Indoor things to do with kids in Toledo
Rainy day? Too cold to play outside? These indoor family events around Toledo keep the kids busy whatever the weather.
The Lion King (Touring)
The beloved Disney musical touring Cincinnati.
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
Drop in for a museum tour highlighting the collection at Speed.
The Great Gatsby (Touring)
Touring stage production of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic at Connor Palace.
Leslie Pryor Productions Presents Tangled Web
Leslie Pryor Productions presents 'Tangled Web' theater show.
Old Crow Medicine Show with Trey Hensley
Old Crow Medicine Show live at Louisville Palace Theatre.
Speed Chat Spot
Chat with a docent about artworks at Speed Art Museum.
Public Ice Skate Time at Iceland
Public ice skating at Iceland Sports Complex—fun for all skating levels.
Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour
Explore women Abstract Expressionists on a guided tour at Speed.
Leslie Pryor Productions Presents Tangled Web
Leslie Pryor Productions presents 'Tangled Web' theater show.
Gin Blossoms
Classic rock band Gin Blossoms at MotorCity Casino Hotel.
Public Skate Times at Champ's - Summer Hours
Roller skating fun at Champ's Rollerdrome summer hours.
HIYO Puppet Club
HIYO Puppet Club at Louisville Free Public Library's Northeast location.
Smokey Robinson: Legacy of Love Tour
Soul legend Smokey Robinson performs his Legacy of Love Tour.
Old Crow Medicine Show - Presented by 91.9 WFPK
Old Crow Medicine Show live at The Louisville Palace.
Barnes and Noble Plainview: Children's Story Time
Children's storytelling at Barnes & Noble Plainview.
Card N All Gaming & Repair: Pokemon League Night
Pokémon League Night — trade, battle, and compete with other fans.
Pontiac Youth Theatre Presents High School Musical Jr
Youth theater production of High School Musical Jr. at Flagstar Strand.
AMC Summer Movie Camp for Kids
Summer movie camp for kids at AMC Theatres locations.
Summer Lunch Activity for Kids
Lunch plus hands-on activity for kids at New Albany Library.
Sellersburg Hamilton All Ages Watch and Sing-a-Long Night
All-ages sing-along screening of Hamilton at Sellersburg.
Wiggles and Giggles
Playful music and movement class for babies and toddlers.
Toddler Time
Songs, stories, and fun for the tiniest listeners at New Albany Library.
Cultural Pass
Explore Kentucky history at the Frazier Museum with special cultural access passes.
Game Time
Board games and card games for kids at Western Library.
Sensory Cinema
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly cinema experience at Canton Palace Theatre.
Brick Break
Brick-building activity at the library—create and play with blocks.
Upbeat Louisville - Music Together
Parent-child music exploration & movement class.
Kentucky Shakespeare: Fairy Tales from Around the World
Kentucky Shakespeare brings fairy tales to life at the library.
Happy Birthday America Party @ New Washington
July 4th celebration & party for kids at New Washington Library.
Combined Storytime
Stories for young learners at Bon Air Library—songs and fun included.
Twilight Tales at the Museum
Evening stories at the Cultural Arts Center—mix of tales and art.
Family Cinema: Hoppers
Family movie screening of Hoppers at the library.
Teen Writer's Workshop
Teen-focused creative writing workshop at Clarksville Library.
Metropolitan Sewer District: Mandy the Salamander
Meet Mandy the Salamander & learn about nature & water systems.
Teen Turf: Mystery Monday
Teen mystery program at Shawnee Library—puzzle-solving and fun.
Stories and Art with Ms. Ashley
Stories and art crafts with Ms. Ashley at the Cultural Arts Center.
DIY Series: Paint by Sticker
Paint by Sticker DIY craft activity at Fairdale Library.
Glowforge Laser Certification Training
Glowforge laser cutter certification training at Jeffersonville Makerspace.
Teen Time
Hangout, gaming & activities for teens at the library.
🌞 Meet & Make: Cyanotype Workshop Series
Cyanotype printmaking workshop series at Cultural Arts Center.
An Evening with Chicago
Iconic musical Chicago at the historic Fox Theatre Detroit.
Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark
Summer movie clubhouse program for kids at Cinemark theatres.
Find Storytimes and other FREE Events at the Louisville Free Public Library and the Oldham County Public Library
Free storytimes and programs at Louisville Free Public Library.
📚 Baby Storytime
Singing, stories, and fun for babies at South Central Regional Library.
Teen Time
Social hangout for teens at South Central Regional Library.
Teen Tabletop Gaming
Teens gather for card games and tabletop gaming at Shelby Park Library.
