Grab your calendars & tag your friends, mommas! Here’s this year’s list of fun, free, kid-friendly activities going on this Summer in Toledo & the surrounding area!
Fossil Park
The fossil hunting pit is open for the Season!!
Travel back in time 375 million years ago when Northwest Ohio was a great sea teeming with life. Bring a brush to assist in cleaning your fossils, as well as something in which to carry your buried treasures home with you.
For hours and more information click here
SUMMER READING CLUB (SRC)
Summer Reading Club is a free reading program full of fun activities and great prizes. Lucas County residents of all ages are eligible to participate. It is a great way to keep kids reading during the summer months. Sign up at any local library or at toledolibrary.org
Open to all ages!
Additional FREE Reading Programs….
Pizza Hut, sign up for Camp BOOK IT! and keep rewarding your kids all summer long. Track and reward your kids’ reading for June, July, and August in a digital dashboard. When they meet their monthly reading goal, they’ll receive a free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza® from Pizza Hut! Enroll today at Pizza Hut BOOK IT
Barnes and Noble Bookstores: Read eight books this summer and record them in the Summer Reading Journal. Once your journal is complete, you will receive a free book! Reading journals can be picked up at any location.
At Chuck E Cheese, help keep their bookworm skills strong with this reading rewards chart for kids. The more they read, the more rewards they can earn. Use this link to print the chart and start earning those tokens! READING REWARDS
Scholastic Summer Reading on Home Base is a free, safe digital place that brings your favorite books to life. Learn more at: https://kids.scholastic.com/kid/homebase/
FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Bring your lunch (Main Library north lawn on Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m.) or dinner, a chair or blanket, and relax with great music!
Music at the Library: Lunchtime Concert
Skip Turner Band (Soulful Jazz)
June 4 | noon — 1 p.m. | Main Library
Grab your lunch and enjoy the sounds of local talent on the library’s North Lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors.
Music at the Library: Lunchtime Concert
Ethan Timm Music (Neo Blues, Originals)
June 11 | noon — 1 p.m. | Main Library
Grab your lunch and enjoy the sounds of local talent on the library’s North Lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors.
Music at the Library: Lunchtime Concert
The Katch Band (pop/soul/rock)
June 18 | noon — 1 p.m. | Main Library
Grab your lunch and enjoy the sounds of local talent on the library’s North Lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors.
Music at the Library: Lunchtime Concert
Bliss (Folk/Country)
June 25 | noon — 1 p.m. | Main Library
Grab your lunch and enjoy the sounds of local talent on the library’s North Lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors.
Music at the Library: Lunchtime Concert
Nikki D and the Sisters of Thunder (Gospel/steel guitar)
July 2 | noon — 1 p.m. | Main Library
Grab your lunch and enjoy the sounds of local talent on the library’s North Lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors.
Music at the Library: Lunchtime Concert
Public Scene (Dad Rock/Classics)
July 9 | noon — 1 p.m. | Main Library
Grab your lunch and enjoy the sounds of local talent on the library’s North Lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors.
More will be added as they become available, so check back!
Toledo Museum of Art’s Family Center
Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 11AM-5PM
Parking and admission to the Toledo Museum of Art are FREE!!!!
FREE fun & open to everyone, just need to register! Family Center is designed for young children and their grown-ups to explore art together. Each workshop session includes all the supplies needed to create a unique work of art inspired by the art and artists in TMA’s collections and special exhibitions. No experience is necessary, just come for the fun!
Kids Bowl for FREE (April – September)
Registered kids receive 2 Free games of bowling per day all summer long! A value of over $500!
Click here to register your kiddos.
Music Under the Stars Concert Series
SUNDAYS FROM JULY 6 – AUG. 10
Enjoy summer evenings, sitting in the historic Amphitheatre, listening to live music while surrounded by family, friends, and animals!
Highlighting the many musical talents found in popular bands throughout the region at this long-standing Toledo tradition!
These fantastic FREE concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. on the following Sundays:
July 6
122nd Army Band
July 13
North Coast Concert Band
July 20
Polish American Concert Band
July 27
Velvet Jones, and enjoy a performance with DC Taylor-Acoustic Duo, in our Main Plaza, from 6-7:30 p.m., as part of our Christmas in July weekend
Aug 3
Cakewalkin’ Jass Band
Aug 11
Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra,
featuring a performance with Black Swamp Fine Arts School
Food and beverage offerings will be available for purchase.
Gates open at 6 p.m., and the Amphitheatre will open at 6:30 p.m.
