Free Fun for Families in Toledo this December

Dec. 2

Indoor Snowball Fight

Enjoy the exhilaration of a snowball fight without getting all cold and wet.

Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave.

Dec. 3

Homeschoolers: Make a Gift Day

Celebrate national Make a Gift Day by making wintery gifts with fellow homeschool families. Registration is required.

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

Dec. 5

Treasure Chest Storytime with WGTE Public Media

A special storytime utilizing beloved PBS KIDS programming and characters.

Point Place Branch Library, 2727 117th St.

Dec. 6

Preschoolers in the Parks: Meet a Park Officer and Hibernation

Meet Park Officer Brett Foos and discover how the Park Police serve as community helpers! Officer Foos will answer questions, showcase a patrol vehicle and demonstrate essential equipment. Enjoy a snack after the program and stick around for the preschool hibernation program at 10:30 a.m. (separate registration required).

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

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day

Visit the Wood County Museum on the first Friday of every month for free admission! Enjoy a free make-and-take craft during Free First Fridays.

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

Dec. 7

ABC Letter Writing

Help your little one work on fine motor and early literacy skills by writing the alphabet in shaving cream, tracing on sand paper and other fun activities!

Main Library, 325 N Michigan St., Toledo

Dec. 9

Preschool Dance Party

Join the exciting dance party just for kids ages 2-5! Music and fun will make your sides jingle and those little feet start a-tapping. Also on Dec. 16.

King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd., Toledo

Dec. 10

Tinkering Takeover

Enjoy interactive science and engineering with a spark of creativity during Imagination Station’s Tinkering Takeover.

Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave., Toledo

Dec. 12

Homeschool Hour

Explore tech tools, create some art and play fun games with other homeschooling families. 

King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd., Toledo

Dec. 13

Library Playdate!

Children, and their favorite grown-up, are welcomed to the Library, a fun and exciting place to play and build early literacy skills.

Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania

Dec. 14

Toddler Playdate

Toddlers (ages 18-36 months) and their favorite grown-up, are invited to join friends for a morning of play and building early literacy skills at the library.

Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee

Family Storytime – Bears

Children, ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement during a storytime about bears.

Reynolds Corners Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St., Toledo

December Movie Night at Callisto Terra

Bring your pillows, blankets and anything cozy to sit on! Callisto Terra will turn their shop floor into a campsite and watching a movie on the big screen.

Callisto Terra, 5223 Hill Ave., Toledo

Dec. 17

Homeschool Meet-Up

Explore, create and learn along with other homeschooling families!

Main Library, 325 N Michigan St., Toledo

Tinkering Takeover

Enjoy interactive science and engineering with a spark of creativity during Imagination Station’s Tinkering Takeover.

Dec. 17: Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee

Dec. 18: Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St., Toledo

Dec. 19: Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania

Dec. 20

Play & Learn Treasure Chest – with WGTE Public Media

A special storytime utilizing beloved PBS KIDS programming and characters.

South Branch Library, 1736 Broadway St., Toledo

Winter Break Warm-Up

Beat the winter blues by making crafts, watching movies and playing games throughout Winter Break! Through Monday, Jan. 6.

Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Toledo

Dec. 21

Winter Solstice Party

Celebrate the shortest day of the year with glow-in-the-dark games and activities!

Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Toledo

Winter Solstice Owl Hike

Join Wood County Park District on the first evening of winter for a night hike to look and listen for these elusive creatures. Registration is required.

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve, 26940 Lime City Rd., Perrysburg

Dec. 27

Great Art Escape

Gather your friends and family for a festive celebration filled with art, music and winter cheer!

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo

Dec. 30

Winter STEM Challenge: Toboggan Race

Build a toboggan out of craft supplies and race to the bottom of a ramp. Make sure your passenger doesn’t go flying out!

Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee

Dec. 31

New Year’s at the Library

Prepare to ring in the New Year with glitter slime, noise makers and confetti poppers! Bring them home with you and celebrate the start of 2025.

Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Toledo

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