Open Gym
Free gym time for kids and families at Douglass Community Center.
Beginner Pickleball Open Play
Beginner-friendly pickleball open play at Douglass Community Center.
Teen Lounge
Chill space for teens to hang out at Newburg Library.
More events outside the Louisville area
370 events farther afield.
Kids Aerial Fun!
Aerial acrobatics & circus skills workshop for kids on Montgomery Rd.
Dry Ridge Baptist Church welcomes The Kevin Prater Band
The Kevin Prater Band performs at Dry Ridge Baptist Church.
Beginner's Stained Glass
Learn beginner stained glass crafting—a rewarding hands-on skill.
Make & Take at the HOFF: 4th of July Charcuterie Board *Savory Edition*
Make-and-take savory charcuterie board craft at the HOFF for July 4th fun.
Broom Making 201 - Hawk's Tail
Hands-on craft workshop teaching traditional broom-making techniques.
4th of July Shirt Workshop
DIY craft workshop to design and make custom 4th of July shirts.
The Kings Brass Concert
The Kings Brass Concert brings live brass music to Toledo.
True Things Storytelling Slam
Live storytelling slam in Lancaster—engaging tales for kids and families.
Wooden Spindle Flag Workshop - $40 - 6/28 11am
DIY wooden spindle flag craft workshop in Morrow—fun hands-on project.
River Valley Voices Patriotic Concert - Warsaw
Patriotic choral concert in Warsaw—family-friendly musical celebration.
Kaylin Haugen; "Epic Dog Tricks"
Amazing dog tricks performer Kaylin Haugen—kids love watching clever canines.
Illumination Station VBS
Vacation Bible School in Batavia—faith-based summer fun for kids.
Cirque Italia - Water Circus Atlantis at Indian Mound Mall
Spectacular water circus with acrobatics at Indian Mound Mall.
Silly Pickles - Indianapolis Pickleball League
Fun pickleball league for all skill levels at All Star Bowl.
June Maker Workshop with Kelsey Haver Designs & Daisy
Creative maker workshop with hands-on craft activities.
Tea & Ceramics Painting
Tea and ceramics painting workshop in Milan—creative art for kids & families.
Red, White, and Berry Cake Painting
Patriotic cake-painting class in Weston—creative summer fun.
Ivy Queen - Presented by Yo Quiero Bailar Fest
Yo Quiero Bailar Fest celebrating music & dance at Uptown Theater.
The Stellars – Misson: Green
Planetarium show at Adventure Science Center exploring space exploration.
VBS
Vacation Bible School in Olathe—faith-based summer fun.
Sodas & Scents!
Fun craft workshop making sodas and scents.
Pop-Up Market
Pop-up market with local vendors and crafts at Retreat 21.
Paint Your Own Porch Goose Workshop!
Paint & decorate your own porch goose in Toledo—fun family craft.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Chaos Origins Premiere Event
Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game premiere event for fans and collectors.
Planetarium Show: A Teenager's Guide to the Galaxy
Explore the cosmos designed for teen astronomy fans at BGSU Planetarium.
Summit Open Stage (Variety Show) @ The Summit Music Hall
Family-friendly open-mic variety show at Summit Music Hall.
An American in Paris (1951)
Classic film screening of An American in Paris at CAPA.
Ealy House Museum Open
Historic house museum open for family tours in New Albany.
Freak The Mighty
Young-adult stage adaptation at Cleveland Play House about friendship and resilience.
Double Feature: SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLES: UNCOVERING THE INVISIBLE and JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE MILKY WAY
Immersive planetarium shows exploring black holes and the Milky Way.
Pulping & Sculpting Series - Cardmaking
Paper pulping and cardmaking craft series at Good Dea Craft School in Dublin.
Zine-Making Workshop
Create your own zine in this hands-on creative workshop.
Procraftinators
Procraftinators craft meetup at Good Dea Craft School in Columbus.
Monroeville at First Church of Christ
Monroeville performs at First Church of Christ in Burlington.
Patriotic Eagle Painting Class for Kids
Kids paint patriotic eagles in this fun art class on Harrison Road.
Babies in Black
Baby storytime at Reed Memorial Library in Ravenna—perfect for the littlest readers.
Spoon and The Beths
Indie rock bands Spoon and The Beths at KEMBA Live!.
Columbus Symphony
Classic live orchestral experience for families at Civic Center.
Planetarium Double Feature
Double planetarium show on black holes and the Milky Way at Bowling Green State University.
The Lion King (Touring)
The beloved touring production at Aronoff Center.