Admission is free, but Zoo parking rates apply for non-members. Members receive free parking on Music under the Stars concert nights in the Anthony Wayne Trail and Broadway parking lots.
Parks and Youth Services Community Movie Night
Screen a different movie in a different city park every Thursday. Don’t miss out on these FREE fun community events—view the full schedule below
2025 Movie Schedule
- Game Night: June 5th, 6-10pm
Schneider Park, 2698 Schneider Rd 43614
Shang- Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) - What to do with Dad: June 12th, 7-10pm
Glenwood Park, 2856 Robinwood Ave 43610
Sonic Hedge Hog 3 - Karaoke: June 19th, 7-10pm
Wilson Park, 3235 Otter St.
Mufasa: The Lion King - June 26th, 7-10pm
Ottawa Park, 2205 Kenwood Blvd 43606
Luca - Karaoke: July 10th, 7-10pm
Prentice Park, 644 Prentice St 43605
The Wild Robot - July 17th, 6-10pm
Copland Park, 4000 Copland Blvd 43614
Moana 2 - Karaoke: July 24th, 7-10pm
Westwood Park, 4065 Airedale 43623
Transformers One - July 31st, 6-10pm
Close Park, 2131 Castlewood Dr 43613
The Bad Guys 1 - August 7th, 7-10pm
Smith Park, 668 Dorr St 43604
Wicked - August 14th, 6-10pm
Detweiler Park, 3900 N Summit Sst 43611
Captain America: Brave New World
Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark Franklin Park Toledo (almost FREE, $1.75)
Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark is nearly here—get your tickets now! Bring the kids and enjoy family-friendly big-screen entertainment for just $1.75* per ticket for each movie. Save even more on your visit with $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs and any size popcorn & drink combos during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes. Participating theatres will host Summer Movie Clubhouse on Wednesdays at 9:30am, June 2 through August 7. Select theatres will offer additional showtimes throughout the week, so be sure to check your local theatre for more Summer Movie Clubhouse fun!
Lucas County Kids Get in FREE Every Saturday!
Discover new things. Create unique gadgets. Experience science like you never have before at Imagination Station. What could be better than that? How about FREE Saturday admission for Lucas County kids 12 and under? Stop by and watch science come to life right before your eyes … for FREE!
Lucas County kids 12 and under get free admission to the science center every Saturday with the purchase of an adult admission.*
Defy gravity as you ride a bicycle 20 feet above the ground, suspended on a 1-inch cable with a 275 lb. counterweight, put your brain to the test in Mindzone, harness your creativity and make something unique in Tinkering Space, or experiment with one of the most powerful forces on Earth in Waterworks. There are hundreds of interactive, hands-on exhibits that are fun and educational for the entire family.
*Limit of 7 kids per adult
The Toledo Firefighters’ Museum
Open Saturdays (12pm-4pm). Check back, currently closed for maintenance
The museum’s million-dollar display includes many large pieces of vintage firefighting equipment. The centerpiece of the museum is the 1837 “Neptune”, Toledo’s first fire pumper. That the kiddos will get a kick out of…perfect photo op, moms!
But what the children will be talking about years later is….
“Fireman Freddy’s Fire Station” was constructed to allow children to actually role-play situations they might encounter in their homes. Under the trained supervision of the Fire Prevention Bureau, children are taught how to roll out of bed, stay low in case of smoke, and feel the door for heat with the back of their hands. Families are encouraged to plan escape routes from their homes, designate a common meeting place, and test smoke detectors regularly.
Toledo Police Museum
Saturdays 10am-4pm
Take a trip back in time when officers walked the beat in all kinds of weather to hit a call box or jumped on the riding boards of a passing car to hitch a ride to a robbery in progress.
Kiddos can get locked in jail and have their mug shot taken by the original TPD mug shot camera! The museum offers many interactive displays for all ages!
Your family will love it, click here for more info.
Museum of Natural History University of Michigan
This prehistoric power couple features two unusually complete mastodon skeletons — a male and a female, both discovered and excavated with help from U-M scientists, within a few hours’ drive from Ann Arbor!
Only place in the world where you can see a male and female mastodon skeleton side-by-side
Make a day of it at Maumee Bay! (Open daily dawn-dusk)
Pack a picnic lunch, grab some sunblock, pack your swimsuits, and head to Maumee Bay for the Day. Enjoy swimming, hiking, walking on the boardwalk, playing on the playground, etc. There is plenty to do at Maumee Bay, enjoy a fun-filled family day or time with friends for FREE!
SUMMER MUSIC SERIES 2025
June 6th, 5:00 pm – August 29th, 7:00 pm|The Fountain
Join us by the fountain (by our gazebo and stage) and enjoy live music by local performers!
