Aug. 1
Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
Enjoy free museum admission and a make-and-take craft.
Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green
Crazy Craig’s Juggling Variety Show
A high-energy, interactive, family comedy, juggling, variety show.
Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave.
Free PBS Kids Weather Hunters WGTE Movie Night
Catch the premiere of Weather Hunters, a new PBS KIDS show created by Al Roker that blends adventure and comedy to spark curiosity about Earth science and meteorology. Registration is required.
WGTE Public Media, 1270 S. Detroit Ave.
Star Struck: Star Party with Toledo Astronomical Association (All Ages)
Escape city lights and marvel at the night sky with the Toledo Astronomical Association.
Howard Marsh Metropark, 401-621 S Howard Rd., Curtice
Aug. 3
August Early Stages (ages 3-4) Drop In Class
Parents and preschoolers ages 3-4 are invited to a monthly 45-minute drop-in class using song, movement and puppetry to introduce early theatrical skills.
Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd.
Jeep Fest Family Zone
Inflatables and games for kids of all ages.
Hensville Park, Monroe and N. St. Clair St
Jeep Fest x Imagination Station Kids’ Zone
The Kids’ Zone, hosted by Imagination Station, includes a Jeep® Power Wheels course, science experiments, hands-on activities and more.
Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way
Science Saturday
Explore the fascinating world of mussels, turtles and fish while learning what makes the species in our rivers and streams so unique.
Providence Metropark, 13827 US 24 West, Grand Rapids
Aug. 4
Be My Neighbor Day
Lucas County residents can enjoy free zoo admission during Be My Neighbor Day, featuring visits with Daniel Tiger, special crafts, care package assembly, giveaways and other tiger-tastic activities.
The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way
Aug. 5
Shots for Tots n Teens
Shots 4 Tots is a Toledo-Lucas County Health Department program offering immunizations for children from birth to age 18, administered by professional public health nurses.
Holland Branch Library, 1032 S. McCord Rd., Holland
National Night Out
Join Metroparks Toledo Rangers, Toledo Police, Firefighters, and community partners for a free, family-friendly event featuring face painting, free roller skating, touch-a-truck vehicles, rock climbing, a toy giveaway, and a kids’ bicycle course.
Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St.
Aug. 6
Toddler Trails (Ages 0-3)
Introduce your little ones to the wonders of nature with this outdoor, multi-sensory play and exploration program, where toddlers and their adult companions discover and connect with the natural world together. Registration is required.
Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave.
Rollin’ Free Wednesdays at The Ribbon
Roll into summer fun with Rollin’ Free Wednesdays at The Ribbon at Glass City Metropark! Every Wednesday through August 27, enjoy free roller skate and blade rentals.
With generous support from S&G
Glass City Riverwalk, 1001 Front St.
Aug. 7
Toledo Botanical Garden Play Date
The Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo invites families with young children to a free playground playdate.
Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr.
Family Movie & Karaoke Night
Sing along during community karaoke followed by an outdoor screening of Wicked under the stars.
Smith Park, 668 Dorr St.
Aug. 8
Movie and a Craft: Moana 2
Spend thet afternoon watching “Moana 2” and making a beautiful lei to take home.
Toledo Heights Branch Library, 423 Shasta Dr.
Lightyear – BGSU Summer Movie Series
Features a pre-movie experience with BGSU Planetarium “Star Talk” shows, followed by a screening of Disney’s “Lightyear” on McLeod Lawn. Stick around for telescope viewing after the film; weather permitting!
Bowling Green State University, 1001 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green
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Aug. 9
Back to School Fair 2025
Talk with staff from different local schools, extracurricular activities and more!
Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St.
Rise & Thrive Back to School Community Health Fair
Families are invited to a community event offering mental health resources, school and sports physicals, vision and dental screenings and more.
Wayman Palmer YMCA, 200 E. Bancroft St.
Oak Openings Metropark Play Date
The Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo invites families with young children to a free playground playdate.
Oak Openings Metropark, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton
Tinkering Takeover
Enjoy interactive science and engineering with a spark of creativity during Imagination Station’s Tinkering Takeover.
Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd.
Aug. 11
Get excited about STEAM with hands-on activities exploring circuits, coding, fabrication and more!
