Outdoor things to do with kids in Toledo
Get the kids outside. Here are the outdoor family events happening around Toledo right now.
Nature Play Day at NCMA
Free outdoor play and nature exploration at NC Museum of Art.
Excursions - The Chimney Swifts of Chapel Hill
Guided outdoor nature walk to observe and learn about chimney swifts.
Storytime at the Park
Songs and stories for tiny listeners at Hillsborough's Farmers' Market Pavilion.
Migrating Monarchs
Nature program about monarch butterfly migration at Prairie Ridge nature center.
Meet the Keepers
Meet beekeepers and care for chickens and edible plants at Duke Gardens.
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Concert
Live music celebration of Fuquay-Varina—a free community concert for all ages.
Dylan Gossett & Charles Wesley Godwin
Country musicians Dylan Gossett and Charles Wesley Godwin perform at Red Hat Amphitheater.
Walk on the Wild Side
Guided nature walk through Duke Gardens' native plant collection.
Tickets On Sale Now! Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock concert—kids love this all-ages pop music tour.
North Carolina Tar Heels Womens Soccer vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Womens Soccer
UNC Tar Heels Women's Soccer faces Notre Dame at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill.
Spider Hunt
Guided spider hunt exploring nature at Prairie Ridge, part of NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
North Carolina Tar Heels Football vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football
UNC Tar Heels face Notre Dame in college football at Kenan Stadium.
North Carolina State Wolfpack Football vs. Louisville Cardinals Football
NC State Wolfpack football vs. Louisville Cardinals at Carter Finley Stadium.
Family Pumpkin Painting
Family craft session—paint pumpkins together this fall.
Outdoor Story Time
Outdoor story time with songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family in Chapel Hill.
Japanese Tea Gathering: Kanna-zuki -1st seating
Experience Japanese tea ceremony at Duke Gardens with a tea master and local practitioners.
North Carolina Central Eagles Football vs. Campbell Fighting Camels Football
College football game: NC Central Eagles vs. Campbell Fighting Camels.
Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour
Singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy performs at Red Hat Amphitheater.
Apex Night Out ft. Touch-A-Truck
Community evening with Touch-A-Truck and interactive activities for families.
Good Moon Festival VIP Weekend Pass
Multi-day country music festival with top touring acts—great for families who love live music.
Return of the Wild: A Lewis and Clark Wildlife Resurvey
Wildlife exhibit inspired by the Lewis & Clark expedition downtown.
Duke University Blue Devils Baseball vs. East Carolina Baseball
College baseball: Duke Blue Devils vs. East Carolina at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
North Carolina Tar Heels Mens Soccer vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Mens Soccer
UNC Tar Heels men's soccer vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Birding with Wake Audubon Society
Guided birding walk with Wake Audubon at Museum Park.
North Carolina State Wolfpack Football vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football
NC State football vs. Wake Forest at Carter Finley Stadium.
Classical Music in the Park
Free classical music performance in Museum Park—bring a blanket and enjoy live music outdoors.
North Carolina Central Eagles Football vs. William and Mary Tribe Football
NC Central Eagles football vs. William and Mary Tribe.
Turnpike Troubadours
Turnpike Troubadours perform country at Red Hat Amphitheater.
Diwali Celebration
Family-friendly Diwali celebration in Cary.
Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow
Celebrate Native American culture, music, dance & crafts at this vibrant inter-tribal powwow in Raleigh.
Nature Stories at NCMA
Nature-themed storytelling at NC Museum of Art's outdoor grounds.
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Storytime and hands-on discovery activities in the beautiful Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden.
North Carolina State University Wolfpack Baseball vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Baseball
College baseball: NC State Wolfpack vs. North Carolina Tar Heels at Durham Bulls park.
SAS Championship - Friday
Watch professional golf at the SAS Championship in Cary.
Duke Blue Devils Football vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Football
Rivalry game: Duke Blue Devils vs. North Carolina Tar Heels football at Wallace Wade Stadium.
Volunteer Workday in Pritchard Park
Family-friendly habitat restoration in Pritchard Park—plant natives and learn ecology.
North Carolina Courage vs. San Diego Wave FC
Professional women's soccer: NC Courage vs. San Diego Wave FC at WakeMed Soccer Park.
Campbell Fighting Camels Football vs. Towson Tigers Football
College football matchup: Campbell Fighting Camels vs. Towson Tigers at Barker Lane Stadium.
Trampled By Turtles w/ Futurebirds
Trampled by Turtles brings folk-bluegrass energy to outdoor Koka Booth Amphitheatre stage.
Harvest Festival
Celebrate autumn at Duke Gardens with activities, music & demonstrations for all ages.
On the Rocks: A Scree & Crevice Garden Tour
Explore Duke Gardens' scree & crevice gardens and discover tenacious alpine plants.
North Carolina Tar Heels Womens Soccer vs. Stanford Cardinal Womens Soccer
Watch UNC women's soccer take on Stanford in a college match at Dorrance Field.
Gavin Adcock w/ Pecos and The Rooftops
Country music showcase at Koka Booth's outdoor amphitheatre in Cary.
Spellbound 2026
Spooky Halloween event at Mordecai Historic Park.
North Carolina Tar Heels Football vs. Syracuse University Football
UNC Tar Heels football game versus Syracuse at historic Kenan Stadium.
North Carolina Tar Heels Mens Soccer vs. William and Mary Tribe Mens Soccer
UNC Tar Heels men's soccer takes on William & Mary at Dorrance Field.
