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.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Rotating food trucks bring Central Ohio favorites to Coffman Park every Wednesday.
2026 Veterans Day Ceremony
Honor Veterans Day with meaningful perspectives on service at the National Veterans Memorial.
New Concord Veterans Day Program
Honor veterans with cake, music, and a speaker at the Glenn Museum, plus a free tour.
Voices for Truth Toni Morrison Series
Voices for Truth Toni Morrison Series in Columbus
Veterans Day Luncheon
Veterans Day Luncheon at The Well
Veterans Day Ceremony
Annual Veterans Day ceremony honoring military service at Dublin Veterans Park.
Teen Studio: Unwind
Teen artmaking session at Columbus Museum of Art with a focus on relaxed creativity and mindfulness.
Columbus Backstage: Melodies & Moments
Behind-the-scenes stories and songs from Columbus's historic Lincoln Theatre.
Book Binding
Learn traditional book binding at Adena Mansion & Gardens—bring a tattered favorite to restore.
North Star Concert featuring Dr. Mark Lomax II
North Star Concert featuring Dr. Mark Lomax II at Lincoln Theatre—free to attend!
School of Rock Columbus - Fall Mid-Season Show
Student rock bands perform live at Rumba Cafe—see young musicians in action.
Newark Earthworks Remnants Tour
Guided archaeological walking tour of Newark's ancient earthwork remnants with expert archaeologist Jeff Gill.
Pokemon Go Wild Area Meetup
Catch exclusive Pokémon at Coffman Park during a community Pokémon GO event.
Roe Kappara is postpned. New date to be announced shortly!
Roe Kappara is postpned. New date to be announced shortly! at Rumba Cafe
Ax and the Hatchetmen
Ax and the Hatchetmen at Skully's Music Diner
Come From Away
Come From Away at McCoy Center for the Arts
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night in Columbus
Holiday Wreath Workshop
Create a festive holiday wreath with live greenery—family craft fun with materials included.
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Free Screening
Free screening of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas at McCoy Center for the Arts with holiday spirit and concessions.
Grand Illumination
Watch the Armstrong Air & Space Museum grounds light up with over 200,000 LED lights and two dozen dazzling displays.
Serpent Mound Archaeology Tour
Guided archaeological tours of the ancient Serpent Mound with a professional archaeologist.
An Acoustic Christmas with Over the Rhine
Festive acoustic holiday concert with indie folk band Over the Rhine.
First Thursdays Fall 2026
First Thursdays Fall 2026 at Wexner Center for the Arts
Sketch
Drop-in drawing session led by local artists in the Wexner galleries—all skill levels welcome.
Fall 2026 Pop-Up Community Studios
Drop-in creative workshops at Wexner Center where kids explore art with professional artists at their own pace.
Wonderment
Free family-friendly event at Lincoln Theatre Columbus—all-ages wonder and discovery.
First Friday Archaeology Tour
Guided archaeological walk through Fort Ancient with a museum historian.
Hanby House Holiday Open Houses
Tour the holiday-decorated Hanby House, home of "Up on the Housetop" composer Ben Hanby, during festive open houses.
Model Train Clinic
Bring your model train for expert troubleshooting and care tips from veteran hobbyists—$5 admission.
Christmas in Zoar
Experience Christmas traditions at Historic Zoar Village with live music, wagon rides, and a tree lighting.
Zoar Christmas Tours
Tour Historic Zoar Village during the Christmas season and learn about German and American holiday customs.
An 1815 Johnston Christmas
Step back to 1815 and celebrate Christmas as the Johnston family did—dinner, tour, and historic program included.
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.