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.
Hike for Health
Hike for Health at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Baby and Lapsit Storytime, Oconomowoc Library
Free baby and lapsit storytime at Oconomowoc Public Library.
New Berlin Historical Society Open House
New Berlin Historical Society Open House
Read Aloud, Read Along! At Center Street Library
Free storytime at Milwaukee Public Library's Center Street branch.
Midweek Makers at Zablocki Library MKE
Free hands-on making workshop for kids at Milwaukee Public Library's Zablocki Branch.
Brookfield Library Family Time
Free family storytime and activities at Brookfield Library.
Builders’ Club at MKE Central Downtown Library
Free building and construction club at Milwaukee Public Library's Main Branch.
Move & Groove @ the St. Francis Library
Free music and movement class for babies and toddlers at St. Francis Library.
Brookfield Library Toddler Tales
Free toddler storytimes at Brookfield Library featuring songs, stories & fun.
Time for Tots
Free toddler playgroup at a Wisconsin church—perfect for little ones.
Craft & Chat at East Library MKE
Free craft & chat gathering at Milwaukee Public Library's East Branch.
LEGO Club-Waukesha
Free LEGO building club for school-age kids at Waukesha Public Library.
Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)
Free storytelling for babies and toddlers at a cozy independent bookshop.
Peck and Bushel Winter Market
Free winter market with local vendors and craft items at Peck & Bushel Fruit Company.
Intergenerational playgroups
Free intergenerational playgroups where young children connect across ages.
You Build It! At Center Street Library MKE
Free hands-on building program for kids at Milwaukee Public Library.
Family Playgroup at Victory of the Lamb (Franklin)
Free drop-in playgroup for babies and toddlers at Victory of the Lamb.
Family Storytime @ the St. Francis Library
Free storytelling for babies and toddlers at St. Francis Public Library.
Cow Tales
Storytime at Chick-fil-A Delafield with a fun farmyard theme—free and family-friendly.
Operation Recon Nature - for Veterans & Their Families
Free nature hike at Wehr Nature Center welcoming veterans and their families.
Spargo Open House!
Spargo Open House! at Spargo Salon Spa and Medi-Spa
Holiday Craft Fair at Christ the Life in Waukesha
Free holiday craft fair at Christ the Life Preschool.
Mistletoe Market at Immanuel Church – Brookfield
Free holiday craft market at Immanuel Church in Brookfield.
Get to Know Your Watershed
Free hands-on watershed workshop for all ages at Menomonee Valley.
ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library
Free ABC learning program for preschoolers at Milwaukee Central Library.
Free Family Art Workshops at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (*Pre-registration Required*)
Free hands-on art workshops for kids at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center.
MKE BrainExpo Neuroscience Festival at The MCW Alumni Center
Free neuroscience festival exploring how the brain works—hands-on learning at MCW.
A Legacy of Joy: 5th Annual Community Christmas Tree Decorating Celebration
Free community tree decorating celebration at Milwaukee Public Library.
Germantown Christmas Parade Festival & Tree Lighting
Christmas parade, festival, and tree lighting with Santa in Germantown.
Free Family Art Workshop
Free monthly family art workshop at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts.
International Games Month Event
Free games and friendly competition for kids at Delafield Library's International Games Month.
Drop-in Gaming
Free drop-in gaming at Delafield Library for all ages.
LEGO Club at The Brookfield Public Library
Free LEGO Club for kids to build and create together at Brookfield Library.
Discover the Midwest’s Largest G-Scale Train
Free display of the Midwest's largest G-Scale train set at Shady Lane Greenhouse.
Play Date: Friendsgiving Playground Hop
Free playdate hopping between Shorewood playgrounds for a Friendsgiving twist.
Wehr Birders
Wehr Birders at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Bird Club Meetings
Free birding club meetings at Retzer Nature Center for young ornithologists and nature lovers.
Games on Sundays at Tippecanoe Library
Free weekly board games and card games for kids at Tippecanoe Library.
Hartland Library Storytime
Stories, songs, and fun at Hartland Public Library's free storytime.
READY, SET, BINGO! Monday nights just got a whole lot more fun at Foolery’s!
READY, SET, BINGO! Monday nights just got a whole lot more fun at Foolery’s! at Foolery’s – Liquid Therapy
Babytime at the Brookfield Library
Free baby storytime and playtime at Brookfield Library for the littlest learners.
Music and Movement Story Time at The Oak Creek Public Library
Songs, stories, and movement activities for young children at Oak Creek Public Library.
Brookfield Library Playgroup
A social playgroup for babies and toddlers at Brookfield Library.
French Club for Kids at East Library MKE
French language games and activities for kids at East Library.
Toddler Storytime @ the St. Francis Library
Stories, songs, and activities for toddlers at St. Francis Library.
Wednesday Walkers
Wednesday Walkers at Lake Park, Marcia Coles Community Room, 3133 E. Newberry Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53211
SPARK! Program for Older Adults with Memory Loss & their Caregivers
SPARK! Program for Older Adults with Memory Loss & their Caregivers at Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Milwaukee Tree Lighting Ceremony
Free holiday tree-lighting ceremony with fireworks at Pere Marquette Park.
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Community Access Day
Free community access day at Betty Brinn Children's Museum in Milwaukee.
Holiday Folk Fair International
Free international cultural festival at State Fair Park with music, theater, and traditions from around the world.
Delafield Tree Lighting
Free tree-lighting ceremony in downtown Delafield with holiday cheer.
Craft And Storytime at The Mequon Nature Preserve
Free craft and storytime for babies and toddlers at Mequon Nature Preserve.
Nature Journal Club
Nature Journal Club at Big Bay Park (November meeting location)
Annual Brookfield Winter Farmers Market
Free winter farmers market at Brookfield Square Mall with local produce & goods.
