family activities – Mom on the go in Holy Toledo

Kids Can Earn FREE Books, Pizza & More This Summer

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026momonthegoinholytoledo

Looking for a fun way to keep your kids excited about reading this summer? You’re in luck! Many businesses and organizations reward young readers with free books, treats, prizes, and other fun perks just for spending time with a good book. Whether your child is an avid reader or just needs a little extra motivation, these summer reading freebies make reading even more rewarding. Check out the list of the best programs where kids can earn free rewards while building their reading skills all summer long!

Awesome Playgrounds in Toledo & Surrounding Area (all FREE parking & admission)

June 23, 2026momonthegoinholytoledo

Need a break? Why not meet up with other parents/ grandparents and enjoy some adult conversation while the kiddos run off all that excess energy?

Here’s a list of awesome playground in Toledo and the surrounding areas….

America’s Potluck Event to be Held July 5 at Museum of Fulton County

June 19, 2026momonthegoinholytoledo

On Sunday, July 5, the Museum of Fulton County is hosting an America’s Potluck meal to embrace community, culture, heritage, and our shared past. Bring a dish to pass and gather with friends at noon at the museum to celebrate America’s 250^th anniversary with food, fellowship and a patriotic program!

Two Awesome Playgrounds! Glass City Metropark (FREE)

June 15, 2026momonthegoinholytoledo

Located a stone’s throw from downtown Toledo, Ohio, Glass City Metropark is where curiosity and tranquility meet. It is a perfect destination for any occasion, mood, time of year, and age. Are you seeking meditative, peaceful reflection? A destination where the entire family can play for the day? A quiet stroll hand-in-hand with the one you love? An epic afternoon or evening filled with active play and a great workout? No matter what you seek, Glass City Metropark and Riverwalk is the answer. Are you ready to step off on an epic adventure?

Lakeview Park & Playground

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026momonthegoinholytoledo

Talk about the BEST playground EVER! Legit this one checks ALL the boxes! It’s safe, fun, accommodates multiple age groups, & is accessible by all! Thus, if you’re looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon with your kiddos, a cool place to meet up with a playgroup, an awesome spot to take the grand-kids, or a fun family day outing, a mini road trip to Lakeview Park in Port Clinton is the perfect destination. Read more →

Mule-Drawn Canal Boat Experience

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026momonthegoinholytoledo

Canal Experience, where education and fun collide! As a mom, I am always on the lookout for events and activities that are educational. Meanwhile, the kiddos hunger for fun. The Canal Experience at Providence Metropark in Grand Rapids, Ohio is jammed pack full of educational fun! It is literally a floating history lesson!

Secret Forest with a Hidden Treehouse in Toledo

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026momonthegoinholytoledo

This is where childhood comes alive, where the imagination lives! The Toledo Botanical Gardens is a feast for the eyes, with gorgeous flowers, grasses, & ground coverings, layers upon layers of textures; its beauty is bountiful. It’s a living classroom where kiddos can learn about pioneer times, explore the vegetable gardens, & most recently allow their imaginations to roam freely in the Secret Forest!

5 Backyard Prep Ideas for Summer Family Fun

June 5, 2026momonthegoinholytoledo

Summer has a way of sneaking up on busy families. If your backyard isn’t quite ready for the season, the thought of preparing it can overwhelm you. With the right approach, your outdoor space can become a comfortable place where everyone wants to spend time. These ideas to prep your backyard for family fun focus on practical improvements that help you create a welcoming environment without unnecessary stress.

How to Preserve Family Milestones Through Everyday Memories

June 5, 2026momonthegoinholytoledo

Family milestones have a way of sneaking up on us. One day you are celebrating a first step, and before long you are marking graduations, birthdays, new homes, and quiet moments that somehow become the stories you tell for years. The problem is that many of these memories fade into the blur of daily life unless you make a simple effort to hold onto them.

County Farm Park & Playground: Free Family-Friendly Fun!

June 3, 2026June 5, 2026momonthegoinholytoledo

Unplug, unwind, and get lost in the great outdoors, for it is in losing oneself in nature that you’ll be reconnected with your soul. And there’s no place more relaxing to get lost in the great outdoors than Pure Michigan! Which was precisely what we did…we grabbed our walking shoes, water bottles, packed a picnic, and hit the road in hopes of leaving the stress of life behind and getting lost in the simplicity, comfort, and beauty of nature. Our destination is 141 acres of Pure Michigan trails, gardens, playgrounds, etc. at County Farm Park! Read more →