Outdoor things to do with kids in Toledo
Get the kids outside. Here are the outdoor family events happening around Toledo right now.
Brooks & Dunn
Country legends Brooks & Dunn perform their Neon Moon Tour at Acrisure Amphitheater.
Create Your Own Farm Flower Bouquet
Pick and arrange your own flower bouquet at Blandford Farm with expert guidance.
Oktoberfest GR 2026
Grand Rapids' Oktoberfest returns with food, live music, contests & fall family fun.
Autum Market
Autumn shopping market with local vendors, live DJ, and good vibes at New Holland Brewing's outdoor patio.
ArtPrize 2026: Halftime Event
Live art and evening celebration at John Ball Zoo for ArtPrize's Halftime event.
Wealthy Street Block Party
Live music, food trucks, local vendors & family fun on Wealthy Street in Uptown.
Summer Music Series: Dutton Hollow
Live music from Dutton Hollow at Vander Mill's patio—a relaxed family evening.
Bark Fest at K9 Resorts
Dog lovers unite at this pet expo & adoption event celebrating canines with games, vendors & rescues.
Chili Cookoff at The Ballpark
Street festival chili cookoff with food, drinks, and community fun at Chicago Beef Joint.
Cadillac Fall Festival
Cadillac Fall Festival at Gilmore Car Museum—perfect for auto-loving families.
Vintage and Handmade Marketplace
Shop 60+ regional vintage and handmade vendors at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.
Ada Farmers Market
Weekly summer farmers market with local food, produce & vendors.
Grandville Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market with special KDL events including Touch a Truck, outdoor play, and a kids craft sale.
Wild Food Foraging with I.Y.E Wellness
Learn to identify and forage wild edible plants with expert instructors.
Zeeland Pumpkin Fest
Annual Zeeland fall festival with live music, food, parade, and kid-friendly activities.
Mums at Meijer Gardens 2026
Michigan's largest chrysanthemum display transforms gardens for October.
Community Tulip Planting
Plant spring bulbs with your family for Holland's famous Tulip Time Festival.
Dan & Shay
Country superstars Dan + Shay bring The Young Tour to Grand Rapids.
Michigan's Farm Garden Autumn Family Activities
Hands-on harvest activities for kids at Michigan's Farm Garden—relay races, seasonal learning.
Autumn Weekends at Meijer Gardens
Fall family fest with live music, seasonal food, and outdoor daytime activities at Meijer Gardens.
Fire Truck Parade
Watch 50+ fire trucks parade down 8th Street during Fire Safety Week in early October.
Walker Pumpkin Bash
Inaugural fall kickoff with pumpkin fun at Walker Community Park.
Fall Fest
Downtown Grandville's fall community festival.
Franciscan Rhythms 5K Trail Run & Walk
Scenic 5K trail run & walk supporting music therapy and land restoration.
Autumn Family Activities in Michigan’s Farm Garden at Meijer Gardens
Autumn farm activities and sensory fun at Meijer Gardens every weekend.
ArtPrize 2026: Awards & Fashion Show
ArtPrize's grand closing celebration with awards, fashion show, and live entertainment.
The Great Pumpkin Train 2026
A beloved fall tradition—ride a themed train and pick pumpkins at Coopersville and Marne Railway Company.
Summer Music Series: Rebekah Rhys
Live music on the patio at Vander Mill—bring the family for a relaxed summer evening.
Walker Pumpkin Bash
Fall fun celebrating pumpkins and Halloween season at Walker Community Park.
Fall Frenzy at Adventure Point
Fall-themed family fun day with activities, games, and seasonal vibes at Adventure Point.
Overland Fall Crawl
Off-road vehicle tour and market at Gilmore Car Museum—explore rugged rides and gear.
Grand Valley State Lakers Football vs. Wayne State College Wildcats Football
College football game featuring Grand Valley State Lakers at Lubbers Stadium.
