Things to do

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.

9 events
Midday Meader
Wed, Nov 18

Midday Meader

Midday Meader at Onsite at Duke Gardens – directions to follow

12:15 PM Onsite at Duke Gardens – directions to follow, Durham
Free0–18 yrs
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Thu, Nov 19

Discovery Drop-In & Storytime

Outdoor storytimes & nature activities in Duke Gardens every Thursday.

10:00 AM Duke Gardens – Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden, Durham
Free0–5 yrsOutdoor
Story Time at the Museum
Thu, Nov 19 +3 dates

Story Time at the Museum

Free storytelling at NC Museum of Natural Sciences Downtown location.

11:00 AM Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh
Free0–8 yrsIndoor
Triangle Orchid Society Fall for Orchids Show
Fri, Nov 20 +2 dates

Triangle Orchid Society Fall for Orchids Show

Free orchid show with hundreds of blooming plants, expert talks, and orchids for sale at Duke Gardens.

1:00 PM Sarah P. Duke Gardens – Doris Duke Center, Durham
Free0–18 yrsOutdoor
Nature Play Day at NCMA
Mon, Nov 23 +2 dates

Nature Play Day at NCMA

Nature Play Day at NC Museum of Art—free outdoor exploration & discovery.

10:00 AM North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
Free0–18 yrsOutdoor
Carolina Science Cafe: The Mathematics of Thin Materials
Tue, Dec 1

Carolina Science Cafe: The Mathematics of Thin Materials

Carolina Science Cafe: The Mathematics of Thin Materials at Haw River Tap & Table

6:00 PM Haw River Tap & Table, Carrboro
Free0–18 yrs
Gathering: A Collaborative Nature Art Experience for the Cancer Community
Sun, Dec 6

Gathering: A Collaborative Nature Art Experience for the Cancer Community

Gathering: A Collaborative Nature Art Experience for the Cancer Community at Duke Gardens–Barnes Welcome Center

1:00 PM Duke Gardens–Barnes Welcome Center, Durham
Free0–18 yrs
Midday Meander
Wed, Dec 16

Midday Meander

Conversational garden stroll with Duke Gardens' director of learning & engagement.

12:15 PM Onsite at Duke Gardens – directions to follow, Durham
Free0–18 yrsOutdoor
Nature Stories at NCMA
Mon, Jan 11 +1 dates

Nature Stories at NCMA

Free storytelling program at NC Museum of Art celebrating nature.

10:30 AM North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
Free0–18 yrsIndoor

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.
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