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.
Ushering In His Presence 2026
Uplifting faith-based gathering celebrating spiritual connection.
The Squidling Brothers On Tour
The Squidling Brothers on tour—quirky puppet & musical performance.
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.
Pretty Girl’s Day Party 🎉🎉
Pretty Girl's Day Party—celebration event for kids.
ALL TOGETHER Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunt at Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh—interactive exploration through exhibits.
The Great Gatsby (Touring)
Touring production of The Great Gatsby at Connor Palace.
Gin Blossoms
Classic rock band Gin Blossoms at MotorCity Casino Hotel.
Smokey Robinson: Legacy of Love Tour
Soul legend Smokey Robinson performs his Legacy of Love Tour.
Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
Baby and toddler storytime at Carnegie Library Mt. Washington.
Storytime: Family Fun
Family-friendly storytime at Carnegie Library Beechview.
Storytime: Family Fun
Family-friendly storytime at Carnegie Library Brookline.
Merit Badge Workshop: Geology
Scout merit badge workshop on geology at Pennsylvania Trolley Museum.
Sensory Cinema
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly cinema experience at Canton Palace Theatre.
🎨 Little Artists: 3D Octopus Canvas (Ages 3–5)
Little Artists craft class: 3D octopus canvas for preschoolers.
Storytime: Family Fun
Family-friendly storytime at Carnegie Library Homewood.
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.
More events outside the Pittsburgh area
265 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.
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.
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.
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.
Manet & Morisot
See works by Manet and Morisot at Cleveland Museum of Art.
Pintoricchio Magnified: An Immersive Conservation Experience
Immersive look at Renaissance conservation at Cleveland Museum of Art.
Ivy Queen - Presented by Yo Quiero Bailar Fest
Yo Quiero Bailar Fest celebrating music & dance at Uptown Theater.
VBS
Vacation Bible School in Olathe—faith-based summer fun.
Pop-Up Market
Pop-up market with local vendors and crafts at Retreat 21.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Leslie Pryor Productions Presents Tangled Web
Leslie Pryor Productions presents 'Tangled Web' theater show.
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.
Free Family Day: Kid Dance Party
Free family day with kids' dance party at Akron Art Museum.
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.
AsiaTown Passport
Interactive passport activity exploring AsiaTown at Cleveland library.
The Petty Zoo
Family-friendly theater about a zoo, perfect for kids who love animals and adventure.
LSP - Something Rotten Auditions
Theater auditions for family-friendly musical 'Something Rotten'.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Epic of the Northwest Himalayas: Pahari Paintings from the "Shangri" Ramayana
Discover Himalayan paintings and epic storytelling at Cleveland Museum of Art.
France in the Time of Manet and Morisot
Explore 19th-century French history through photography at Cleveland Museum of Art.
Martin Puryear: Nexus
Explore sculpture and contemporary art at Cleveland Museum of Art.
ArtLens Reimagined: The Intersection of Art, Technology, and Innovation
Interactive gallery blending art, tech, and innovation at Cleveland Museum of Art.
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.
Community Collage Project
Hands-on community art collage project at Oliver Art Center in Frankfort.
idobi Radio Summer School with Honey Revenge, Winona Fighter, Games We Play and more
Summer music festival at The Fillmore with alternative and indie rock acts.
Worship Night
Family worship night at Parkway Drive in Indian Land—a faith-based community gathering.
Superhero Training Camp
Kids become superheroes with training games and activities in Lincolnton.
The New Romantics: the music of Connick, Buble, Jones and Krall
Musical tribute to iconic crooners—great for teens who love classic music.
Faith Fourth Kickoff with the ROWAN BIG BAND
Family-friendly Faith Fourth celebration with the Rowan Big Band at Faith Baptist Church.
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.
Cumberland Winds: The Road to 250 - A Celebration of American Music
Cumberland Winds orchestra celebrates 250 years of American music.
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.
Figure Forge Action Figure Club
Action figure club for collectors and fans to share and trade.
