Outdoor things to do with kids in Toledo
Get the kids outside. Here are the outdoor family events happening around Toledo right now.
Bluegrass and BBQ
Live bluegrass music, BBQ, and stargazing in the evening at Alms Park.
Visit Cincy Presents Augustana with Joe Jordan
Free summer concert featuring Augustana with Joe Jordan at downtown Cincinnati's iconic Fountain Square.
Family Fun Weekends at Burwinkel Farms
Weekend family activities and fun at Burwinkel Farms in Cincinnati.
Sunset Sups in Sunflowers Hayride
Scenic hayride through sunflower fields at sunset with dinner at Burwinkel Farms.
Cincinnati Bearcats College Football vs. Kansas State Football
Watch Cincinnati Bearcats take on Kansas State at Nippert Stadium.
Miami of Ohio Redhawks Football vs. UConn Huskies Football
College football spectator game—watch Miami University take on UConn.
Germantown Pretzel Festival
Pretzel festival with food, fun & community at Veterans Memorial Park.
Art Affaire
Art Affaire in Milford—outdoor festival with local arts and crafts.
CliftonFest Art and Music Festival
Vibrant street festival celebrating local art, music, and creativity in Cincinnati's Clifton neighborhood.
Country Applefest
Apple festival at Warren County Fairgrounds with harvest fun & activities.
Treaty Oak Revival: West Texas Degenerate Tour
Country-rock band Treaty Oak Revival brings their "West Texas Degenerate Tour" to Riverbend Music Center.
2026 Cincinnati Moon Festival
One of the region's largest Asian cultural celebrations brings food, performances, and traditions to Fountain Square.
Rec Fest Cincinnati
Try over 16 different niche sports with games, demonstrations, and hands-on activities at Sawyer Point.
Fall Food Fest
Fall celebration with food, activities & community vibes at historic Findlay Market.
Concours Devou - Classic Car Show in Greater Cincinnati
Classic car show in Greater Cincinnati—perfect for car enthusiasts of all ages.
September Community Night: Noche de Comunidad
Bilingual community celebration of Hispanic culture at Findlay Market with family-friendly gatherings.
Fort Thomas Farmers Market | 3pm
Fort Thomas Farmers Market with local produce & crafts for the whole family.
First Friday: All Things Fall & Frightening on Fairfield Avenue | 6pm
First Friday street celebration with fall and Halloween activities on Fairfield Ave.
Jack O'Lantern Glow
Glowing jack-o'-lanterns light up Cincinnati Zoo in October for spooky family fun.
Fall Fest | 5pm
Autumn celebration with family activities at Bellevue Beach Park.
Miami of Ohio Redhawks Football vs. Bowling Green Falcons Football
Watch college football: Miami Redhawks take on Bowling Green at Yager Stadium.
Cincinnati Fall Fest
Cincinnati's autumn celebration at Washington Park with food, music, and activities.
Cleveland Pickle Fest®
Pickle-themed food festival with vendors and family fun in downtown Cleveland.
Fall Cincy Crunchy Fest 2026
Fall festival at Warren County Fairgrounds with seasonal fun for the whole family.
Community Mural Painting Day
Paint a community mural and help create public art with professional muralists in Cincinnati.
Brew Ash at Summit Park
Brew Ash festival turns five with live music, local food, and family-friendly fun at Summit Park.
Touch-A-Truck | 10am
Touch-A-Truck at Fort Thomas—kids explore and climb on real vehicles.
MAMMOTH Music & Arts Festival
Free, family-friendly music and arts festival celebrating Newport's community.
Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals
Watch the Cincinnati Bengals take on Jacksonville at Paycor Stadium.
For the Love of Kids Festival
Cincinnati's free, fun family festival with pizza, cookies, live music, and entertainment.
Flea in the Fort | 10am
Flea in the Fort—vintage finds, crafts, and treasures at Fort Thomas.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Cheer on the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium on the riverfront.
Walking Tour: A Second Look at Ransohoff's Cincinnati
Two-hour walking tour of Over-the-Rhine, celebrating photographer Danny Ransohoff's city views.
Covington Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market where families can browse local produce, crafts, and goods.
BLINK
Nation's largest immersive art & light show transforms downtown Cincinnati & N. Kentucky every two years.
BLINK
Multi-day market event at historic Findlay Market with food, crafts, and community vibes.
Operation Pumpkin
Halloween-themed family festival in downtown Hamilton with pumpkins and seasonal activities.
Lebanon Oktoberfest
Traditional Oktoberfest celebration in downtown Lebanon with food, music, and family fun.
HallZOOween
Halloween fun at Cincinnati Zoo with themed activities and animal encounters for kids.
Fall Cov Craft
Covington's curated makers market celebrating local art, crafts, and creativity.
