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.
Create Your Own Farm Flower Bouquet
Harvest and arrange fresh flowers at Blandford Farm with expert guidance.
Thursdays on the Terrace: Unplugged Craft Night
Free outdoor craft night on the museum terrace — perfect for hands-on creative fun.
Mat Kearney <h5 style="font-size: 18px; color: #3960ad;"><b>with Jake Scott</b></h5> | Nothing Left to Lose Everything to Gain Tour (SOLD OUT)
Singer-songwriter Mat Kearney performs his radio hits at Frederik Meijer Gardens.
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
Grammy-winning rock legend Bruce Hornsby performs at Frederik Meijer Gardens' scenic amphitheater.
Summer Evening Naturalist Hike
Evening nature walk led by a Land Stewardship expert to learn about Michigan wildlife and plants.
Thursdays on the Terrace: Vinyl & Vintage Night
Free evening of vinyl records and vintage entertainment on the museum terrace.
Innovation and Tradition: Crafting the American Studio Glass Movement
Free lecture on the history and innovation of American studio glass art.
Tots & Coffee Club
Monthly playdate for toddlers & caregivers with coffee and peer connection.
Gallery Chat - Kodak Dye Transfer Process
Explore presidential photography and the Kodak Dye Transfer process at the Ford Museum.
Myles Smith <h5 style="font-size: 18px; color: #3960ad;"><b>with Michael Marcagi</b></h5> | My Mess, My Heart, My Life Tour (SOLD OUT)
Singer-songwriter Myles Smith brings his heartfelt pop tour to Frederik Meijer Gardens (sold out).
Bring Your Own Vase: Dahlia Floral Arrangement Workshop
Bring Your Own Vase: Dahlia Floral Arrangement Workshop in Grand Rapids
Dahlia 101 (CGIP CEU, MSU CEU)
Dahlia 101 (CGIP CEU, MSU CEU) in Grand Rapids
National Dahlia Show Hosted by the West Michigan Dahlia Society
Free dahlia flower show with hundreds of blooms at Frederik Meijer Gardens.
Dahlia Photography
Dahlia Photography in Grand Rapids
Drop-In Studio: Lego Block Printing
Free drop-in family art studio: print with Lego blocks at Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Punch Brothers
Virtuosic bluegrass quintet Punch Brothers showcase innovative acoustic music at Frederik Meijer Gardens.
Glen W. Johnson Speaker Series: The Collector's Eye
Glen W. Johnson Speaker Series: The Collector's Eye at Grand Rapids Art Museum
Indigo Girls (SOLD OUT)
Indigo Girls' two-million-selling debut album comes to life at Frederik Meijer Gardens (sold out).
Switchfoot <h5 style="font-size: 18px; color: #3960ad;"><b>with special guest Anberlin</b></h5>
Three-time GRAMMY winners Switchfoot bring nearly three decades of alternative rock to Frederik Meijer Gardens.
Seed Saving: Vegetables and Herbs (Adults) (CGIP CEU, MSU CEU)
Seed Saving: Vegetables and Herbs (Adults) (CGIP CEU, MSU CEU) in Grand Rapids
Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai Class (Adults) (Beginner)
Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai Class (Adults) (Beginner) in Grand Rapids
Jaboticaba Bonsai Workshop (Adults) (Beginner/Intermediate)
Jaboticaba Bonsai Workshop (Adults) (Beginner/Intermediate) in Grand Rapids
The Art of Bonsai Photography Class
The Art of Bonsai Photography Class in Grand Rapids
The Tom Merchant & Glen Johnson Sculpture Forum - A Material Passion: On Collecting Sculpture & Objects
Sculpture forum at Frederik Meijer Gardens—explore art and collecting history.
ZOO GOES BOO
Spooky-themed zoo adventure with Halloween fun across three October weekends.
Sensory Friendly Playtime at GRCM
Sensory-friendlyFree sensory-friendly playtime for autistic children and families with sensory needs.
More events outside the Grand Rapids area
1 event farther afield.
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.