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.
SEARCH Symposium
SEARCH Symposium at Cleveland Botanical Garden
Kinderealm: Skunks
Kinderealm: Skunks — nature learning for young kids at FASN Nature Realm.
B SIDE GROOVES
B SIDE GROOVES at B Side Lounge
Delight Nights
Late-night interactive play with access to 25 exhibits and surprises for all ages.
Movies in the Park - A Minecraft Movie
Free outdoor movie night featuring A Minecraft Movie (PG) at Crocker Park.
Movies in the Park at Crocker Park
Free outdoor screening of A Minecraft Movie with costume fun at Crocker Park.
Lunch by the Lake: Carlo Michel
Live outdoor lunch-hour music performance by Carlo Michel at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Community Play Events
Community Play Events at The Children's Museum of Cleveland
Lunch by the Lake: Natalie McMahon
Live outdoor lunch-hour music with Natalie McMahon at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Lunch by the Lake: Conor Michael Smith
Live outdoor lunch-hour music with Conor Michael Smith at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Kinderealm: Skunks
Free nature education program about skunks at LP/Nature Center.
Movies in the Park - Wicked For Good
Free outdoor movie screening of Wicked For Good (PG)—musical magic under the stars.
Healthy Choices, Healthy Eating Workshop
Kids cook with a chef, learn nutrition, shop at a mobile grocery store, and eat together.
Tent Camping Skills for Beginners
Beginner tent camping skills workshop at FASN/Seneca Deck.
Outdoor Movie Night, Zootopia 2
Free outdoor screening of Zootopia 2 at Beachwood High School—bring blankets and chairs.
Kinderealm: Skunks
Learn about skunks in nature at Summit Metro Parks—free wildlife education.
Movies in the Park - Monsters University
Free outdoor movie night under the stars at Crocker Park featuring Monsters University.
Frank Muze, Mickie Baby
Frank Muze, Mickie Baby at Treelawn Social Club
Free Family Yoga + Bubbles
Free family yoga class with bubble play at Van Aken on the last Sunday of each month.
The Solidarity Series: Brent Kirby and Jim Ballard
The Solidarity Series: Brent Kirby and Jim Ballard at Treelawn Social Club
Southpaw, Arcline, Unvow, 6Deep
Southpaw, Arcline, Unvow, 6Deep at The Foundry
Movies in the Park - Moana 2
Free outdoor movie night under the stars at Crocker Park featuring Moana 2.
Lil’ Sprouts
Lil' Sprouts nature program for toddlers and preschoolers — early exploration.
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Free monthly in-store workshop where kids build and create at Home Depot.
Bug Day!
Free afternoon of bug-themed crafts, games, and nature activities for families.
Kinderealm: Fabulous Flowers
Kinderealm explores fabulous flowers at FASN/Visitors Center—nature education for little ones.
Virtual: Nature Collage
Virtual nature collage craft class from Summit Metro Parks.
Nature Collage
Create art from nature at FASN Visitors Center in Akron.
German Central Oktoberfest
German-themed Oktoberfest celebration with traditional food, music & activities.
Lunch & Learn: Saving Seeds for Spring
Lunch & Learn: Saving Seeds for Spring at Virtual
Cleveland Congenital Heart Walk
Free family-friendly health walk supporting congenital heart awareness.
Ohio's Tree Farm of the Year Tour
Free educational tour celebrating Ohio's award-winning tree farm at Holden Arboretum.
Berea Arts Fest
Berea Arts Fest in downtown Berea—arts, crafts, and family fun.
Kinderealm: Fabulous Flowers
Kinderealm nature program exploring fabulous flowers at Liberty Park Nature Center.
Homeschoolers: Soils
Homeschoolers program exploring soil science at Coventry Oaks Lodge in Akron.
Sturgeon Release Celebration
Watch sturgeon release back into the wild at Valley View Area.
Kinderealm: Fabulous Flowers
Kinderealm program: kids explore fabulous flowers at Summit Metro Parks.
Militarie Gun
Militarie Gun, Softcult, Shady Nasty, Dazy at Grog Shop
Brigitte Calls Me Baby – Irreversible Tour
Brigitte Calls Me Baby – Irreversible Tour at Grog Shop
Wolf & Bear, Coletta, Origami Button
Wolf & Bear, Coletta, Origami Button at Grog Shop
Michigander
Michigander at Grog Shop
Illuminated Holiday Parade
The 39th annual holiday parade in downtown Akron with illuminated floats, marching bands, and community groups.
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.