Free things to do with kids in Toledo

Wed, Jun 24 +3 dates

Family Storytime

Stories for the whole family at Sanger Library.

Wed, Jun 24

Verandah Concerts

Outdoor concert series at historic Spiegel Grove, home of Rutherford B. Hayes.

Wed, Jun 24

Dungeons and Dragons

Epic fantasy role-playing adventures at West Toledo Library.

Wed, Jun 24 +3 dates

Nintendo Switch Party

Multiplayer Nintendo Switch gaming party at Maumee Library.

Wed, Jun 24 +3 dates

Chess Club

Strategic chess players of all levels meet at Heatherdowns Library.

Wed, Jun 24

Moana, Minions, and M&Ms Party

Moana and Minions-themed party with games and snacks at Main Library.

Thu, Jun 25 +1 dates

Kids Game Party

Kids play board games and video games together at Maumee Library.

Thu, Jun 25 +3 dates

Babytime

Baby-friendly storytime and songs at Oregon Library.

Thu, Jun 25 +2 dates

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile

Free health screenings and wellness support from Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.

Thu, Jun 25 +3 dates

Preschool Storytime

Stories and activities for preschoolers at King Road Library.

Thu, Jun 25

Magic the Gathering: Casual Game Hour

Casual Magic the Gathering gaming for kids and teens at Reynolds Corners.

Thu, Jun 25 +3 dates

Family Storytime

Stories for the whole family at Point Place Library.

Thu, Jun 25 +1 dates

Gamer's Station

Gaming hangout for kids and teens at Waterville Library.

Thu, Jun 25 +3 dates

Toddler Storytime

Storytime for toddlers at Sylvania Library.

Thu, Jun 25 +1 dates

Reading Buddies

Kids pair with reading buddies to build confidence at West Toledo Library.

Thu, Jun 25

Bookmobile Visit | Raintree Village

Mobile library brings books and stories to Raintree Village.

Thu, Jun 25

Bookmobile Visit | North Towne Village Apartments

Mobile library brings books and stories to North Towne Village.

Thu, Jun 25 +1 dates

King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons

Kids and teens explore Dungeons & Dragons at King Road Library.

Fri, Jun 26

Ontario Fourth of July Festival

Fri, Jun 26

Family Night Out!

Swimming fun and games for families at Goldfish Swim School.

Fri, Jun 26

Pyrate Fest

Pirate-themed festival fun at DeRivera Park in Put-in-Bay.

Fri, Jun 26

Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye 2026 Summer Series

Summer series celebrating Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye minor-league games.

Fri, Jun 26

Babytime

Songs, rhymes, and cuddles for babies at Waterville Library.

Fri, Jun 26

Twisted Tie-Dye

Kids create colorful tie-dye art at Lagrange Library.

Fri, Jun 26 +1 dates

Teen Cocoa Club

Teens gather for hot cocoa and hangout time at Point Place Library.

Sat, Jun 27

21st Annual Freedom Celebration

21st Annual Freedom Celebration homecoming festival in Holland.

Sat, Jun 27

Saddle Up: LakeFest Luau 2026

Saddle Up: LakeFest Luau 2026 at Diamondback Music Hall

Sat, Jun 27

Family Storytime

Stories for the whole family at Reynolds Corners Library.

Sat, Jun 27

Cultural Cooking Series

Kids explore global cuisines and cooking traditions at EatWell Café.

Mon, Jun 29 +2 dates

Preschool Dance Party

Preschoolers dance and move to music at Heatherdowns Library.

Mon, Jun 29 +2 dates

Preschool Storytime

Stories and activities for preschoolers at Maumee Library.

Mon, Jun 29 +2 dates

Babytime

Songs, rhymes, and cuddles for babies at Sanger Library.

Mon, Jun 29 +2 dates

Crafters & Snackers

Crafts and snacks for kids at Sanger Library.

Mon, Jun 29

Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN

Teen volunteer opportunity with summer reading program at King Road Library.

Mon, Jun 29

Glovation Circus

Glovation Circus—a playful circus performance at Oregon Library.

Mon, Jun 29 +2 dates

Pajama Storytime

Pajama storytime for toddlers and preschoolers at Sylvania Library.