Ascend Pro: The Wrestling Show
Professional wrestling entertainment for fans of all ages.
Flowers to Fabric
Hands-on craft workshop turning flowers into fabric art.
Show: A Teenager's Guide to the Galaxy
Engaging planetarium show designed for teens exploring space and astronomy.
All That's Left of You Movie Screening
Family movie screening at Imagination Station Toledo.
Dolphin Presentation
Dolphin presentation at Indianapolis Zoo's Ascension St. Vincent Dolphin Pavilion.
Acting & Drama Classes - Summer 2026
Summer acting and drama classes at multiple Kansas City locations via The Coterie Theatre.
Walrus Chat
Interactive chat with walruses at Indianapolis Zoo's underwater viewing area.
Planetarium Daily Planetarium Shows
Daily planetarium shows at Science City explore space and astronomy for all ages.
Toy Story 5
Toy Story 5 on the big screen at Union Station's Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre.
Pickleball Play 5:30-8:30PM
Evening pickleball play at Shawnee Civic Centre for kids and teens.
Introduction to Charcoal Drawing
Introduction to charcoal drawing class at The Local Makery.
Public Tours
Guided tours through Cincinnati Art Museum's world-class collection.
AsiaTown Passport
Interactive passport activity exploring AsiaTown at Cleveland library.
Public Rotunda Tours
Guided tours of Cincinnati's historic Rotunda building.
OMNIMAX® – T.Rex
T.Rex comes alive on the giant OMNIMAX screen.
The Petty Zoo
Family-friendly theater about a zoo, perfect for kids who love animals and adventure.
Summer Stock Stage: Ragtime
Summer Stock Stage production of 'Ragtime' at Schrott Center for the Arts.
GSC Presents, "The Taming of the Shrew"
Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew' performed by GSC.
The Great Gatsby
Playhouse Square brings F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic to the stage.
LSP - Something Rotten Auditions
Theater auditions for family-friendly musical 'Something Rotten'.
Metal Rose Hands On Class
Hands-on metalworking class in Hudson—create your own metal rose.
June Grad-Stravaganza!
Celebration for grads in Lakewood—fun gathering for teenagers and families.
Suma Sessions: VooDoo FuNK (SOLD OUT)
VooDoo FuNK concert experience in Painesville—funk music for older kids and teens.
Buzzing Blooms Cake Decorating Workshop
Learn cake decorating techniques at this hands-on workshop in Cleveland.
The Sorella Quartet at Brecksville United Church Of Christ
Sorella Quartet performs chamber music at Brecksville United Church of Christ.
Raku Experience-Pottery, Fire & Smoke
Hands-on raku pottery workshop in Westlake—fire, smoke, and creative clay work.
The Beat Brothers Band at The Shop
The Beat Brothers Band at The Shop in Painesville.
Pictures at an Exhibition
Pictures at an Exhibition at United Methodist Church of Brook Park.
Warlord Games: Open Play
Warlord Games open play — tabletop gaming for kids and teens.
'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby' at The Nightlight 🎬
Family movie screening of 'Talladega Nights' at The Nightlight in Akron.
Micro Wrestling Invades Lake Erie Lanes/Lucy's
Family-friendly micro wrestling entertainment in Vermilion.
Micro Wrestling: Willoughby, OH - MOVED TO DANNY'S IN TREMONT
Family-friendly micro wrestling in Willoughby.
Micro Wrestling: Cleveland, OH!
Family-friendly micro wrestling show in Cleveland.
Akron-Summit Comic Con
Comics, cosplay, vendors & celebrity guests at Akron-Summit Comic Con.
"Paint Your Pet" Portrait Painting
Paint a portrait of your pet at Studio 614.
"America: A Wisconsin Perspective" Cedarburg Art Museum's Juried Exhibition
Juried art exhibition at Cedarburg Art Museum.
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
Soft-play facility for toddlers and preschoolers to climb, slide, and explore safely.
HOOK screening! A special family-friendly screening of Hook with screenwriter James V. Hart!
Family-friendly screening of Hook with screenwriter James V. Hart at Columbus Museum of Art.
Fluid Art
Hands-on fluid art workshop at Brush Crazy.
Ragtime Rick & the Chefs of Dixieland
Live ragtime and jazz music with the Chefs of Dixieland.
Cornucopia
Library program at Columbus Metropolitan Library—Parsons Branch.
STEAM Sundays: Sun Prints
Hands-on sun print STEAM activity at Cover to Cover Children's Books.
Beyond the Trenches: Atrocity on the Atlantic
WWI history exhibit at the National WWI Museum & Memorial exploring Atlantic warfare.
