Free August Family Fun in Toledo


Magic Story Artistry with Yasu Ishida

Combining traditional Japanese theatre, music, origami, magic and storytelling; Yasu Ishida will guide you to the enchanting land of Japan.

Parks and Youth Services Community Movie Night

Bring chairs, blankets, and snacks and enjoy a viewing of “Elemental.”

Gunckel Park, 751 Division St., Toledo

Aug. 2

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day

Free museum admission and a make-and-take craft on the first Friday of each month. 

Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green

Aug. 3

August Early Stages (ages 3-4) Drop In Class

A monthly Saturday morning drop-in class geared towards toddlers and preschoolers exploring different themes with songs, crafts, stories and puppets.

Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo

Aug. 4

Toledo Pride Family Day

Enjoy activities for all ages, including a climbing wall, kids zone, roller skating and more. 

Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St., Toledo

Family Fun Days

Family Fun Days will include live performances by musicians from the Toledo Symphony, instrument demonstrations, music enrichment classes, dance classes and other interactive activities.

Danny Thomas Park, 2101 Broadway St #2199, Toledo

Aug. 6

Parent Cafe

This free 3 part series offers parents and caretakers an opportunity to make connections in the community while empowering each other. Registration is required.

King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd., Toledo

Sensory Play Day

The backyard of The Ability Center will be set up to try various sensory experiences. Registration is required. 

The Ability Center, 5605 Monroe St., Sylvania



Aug. 7

Free Lunch and Learning: Dr. Insecta’s Bug Lab

Experience real entomology magic as Dr. Insecta introduces you to some of the largest live insects on the planet.

Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St., Toledo

Aug. 8

Parks and Youth Services Community Movie Night

Join Parks and Youth Services for a free screening of “Migration” (2023).

Danny Thomas Park, 2151 Broadway St., Toledo

Aug. 9

Sylvan Prairie Star Party

Telescopes are set up for you to view many different celestial objects. You can bring your telescope and get expert recommendations and guidance. 

Sylvan Prairie Park, 8601 Brint Rd., Sylvania

Aug. 10

Back to School Fair 2024

Talk with staff from different local schools, extracurricular activities and more. 

Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St., Toledo

Aug. 11

Festival of India

Free admission and parking. Enjoy Indian culture through music, dance and more. 

Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania

Aug. 14

End of Summer Celebration

Come and enjoy the last fun events of summer. Games and crafts for kiddos!

West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave., Toledo

Aug. 15

Fur, Feathers and Scales

What makes an animal a bird, herptile or mammal? Learn about and meet these animals with Nature’s Nursery.

King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd., Toledo

Aug. 19

Fossil Time

Learn about Earth’s early life forms, including some fossils unique to our area.

Washington Branch Library, 5560 Harvest Lane, Toledo

Aug. 20

Pokemon Day with Checkmate Games

Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and enjoy a variety of other Pokémon-themed activities.

Point Place Branch Library, 2727 117th St., Toledo

Aug. 21

Family Yoga – with Taylor Leonard

Keep your body strong and your mind calm as you practice yoga with your family. Bring your mat and wear comfy clothes. Best suited for ages 2-5.

King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd., Toledo

Family Pride Night

Enjoy family-friendly games and activities in honor of Toledo Pride.

Main Library, 325 N Michigan St., Toledo

Aug. 22

Milkweed and Monarchs

Learn monarchs, their migration feats, and how to help their conservation locally from Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Joy Schall.

W.W. Knight Nature Preserve, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg

Aug. 24

Toledo Repair Cafe

Bring in your clothing, small appliances, bicycles, jewelry, housewares, and toys for repairs free of charge.

Reynolds Corners Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St., Toledo

Bugfest

Metroparks will be joined by other community partners to entertain, educate and amaze you with all things bugs. 

Swan Creek Metropark, 4301 Airport Hwy, Toledo

Family Fun Day

An accessible and inclusive event with food, games, inflatables and more. Registration is required. 

The Ability Center, 5605 Monroe St., Sylvania

Aug. 25

Living History Day

Meet first-person interpreters who will share stories of past Educators in Wood County.

Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green

Aug. 26

Bounce House

Jump for joy in a bounce house at the Library.

Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo

Aug. 31

Saturday Morning LEGO Crew

Creative play with LEGOs! Bricks are provided, and kids make their own creations.

Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania

Library Programs

Birds, Beaks and Adaptations – with Metroparks Toledo

What do chopsticks, tweezers, straws, and nutcrackers have in common? Discover the answer along with fascinating bird adaptations and bird survival through hands-on activities.

Aug. 5

Toledo Heights Branch Library

423 Shasta Dr., Toledo

King Road Branch Library

3900 King Rd., Toledo

Aug. 6

Oregon Branch Library

3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon

South Branch Library

1736 Broadway St., Toledo

Aug. 7

Point Place Branch Library

2727 117th St., Toledo

Main Library

325 N. Michigan St., Toledo

West Toledo Branch Library

1320 Sylvania Ave., Toledo

The Most Exciting Games You’ve Never Played

Teens can learn to play some new board games with the team from Checkmate Games.

 Aug. 7

Washington Branch Library

5560 Harvest Lane, Toledo

Aug. 8

Mott Branch Library

1085 Dorr St., Toledo

Aug. 12

King Road Branch Library

3900 King Rd., Toledo

Aug. 19

Toledo Heights Branch Library

423 Shasta Dr., Toledo

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