiful Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
Discovery Day at the Arboretum
Monthly craft time for little explorers at the Overland Park Arboretum.
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 Field Hockey Championship
NCAA Division II Women's Field Hockey Championship matches.
Journey to Bethlehem
Free live nativity event at Southminster Presbyterian Church celebrating the Christmas story.
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting
Celebrate the season at Olathe's official Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
NCAA Div. II Men's & Women’s Cross Country Championships
NCAA Division II Men's & Women's Cross Country Championship races.
Living Windows
Shop windows come alive with dancers and singers in this magical holiday display.
Sar-Ko Aglow
Walk through thousands of twinkling lights transforming Sar-Ko-Par into a winter wonderland.
Teen Climate Summit
Educational summit for teens exploring climate science and sustainability solutions at Kansas City Zoo.
Cottonwood Tales at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Monthly storytime with O.P. the Bookworm at the Overland Park Arboretum gardens.
A Christmas Celebration
Experience mid-1800s holiday traditions at Missouri Town Living History Museum in Lee's Summit.
Santa Paws in the Park
Holiday pet celebration in Kansas City Parks—bring your furry friend for festive fun.
Sugarplum Social
Free festive family gathering with seasonal fun at Berkley Riverfront Park.
Mother Nature Reads
Mother Nature–themed storytelling program at Lakeside Nature Center.
Winter Market at Cider Hill
Festive holiday shopping market at Cider Hill Family Orchard with old-fashioned Christmas charm.
Hometown Holidays
Free holiday celebration in downtown Liberty—seasonal festivities for families.
Leavenworth Christmas Market
Seasonal Christmas market in downtown Leavenworth with local vendors and holiday spirit.
Holiday Stroll in Downtown OP
Downtown OP holiday market and stroll with festive shopping and seasonal cheer.
Santa Paws in the Park
Holiday pet parade and celebration at Loose Park—bring your furry friends for festive fun.
Holiday Markets: Overland Park Farmers Market
Year-round farmers market in Overland Park featuring seasonal holiday goods.
Hike with a Naturalist
Guided nature hike with expert naturalist at Lakeside Nature Center.
Cottonwood Tales
Outdoor storytime with O.P. the Bookworm at Overland Park Arboretum on first Saturdays.
Bonner Springs Winter Market
Shop local handcrafted goods and holiday gift ideas at the Bonner Springs Winter Market (Dec 12).
Wreaths Across America
Family-friendly ceremony honoring fallen soldiers with wreaths laid in the Memorial Courtyard.
Christmas Train
Festive holiday train ride with seasonal lights and magic in Kansas City.
Skate with Santa
Ice-skate with Santa at Line Creek Community Center this holiday season.
Around Since the Dinosaurs
Learn about ancient creatures at a Kansas City Parks nature program.
Candlelight Tour at Fort Osage
Candlelit historic tour at Fort Osage—meet costumed interpreters and step back in time.
Electric Glow
Sensory-friendlyElectric Glow—a quieter, relaxed holiday lights experience perfect for sensory-sensitive families.
Kansas City Chiefs v New England Patriots
Kansas City Chiefs home game against New England Patriots—NFL football at Arrowhead Stadium.
San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs
San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
NYE Live!
Family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration in KC Live!'s Power & Light District.
VolunTEEN Open House
Teen volunteers learn about zoo work at this Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium open house.
Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs
Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
The Invisible Boy
Family-friendly theatrical production at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City.
Kansas City Monarchs vs. Winnipeg Goldeyes
Catch the Kansas City Monarchs play minor-league baseball at Legends Field.
Kansas City Monarchs vs. Gary Southshore Railcats
Kansas City Monarchs minor-league baseball game at Legends Field.
Kansas City Monarchs vs. Gary Shouthshore Railcats
Watch the Kansas City Monarchs take on the Gary Southshore Railcats at Legends Field.
Savannah Bananas vs Indianapolis Clowns
Catch the Savannah Bananas' exhibition games at Kauffman Stadium.
Kansas City Monarchs vs. Chicago Dogs
Minor-league baseball: Kansas City Monarchs vs. Chicago Dogs at Legends Field.
Kansas City Monarchs vs. Milwuakee Milkmen
See the Kansas City Monarchs take on the Milwaukee Milkmen at Legends Field.
Kansas City Monarchs vs. Lincoln Saltdogs
Catch minor-league baseball action with the Kansas City Monarchs at Legends Field.
FC BARCELONA SOCCER CAMP – KANSAS CITY 2027
FC Barcelona soccer training camp at Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex.
Kansas City Monarchs vs. Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks
Watch the Kansas City Monarchs take on the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks.
Kansas City Monarchs vs. Sioux City Explorers
Minor-league baseball game featuring the Kansas City Monarchs.
Kansas City Monarchs vs. Sioux Falls Canaries
Catch minor-league baseball: Kansas City Monarchs vs. Sioux Falls Canaries.
Kansas City Monarchs vs. Lake Country Dockhounds
Catch minor-league baseball: Kansas City Monarchs vs. Lake Country Dockhounds.
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