1776 Barn Theatre School for Advanced Theater Training
Advanced theater training school at 1776 Barn Theatre for young performers.
There's No Place Like Spark!Lab: A Wizard of Oz Adventure
Wizard of Oz–themed hands-on STEM adventure at Holland Museum's Spark!Lab.
Veteran's Home Pet Therapy Group Visit
Kids visit therapy animals at a local veteran's home.
Ocean
Hands-on paint-and-create class at Brush Crazy in Columbus.
2026 Columbus Summer Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
Art and craft vendor show at The Makoy Center in Hilliard, OH.
Paint with Jennie - Mighty Magnolia
Paint-and-canvas session with an instructor at Caledonia.
Little Feat in Grand Rapids
Touring rock band Little Feat live in Grand Rapids.
Spoon & The Beths: US Tour 2026 | Squirrel Flower
Touring indie-rock act Spoon with The Beths at KEMBA Live!
2026 Summer Member Show
Summer art exhibition at Oliver Art Center in Frankfort.
Sunday Supper | Summertime Cook In Participatory Dinner Party
Family-friendly participatory dinner party with cooking.
Through The Vines: A Seasonal Journey
Seasonal botanical garden journey at Franklin Park Conservatory.
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
Planetarium show at Adventure Science Center exploring Mars and space.
Music @ Main: Percussion Jam
Percussion jam session at Carnegie Library—hands-on music exploration for kids.
Community Collage Project
Hands-on community art collage project at Oliver Art Center in Frankfort.
SUNDAY, JUNE, 28TH 2:00 PM - MATILDA JR - SUMMER ON BROADWAY 2026
Matilda Jr. summer musical in Gallatin—Broadway magic for young performers.
4 Hands 1 Nation - A Duet Piano Concert Celebrating American Music with Sun-A Park and Ammon Bratt
Duet piano concert celebrating American music in Mt. Juliet.
Crazy for Cupcakes 🧁
Cupcake festival & market in Murfreesboro.
VBS 2026
Vacation Bible School 2026—songs, stories & faith activities for kids.
Sunday Spotlight with Caden Gillard
Sunday Spotlight live music at iconic Bluebird Cafe—see emerging artists.
Beginner's Introduction to Stained Glass
Learn stained-glass craft techniques for older kids & teens.
D&D at Cultivate Coworking
Tabletop D&D campaign at Cultivate Coworking—adventure, creativity & teamwork.
Breakin’ for Kids 1 (ages 7-12)
Breakdancing class for kids ages 7–12 at Los Sabrosos Dance Co—learn hip-hop moves.
Soul Food Sundays — Gospel Brunch
Gospel brunch with soul food on Broadway—family-friendly.
Building Civic Engagement and Community In The Hour Of Chaos
Civic engagement panel at National Museum of African American Music.
Constantly Creating presents Exploring STEAM Through the Arts
Hands-on STEAM arts exploration at Carnegie Library.
Community Jazz Jam featuring Mutual Musicians Foundation
Community jazz jam at Mutual Musicians Foundation—live music & local culture.
"Street Nihonga" Open House
Open house at Spencer Museum of Art featuring contemporary art exhibition.
America: 250 Birthdays and Counting featuring Pinnacle Winds
Family-friendly patriotic concert with Pinnacle Winds at KC church.
Cumberland Winds: The Road to 250 - A Celebration of American Music
Cumberland Winds orchestra celebrates 250 years of American music.
Dueling Keyboards at Redneck Riviera Nashville! FREE EVENT!!
Free dueling-keyboards show at Redneck Riviera—fun, interactive entertainment.
Grand Ole Opry
Grand Ole Opry—iconic live country music show, family-friendly & legendary.
Vacation Bible School
Faith-based Vacation Bible School—stories, crafts & activities for kids.
Nightwatch presented by Asurion
Planetarium show at Adventure Science Center featuring night-sky observation.
Beginner Stained Glass Workshop (paw | hummingbird | dragonfly)
Create stained glass art (paw, hummingbird, or dragonfly design) in West Bend.
SELF-DEFENSE (with Ada - 4th degree blackbelt)
Self-defense class with a certified instructor.
Succulent Planting Class at Candid Form Boutique
Succulent planting craft class for hands-on fun.
Mindful Mondays MKE Presents: Meet the Author, Kwabena Antoine Nixon
Author meet-and-greet event in Milwaukee.
WNBA Watch Party: Minnesota vs. Dallas (Genesis Renji Halftime Show)
Watch party for WNBA game with halftime entertainment.
