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.
Antony and Cleopatra
Shakespeare's 'Antony and Cleopatra' free at Central Park's amphitheater.
How to Train Your Dragon presented by Monticello Bank
Free family screening of How to Train Your Dragon at Iroquois Amphitheater.
More events outside the Louisville area
74 events farther afield.
Garden & Tree Tour
Free guided garden and tree tour at Swaim Park.
Sunday Funday at The Factory
Free Sunday family gathering with activities at The Factory at Franklin.
Games on Sundays at Tippecanoe Library
Free game day at Tippecanoe Library in Milwaukee.
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Explore nature exhibits at Hawthorn Glen Nature Center, free.
Emerald Crossing VBS at ODBC (Belton)
Emerald Crossing Vacation Bible School at ODBC — free faith-based summer fun.
Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!
Free outdoor pools, splash pads & wading pools open at many Milwaukee County locations.
2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
Summer reading kick-off with performances and workshops at Oak Creek Public Library.
MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
Family-friendly traveling beer garden with playgrounds across Milwaukee.
Nature and Me
Free nature-themed program at Penn Hills Library.
Stars and Stripes Lantern
Free patriotic lantern craft at Hartland Public Library.
Big Summer Series: America 250 Family Party
Free family party celebrating America 250 at Menomonee Falls Library.
Story Time at Zarminali Pediatrics Wauwatosa
Free story time for babies and toddlers at pediatric office in Wauwatosa.
Full Moon Tour of the Octagon Earthwork
Nighttime tour of Octagon Earthwork under the full moon.
Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
Touch and explore real musical instruments at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
America’s Birthday Adventure – Preschool Story Time
Patriotic preschool storytime at Sauder Village's education center.
Brownsburg Lions Club July 4th Extravaganza
Brownsburg Lions Club July 4th celebration—free family fireworks and festivities.
Story Time at MLK Library
Free storytime for babies and toddlers at Milwaukee Public Library.
Babysitters Club
Babysitters Club program at Milwaukee Public Library–Martin Luther King, free.
Movies In The Park at The Phoenix Park Bandshell (Delavan)
Free outdoor movie at Phoenix Park Bandshell in Delavan.
Hartland Library Storytime
Free storytime at Hartland Public Library.
Dino Taxidermy @ the St. Francis Library
Free hands-on dino taxidermy exploration at St. Francis Library.
STEAM Lab: Flying Dinosaurs
Free STEAM lab: build and fly dinosaurs at Oak Creek Public Library.
STEAM Lab: Ancient Sea Monsters
Free STEAM lab exploring prehistoric sea creatures at Oak Creek Library.
Van Gogh–Inspired Hot Air Balloon Collage with Molly Miller
Kids create Van Gogh-inspired hot air balloon collage at Kent Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Lakewoods Senior Apartments
Bookmobile brings library books and programs to your neighborhood.
Factory Dance Nights: Line Dancing
Family-friendly line dancing at The Factory at Franklin.
Preschool Dance Party
Preschoolers dance and move to music at Heatherdowns Library.
Preschool Storytime
Stories and activities for preschoolers at Maumee Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Reynolds Senior Village
Bookmobile brings library books and programs to your neighborhood.
Tissue Paper Wreath
Make a colorful tissue paper wreath craft at Waterville Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Senior Centers Inc.
Bookmobile brings library books and programs to your neighborhood.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Free health screenings for kids via mobile clinic at Heatherdowns Library.
Crafters & Snackers
Crafts and snacks for kids at Sanger Library.
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Kids paint seasonal artwork with instructor Molly Miller at West Toledo Library.
Glovation Circus
Playful circus performance at Oregon Library.
Family Storytime
Family storytime at Holland Library.
Babytime
Songs, rhymes, and cuddles for babies at Sanger Library.
Bookmobile Visit | Robert Dorrell Manor
Bookmobile brings library services to Robert Dorrell Manor community.
Bookmobile Visit | St. James Park
Bookmobile brings stories and books to St. James Park.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
Teen volunteer opportunity with summer reading program at King Road Library.
Pajama Storytime
Cozy pajama storytime for toddlers and preschoolers at Sylvania Library.
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.