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.
Nature Play Day at NCMA
Free outdoor play and nature exploration at NC Museum of Art.
Meet the Keepers
Meet beekeepers and care for chickens and edible plants at Duke Gardens.
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime at Duke Gardens – Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden
Carolina Science Cafe: Who’s a Journalist in the Age of AI?
Carolina Science Cafe: Who’s a Journalist in the Age of AI? at Haw River Tap & Table
Climate Up Close
Climate Up Close at Duke Gardens–Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center
Nature Stories at NCMA
Nature-themed storytelling at NC Museum of Art's outdoor grounds.
Harvest Festival
Celebrate autumn at Duke Gardens with activities, music & demonstrations for all ages.
A Festival of Fabulous Mums
Celebrate autumn's colors amid thousands of blooming chrysanthemums at Duke Gardens.
Festival of Fabulous Mums: The 13 Classes of Rare & Heirloom Chrysanthemums with Margie Case
Free festival demonstrations on chrysanthemum varieties at Duke Gardens.
Festival of Fabulous Mums: Growing Fabulous Mums with Joan Matthews
Free gardening workshops at Duke Gardens teach families how to grow beautiful chrysanthemums.
Rethinking Seasonal Cleanup: Why Less Can Be More for Wildlife (virtual)
Rethinking Seasonal Cleanup: Why Less Can Be More for Wildlife (virtual) at Virtual (Zoom)
Rethinking Seasonal Cleanup: Why Less Can Be More for Wildlife (in person)
Rethinking Seasonal Cleanup: Why Less Can Be More for Wildlife (in person) at Duke Gardens–Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center
Midday Meader
Midday Meader at Onsite at Duke Gardens – directions to follow
Triangle Orchid Society Fall for Orchids Show
Free orchid show with hundreds of blooming plants, expert talks, and orchids for sale at Duke Gardens.
Midday Meander
Conversational garden stroll with Duke Gardens' director of learning & engagement.
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.