A Musical Menagerie
Family-friendly musical performance in Muskego.
NGOMA II: Dances and Rhythms of Guinea, West Africa
Cultural dance and music performance at Waukesha Civic Theatre.
🎨 Celebrate 250! CAJE Custom Shirt Design Workshop! 👕🔥
Custom shirt design workshop for kids and families.
Lucy Darling: All That and More
Theater performance at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
Needle Felted Landscape - Choose Your Image!
Needle-felting craft workshop—create a landscape artwork.
Command Performance Big Band Concert
Big Band concert—timeless music for all ages.
Ushering In His Presence 2026
Uplifting faith-based gathering celebrating spiritual connection.
Play Date Palooza!
Toddler & baby playtime with other little ones in Weirton.
The Three Tenors Concert
World-class opera tenors perform at this Pittsburgh concert event.
Paint Your Own Door Mat Workshop
Paint and personalize your own doormat in this craft workshop.
2026 American Made Music Festival - Sunday at Strand Theater Zelienople
American Made Music Festival at Strand Theater—live performances.
The Squidling Brothers On Tour
The Squidling Brothers on tour—quirky puppet & musical performance.
The Curious Market
Browse local vendors & handmade goods at this McKees Rocks market.
Puppy Pals LIVE
Meet the beloved Puppy Pals characters in this live kids' show.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Tony-winning musical celebrating Carole King's hits & life story.
Auditions for Come From Away
Auditions for Come From Away musical—performing-arts opportunity.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Pittsburgh Symphony brings Tolkien to life with orchestral magic.
Games on Sundays at Tippecanoe Library
Free game day at Tippecanoe Library in Milwaukee.
Pretty Girl’s Day Party 🎉🎉
Pretty Girl's Day Party—celebration event for kids.
BCMF 2026: Grand Finale: Mendelssohn & Mozart
Classical music concert—Mendelssohn & Mozart at BCMF 2026 Grand Finale.
ALL TOGETHER Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunt at Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh—interactive exploration through exhibits.
Falcon Flea
Flea market at Falcon Hall—hunt for vintage finds and collectibles.
Free Family Day: Kid Dance Party
Free family day with kids' dance party at Akron Art Museum.
Chimpanzee Chat
Interactive chimpanzee presentation at Indianapolis Zoo's Deborah J. Simon Culture Center.
Science City General Admission
Hands-on science exploration at Science City at Union Station.
Daily Planetarium Shows
Daily planetarium shows at Union Station explore space and astronomy for all ages.
The Berlin Wall. A World Divided
History exhibition exploring the Berlin Wall at Union Station's Bank of America Gallery.
Pink Llama Art Show
Art show at Pink Llama Gallery in Cedarburg.
"Deeply Rooted: Small Family Farms" Exhibit at the Cedarburg Art Museum
Family farm exhibit at Cedarburg Art Museum.
Flannel: A 90s Rock Musical
90s nostalgia rock musical at Shadowbox Live.
"This is Cedarburg: Landscapes & Plein Air Paintings" Exhibit at the Cedarburg Art Museum
Landscape paintings exhibit at Cedarburg Art Museum.
Plein Air Continues Exhibit
Plein air paintings exhibit in Cedarburg.
Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story
Summer Reading Program at Wood County District Public Library.
Feed a Ray
Interactive ray-feeding experience at the Indianapolis Zoo's Oceans exhibit.
Color, Fly, Butterfly
Interactive butterfly activity at Franklin Park Conservatory.
Read to the Dogs
Kids read stories aloud to therapy dogs—a calming, confidence-building library program.
Greater Columbus: The 2026 Greater Columbus Arts Council Visual Arts Awards Exhi
Visual arts awards exhibition at Columbus Museum of Art.
Paul Busse Garden Railway
Model garden railway display at Franklin Park Conservatory.
Blooms & Butterflies
Butterfly and flower exhibition at Franklin Park Conservatory.
The King's Brass Patriotic Celebration
The King's Brass celebrates America with patriotic music & holiday spirit.
"First Nations: Ozaukee County, Wisconsin & The Americas" Exhibit at the Cedarburg History Museum
Native American history exhibit at Cedarburg History Museum.
Corner Bookmark: Felt & Embroidery Workshop
Felt & embroidery workshop to make decorative corner bookmarks.
Jurassic Journey
Dino-themed hands-on exhibit at Science City—perfect for young explorers.
"Slow Light" WMQFA Exhibit
Quilts & fiber arts exhibit at Wisconsin Museum.
Slime Time Sundays
Make slime & get messy at Createarium Art Studio in Smithville.