Toledo Heights Branch Library, 423 Shasta Dr.
Aug. 12
Get ready for Kindergarten with the Library at this fun, informational event. Registration is required.
Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave.
Aug. 13
Try it! Youth Fishing (Ages 17 and Under)
Youth ages 17 and under can enjoy a free fishing event with poles and bait available while supplies last (ages 16 and 17 must have an Ohio fishing license); participants are also welcome to bring their own gear.
Cannonball Prairie Metropark, 9725 Monclova Rd., Monclova
Enjoy family-friendly games and activities in honor of Toledo Pride.
Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St.
Aug. 14
Oregon Splash Pad Play Date
Splash around with Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo.
Oregon Recreations Dept, 5330 Seaman Rd., Oregon
Family Movie & Kickball Night
Family Movie & Kickball Night returns to Detwiler Park with a free screening of “Captain America: Brave New World,” back‑to‑school kickball fun and eSports gaming.
Detwiler Park, 3900 N. Summit St.
Aug. 15
Library Playdate
Children and their favorite grown-up are invited to a fun, engaging program designed to build early literacy skills through play and exploration.
Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania
Rockets Movie Night
The University of Toledo will host a free community movie night featuring bounce houses, themed games and autographs from student-athletes.
Glass Bowl Stadium, 1745 Stadium Dr.
Aug. 16
2025 Black Men’s Wellness Day
Visit the Kids Zone to let your little ones explore health and wellness through fun, interactive and educational activities designed just for them.
Scott High School, 2400 Collingwood Blvd.
Back to School, Back to Nature Bash
Get ready for a fun-filled day of adventure at the Back to School, Back to Nature Bash, a family-friendly outdoor event that encourages movement, creativity and mindfulness in nature.
Swan Creek Metropark, 4659 Airport Hwy.
Aug. 19
Shots for Tots n Teens
An immunization program for children from birth through 18 years of age is administered by professional public health nurses for the Toledo Lucas County Health Department.
Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd.
Aug. 20
August Kids Club
Whip up some fun at this month’s Kids Club: In the Kitchen, where little chefs create simple snacks like fruit pizza or trail mix while learning about healthy eating through hands-on, interactive activities.
Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St.
Aug. 21
Woodlands Park Playdate
Let the kids enjoy the playground at Woodlands Park in Perrysburg while you relax and socialize in the shade!
Woodlands Park, 429 E. Boundary St., Perrysburg
Aug. 25
Preschool Dance Party
Join the lively dance party designed just for kids ages 2-5, filled with music, movement and toe-tapping fun!
King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd.
Aug. 26
Mommy Meet Ups
Connect with a community of fellow Black moms while learning valuable pregnancy and parenting information in a space focused on rest and stress relief. Registration is required.
ProMedica Ebeid Center, 1806 Madison Ave.
Aug. 28
Burnham Park Play Date
Enjoy the playgrounds and explore the sand box construction site at Burnham Park with Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo.
Burnham Park. 6850 Maplewood Ave., Sylvania
Kinderskills
Kinderskills helps children ages 3 to 6 prepare for kindergarten through storytime and fun activities that build gross and fine motor skills.
Walbridge Library, 108 N. Main St., Walbridge
Aug. 30
Try it! Youth Fishing
Youth ages 17 and under can enjoy a free fishing event with poles and bait available while supplies last (ages 16 and 17 must have an Ohio fishing license); participants are also welcome to bring their own gear.
Cannonball Prairie Metropark, 9725 Monclova Rd., Monclova
Aug. 31
Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo End of Summer Party
Celebrate the end of summer at The Ribbon with your skates and scooters, plus ice cream with the Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo!
Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St.
Library Programs
Your Next Move: Real Talk on What’s After High School!
This interactive workshop is designed to help teens explore all the options out there after graduation.
Aug. 1
Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd.
Aug. 4
Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St.
King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd.
Aug. 5
Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St.
Aug. 6
Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave.
Aug. 7
Reynolds Corners Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St.
Holland Branch Library, 1032 S. McCord Rd, Holland
Animals Up Close with Indiana Wild
Learn about conservation, protecting wildlife, and responsible pet ownership.