Now every FRIDAY from 5pm-7pm.
June 6th – August 29th
June 6 – Ben Beallas
June 13 – Chris Canas Band
June 20 – Jon Roth
June 27 – Lee Warren
July 4 – NO PERFORMANCE
July 11 – Dave Carpenter Trio
July 18 – Steve Kennedy
July 25 – J Ronquillo
August 1 – John Pickle
August 8 – Abbigale Rose
August 15 – Shane Piasecki
August 22 – Ben DeLong Band
August 29 – Ryan Dunlap
2025 Concert Series at Ottawa Park – All Free (6 PM – 8 PM) See below for performers
Discover local talent every Saturday from June through August! Shows start at 6 p.m. at the Ottawa Park Amphitheater.
Full Schedule
Saturday, June 7
Married with Children
Saturday, June 14
The Good, The Bad, & The Blues
Saturday, June 21
The Skittle Bots
Saturday, June 28
Madison Ave.
Saturday, July 12
Distant Cousinz
Saturday, July 19
The Katch Band
Saturday, July 26
Intuition
Saturday, August 2
The Grape Smugglers
Saturday, August 9
Leadfoot Granny
Saturday, August 16
Cheek’s
Paddle on the Pond
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Hop in a canoe or kayak and have fun on the pond! Perfect for a family outing, a comfort builder for beginners, or a relaxing exercise. An instructor will be available for introductory safety and skills education. All boats, life jackets, and paddles are provided. Canoes, kayaks, and gear on a first-come-first-served basis. Contact us ahead of time for special needs accommodations or groups. No registration is required. Click here for dates and times as they become available.
Wauseon Homecoming Parade!
The 2025 Homecoming is 07/24, 25, 26, 2025! The Wauseon Homecoming Parade is to be held on Saturday, July 26th in downtown Wauseon. The parade begins at 11:00 am.
Kunkle 4th of July Parade
Kunkle is a very VERY small town out in the country, population, 246 people and is located approximately 65 miles from Toledo. That little town holds a special place in my heart. I am a Kunkle….read on
FREE Splash Pad in Defiance
Safe, Fun, & FREE! This Splash Pad checks all the boxes! Located at Bronson Park which is roughly 45-50 minutes away from Toledo, the Defiance Splash Pad is a mom’s dream comes true! You can bring in food, the equipment accommodates an entire family (baby-adult), and you can sunbathe or chill in the shade!
TOLEDO Pools & Splashpads open June 2!
The City of Toledo offers residents 5 public pools and 2 splash pads. Admission is $1 for children 12 and under and $2 for those 13 and older.
Hours
Open daily 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Mondays: Roosevelt and Willys Pools.
Closed Tuesdays: Navarre, Pickford, and Wilson Pools. Jamie Farr and Savage Splash Pad.
Pool closures are to ensure community access to the public pools seven days a week, and to provide necessary time for pool maintenance. Pools may be also be closed if the chemicals need to be adjusted or if there is a problem with the filtration function.
Locations
Jamie Farr Splash Pad
Opens later this summer!
Navarre Pool
Closed Tuesdays. Pool lifts are available.
- 1001 White St
Toledo, Ohio, 43605 - 419-936-3064
Pickford Pool
Closed Tuesdays. Sloped entry is available.
- 3000 Medford Dr
Toledo, Ohio 43614 - 419-936-2501
Roosevelt Pool (at Smith Park)
Closed Mondays. Pool lifts are available.
- 910 Dorr St.
Toledo, Ohio 43607 - 419-936-2863
Savage Splash Pad
Closed Tuesdays.
- 645 Vance St.
Toledo, Ohio, 43604 - 419-936-2502
Wilson Pool
Closed Tuesdays. Pool lifts are available.
- 3253 Otto St.
Toledo, Ohio, 43608 - 419-936-3071
Willys Pool
Closed Mondays. Pool lifts are available.
- 1375 Hillcrest Ave.
Toledo, Ohio, 43612 - 419-936-2928
Promenade Park Splashpad Downtown Toledo
Address: 400 Water St, Toledo, OH 43604
Hours: Daily 10am-10pm
FREE
Oregon Splashpad
Address: 5330 Seaman Rd, Oregon, OH 43616
Website: https://www.oregonohiorec.com/about-orec/facilities/splash-pad/
Hours: 10am-9:30pm
FREE
Playgrounds in Toledo and the Surrounding Area
OVER 30 awesome playgrounds to check out this summer with the kiddos! Pack a lunch or hit the drive-thru and meet up with friends!
Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 