Kids' Craft Day
Creative craft session at Spruced Studio for hands-on making.
Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World at Toledo Museum of Art
Explore ancient magic & curses at Toledo Museum of Art.
Beginner Watercolor with Kendra
Beginner watercolor painting class with instructor Kendra.
Sourdough 101
Learn sourdough baking basics at Just Toledo.
The King's Brass in Concert
The King's Brass performs patriotic & inspirational music at Emmanuel Baptist Church.
"Stars, Stripes & Stories: The History of the American Flag" Exhibit at the Cedarburg History Museum
American flag history exhibit at Cedarburg History Museum.
Emerald Crossing VBS at ODBC (Belton)
Emerald Crossing Vacation Bible School at ODBC — free faith-based summer fun.
Free Weekend Fun: Nouveau Notes
Free family art experience at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Watercolor Line Art: Paint with Purposeful Lines
Watercolor line art workshop teaches purposeful painting techniques.
Needlepoint Lettering - Learn to Embroider Your Initials
Learn needlepoint lettering & embroider your initials at The Local Makery.
Carmel Klavier International Piano Competition - Daytime Competition/Awards Ceremony/Winners Concert
International piano competition with daytime awards & winners concert—inspiring for music-loving kids.
Worthington's Revolutionary War Veterans - America 250 at St. John's Series
Revolutionary War history talk at St. John's Episcopal Church—engage older kids in American heritage.
Freighter Golf: Around the Great Lakes
Learn about Great Lakes history through a unique golf-themed exhibit.
Currents of Change: The Living History of the Great Lakes
Living history of the Great Lakes at the National Museum.
STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe
Planetarium show about stars and the universe at Adventure Science Center.
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hands-on nature exhibits at Hawthorn Glen's Little Nature Museum.
Public Ice Skating at Eble Ice Arena (Brookfield)
Public ice skating at Eble Park Ice Arena in Brookfield.
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.
Kids Night Out!
Supervised evening program for kids to have fun while parents get a break.
Kids beginners sewing camp
Kids learn to sew in this beginner camp at Marysville—creative hands-on crafting.
MUG-NIFICENT MEMORIES family pottery painting night!
Family pottery-painting night in Marysville—paint together & create memories.
SUPER SMASH TOUR: Master Hand/Schaffer the Darklord/Lex the Lexicon Artist
Super Smash Tour live hip-hop show for teens on North High Street.
FREE Balloon Twisting, Tableside Magic, & KIDS MEALS
FREE balloon twisting, tableside magic & kids meals at Lewis Center.
Miss Matched - 1st positive portrayal of ichthyosis in film/TV
Film screening celebrating positive representation of rare skin condition ichthyosis.
Kid's Art Camp - Blast Off
Space-themed art camp for kids—design rockets, planets & cosmic creations.
Summer Camp- June 29-July 3: Survivor (9-13 y/o)
Survivor summer camp at Imagination Station for ages 9–13.
Open Chess
Open chess in Tecumseh—strategy fun for young players of all levels.
American Mahjong Beginner Class 2
American Mahjong beginner class in Toledo—learn a classic tile game with family.
Adaptive Pickleball (Ages 14+)
Adaptive pickleball league for teens at University of Toledo.
Be Strong (boys in grades 4-7): Summer Series 1
Strength-training class designed for elementary boys at Philip Heit Center.
Kids D.I.Y.
Kids' DIY activities in Trenton—hands-on fun for young crafters.
Age 4-7 Camp: Bubbles, Barnacles & Mermaids (Under the Sea Camp!)
Under-the-sea themed camp with bubbles, sea creatures & mermaid fun for ages 4–7.
Freedom's Kids | Vacation Bible School 2026
Vacation Bible School at Freedom's Kids—Bible stories, crafts & activities.
Mini Masterpiece Monday - Discounted Price - Smaller Canvas - Patriotic Pup!
Discounted mini canvas painting class—patriotic pup design at reduced price.
Vacation Bible School @ JCC
Vacation Bible School at JCC in Plain City—faith-based summer fun for kids.
Acrylic Paint Pour
Paint pour art class where kids create colorful abstract art to take home.
Whisk, Frost, & Decorate: 2 day Cake Baking and Decorating Experience
Two-day cake baking & decorating class—learn skills & frost treats to take home.
Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
Baby and toddler storytime at Carnegie Library Mt. Washington.
Stars and Stripes Lantern
Free patriotic lantern craft at Hartland Public Library.
Storytime: Family Fun
Family-friendly storytime at Carnegie Library Beechview.