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
Traditional sauerkraut festival in Waynesville celebrating Ohio heritage and culture.
FC Cincinnati vs. New England Revolution
Watch professional soccer as FC Cincinnati takes on the New England Revolution.
Boo In The Vue | 7:30pm
Family-friendly Halloween celebration in Bellevue.
Miami of Ohio Redhawks Football vs. Akron Zips Football
Cheer on Miami University football as the Redhawks face Akron at Yager Stadium.
Bluegrass for Good Festival | 1pm
Family-friendly bluegrass festival with live music and community spirit.
FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew
FC Cincinnati faces Columbus Crew in a professional soccer rivalry match.
Star Party
Evening stargazing adventure at Pioneer Park—learn about the night sky with a telescope.
Paintball Trip
Action-packed School's Out Day with paintball, pizza, and transportation for ages 10–14.
Fall Market on The Levee
Seasonal vendor market with handmade goods and local artisans along the waterfront.
St. John Cantius Polish Festival
St. John Cantius Polish Festival at the church—cultural family celebration.
Lanterns & Landmarks
Evening lantern-lit walk through Montgomery's historic sites and architectural landmarks.
Cincinnati Bearcats College Football vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Football
Cincinnati Bearcats college football at Nippert Stadium.
Halloween House Decorating Contest | 7pm
Family-friendly Halloween decorating contest in Fort Thomas.
Pumpkin Walk (Night 1)
Evening pumpkin walk on Cochran Avenue in Fort Thomas.
Pumpkin Walk (Night 2)
Evening pumpkin walk on Cochran Avenue in Fort Thomas.
Haunted Fest
Halloween-themed festival with music and entertainment at MegaCorp Pavilion.
Trick or Treat
Halloween trick-or-treating event for the whole family.
Cincinnati Bearcats College Football vs. Utah Football
Cheer on the Cincinnati Bearcats college football team at Nippert Stadium.
FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union
Catch FC Cincinnati's professional soccer team at TQL Stadium.
Trick-Or-Treat | 6pm
Trick-or-treat in Fort Thomas for Halloween fun.
Trick-or-Treat
Halloween trick-or-treating at Findlay Market with costumed kids.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans
Cheer on the Cincinnati Bengals against Tennessee at Paycor Stadium.
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest
Pet owners and kids parade their costumed dogs at Findlay Market.
City Flea Fall Vintage Market
Browse fall treasures and support small vendors at this monthly urban flea market.
Tennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals NFL game at home—exciting pro football action.
Miami of Ohio Redhawks Football vs. Buffalo Bulls Football
Cheer on Miami of Ohio Redhawks football at Yager Stadium in Oxford.
First Friday: Flannels, Football, & Fire Pits | 6pm
Bellevue's First Friday street gathering with games, food, and community vibes.
Touch-A-Truck | 10am
Kids climb aboard real trucks at Bellevue Beach Park.
FC Cincinnati vs. Nashville SC
Watch FC Cincinnati take on Nashville SC in MLS action at TQL Stadium.
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.
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.
Cincinnati Bearcats College Football vs. University of Colorado Buffaloes
Cincinnati Bearcats college football vs. University of Colorado — big-time game day at Nippert Stadium.
Turkey Trot 5k | 7:30am
Thanksgiving morning 5K run/walk in Fort Thomas—family-friendly tradition.
Shop Small Saturday Block Party
Findlay Market block party celebrating local small businesses.
Tree Lighting & Santa | 6pm
Tree lighting and Santa meet-and-greet at St. John United Church of Christ.
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.
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
Festive holiday shopping and celebration at Findlay Market.
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.
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.
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.
More events outside the Cincinnati area
11 events farther afield.
The Dayton Art Institute's Oktoberfest
Dayton Art Institute's Oktoberfest—craft, food & seasonal fun.
Tipp City Mum Festival
Mum festival celebrating fall blooms at Tipp City City Park.
Ohio Swiss Festival
Swiss culture, food, and crafts celebration in historic Sugarcreek.
Spring Valley Potato Festival
Harvest celebration with potato-themed food, crafts, and family events.
Dayton Flyers Football v. Morehead State
Dayton Flyers college football game at Welcome Stadium.
Enon Apple Butter Festival
Seasonal apple butter festival with harvest activities and local food.
Iams Pioneer Harvest Fest
Pioneer harvest fest at historic homestead museum with crafts and activities.
Hocus Pocus
Live theatrical performance of the beloved Disney film Hocus Pocus at an outdoor pavilion.
Dayton Flyers Football v. San Diego
Dayton Flyers Football v. San Diego at Welcome Stadium
Dayton Flyers Football v. Valparaiso
Dayton Flyers Football v. Valparaiso at Welcome Stadium
Dayton Flyers Football v. Davidson
Dayton Flyers Football v. Davidson at Welcome Stadium
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