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.
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FREE | Rocky Ripple Summer Concert Series
Free summer concert series at Hohlt Park—perfect for a family evening.
Firefly Hike
Evening nature walk to spot fireflies at Glenwood Gardens.
Antony and Cleopatra
Shakespeare's 'Antony and Cleopatra' free at Central Park's amphitheater.
Emerald Crossing VBS at ODBC (Belton)
Emerald Crossing Vacation Bible School at ODBC — free faith-based summer fun.
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hands-on nature exhibits at Hawthorn Glen's Little Nature Museum.
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.
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.
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.