The Corners of Brookfield Tree Lighting
Free holiday tree lighting celebration at The Corners of Brookfield—festive family fun.
Children’s Christmas Party with Santa at Shady Lane Greenhouse
Free holiday party with Santa at a local greenhouse in Menomonee Falls.
Burn Boot Camp Oconomowoc’s Annual North Pole Party
Family-friendly North Pole celebration with holiday fun and festive cheer; free at Burn Boot Camp.
The Little Garden Gathering: Woodland Animals
The Little Garden Gathering at Little Sprouts—free woodland animal exploration.
Toddler Time Storytime, Oconomowoc Library
Free storytime for toddlers at Oconomowoc Public Library.
Game Night at Center Street Library MKE
Free game night for kids at Milwaukee Public Library's Center Street branch.
Zarminali Pediatrics Ready, Set, Baby!
Free baby and parent program at Zarminali Pediatrics focused on early learning.
German Christmas Market, Oconomowoc
Free German-themed holiday market with crafts, food & Santa.
Nintendo Switch Day at The Mequon Public Library
Kids can play Nintendo Switch games together at the Mequon Public Library's free gaming day.
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center (Franklin)
Explore nature trails, ponds, and wildlife at Wehr Nature Center's free day in Franklin.
The Edgewater Tree Lighting Ceremony
Free tree lighting with Santa at The Edgewater Madison.
Make a Card for a Senior
Make handmade holiday cards for seniors at Brookfield Public Library.
Crescendo Christmas Market
Craft vendors and holiday shopping at Crescendo Christmas Market.
Dog Days at Lynden Sculpture Garden MKE
Free dog-friendly event at Lynden Sculpture Garden in Milwaukee.
Menomonee Falls Christmas Tree Lighting
Free downtown tree lighting ceremony with holiday cheer in Menomonee Falls.
Menomonee Falls Christmas Parade
Free Christmas parade in downtown Menomonee Falls featuring Santa, holiday floats & festive cheer.
Will Branch Family Concert at Anodyne Coffee Roasters (Walker’s Point)
Family-friendly live music by Will Branch at Anodyne Coffee Roasters.
Okauchee Tree Lighting & Holiday Festivities
Tree lighting, holiday activities, and Santa at Okauchee American Legion.
STEM Lab
Free hands-on STEM activities at Hartland Public Library.
Camera Club
Free photography club at Retzer Nature Center for budding shutterbugs.
Pajama Jamboree
Free family music show at Marcus Center — wear your pajamas!
Free Admission
Free admission day at Charles Allis Art Museum in Milwaukee—explore art together.
Brookfield Village Holiday Tree Lighting
Free holiday tree lighting with live music in Brookfield.
New Berlin Tree Lighting
Free holiday tree lighting with Santa at New Berlin Activity & Recreation Center.
Pokémon Club
Meet fellow Pokémon fans and share your passion at Hartland Public Library.
Downtown Waukesha Tree Lighting
Free tree lighting at Waukesha's Rotunda downtown.
Lannon Community Tree Lighting
Free community tree lighting at Lannon Village Hall.
Christmas Tree Lighting, Sussex
Free Christmas tree lighting with Santa in Sussex.
North Lake Tree Lighting
Free Christmas tree lighting with Santa at North Lake Fire Station.
Hartland Lights
Free holiday tree lighting with Santa, caroling, and festive cheer in downtown Hartland.
Christmas on The Avenue West Allis, Parade, Tree Lighting and More
Downtown parade, tree lighting, and live music kick off the season.
The Christmas Family Fun Fest
Church Christmas celebration with live nativity and family fun.
Milwaukee County Zoo Free Day
Free admission day at Milwaukee County Zoo—explore animals and outdoor grounds as a family.
Nature Hill Intermediate School Holiday Extravaganza
Holiday fun with pancakes, crafts, live music & Santa.
Pewaukee Christmas Tree Lighting
Free holiday tree lighting at Clark House Museum in Pewaukee.
Oconomowoc Tree Lighting
Free tree lighting in downtown Oconomowoc.
German Holiday Market & Tree Lighting
German-themed holiday market and tree lighting at Brookfield City Hall.
Christmas in Dousman, Santa Comes to Town
Free Christmas festival with Santa visiting downtown Dousman.
Elm Grove Lights of Love & Village Tree Lighting
Free village tree lighting and Lights of Love ceremony in Elm Grove.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, Hartland
Free holiday magic with the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train rolling into Hartland.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, Oconomowoc
Free festive Canadian Pacific Holiday Train experience in Oconomowoc.
Holiday Tree Lighting at the Brookfield Library
Free holiday tree lighting at Brookfield Library.
Free Christmas 4 Kids event
Free Christmas celebration at church with activities for school-age kids.
Christkindl Market Menomonee Falls
Free European-style holiday market in downtown Menomonee Falls.
Redeemer UCC Christmas Market Cookie Sale & Artisan Fair
Free holiday market with cookies, crafts, and artisan goods in Menomonee Falls.
Cookie Walk for the Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library
Free cookie walk fundraiser at Oconomowoc Public Library — family-friendly holiday fun.
LEGO Club – Brookfield
Free LEGO building club for school-age kids at Brookfield Library.
Outdoor Live Nativity at Divine Redeemer Hartland
Free outdoor live nativity performance at Divine Redeemer in Waukesha.
Skating with Santa
Skate on ice with Santa at Mullett Ice Center—free holiday fun for all ages.
Live Nativity, Oconomowoc
Watch a live nativity retelling of the Christmas story at St. Matthew's Lutheran School.
More events outside the Milwaukee 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.