Victoria Monét: Frequency Of Love Tour
R&B pop star Victoria Monét brings her Frequency of Love Tour to Red Hat Amphitheater.
North Carolina Tar Heels Womens Soccer vs. SMU Mustangs Womens Soccer
UNC Tar Heels women's soccer vs. SMU Mustangs at Dorrance Field.
Mum’s the Word: Special Walking Tour of Show Chrysanthemums (Oct.)
Learn how chrysanthemums are cultivated into stunning blooms on a guided garden tour.
North Carolina Tar Heels Mens Soccer vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Mens Soccer
UNC vs. NC State men's soccer rivalry game at Dorrance Field.
North Carolina Tar Heels Football vs. Miami Hurricanes Football
Tar Heels football faces off against Miami Hurricanes in a classic rivalry.
Botanizing at Occoneechee Mountain
Hike a hidden gem of NC forest with Duke's biology professor to spot diverse native plants.
Duke Blue Devils Football vs. Boston College Eagles Football
Duke Blue Devils football hosts Boston College in an ACC rivalry game.
North Carolina Central Eagles Football vs. Howard University Bison Football
College football showdown: NC Central Eagles take on Howard University Bison.
North Carolina State Wolfpack Football vs. California Golden Bears Football
NC State Wolfpack Football vs. California — live college football at Carter Finley Stadium.
North Carolina Courage vs. Denver Summit FC
NC Courage vs. Denver Summit FC — women's professional soccer at WakeMed Soccer Park.
Mum’s the Word: Special Walking Tour of Show Chrysanthemums (Nov.)
Learn how chrysanthemums are cultivated into stunning blooms on a guided garden tour.
Park Tour: Art and Sculpture
Guided walking tour exploring art installations and sculpture throughout NC Museum of Art's scenic park.
North Carolina State Wolfpack Football vs. Duke Blue Devils Football
NC State football vs. Duke at Carter Finley Stadium — cheer on the Wolfpack.
Museum Untold Tour
Guided walking tour exploring untold natural-history stories downtown.
Festival of Fabulous Mums: The 13 Classes of Rare & Heirloom Chrysanthemums with Margie Case
Free festival demonstrations on chrysanthemum varieties at Duke Gardens.
Pop-Up Art with Nancy Baker Cahill
Create art outdoors in Museum Park with artist Nancy Baker Cahill during this spontaneous pop-up session.
Family Nature Walks
Learn about local wildlife and spot squirrels, rabbits, and deer on a family nature walk.
The ICONS Tour
Guided tour of iconic natural-science landmarks and exhibits downtown.
Campbell Fighting Camels Football vs. Stony Brook Seawolves Football
Campbell Fighting Camels football squares off against Stony Brook at Barker Lane Stadium.
Festival of Fabulous Mums: Growing Fabulous Mums with Joan Matthews
Free gardening workshops at Duke Gardens teach families how to grow beautiful chrysanthemums.
Sculpture Meditation with Meg Stein
Guided meditation experience among sculptures in Museum Park at NC Museum of Art.
NCMA Movies at Moore Square: Wicked: For Good (2025)
Wicked: For Good outdoor screening at Moore Square — family movie night in Raleigh.
North Carolina Tar Heels Football vs. Louisville Cardinals Football
Watch UNC Tar Heels football vs. Louisville at Kenan Stadium.
North Carolina State Wolfpack Football vs. Syracuse University Football
NC State Wolfpack football vs. Syracuse at Carter Finley Stadium.
Duke Blue Devils Football vs. Clemson Tigers Football
Watch Duke take on Clemson in college football at Wallace Wade Stadium.
Triangle Orchid Society Fall for Orchids Show
Free orchid show with hundreds of blooming plants, expert talks, and orchids for sale at Duke Gardens.
North Carolina Central Eagles Football vs. Morgan State Bears Football
North Carolina Central Eagles face Morgan State Bears in college football.
Campbell Fighting Camels Football vs. Monmouth University Hawks Football
Campbell Fighting Camels play Monmouth University Hawks in college football.
North Carolina Tar Heels Football vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Football
North Carolina Tar Heels Football vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Football at Kenan Stadium
Kudzu and Wisteria Basket Weaving
Learn basket weaving with invasive plants at Duke Gardens.
Botany Spotlight: Lichen
Nature walk exploring lichen at Duke Gardens.
Holiday Greenery: Build Your Own Wreath
Build a fresh holiday wreath at Duke Gardens.
NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship
Watch elite women's college soccer at First Horizon Stadium.
NCAA DI Women's College Cup Semifinals
Elite college women's soccer semifinal—top-tier athletic competition.
2026 NCAA Men's College Cup All Session
Watch NCAA Division I men's soccer championship matches at WakeMed Soccer Park.
NCAA DI Men's College Cup Semifinals
Top college soccer teams compete for the national championship.
Stonework of Duke Gardens
Guided tour of Duke Gardens' stunning stonework with master artisan Brooks Burleson.
Winter Lantern Walk
Illuminated lantern walk through museum park—magical winter evening for families.
Midday Meander
Conversational garden stroll with Duke Gardens' director of learning & engagement.
NCMA Movies at Moore Square: Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)
Classic Godzilla film screening at Moore Square—outdoor movie fun for monster-loving kids.
Good to know
- What outdoor activities are there for families in Toledo?
- Parks and trails, outdoor festivals, farmers markets, splash pads, and concerts in the park — this list shows what's on outdoors now.