Outdoor things to do with kids in Toledo
Get the kids outside. Here are the outdoor family events happening around Toledo right now.
Piala's 16th Annual Fall Festival
Piala's 16th Annual Fall Festival at their nursery & garden shop in Waukesha—fun for the whole family.
Golden Mast Oktoberfest
Golden Mast Oktoberfest in Okauchee—classic fall festival with food, fun, and family cheer.
Piala’s Nursery Fall Fest
Free fall festival at Piala's Nursery with crafts, live music, and seasonal fun.
Harvest Fest at The East Troy Electric Railroad
Harvest-themed festival at a restored electric railroad with vintage train rides and seasonal fun.
Lake Country DockHounds Outdoor Farmer’s Market & Car Show
Free outdoor farmers market and car show at Lake Country DockHounds ballpark.
Greenfield Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market with live music, fresh produce & local goods at Konkel Park.
BrookFalls Farmers Market
Mobile farmers market with food trucks and live music in Brookfield.
Deer District Farmer’s Market
Fresh produce and local goods at the Deer District Farmer's Market.
Pawtoberfest
Pet-friendly festival with crafts, food, vendors, and activities for animal lovers.
Scarecrow Lane at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
Walk through a festive scarecrow-themed lane at Retzer Nature Center—free fall fun.
Stepping Stone Farms Fall Open House (Franksville)
Free fall farm open house at Stepping Stone Farms—animals, activities & seasonal fun.
Bean Plant Block Party
Fifth annual street festival with coffee, music, food, and activities at Anodyne.
Doors Open Milwaukee
Free architectural walking tour of downtown Milwaukee's iconic buildings and neighborhoods.
Greenfield Farmer’s Market
Weekly farmer's market at Konkel Park with local produce and vendors.
Milwaukee Co Zoo Summer Exhibit: Powerful Pollinators
Explore the role of pollinators in nature at Milwaukee County Zoo.
Fall Into Shopping Fair
20 vendors, food, and shopping at this fall fair designed for families.
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast Fall Kick-Off at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Girl Scouts kick-off event at Milwaukee County Zoo featuring activities and animal encounters.
Scarecrow Lane
Halloween-themed walk through Retzer Nature Center featuring scarecrows and seasonal fun.
Harbor Fest 2026
Harbor Fest celebrates its 10th anniversary with music, activities, and waterfront fun.
Harbor Fest at UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences (Harbor View Plaza)
Free waterfront festival celebrating freshwater science and lake ecology.
Legends & Lore
After-dark storytelling, games & spooky adventures in the woods at Old World Wisconsin.
Halloween Legends & Lore
Spooky evening storytelling, games & performances at Old World Wisconsin—fun for kids, thrilling for older kids.
China Lights at Boerner Botanical Gardens (Hales Corners)
Walk through illuminated lantern sculptures at Boerner Botanical Gardens—a dazzling seasonal light show.
Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations
Free summer playgrounds throughout Milwaukee—open play and recreation for kids.
Kickoff Event for Let’s Hike Delafield
Kickoff event for Let's Hike Delafield community hiking initiative.
Patiopalooza at The Little Village Play Cafe (MKE/Tosa)
Free patio party with games and activities at Little Village Play Cafe.
Harvest Fair
Three-day harvest celebration at Wisconsin State Fair with live entertainment across multiple stages.
Harvest Fair
Drive-thru harvest celebration at Wisconsin State Fair Park with seasonal treats.
State Fair Harvest Fair
State Fair Harvest Fair at West Allis—free fall festival for families.
The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA
Autumn activity at Phantom Lake YMCA Camp — part of fall programming.
Food Truck Friday
Free food truck gathering at the airport—casual family-friendly eats and fun.
East Troy First Fridays: Fall Fair at Village Square Park
Free fall fair in East Troy with vendors, activities, and community fun on First Friday.
East Troy Farmers Market
Local farmers market with fresh produce and community vendors in East Troy.
Acorn Collecting Workshop at the Forest Exploration Center
Learn to identify oak trees and collect acorns for forest restoration.
Delafield Farmers Market
Free farmers market in Delafield with live music and local vendors.
New Berlin Farmers Market
Free farmers market at New Berlin City Center with fresh local produce.
