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.
Rob Picard/Max Schlenk Duo
Rob Picard/Max Schlenk Duo at Treelawn Social Club
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.
Live Gut Health Talk - Hosted By: Wellness Way Raleigh (FREE SNACKS)
Turntable Tuesdays at The Winchester
Turntable Tuesdays at The Winchester in Lakewood
Music & Movement- Summer Hours
Music and movement for little ones—free at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
More events outside the Raleigh area
99 events farther afield.
Kids Bowl Free - Register your kids for a Summer Fun Bowling Pass today!
Free summer bowling pass for kids—register at participating bowling centers.
Nature and Me
Free nature-themed program at Penn Hills Library.
Stars and Stripes Lantern
Free patriotic lantern craft at Hartland Public Library.
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.
Full Moon Tour of the Octagon Earthwork
Nighttime tour of Octagon Earthwork under the full moon.
Summer Nature Programs: Creek Hike at Cool Creek Park | FREE
Free guided creek hike exploring nature at Cool Creek Park.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Free health screenings for kids at Heatherdowns Library via mobile clinic.
Van Gogh–Inspired Hot Air Balloon Collage with Molly Miller
Kids create Van Gogh-inspired hot air balloon collage at Kent Library.
Crafters & Snackers
Crafts and snacks for kids at Sanger Library.
Glovation Circus
Playful circus performance at Oregon Library.
Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
Touch and explore real musical instruments at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
America’s Birthday Adventure – Preschool Story Time
Patriotic preschool storytime at Sauder Village's education center.
Bookmobile Visit | Senior Centers Inc.
Bookmobile brings library books and programs to your neighborhood.
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.
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hands-on nature exhibits at Hawthorn Glen's Little Nature Museum.
Movies In The Park at The Phoenix Park Bandshell (Delavan)
Free outdoor movie at Phoenix Park Bandshell in Delavan.
MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
Family-friendly traveling beer garden with playgrounds across Milwaukee.
Hartland Library Storytime
Free storytime at Hartland Public 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.
Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!
Free outdoor pools, splash pads & wading pools open at many Milwaukee County locations.
2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
Summer reading kick-off with performances and workshops at Oak Creek Public Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Reynolds Senior Village
Bookmobile brings library books and programs to your neighborhood.
How to Train Your Dragon presented by Monticello Bank
Free family screening of How to Train Your Dragon at Iroquois Amphitheater.
Bookmobile Visit | Lakewoods Senior Apartments
Bookmobile brings library books and programs to your neighborhood.
Factory Dance Nights: Line Dancing
Family-friendly line dancing at The Factory at Franklin.
Preschool Storytime
Stories and activities for preschoolers at Maumee Library.
Tissue Paper Wreath
Make a colorful tissue paper wreath craft at Waterville Library.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
Teen volunteer opportunity with summer reading program at King Road Library.
Babytime
Songs, rhymes, and cuddles for babies at Sanger Library.
Preschool Dance Party
Preschoolers dance and move to music at Heatherdowns Library.
Brownsburg Lions Club July 4th Extravaganza
Brownsburg Lions Club July 4th celebration—free family fireworks and festivities.
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Kids paint seasonal artwork with instructor Molly Miller.
American Trivia Showdown!
Bookmobile Visit | St. James Park
Bookmobile brings stories and books to St. James Park.
Family Storytime
Family storytime at Holland Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Robert Dorrell Manor
Bookmobile brings library services to Robert Dorrell Manor community.
Pajama Storytime
Cozy pajama storytime for toddlers and preschoolers at Sylvania Library.
Library Constitution
Free Tuesday Concert: Karma
Free outdoor concert at Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers.
Archive Dive
Free archive exploration program at Milwaukee Public Library.
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.
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.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Free health screenings and wellness outreach for kids at South Library.
Henna Art for Teens with Henna Muse
Learn henna art from a professional artist at Waterville Library.
Free Tuesday Concerts at the NPD AMP: Karma
Free outdoor concert series in Fishers featuring live music.
Outdoor Storytime
Outdoor Storytime at the Menomonee Falls Public Library
Family Storytime
Stories for the whole family at Sylvania Library.
Preschool Storytime
Stories for preschoolers at Sylvania Library.
Movies in the Park at Berry Farms
Free outdoor movie night at Berry Farms in Franklin—family fun.
Music on the Green at Meridian Cool Springs
Free live music series at Meridian Cool Springs in Franklin—outdoor concert.
Movies in the Park at Berry Farms
Free outdoor movie night at Hughes Mill Park in Berry Farms.
Harlinsdale Main Barn Summer Tours
Free guided tours of the historic Main Barn at Harlinsdale Farm.
Singo! (Music Bingo)
Music bingo game at Morning Glory Orchard—fun, free, and pet-friendly.
Historic Hayes House Free Guided Tours
Free guided tours of historic Hayes House in downtown Franklin.
Babytime
Songs, rhymes, and bonding time for babies at Maumee Library.
Vandalia Trail Bike Rides
Free bike rides on the Vandalia Trail—family-friendly cycling adventure.
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.
Bookmobile Visit | Flory Gardens
Bookmobile brings stories and books to Flory Gardens community.
Bookmobile Visit | Madonna Homes
Bookmobile brings books and reading to Madonna Homes community.
Kids Summer Series at Grand Junction Plaza | FREE
Free summer concert series at Grand Junction Plaza designed for kids.
Perler Bead Keychains
Make colorful Perler bead keychains at South Library.
Van Gogh–Inspired Hot Air Balloon Collage
Create Van Gogh-inspired hot air balloon collages at Main Library.
Dungeons and Dragons
Fantasy adventure gaming for kids and teens at Sanger Library.
Ink and Paper Making
Make your own paper and ink art at Point Place Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Ashland Manor
Bookmobile brings reading resources to Ashland Manor community.
Bookmobile Visit | Parqwood Apartments
Bookmobile brings stories and books to Parqwood Apartments.
Warhol-Inspired Wildflowers with Molly Miller
Create pop-art wildflower paintings inspired by Andy Warhol at Locke Library.
West Toledo Chess Club
Chess strategy game for kids and teens at West Toledo Library.
Reading Buddies
Kids practice reading skills with volunteer buddies at Sanger Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Elmdale Court
Bookmobile brings books to Elmdale Court community.
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.