Mon, Jun 29 +2 dates

Family Storytime

Family storytime at Holland Library.

Mon, Jun 29

Tissue Paper Wreath

Tissue paper wreath craft at Waterville Library.

Mon, Jun 29

Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller

Kids paint seasonal artwork with instructor Molly Miller at West Toledo.

Mon, Jun 29

Van Gogh–Inspired Hot Air Balloon Collage with Molly Miller

Van Gogh-inspired hot air balloon collage craft at Kent Library.

Tue, Jun 30 +2 dates

Toddler Storytime

Toddler storytime at Sanger Library.

Tue, Jun 30 +2 dates

Preschool Storytime

Preschool storytime at Sylvania Library.

Tue, Jun 30 +1 dates

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visit at South Library—health and wellness outreach.

Tue, Jun 30

Van Gogh–Inspired Hot Air Balloon Collage

Van Gogh-inspired hot air balloon collage craft at Main Library.

Tue, Jun 30 +2 dates

Family Storytime

Family storytime at Sylvania Library.

Tue, Jun 30

Dungeons and Dragons

Fantasy adventure game for kids and teens at Sanger Library.

Tue, Jun 30

Andrew Martin's Fun and Fantasy, Comedy-Magic Show

Andrew Martin's comedy-magic show at Birmingham Library.

Tue, Jun 30

Henna Art for Teens with Henna Muse

Henna art class for teens with Henna Muse at Waterville Library.

Tue, Jun 30

Bookmobile Visit | Flory Gardens

Mobile library brings books and reading to Flory Gardens community.

Tue, Jun 30

Ink and Paper Making

Kids learn to make their own paper and ink art at Point Place Library.

Tue, Jun 30 +1 dates

Perler Bead Keychains

Perler bead keychain craft at South Library.

Tue, Jun 30 +2 dates

Babytime

Babytime at Maumee Library for infants and caregivers.

Wed, Jul 1

Bike Night 2026

Bike Night 2026 at Diamondback Music Hall

Wed, Jul 1

Bookmobile Visit | Byrne Hill Manufactured Homes

Mobile library brings reading resources to Byrne Hill community.

Wed, Jul 1 +2 dates

Toddler Storytime

Stories and songs for toddlers at Oregon Library.

Wed, Jul 1

Bookmobile Visit | Waterside Monclova

Mobile library serves Waterside Monclova community with books.

Wed, Jul 1

Reading Buddies

Kids practice reading skills with volunteer reading buddies.

Wed, Jul 1

Tissue Paper Wreath

Easy tissue-paper craft perfect for kids at Point Place Library.

Wed, Jul 1

Bookmobile Visit | Elmdale Court

Mobile library brings books to Elmdale Court community.

Wed, Jul 1 +2 dates

Babytime

Songs, rhymes, and bonding time for babies and caregivers.

Wed, Jul 1 +1 dates

Gamers Guild

Video games and gaming community for kids and teens.

Wed, Jul 1

Warhol-Inspired Wildflowers with Molly Miller

Create pop-art wildflower paintings inspired by Andy Warhol.

Wed, Jul 1

Teen Gaming Club

Gaming club where teens play video games together at Mott Library.

Wed, Jul 1

Kid's Crafternoon

Afternoon craft activities for kids at Reynolds Corners Library.

Wed, Jul 1

West Toledo Chess Club

Chess strategy game for kids and teens at West Toledo Library.

Thu, Jul 2

Shots for Tots n Teens

Free immunizations for kids and teens at Kent Library.

Thu, Jul 2 +1 dates

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile

Free health screenings for kids and families at Sylvania Library.

Thu, Jul 2

Tissue Paper Wreath

Make a colorful tissue paper wreath craft at South Library.

Thu, Jul 2

TTRPG Hour

Tabletop RPG gaming hour for tweens and teens at Reynolds Corners Library.

Thu, Jul 2

Bookmobile Visit | Assured Health Services Thrive Center

Bookmobile brings library books and programs to Assured Health Services Thrive Center.

Thu, Jul 2

Classic Summer Movie Night at the Library

Classic movie night for families at Toledo Main Library.

Thu, Jul 2

Wreaths and Rocketships

Create wreaths and rocketships in a dual-craft session at Maumee Library.