Falls Harvest Festival
Free fall festival at Mill Pond Park with live music, games, and harvest fun for all ages.
Brookfield Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market in Brookfield with fresh local produce and vendors.
Arts @ Large 25th Anniversary Community Celebration
Free community art celebration with hands-on making, face painting, music, food, and cake.
Raptor Saturday at Schlitz Audubon MKE
Wildlife education program focusing on raptors at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.
Oconomowoc Farmers Market
Free farmers market at Bank Five Nine Parking Lot in Oconomowoc.
Waukesha Farmers Market
Free farmers market in Waukesha with fresh produce, local vendors, and community vibes.
Abundant Life Church Fall Festival
Free fall festival at Abundant Life Apostolic Church with family-friendly fun.
Waukesha Art Crawl
Free art walk through downtown Waukesha showcasing local galleries and artists.
Oktoberfest Dinner Train at the East Troy RR
Oktoberfest-themed dinner train ride on the East Troy Railroad with German cuisine and festive atmosphere.
TOSA Locally Made Fall Pop-Up Market
Shop 30+ Wisconsin artists & makers at a fall pop-up market in Wauwatosa.
Milwaukee Zoo Family Free Day
Enjoy free admission to Milwaukee County Zoo on this special family day—fun for everyone!
Greenfield Fall Family Fest at Konkel Park
Free fall family festival at Konkel Park with activities and fun for all ages.
Milwaukee County Zoo Free Day
Free admission day at Milwaukee County Zoo—explore wildlife without the ticket cost.
Tosa Farmers Market
Shop local produce, crafts, and food at Wauwatosa's free, family-friendly farmers market.
Hartford Farmers Market
Free farmers market at Jordan Park in Hartford with local produce and vendors.
Gwenyn Hill Farm Fall Festival
Fall festival with live music, activities, and seasonal fun at a Waukesha farm.
Secrets of the Autumn Woods: A photo & nature walk at the Forest Exploration Center
Walk among fall colors and capture the forest's hidden world through photography.
Fall at the Fairgrounds 2026 by re:Craft & Relic
Shop 160+ artists, makers, and vintage vendors with live music at Jefferson County Fair Park.
Dayspring Fall Harvest Fest
Free fall harvest celebration at DaySpring Preschool & Childcare in Pewaukee.
Fall Food Truck Frenzy
Fall food truck festival at Milton Vretenar Memorial Park in St. Francis.
Stone Bank Farm Market: Kids on the Farm
Farm hands-on activities and animal encounters at Stone Bank Farm Market.
Environmental Education Outdoor Classroom for Kids at Retzer Nature Center
Outdoor STEM classroom for kids at Retzer Nature Center.
Trick or Treat Trains at The East Troy Electric Railroad (*Advance Reservations Required*)
Halloween-themed train ride with trick-or-treating stops along the route.
Halloween Legends & Lore
Family-friendly spooky storytelling, games, and performances celebrating Halloween at Old World Wisconsin.
TBD at Milwaukee Brewers: NLDS (Home
Milwaukee Brewers playoff baseball at American Family Field.
Fall Pumpkin Fest at the MMSD West Basin Site MKE
Free fall festival with pumpkins and seasonal fun for all ages.
Pumpkin Party in the Park
Free Halloween-themed party in the park with trick-or-treating and outdoor movies.
Our Lady of Lourdes Milwaukee Oktoberfest
Traditional Oktoberfest celebration in Milwaukee with family-friendly activities.
Epicurean Express Dinner Train
Upscale five-course dinner train experience on the East Troy Railroad with fine dining and scenic views.
WEAP | Total Spectrum's NEW Greenfield Learning Center Sensory-Friendly Open House & Trunk-or-Treat
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly trunk-or-treat and open house at Total Spectrum's new Greenfield center.
MKE REC’s Halloween Glen at Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center
Halloween-themed nature center activities with trails, games, and spooky fun.
Holy Hill Art Farm Market
Fall art and craft market at Holy Hill Art Farm with vendors, crafts, and seasonal fun.
Habitat Restoration Mukwonago Park
Free habitat restoration volunteer work for teens at Mukwonago Park.
Tosa Farmer’s Market (Wauwatosa)
Free weekly farmers market with fresh produce, crafts, and family activities.
