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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.

15 events
Nature Play Day at NCMA
Mon, Sep 28 +1 dates

Nature Play Day at NCMA

Free outdoor play and nature exploration at NC Museum of Art.

10:00 AM North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
Free2–12 yrsOutdoor
Meet the Keepers
Thu, Oct 1 +6 dates

Meet the Keepers

Meet beekeepers and care for chickens and edible plants at Duke Gardens.

1:00 PM Duke Gardens – Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden, Durham
Free2–18 yrsOutdoor
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Thu, Oct 1 +5 dates

Discovery Drop-In & Storytime

Discovery Drop-In & Storytime at Duke Gardens – Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden

10:00 AM Duke Gardens – Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden, Durham
Free5–12 yrs
Carolina Science Cafe: Who’s a Journalist in the Age of AI?
Tue, Oct 6

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

6:00 PM Haw River Tap & Table, Carrboro
Free0–18 yrs
Climate Up Close
Sun, Oct 11

Climate Up Close

Climate Up Close at Duke Gardens–Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center

2:00 PM Duke Gardens–Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center, Durham
Free5–18 yrs
Nature Stories at NCMA
Mon, Oct 12

Nature Stories at NCMA

Nature-themed storytelling at NC Museum of Art's outdoor grounds.

10:30 AM North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
Free3–12 yrsOutdoor
Harvest Festival
Sun, Oct 18

Harvest Festival

Celebrate autumn at Duke Gardens with activities, music & demonstrations for all ages.

1:00 PM Duke Gardens – Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden, Durham
Free0–18 yrsOutdoor
A Festival of Fabulous Mums
Fri, Nov 6 +2 dates

A Festival of Fabulous Mums

Celebrate autumn's colors amid thousands of blooming chrysanthemums at Duke Gardens.

12:00 PM Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham
Free0–18 yrs
Festival of Fabulous Mums: The 13 Classes of Rare & Heirloom Chrysanthemums with Margie Case
Sat, Nov 7

Festival of Fabulous Mums: The 13 Classes of Rare & Heirloom Chrysanthemums with Margie Case

Free festival demonstrations on chrysanthemum varieties at Duke Gardens.

1:00 PM Duke Gardens–Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center, Durham
Free0–18 yrsOutdoor
Festival of Fabulous Mums: Growing Fabulous Mums with Joan Matthews
Sun, Nov 8

Festival of Fabulous Mums: Growing Fabulous Mums with Joan Matthews

Free gardening workshops at Duke Gardens teach families how to grow beautiful chrysanthemums.

11:00 AM Duke Gardens–Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center, Durham
Free5–18 yrsOutdoor
Rethinking Seasonal Cleanup: Why Less Can Be More for Wildlife (virtual)
Tue, Nov 10

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)

12:00 PM Virtual (Zoom), Durham
Free6–18 yrs
Rethinking Seasonal Cleanup: Why Less Can Be More for Wildlife (in person)
Tue, Nov 10

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

12:00 PM Duke Gardens–Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center, Durham
Free6–18 yrs
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
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
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

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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