Thu, Jul 2

Gamer's Station

Video gaming hangout for tweens and teens at Holland Library.

Fri, Jul 3

Fourth in the 419

Toledo's signature Fourth of July celebration with fireworks on the Riverfront.

Sat, Jul 4

Fireworks Spectacular

Fireworks light up the sky in Toledo.

Sat, Jul 4

Fourth in the 419 Fireworks Spectacular

Fireworks spectacular celebrating Independence Day at the Riverfront.

Mon, Jul 6

Reading Buddies

Kids read aloud to trained reading buddies at Sylvania Library.

Mon, Jul 6

It's Electric with Imagination Station

Hands-on electricity experiments from Imagination Station at Oregon Library.

Mon, Jul 6

Gamer's Station

Video gaming hangout for tweens and teens at Kent Library.

Mon, Jul 6

Big Feelings, Bright Futures with Harbor

Social-emotional learning workshop with Harbor at Oregon Library.

Mon, Jul 6

Pop Bottle Fireflies

Craft glowing firefly decorations from recycled bottles at Kent Library.

Mon, Jul 6

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile

Free health screening mobile visit at West Toledo Library.

Mon, Jul 6

Warhol-Inspired Wildflowers with Molly Miller

Create Warhol-inspired wildflower art with instructor Molly Miller at Lagrange Library.

Mon, Jul 6

Kid's Gametime

Board games and card games for kids at West Toledo Library.

Tue, Jul 7

Movie and a Craft

Film screening followed by a creative craft at Main Library.

Tue, Jul 7

Learn to Play Bingo

Fun bingo game for kids at Mott Library.

Tue, Jul 7

Big Feelings, Bright Futures with Harbor

Workshop on emotions and positivity at Maumee Library.

Tue, Jul 7

DIY Suncatchers

Make colorful suncatchers at King Road Library.

Tue, Jul 7

Warhol-Inspired Wildflowers with Molly Miller

Pop-art wildflower craft inspired by Warhol at Waterville.

Wed, Jul 8

Dinosaur Craft Party

Dinosaur-themed crafts and party fun at West Toledo Library.

Wed, Jul 8

Tissue Paper Wreath

Create a beautiful tissue paper wreath at Locke Library.

Wed, Jul 8

Glovation Circus

Circus performance featuring jugglers and acrobats.

Wed, Jul 8

Wildcard Wednesday

Surprise activities and fun every Wednesday at Main Library.

Wed, Jul 8

Solar Oven S'mores

Build solar ovens and enjoy s'mores at Point Place Library.

Wed, Jul 8

Bookmobile Visit | Brooklynn Park Villas

Mobile library brings books to Brooklynn Park Villas.

Wed, Jul 8

Teen Self Defense with Ohio Martial Arts

Learn self-defense techniques with Ohio Martial Arts.

Wed, Jul 8

Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye 2026 Summer Series

Minor-league baseball and hockey games all summer long.

Wed, Jul 8

Beaded Ladybug Keychains

Bead your own cute ladybug keychain at Oregon Library.

Wed, Jul 8

Read the Declaration of Independence

Public reading of the Declaration of Independence at Main Library.

Wed, Jul 8

Storytime for TEENS

Teen-focused storytime at Sylvania Library.

Thu, Jul 9

Community Movie Night

Family movie night at Danny Thomas Park.

Thu, Jul 9

Chess Night

Chess night for players of all levels at Reynolds Corners Library.

Thu, Jul 9

Wrinkle In Time Book Party

Book-themed party celebrating A Wrinkle in Time at Waterville Library.

Thu, Jul 9

Live at the Library with Cristina Vane

Live music with Cristina Vane at Main Library.

Thu, Jul 9

Teen Self Defense with Ohio Martial Arts

Teen self-defense class with Ohio Martial Arts at West Toledo Library.

Thu, Jul 9

Warhol-Inspired Wildflowers with Molly Miller

Warhol-inspired wildflower art class with Molly Miller at Sanger Library.

Fri, Jul 10

Pokemon Trading Card Event

Pokemon Trading Card event at Waterville Library.

Fri, Jul 10

Living Dinosaurs with Nature's Nursery

Living Dinosaurs program with Nature's Nursery at West Toledo Library.