Trunk or Treat
Family-friendly trick-or-treating with a car show and live music.
Pumpkin Party
Free fall festival with costumes, trick-or-treating, activities & music at Davidson Park.
Farmers Market
Morning farmers market with fresh local produce and artisan goods.
Inflatables in the Outfield
Bounce houses and inflatables at a baseball park—classic outdoor fun for young kids.
Grow and Gather: Seed Saving
Hands-on seed-saving workshop at Taliesin exploring plant life cycles, pollination, and propagation.
Milwaukee Pugs Presents: Pugkin Pawty
Festive Halloween party for pugs and their families—costumes, games, and pet-friendly fun.
Waukesha Unlocked
Downtown Waukesha opens up for an evening of exploration, games, and family fun.
Urban Woodlands and Waterways: A guided hike at the Forest Exploration Center
Guided hike exploring forests, waterways, and natural stormwater systems.
Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center
Toddler nature exploration program at Retzer Nature Center in Waukesha.
Waukesha County Parks Presents Community Science: Pollinators
Free community science program exploring pollinators in Waukesha County parks.
Storytime at the Farmers Market
Free storytime at Menomonee Falls Farmers Market—stories with fresh air and local vendors.
Tyke Hike
Easy nature walk for toddlers at Cushing Memorial Park.
Boo at the Zoo
Halloween trick-or-treating at Milwaukee County Zoo with pumpkin carving, festive décor & live music.
Boo at the Zoo
Halloween celebration at Milwaukee County Zoo with daytime family fun and spooky activities.
Marquette Men's Soccer vs. UConn
Watch Marquette men's soccer take on UConn at Valley Fields.
Marquette Women's Soccer vs. Xavier
Catch Marquette women's soccer vs. Xavier at Valley Fields.
Gothic History Tour
Spooky guided ghost and gothic history tour of Cedarburg.
Fall Festival
Full-day fall festival celebration with activities for all ages.
Play Date: Social: Seven Bridges Trail Hunt
Free family trail hunt at Grant Park with picture-based activities for ages 4–10.
Marquette Women's Soccer vs. UConn
Watch Marquette women's soccer face off against UConn at Valley Fields.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at the Domes
Celebrate Day of the Dead with the Milwaukee Domes Alliance—altars, music, and cultural traditions.
Marquette Women's Soccer vs. Villanova
Watch Marquette Women's Soccer take on Villanova at Valley Fields.
Wheat Weaving
Learn traditional wheat weaving craft at Boerner Botanical Gardens.
Marquette Men's Soccer vs. Akron
Marquette Men's Soccer faces off against Akron at Valley Fields.
Hiking at Old World Wisconsin
Guided hikes through the scenic Kettle Moraine landscape in fall and winter at Old World Wisconsin.
Turkey Trails
A kids' fun run and family race event at Veterans Park with a dedicated kids dash in the morning.
Merry & Bright
Festive holiday celebration with seasonal entertainment and decorations across Oak Creek.
Village Tree Lighting
Light up the holiday season at Wauwatosa's Village Tree Lighting, featuring the Tosa Cookie Trail.
Light the Square
Holiday celebration lighting up Oak Creek town square with festive community cheer.
Christmas in the Ward
Milwaukee's 37th annual Christmas in the Ward—kick off the season in the Historic Third Ward.
Home for the Holidays
Victorian holiday celebration with decorated historic homes, shops & cabins at Old World Wisconsin.
2026 FBBG Holiday Gift Fair
Holiday gift fair at Boerner Botanical Gardens with vendors and seasonal shopping.
2026 Outdoor Holiday Market @Station 1846!
Holiday market with local vendors, live music & reindeer at Station 1846.
Hotdog Open
High-energy ski and snowboard competition in a custom terrain park at Grand Geneva.
Mini Corn Dog Open
Big air and huge fun for young skiers and snowboarders ages 12 and under.
More events outside the Milwaukee area
2 events farther afield.
Geneva Lakes Antique & Classic Boat Show
Classic and antique boats on display at Abbey Marina — a fun waterfront show for boat lovers and curious kids.
Road America Walk-Run
Community walk-run at Road America to honor loved ones and support cancer research.
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.