Outdoor things to do with kids in Toledo
Get the kids outside. Here are the outdoor family events happening around Toledo right now.
Junior Fall Academy
Eight-week beginner golf instruction covering putting, chipping, and course rules.
Bittersweet & Honeysuckle Removal
Teen volunteer project to remove invasive plants and restore Withrow Nature Preserve.
Miami of Ohio Redhawks Football vs. Ohio Bobcats Football
College football matchup between Miami of Ohio and Ohio at Yager Stadium in Oxford.
Veterans Day: Free Admission for Military
Free zoo admission for military families on Veterans Day—explore animals & gardens.
Homeschool Science: Fire to Feast
Outdoor homeschool class teaching fire building, Dutch oven cooking, and Leave No Trace principles.
Hopewell Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Day ceremony with historical demonstrations, musket & cannon volleys.
Wyoming Police Department Open House + Run Club
Explore the Police Department and join a community run club for all ages.
Turkey Trails
Family-friendly Thanksgiving-themed race with kids' and adult divisions at Rentschler Forest Park.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals
Watch the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Support the Bengals as they battle the Steelers at Paycor Stadium.
Falconry
Hands-on falconry education with the Ohio School of Falconry at Pioneer Park.
Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinal
Cheer for the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team in the Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinal.
PNC Festival of Lights
Zoo members preview the dazzling PNC Festival of Lights with family.
Christmas Tree Sale
Pick out your family's perfect Christmas tree at historic Findlay Market.
Colorado Buffaloes at Cincinnati Bearcats Football
College football: Colorado Buffaloes vs. Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium.
Cincinnati Bearcats College Football vs. University of Colorado Buffaloes
Cincinnati Bearcats college football vs. University of Colorado — big-time game day at Nippert Stadium.
Breakfast With The Green Holiday Grouch
Breakfast, photos with the Green Grouch, and ice rink fun at Elm Street Plaza.
Art Play Hike: LaBoiteaux Woods
Hike through nature and create art inspired by the outdoors at LaBoiteaux Woods.
Thanksgiving Day Race
One of America's longest-running races with a 5K option for families and beginners.
Turkey Trot 5k | 7:30am
Thanksgiving morning 5K run/walk in Fort Thomas—family-friendly tradition.
Shop Small Saturday Block Party
All-day block party at Findlay Market celebrating local small businesses.
Tree Lighting & Santa | 6pm
Tree lighting and Santa meet-and-greet at St. John United Church of Christ.
The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Downtown Dazzle
Watch Santa rappel down a Cincinnati skyscraper at this iconic holiday spectacle.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. New Orleans Saints
Cheer on the Bengals against the Saints at Paycor Stadium.
New Orleans Saints at Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals home game vs. New Orleans Saints at Paycor Stadium.
Fort Thomas Farmers Market Holiday Market | 3pm
Holiday market at Fort Thomas Farmers Market with local vendors.
Holidays on the Farm
Winter wonderland celebration at Winton Woods Farm with holiday magic for the whole family.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tree lighting ceremony downtown—a magical seasonal tradition for the family.
First Friday: Cocoa & Carols | 6pm
Evening holiday celebration with cocoa and caroling on Fairfield Avenue in Bellevue.
Holiday Market
Browse seasonal goods and holiday gifts at a two-day festive market at Findlay.
Holiday in the Village
Tree lighting, Victorian carolers, and North Pole workshops at this community holiday celebration.
Holiday Walk | 4pm
Holiday walk celebration in downtown Fort Thomas.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs Home Game
Watch the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Paycor Stadium.
Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals home game vs. Kansas City Chiefs at Paycor Stadium.
Holiday House Decorating Contest | 6pm
Fort Thomas holiday house decorating contest—see your neighbors' festive creativity.
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Candlelit Christmas carols performed on strings at Fountain Square's magical Winterhaus.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens Home Game
Cheer on the Cincinnati Bengals versus the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium.
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals home game vs. Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium.
Happy Zoo Year
Ring in the new year at Cincinnati Zoo with animals & an early 8pm countdown.
Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals
Watch the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns Home Game
Watch the Cincinnati Bengals face off against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium.
Art On Vine: Maker Market at Rhinegeist Brewery
Art On Vine brings 80+ local makers to Rhinegeist Brewery for browsing, shopping, and family fun.
Art on Vine: Spring Preview Maker Market at Rhinegeist
Spring outdoor market with 80+ local artists, makers, and crafts at a brewery.
Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals Opening Day Home Game
Catch the Cincinnati Reds' Opening Day on the banks of the Ohio River at iconic Great American Ball Park.
Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade
Celebrate Cincinnati Reds Opening Day with a downtown parade and festive Findlay Market atmosphere.
Cincinnati Music Festival
Multi-day music festival at Paycor Stadium celebrating R&B, Hip-Hop, Soul & Jazz.
Festival513
Cincinnati's premier merchant festival with food, local vendors, and live music celebrating the community.
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- Parks and trails, outdoor festivals, farmers markets, splash pads, and concerts in the park — this list shows what's on outdoors now.