Storytime: Family Fun
Family-friendly storytime at Carnegie Library Brookline.
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.
Merit Badge Workshop: Geology
Scout merit badge workshop on geology at Pennsylvania Trolley Museum.
Messy Mondays at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum MKE
Messy play for babies and toddlers at Betty Brinn Children's Museum.
DRAW! at Dandy with Kendra Ninmann
Drawing class with artist Kendra Ninmann at Dandy.
America 250 Family Party
Free America 250 family celebration at Menomonee Falls Public Library.
Pickleball Play 9AM-1PM
Morning pickleball play at Shawnee Civic Centre for kids and teens.
Crescendo Kids - Super Mario
Kids music lesson series featuring Super Mario themes in Westlake.
Wildwood Theatre Camp June 29- July 17!
Three-week summer theater camp in Mentor—build skills on stage!
Gigi Perez
Rising pop star Gigi Perez live in Cleveland.
Exploration Lab Opening in Main Library Kids Area
New hands-on discovery lab opens in Carmel library kids area.
Painting like Pollock
Abstract art workshop inspired by Jackson Pollock.
Broadway Bootcamp at Hudsonville
Theater bootcamp in Hudsonville for young performers.
Pose & Go Portrait Day
Yoga & portrait session for kids in Grandville.
Dream Big - A Free Literacy and Play Experience
Free literacy & play experience for young learners.
International Language Art Exhibit
International language art exhibit at Cleveland Public Library Main branch.
Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
Touch and explore real musical instruments at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Rock City World Tour Music Camp (Ages 4-6)
Rock City World Tour Music Camp for ages 4–6 at Bach To Rock.
Baby Time at the Spring Hill Library
Infant-focused songs and playtime at Spring Hill Public Library.
Let’s Build and Celebrate America 250 LEGO Summer Camp
LEGO summer camp celebrating America 250 at TOA Sports Performance Center.
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Storytime
Sheriff's office storytime for kids at Franklin Library.
STEM Storytime
STEM-themed storytime with hands-on activities at Adventure Science Center.
Mad Science: It's Electric Show
Electrifying Mad Science show at Turner Community Library with interactive demonstrations.
Homeschool Jiu Jitsu at Guerrilla Grappling
Homeschool jiu jitsu classes for kids at Guerrilla Grappling.
Family Movie Mondays: Wicked: For Good (Singalong) (2025)
Family singalong movie night featuring Wicked with other families.
America’s Birthday Adventure – Preschool Story Time
Patriotic preschool storytime at Sauder Village's education center.
Create Your Own Luxury Glitter Rose Bouquet Workshop
DIY craft workshop: design & build your own luxury glitter roses.
Destination Monarch Butterfly Show
Explore live monarch butterflies at Cincinnati's Krohn Conservatory.
Summer Story Time
Summer storytime at Lakewood Library for young listeners.
Baby And Me Story Time
Baby & caregiver storytime at Wadsworth Public Library.
Girl Scouts Presents Mukwonago Library Summer STEAM
Girl Scouts presents summer STEAM workshops at Mukwonago Library.
The Mic Over Matter Open Mic - Live Music, Poetry & More In Milwaukee
Open mic with live music and poetry—great for teen performers and listeners.
Story Time at MLK Library
Free storytime for babies and toddlers at Milwaukee Public Library.
Youth Face Painting & Body Art
Youth face painting and body art in Hartford.
Girls Got Game - Burlington
Girls Got Game youth sports event in Burlington.
Nugget University Stem-tacular Builders Camp
Hands-on STEM builders camp at Nugget University in Brookfield.
Digbii live
Live music by Digbii in Wauwatosa.
DRAW! at Dandy with Kendra Ninmann
Drawing class with Kendra Ninmann at Dandy in Milwaukee.
Babysitters Club
Babysitters Club program at Milwaukee Public Library–Martin Luther King, free.
Ahhh, Milk! Storytime
Themed storytime for babies and toddlers in Hartford.
🎨 Little Artists: 3D Octopus Canvas (Ages 3–5)
Little Artists craft class: 3D octopus canvas for preschoolers.
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.
Storytime: Family Fun
Family-friendly storytime at Carnegie Library Homewood.
STEAM Lab: Ancient Sea Monsters
Free STEAM lab exploring prehistoric sea creatures at Oak Creek Library.
4th of July Themed Cookie Class
4th of July themed cookie decorating class in Claysville.
The Great Pizza, Potion & Magic Show
The Great Pizza, Potion & Magic Show — family entertainment in North Huntingdon.
Caroline Romano and Lake Drive
Live music at Crafthouse Stage & Grill in Pittsburgh.
