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.

10 events
Veterans Day: Free Admission for Military
Wed, Nov 11

Veterans Day: Free Admission for Military

Free zoo admission for military families on Veterans Day—explore animals & gardens.

10:00 AM Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati
Free0–18 yrsOutdoor
Artist in Residence at the Library: Orion Inez
Wed, Nov 11 +1 dates

Artist in Residence at the Library: Orion Inez

Artist in Residence at the Library: Orion Inez at Downtown Public Library

4:00 PM Downtown Public Library, Cincinnati
Free0–18 yrs
Young Adult Lab: Paper Mosaics with Chloe Greenberg
Thu, Nov 12

Young Adult Lab: Paper Mosaics with Chloe Greenberg

Drop-in paper-mosaic workshop for teens with artist Chloe Greenberg—free at CAC.

4:00 PM Contemporary Arts Center Creativity Center, Cincinnati
Free13–18 yrsIndoor
Creature Chronicles for Kids
Thu, Nov 12

Creature Chronicles for Kids

Free story time and animal exploration for toddlers at Miami Whitewater Forest.

10:00 AM Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center, Cincinnati
Free3–12 yrsIndoor
Thursday Art Play: FotoFocus Artists
Thu, Nov 12

Thursday Art Play: FotoFocus Artists

Hands-on art and yoga for young kids inspired by FotoFocus artists—free at CAC.

10:30 AM Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati
Free2–5 yrsIndoor
Artist in Residence at the CAC: Orion Inez
Sat, Nov 14 +1 dates

Artist in Residence at the CAC: Orion Inez

Watch artist Orion Inez create character design & comic work in an open residency program.

1:00 PM Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati
Free0–18 yrsIndoor
Cardboard Architects
Sun, Nov 15

Cardboard Architects

STEAM construction club where kids build with recycled materials—free at CAC.

1:00 PM Contemporary Arts Center Studio, Cincinnati
Free5–12 yrsIndoor
Thursday Art Play: Fun With Color!
Thu, Nov 19

Thursday Art Play: Fun With Color!

Paint, mixed media & yoga for young kids exploring color—free at CAC.

10:30 AM Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati
Free2–5 yrsIndoor
Art Play Hike: LaBoiteaux Woods
Mon, Nov 23

Art Play Hike: LaBoiteaux Woods

Hike through nature and create art inspired by the outdoors at LaBoiteaux Woods.

2:00 PM LaBoiteaux Woods, Cincinnati
Free4–18 yrsOutdoor
JFS at St. Bernard
Tue, Nov 24

JFS at St. Bernard

JFS at St. Bernard at St. Bernard Library

10:00 AM St. Bernard Library, Cincinnati
Free0–18 yrs

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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