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.
Thursday Art Play: Painted Poppies
Family art & yoga class inspired by Michael Stillion's work at Contemporary Arts Center.
Young Adult Lab: Paper Creatures with Khara Rosebrook
Free drop-in art workshop at Contemporary Arts Center—create paper creatures.
Drawing in the Galleries
Drawing in the Galleries at Contemporary Arts Center
4•4•3 FEATURING: AZA
4•4•3 FEATURING: AZA at Madison Live (734)
PUNCHYOURFACE, Allied Mastercomputer, Coldcocked, Damage, Plain Sight, Shove
PUNCHYOURFACE, Allied Mastercomputer, Coldcocked, Damage, Plain Sight, Shove at Madison Live (734)
Thursday Art Play: Colorful Collages
Hands-on collage & yoga for young children at Contemporary Arts Center.
Young Adult Lab: Cyanotypes with Nathan Knoll
Free drop-in art workshop at Contemporary Arts Center—make cyanotype prints.
Young Adult Lab: Flower Pot Painting
Free drop-in art workshop at Contemporary Arts Center—paint pots & plant seeds.
Thursday Art Play: Creative Leftovers
Family art-making with creative recycled supplies and yoga at Cincinnati's Contemporary Arts Center.
Movie Night at MQ
Free outdoor screening of Top Gun: Maverick at Montgomery Quarter Park.
4•4•4 FEATURING: ANGEL ALANIS
4•4•4 FEATURING: ANGEL ALANIS at Madison Live (734)
Educator Open House
Behind-the-scenes aquarium tours and field-trip planning for homeschool families and educators.
Mason Heritage Festival
Mason Heritage Festival celebrates local culture and traditions.
16th Annual European Festival
16th Annual European Festival at St. Mary Magdalene—cultural food & crafts.
Bear Ghost - Tiny Hitman Tour 2026 w/ Sarah and the Safe Word and Spaceman Bob
Bear Ghost - Tiny Hitman Tour 2026 w/ Sarah and the Safe Word and Spaceman Bob at Madison Live (734)
The Toxhards – “Get Destructive Tour” Fall 2026 Tour
The Toxhards – “Get Destructive Tour” Fall 2026 Tour at Madison Live (734)
Star Party
Evening stargazing adventure at Pioneer Park—learn about the night sky with a telescope.
Jady - The Nosebleeds Tour
Jady - The Nosebleeds Tour at Madison Live (734)
Veterans Day: Free Admission for Military
Free zoo admission for military families on Veterans Day—explore animals & gardens.
More events outside the Cincinnati area
5 events farther afield.
Dog Swim
Bring your dog for an end-of-summer swim at Montgomery Community Pool — free fun!
Preble County Pork Festival
County festival celebrating pork and regional food traditions.
Iams Pioneer Harvest Fest
Pioneer harvest fest at historic homestead museum with crafts and activities.
Tauren Wells: Air1 Worship Now Tour - Dayton, OH
Free Christian worship concert featuring Tauren Wells at Christian Life Center.
Gaither Homecoming Christmas: Bill Gaither & The Gaither Vocal Band - Dayton, OH
Bill Gaither & The Gaither Vocal Band perform holiday favorites—free admission for the whole family.
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.