Early Explorers STEM Storytime
STEM storytime for young explorers at Adventure Science Center Nashville.
Mystic Mermaids Under the Sea Show
Mermaid character show with dining at Aquarium Restaurant in Nashville.
Anime Cafe: Oshikatsu DIY: Uchiwa Fans
Anime-themed DIY craft workshop making decorative fans at Kansas City library.
Gaga for Goats!
Interactive goat activity program at Cleveland Public Library—fun with farm animals.
Abigail Adams – "A Lifeline of Letters"
Live performance exploring Abigail Adams' letters & legacy.
Maker Monday X-Tool Laser Engraver: Dog Tags
Create custom dog tags with laser engraver at Cleveland Public Library MakerSpace.
TV Guides and Landlines
Nostalgia exhibition on vintage TV guides and telephones at Cleveland Public Library.
FamilySpace
Family-friendly play and learning space at Woodland branch library.
LIT Mondays
Literacy-focused Monday program for kids at Memorial Nottingham library.
Family Skate Party
Family-friendly skating party at Rivergate Skate Center.
Van Gogh–Inspired Hot Air Balloon Collage with Molly Miller
Kids create Van Gogh-inspired hot air balloon collage at Kent Library.
Doodle & Paint
Drop-in art program at South Brooklyn library—doodle and paint with other kids.
Factory Dance Nights: Line Dancing
Family-friendly line dancing at The Factory at Franklin.
KC Diamonds vs. Atlanta Smoke
Women's professional soccer: KC Diamonds vs. Atlanta Smoke.
Snack at Bowling Green
Snack time and socializing for kids at Bowling Green Library.
Monday Morning Movies
Movie time for kids at Bowling Green Library—weekly family viewing.
Walbridge Monday Movies
Monday movie time for families at Walbridge Library.
Elevate Showchoir Skills Summit- Grades 6-12
Elevate Showchoir Skills Summit for grades 6–12.
Preschool Dance Party
Preschoolers dance and move to music at Heatherdowns Library.
Toddler Time at Ceramic Cafe
Paint-your-own pottery class designed for toddlers at Ceramic Café.
Preschool Storytime
Stories and activities for preschoolers at Maumee Library.
Tissue Paper Wreath
Make a colorful tissue paper wreath craft at Waterville Library.
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.
Baby Time!
Baby Time at Krause Memorial Library—bonding, songs, and stories for infants.
Babytime
Songs, rhymes, and cuddles for babies at Sanger Library.
Vacation Bible School at Reach – Paola
Summer Bible school with games, crafts & faith activities at Reach Church.
Best the Heat $6 Tickets to Science City
Beat the heat with $6 tickets to hands-on exhibits at Science City.
Colorín Colorado: Stories in the Library
Spanish-language storytime at Waukesha Public Library.
Garden n Grow
Garden workshop for kids at Fairview Christian Church.
Indoor Playground
Indoor play space for toddlers & preschoolers at Mill Creek Activity Center.
Miniature Paintings & Sculpture Art Show
Free art show featuring miniature paintings & sculptures at Miami County Historical Museum.
LEATHER BAG CHARM CLASS
Make your own leather bag charm at Tandy Leather—hands-on crafting fun.
Hot Wheels Launch
Hot Wheels racing event at the library—kids launch toy cars and compete.
Visit the Money Museum
Explore currency and banking history at the Federal Reserve's Money Museum.
Music and Movement
Songs and movement activities for babies and toddlers at Plainfield Public Library.
Summer Camp- June 29-July 3: Hero Training 101 (6-8 y/o)
Superhero training camp at Imagination Station.
Summer Camp- June 29-July 3: Survivor (9-13 y/o) - SOLD OUT
Adventure-themed summer camp at Imagination Station.
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.
Rhyme Time Music and Movement
Rhyme Time Music and Movement at Krause Memorial Library—songs and dancing for babies and toddlers.
Patterns & PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS-themed pattern activity for preschoolers at Cleveland Public Library.
Preschool Storytime
Storytime for preschoolers at Brooklyn branch of Cleveland Public Library.
Beach Read Book Sale
Beach-themed book sale at Glenville library—summer reading deals for all ages.
Maker 1-on-1s
One-on-one maker sessions with hands-on projects at Cleveland Public Library.
LEGO Club
LEGO building club for kids at Frank L. Weyenberg Library in Mequon.
Good to know
- What indoor activities are good for kids on a rainy day in Toledo?
- Children's museums, indoor play places, library programs, shows, and aquariums all work — this list surfaces the indoor events happening now.