Sixth Annual Halloween Bash
Halloween-themed market event with local artists, makers, and family-friendly activities at Fulton Street.
Modified Car Show
Custom car show at Gilmore Car Museum—extreme builds and high-performance machines.
Ghosts of Grand Rapids Walking Tour
Downtown walking tour exploring Grand Rapids' ghost stories, local legends, and haunted history.
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Family-friendly walk & carnival at Centennial Park with music, booths, snacks & kids' activities.
Make and Takes: Craft Herbal Tea
Learn to blend and craft your own herbal tea at Windmill Island Gardens.
ZOO GOES BOO
Spooky-themed zoo adventure with Halloween fun across three October weekends.
Kentwood Trunk or Treat
Free Halloween candy walk through decorated car trunks at Kentwood Community Center.
Highlands Fall Festival
Farm animals, food trucks, and fall fun at Thunder Acres Highlands.
DeutscheMarques Oktoberfest, Color Tour & Market
Family-friendly Oktoberfest with car tours and market at Gilmore Car Museum.
Grand Valley State Lakers Football vs. Ferris State Bulldogs Football
Watch college football at Lubbers Stadium—Grand Valley State takes on Ferris State.
Family Futures' Mini Monsters Trunk-or-Treat
Family-friendly trunk-or-treat with candy and Halloween fun at Garfield Park.
Gilmore Car Museum's Trunk or Treat
Safe Halloween trick-or-treating from decorated cars at Gilmore Car Museum.
Ada Village Pumpkin Prowl 2026
Spooky trick-or-treating event in Ada Village with thousands of costumed kids celebrating Halloween.
Boo at the Barn
Halloween fun at a petting farm with seasonal activities and animal encounters.
Merchants of the Macabre Oddities Market
Quirky Halloween oddities & curiosities market at Downtown Market — taxidermy, skeletal decor & unusual vendors.
Rock The Lot Trunk-or-Treat
Halloween trunk-or-treat with music and costumes at School of Rock.
Downtown Holland Trick-Or-Treating
Kids trick-or-treat in costume through Downtown Holland on Halloween morning.
Halloween Candy Walk
Walk through Halloween-decorated gardens collecting candy at Everett's Gardens.
Run For Your Life 5K
Family-friendly 5K fun run/walk fundraiser supporting Holland Free Health Clinic.
Celebrate Fall at Parkside Farm with the Pygmy Goats!
Free fall farm event with hayrides, tours, and petting pygmy goats at Parkside Farm.
Sparta Scare on the Square
Morning trick-or-treating and community gathering in downtown Sparta.
Zombie Dash 5k
Race through downtown Grand Rapids as zombies chase you in this Halloween-themed 5K with a fun twist.
Trunk-or-Treat for Lead Defeat
Free trunk-or-treat event with educational booths about lead safety and prevention.
Deep Roots Trunk or Treat
Free trunk-or-treat event at a local produce farm with expanded hours to ease crowding.
Trunk or Treat en el Barrio
Free community trunk-or-treat celebration returning to the neighborhood on October 30th.
Zeeland's Trick or Treat
Halloween trick-or-treat on Main Street with cider, donuts, and photo ops in downtown Zeeland.
Grand Valley Trunk of Treat and Chili Cookoff
Trunk-or-treat and chili cookoff at a local LDS church, combining Halloween fun with food.
Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon
Halloween-themed half marathon, 10K, and 5K run on October 31st with treats and souvenirs.
Alger Heights Halloween 5K
Volunteer-led neighborhood Halloween 5K fun run welcoming walkers and runners of all abilities.
Grand Valley Trunk or Treat and Chili Cookoff
Trunk-or-treat and chili cookoff at a family-friendly fall celebration.
Hallowee-Ones: Parade and Programming at Meijer Gardens
Family Halloween parade and activities at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
Merchants and Makers Holiday Market
Shop local vendors and artisans at this outdoor holiday market on Fulton Street.
