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.
Ontario Fourth of July Festival
Garden & Tree Tour
Free guided garden and tree tour at Swaim Park.
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA - FREE Concert
Free concert by the Cleveland Orchestra at Cain Park.
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ComFest
Goodale Park festival celebrating art, music, and community.
Pyrate Fest
Pirate-themed festival fun at DeRivera Park in Put-in-Bay.
Pyrate Festival
Pirate-themed lakeside festival on Lake Erie with games, crafts & swashbuckling family fun.
Family Night Out!
Swimming fun and games for families at Goldfish Swim School.
Sunset Tour of the Great Circle
Evening tour of Ohio's Great Circle earthwork at sunset.
Amigo the Devil
Amigo the Devil at Skully's Music Diner
Teen Cocoa Club
Teens hang out over hot cocoa at Point Place Library.
Party in the Park | Country Night
Country music celebration in the park—family-friendly outdoor entertainment.
Twisted Tie-Dye
Kids create colorful tie-dye art at Lagrange Library.
Dublin Community Repair Café
Free community repair café—learn to fix items with local experts.
Circus Saturday
Free circus performances and entertainment at Historic Dublin.
Double Wall Basket Weaving Workshop
Learn traditional basket weaving at Octagon Earthworks.
21st Annual Freedom Celebration
21st Annual Freedom Celebration homecoming festival in Holland.
Saddle Up: LakeFest Luau 2026
Free lakeside luau festival with live music and family fun.
The Dublin Market
Free farmers and craft market at Bridge Park.
Cinema Saturdays
Free outdoor movie nights at Riverside Crossing Park all summer.
Family Storytime
Stories for the whole family at Reynolds Corners Library.
Cultural Cooking Series
Kids explore global cuisines and cooking traditions at EatWell Café.
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Kids paint seasonal artwork with instructor Molly Miller at West Toledo.
America’s Birthday Adventure – Preschool Story Time
Patriotic preschool storytime at Sauder Village's education center.
Full Moon Tour of the Octagon Earthwork
Nighttime tour of Octagon Earthwork under the full moon.
Babytime
Songs, rhymes, and cuddles for babies at Sanger Library.
Bookmobile Visit | St. James Park
Bookmobile brings stories and books to St. James Park.
Pajama Storytime
Cozy pajama storytime for toddlers and preschoolers at Sylvania Library.
Tissue Paper Wreath
Make a colorful tissue paper wreath craft at Waterville Library.
Van Gogh–Inspired Hot Air Balloon Collage with Molly Miller
Kids create Van Gogh-inspired hot air balloon collage at Kent Library.
Preschool Dance Party
Preschoolers dance and move to music at Heatherdowns Library.
Family Storytime
Family storytime at Holland Library.
Glovation Circus
Playful circus performance at Oregon Library.
Crafters & Snackers
Crafts and snacks for kids at Sanger Library.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Free mobile health screenings for kids at Heatherdowns Library.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
Teen volunteer opportunity with summer reading program at King Road.
Preschool Storytime
Stories and activities for preschoolers at Maumee Library.
Empower Hour – Dublin Summer Fun Series
Free summer fun series at riverside park for families.
Family Storytime
Stories for the whole family at Sylvania Library.
Preschool Storytime
Stories for preschoolers at Sylvania Library.
Toddler Storytime
Stories and songs for toddlers at Sanger Library.
Perler Bead Keychains
Make colorful Perler bead keychains at South Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Ashland Manor
Bookmobile brings reading resources to Ashland Manor community.
Henna Art for Teens with Henna Muse
Learn henna art from a professional artist at Waterville Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Parqwood Apartments
Bookmobile brings stories and books to Parqwood Apartments.
Van Gogh–Inspired Hot Air Balloon Collage
Create Van Gogh-inspired hot air balloon collages at Main Library.
Ink and Paper Making
Make your own paper and ink art at Point Place Library.
Andrew Martin's Fun and Fantasy, Comedy-Magic Show
Hilarious comedy-magic show by Andrew Martin at Birmingham Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Flory Gardens
Bookmobile brings stories and books to Flory Gardens community.
Babytime
Songs, rhymes, and bonding time for babies at Maumee Library.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Free health screenings and wellness outreach for kids at South Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Madonna Homes
Bookmobile brings reading resources to Madonna Homes community.
Dungeons and Dragons
Fantasy adventure gaming for kids and teens at Sanger Library.
Midweek Music – Dublin Summer Fun Series
Free live music series at Riverside Crossing Park this summer.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Free food trucks at Coffman Park on Wednesday evenings.
Family Storytime
Stories and fun for families with young kids at Sanger Library.
Teen Gaming Club
Gaming club where teens play video games together at Mott Library.
West Toledo Chess Club
Chess strategy game for kids and teens at West Toledo Library.
Gamers Guild
Video gaming community for kids and teens at Lagrange Library.
Reading Buddies
Kids practice reading skills with volunteer buddies at Sanger Library.
Nintendo Switch Party
Nintendo Switch gaming fun for kids at Maumee Library.
Chess Club
Kids learn and play chess at Heatherdowns Library.
Grab Your Slice of History
Food and history celebration at Ohio History Connection.
Toddler Storytime
Stories and songs for toddlers at Oregon Library.
Warhol-Inspired Wildflowers with Molly Miller
Create pop-art wildflower paintings inspired by Andy Warhol at Locke Library.
Babytime
Songs, rhymes, and bonding time for babies at King Road Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Elmdale Court
Bookmobile brings books to your community.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Free health screenings and wellness outreach for kids and families.
Bookmobile Visit | Waterside Monclova
Bookmobile brings reading resources to your community.
Tissue Paper Wreath
Easy tissue-paper craft perfect for kids at Point Place Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Byrne Hill Manufactured Homes
Bookmobile brings reading resources to your community.
Kid's Crafternoon
Afternoon craft activities for kids at Reynolds Corners Library.
Farmers Market
Free farmers market at Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus.
Cool Treats with the Dublin Police
Free treats and community time with Dublin Police officers.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Free health screenings for kids and families at Sylvania Library.
Babytime
Songs and rhymes for babies and caregivers at Oregon Library.
Wreaths and Rocketships
Create wreaths and rocketships in a dual-craft session at Maumee Library.
Gamer's Station
Video gaming hangout for tweens and teens at Holland Library.
Classic Summer Movie Night at the Library
Family-friendly classic movie night at Toledo Main Library.
Tissue Paper Wreath
Make a colorful tissue paper wreath craft at South Library.
TTRPG Hour
Tabletop RPG gaming hour for tweens and teens at Reynolds Corners Library.
Toddler Storytime
Stories and songs for the littlest listeners at Sylvania Library.
Family Storytime
Stories and activities for families with young kids at Point Place Library.
Shots for Tots n Teens
Free immunizations for kids and teens at Kent Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Teamsters Residence
Bookmobile brings library books to your community.
Bookmobile Visit | Briarwood Apartments of Toledo
Bookmobile brings library collection to your community.
Preschool Storytime
Stories and songs designed for preschoolers at King Road Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Assured Health Services Thrive Center
Bookmobile brings library books and programs to your community.
First Friday Tours at the Great Circle with Brad Lepper
Expert-led archaeology tour of Ohio's Great Circle on First Friday.
Blazes in the Woods
Free historical outdoor event at Ohio History Connection exploring local heritage.
Saddle Up: 3rd of July!
Saddle Up: 3rd of July! Free music at Diamondback Music Hall.
First Friday Archaeology Tour
First Friday archaeology tour exploring ancient earthworks.
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.