ICCI WORLD PREMIERES CONCERT
ICCI World Premieres Concert featuring new classical works.
Buble and JONES
Jazz concert at Middle C Jazz venue.
Matt Rife
Stand-up comedy show by Matt Rife at Spectrum Center.
Leslie Pryor Productions Presents Tangled Web
Leslie Pryor Productions presents 'Tangled Web' theater show.
Nightwatch presented by Asurion
Planetarium show at Adventure Science Center featuring night-sky observation.
SELF-DEFENSE (with Ada - 4th degree blackbelt)
Self-defense class with a certified instructor.
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.
Derby Dinner Playhouse - Calendar Girls
Live theater at Derby Dinner Playhouse with dinner.
Falcon Flea
Flea market at Falcon Hall—hunt for vintage finds and collectibles.
Andy Squyres & Jacob Early in Charlotte June 28 at Station West
Live music performance at Station West.
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.
"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.
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.
Freak The Mighty
Young-adult stage adaptation at Cleveland Play House about friendship and resilience.
"Stars, Stripes & Stories: The History of the American Flag" Exhibit at the Cedarburg History Museum
American flag history exhibit at Cedarburg History Museum.
Carmel Klavier International Piano Competition - Daytime Competition/Awards Ceremony/Winners Concert
International piano competition with daytime awards ceremony and winners concert.
OMNIMAX® – Wild Rescue
Giant-screen adventure about animal rescue in the OMNIMAX theater.
OMNIMAX® – T.Rex
Immersive T.Rex experience on the giant OMNIMAX screen.
Emerald Crossing VBS at ODBC (Belton)
Emerald Crossing Vacation Bible School at ODBC — free faith-based summer fun.
Old Crow Medicine Show - Presented by 91.9 WFPK
Old Crow Medicine Show live at The Louisville Palace.
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.
Card N All Gaming & Repair: Pokemon League Night
Pokémon League Night — trade, battle, and compete with other fans.
The Stellars – Misson: Green
Planetarium show featuring The Stellars at Adventure Science Center Toledo.
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Local library programs and storytimes for kids.
Currents of Change: The Living History of the Great Lakes
Living history of the Great Lakes at the National Museum.
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.
Music and Movement
Songs and movement activities for babies and toddlers at Plainfield 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.
AMC Summer Movie Camp for Kids
Summer movie camp for kids at AMC Theatres locations.
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.
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.
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.
Summer Lunch Activity for Kids
Lunch plus hands-on activity for kids at New Albany Library.
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.
Sellersburg Hamilton All Ages Watch and Sing-a-Long Night
All-ages sing-along screening of Hamilton at Sellersburg.
International Language Art Exhibit
International language art exhibit at Cleveland Public Library Main branch.
Wiggles and Giggles
Playful music and movement class for babies and toddlers.
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.
Toddler Time
Songs, stories, and fun for the tiniest listeners at New Albany Library.
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.
Cultural Pass
Explore Kentucky history at the Frazier Museum with special cultural access passes.
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.
Game Time
Board games and card games for kids at Western Library.
America’s Birthday Adventure – Preschool Story Time
Patriotic preschool storytime at Sauder Village's education center.
Minecraft & Master Builder (June 29 - July 3)
Minecraft-themed building camp combining video games with hands-on creation.
Party in the USA Kids Art Camp
Kids art camp celebrating American culture through creative projects.
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.
AR Workshop AM Summer Camp: Watercolor Week
Watercolor art camp for kids at AR Workshop in Waxhaw.
Hornets Hoops Summer Camp: First Baptist (June 29th-July 3rd)
Hornets Hoops summer basketball camp at First Baptist (June 29–July 3).
City of New Albany Parks and Recreation: Wiggles and Giggles Learning Lab
Movement and music playgroup for toddlers at Griffin Rec Center.
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.
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.
Cultural Arts Center: Stories and Art with Ms. Ashley
Stories and art activities with Ms. Ashley at Carnegie Library.
New Albany Main Library: Family Cinema
Family-friendly movie screening at New Albany Main Library.
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