Fri, Jul 10

Library Playdate!

Playdate for babies & toddlers at Sylvania Library.

Fri, Jul 10

DIY Suncatchers

DIY suncatcher craft at Lagrange Library.

Sat, Jul 11

Cars & Coffee

Cars & Coffee gathering—casual family-friendly car show.

Sat, Jul 11

DIY Suncatchers

DIY suncatcher craft at Sylvania Library.

Sat, Jul 11

Inclusive Storytime

Inclusive storytime at Main Library.

Mon, Jul 13

Super Science: A Journey Into Space with Reed Steele

Space exploration adventure with Reed Steele at Kent Library.

Mon, Jul 13

Henna Art

Learn henna art traditions at Birmingham Library.

Mon, Jul 13

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Heatherdowns Library.

Mon, Jul 13

Bookmobile Visit | Senior Centers Inc.

Mobile library brings books to Senior Centers Inc. in Toledo.

Mon, Jul 13

Make a Monster

Creative monster-making craft at Maumee Library.

Mon, Jul 13

Celebrate Summer

Summer celebration activities at Oregon Library.

Mon, Jul 13

Kid's Game Time

Board games and fun with friends at West Toledo Library.

Mon, Jul 13

Arts and Audiobooks

Creative arts paired with audiobooks at Lagrange Library.

Mon, Jul 13

Twisted Tie-Dye

Tie-dye craft station at Mott Library.

Mon, Jul 13

It's Electric with Imagination Station

Interactive electricity demos from Imagination Station at Holland Library.

Tue, Jul 14

Roz Puppets presents Dinosaur Pirates

Puppet show adventure with dinosaurs and pirates at Reynolds Corners Library.

Tue, Jul 14

Music at the Library

Live music performance at Maumee Library.

Tue, Jul 14

Bookmobile Visit | Parqwood Apartments

Mobile library stops by Parqwood Apartments in Toledo.

Tue, Jul 14

Warhol-Inspired Wildflowers with Molly Miller

Create Warhol-inspired wildflower art with Molly Miller.

Tue, Jul 14

Teen Movie Night

Catch a movie with friends at Point Place Library.

Tue, Jul 14

Pom-Pom Creatures

Make cute pom-pom creatures at West Toledo Library.

Wed, Jul 15

Solar Oven S'mores

Build solar ovens and roast s'mores at Main Library.

Wed, Jul 15

Roz Puppets presents Dinosaur Pirates

Roz Puppets brings dinosaur pirates to life at Point Place Library.

Wed, Jul 15

Twisted Tie-Dye

Tie-dye art with a twist at West Toledo Library.

Wed, Jul 15

Gamers Guild

Gaming club for kids and teens at Sylvania Library.

Thu, Jul 16

Mr. Puppet's Comedy Show

Mr. Puppet's Comedy Show brings laughs to Locke Library.

Thu, Jul 16

Hex Bug Racing

Race tiny Hex Bugs at Maumee Library.

Thu, Jul 16

West Toledo Gamers Guild

Gaming club for kids and teens at West Toledo Library.

Thu, Jul 16

DIY Suncatchers

Make colorful suncatchers at South Library.

Thu, Jul 16

Teen Self Defense with Ohio Martial Arts

Teen self-defense class with Ohio Martial Arts at Holland Library.

Fri, Jul 17

Mr. Puppet's Comedy Show

Puppet comedy show at the library—silly laughs for kids.

Fri, Jul 17

Bookmobile Visit | Plaza Apartments

Mobile library visits the neighborhood—check out books on the go.

Fri, Jul 17

Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye 2026 Summer Series

Minor-league baseball spectator games—fun summer outings for the whole family.

Fri, Jul 17

Glovation Circus

Live circus performance at Point Place Library—acrobatics and wonder.

Fri, Jul 17

Dinosaur Craft Party

Dinosaur-themed craft party at Lagrange Library—prehistoric fun.

Sat, Jul 18

Saturday Morning LEGO Crew

Weekly LEGO building crew at Sylvania Library—hands-on brick fun.

Sat, Jul 18

LEGO Dungeon Adventure

Fantasy LEGO adventure game at Reynolds Corners—teamwork & creativity.