Grand Valley State Lakers Football vs. Northern Michigan Wildcats Football
College football: Grand Valley State Lakers vs. Northern Michigan.
Gr Santa Parade 2026
Grand Rapids' beloved holiday parade featuring Santa, floats, and festive cheer downtown.
Holiday Open House
Downtown Holland's annual holiday celebration with festive shopping and seasonal cheer.
Zeeland Turkey Trot
Zeeland's Thanksgiving tradition—a fun community race on Thanksgiving morning.
GRPS Turkey Trot 5K
Run the 33rd Annual GRPS Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving morning; proceeds benefit school programs.
Holland Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving morning 5K race through downtown Holland—a festive family tradition.
Crane Orchards Light Show
Dazzling light show at Crane Orchards in Fennville.
Santa's Holiday Markets
Holiday shopping market with handmade goods and local artisan treasures perfect for gift hunters.
Zeeland's Magical Christmas Parade
Annual Christmas tree lighting parade in downtown Zeeland kicks off the holiday season.
Tinsels, Treats, & Trolleys
Holiday magic in Ada: bridge lighting, Santa's village, trolley rides & live reindeer.
Festival of Trees at Ada Village 2026
Month-long festive display with 50 decorated trees transforms Ada Legacy Park into a holiday wonderland.
Dutch Winterfest
Seasonal festival celebrating Dutch holiday traditions with festive events.
Downtown Holland Parade of Lights
Santa arrives in a parade with 80+ floats and marching groups downtown.
Sparkle! 2026
Frederik Meijer Gardens transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland with lights and holiday magic.
Walker Winterfest
Winter festival for the whole family in Walker with seasonal fun and activities.
Magic at the Mill
Illuminated holiday event with lights and festive cheer at Windmill Island.
Feel the Zeel of Christmas
Downtown Zeeland's charming Christmas celebration with festive family fun.
Tinsel, Treats & Trolleys
Holiday event with bridge lighting, Santa's village, and trolley rides.
Tinsels, Treats, & Trolleys
Holiday tradition with Santa's Village, trolley rides, bridge lighting, and treats throughout Ada.
Santa Parade
Annual Christmas parade in Ada with Santa meet-and-greet at the fire station.
Downtown Holland Strolling Santa
Meet Santa on Saturday afternoons for holiday shopping and photos.
Holidays on the Farm
Illuminated historic farm with trails, holiday lights, and festive activities.
Shopping Jam
Annual early-bird shopping event in downtown Holland with deals and holiday spirit.
44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run
44-year New Year's Eve tradition with a fun run at scenic Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids.
Adventure Point Fall Frenzy
Open house with free entry and $20 unlimited activity ticket for rock climbing, zip lining & archery.
Michigan Adventure Race: Winter Edition
Winter adventure race with map navigation, snowshoeing, and Amazing Race–style challenges.
Holland on Ice
Ice skating and winter fun take over Downtown Holland for a lakeside celebration.
Irish Jig 5K
Multi-event 5K race weekend with community spirit in Grand Rapids.
Rivertown Races
Spring running event with 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances in Walker.
Tulip Time
Spring festival celebrating millions of blooming tulips across Holland, Michigan.
More events outside the Grand Rapids area
5 events farther afield.
Western Michigan Broncos Football vs. Boise State Broncos Football
College football: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Boise State at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo.
Western Michigan Broncos Football vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Football
College football game at Waldo Stadium featuring Western Michigan vs. Kent State.
Western Michigan Broncos Football vs. Bowling Green Falcons Football
College football: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Bowling Green Falcons.
Western Michigan Broncos Football vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Football
College football: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles.
Western Michigan Broncos Football vs. Miami of Ohio Redhawks Football
College football showdown: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Miami of Ohio Redhawks.
Good to know
- What outdoor activities are there for families in Toledo?
- Parks and trails, outdoor festivals, farmers markets, splash pads, and concerts in the park — this list shows what's on outdoors now.