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 nature play and exploration at NC Museum of Art's grounds.
Meet the Keepers
Meet the gardeners of Duke Gardens' Discovery Garden—beekeepers, chicken caretakers, and plant experts.
Skywatching: Views from The Durham
Skywatching program at Morehead Planetarium—explore the night sky from The Durham Hotel (free!).
Native Shrubs for Resilient Landscapes (in person)
Learn how native shrubs build resilient gardens with an expert naturalist at Duke Gardens.
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.
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
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)
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.