In the summer it’s important for kids to have the opportunity to get out of the house and learn. Toledo Parent compiled a list of fun activities and classes for kids that won’t break the bank this summer.
Toledo Museum of Art
The Toledo Museum of Art offers activities in their Family Center for children and their grown-ups. The museum provides all of the necessary materials for children and families to create and explore art together. The Family Center classes are free participants are requested to register in advance.
2445 Monroe Street, Toledo. toledomuseum.org/learn/family-center.
Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful
This is a nonprofit that seeks to create a more sustainable city, offering educational programming as well as community volunteer opportunities that help make the city greener. Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful offers free educational programming for youth including elementary, middle and high school kids. They offer smaller classes as well as opportunities for field trips and larger group activities. Some of their educational programs include “Fred the Fish: A Water Pollution Tale”, “Do the Rot Thing: Composting (K-8th grade)” and “Correct Recycling Workshop (9th-12th grade)”.
1011 Matzinger Road, Toledo. ktlcb.org/youth-education.
Toledo Lucas County Public Library
Toledo Lucas County Public Library has a variety of free classes available for children and families. They offer learning opportunities for infants through adults through classes, storytimes, and small groups. Some of their activities include a book club for kids, a ‘Nature’s Nursery’ class, a martial arts for kids class and more! While your little ones learn in their class, adults can participate in the Library’s engaging adult groups.
325 Michigan Street, Toledo. toledolibrary.org.
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577 Foundation
The 577 Foundation has a variety of educational activities available for children. Some of their free activities include digging at Did’s Dig for fossils, playing on the nature based playscape and a hike with picture book pages spread between stops. The 577 Foundation also offers low cost art classes for children, such as intro to crochet, making clay fishbowls and introduction to acting.
577 East Front Street, Perrysburg. 577foundation.org.
Imagination Station Toledo
At the Imagination Station there are classes, activities, and explorative learning opportunities. They have many opportunities for children to learn about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics). Although many of their activities have a fee, on Saturdays Lucas County kids 12 and under get free admission to their science center with the purchase of an adult admission.
1 Discovery Way, Toledo
Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
The Toledo Zoo has a variety of educational opportunities available for kids and families of all ages. They offer camps, preschool groups, tours and family groups. Some of the opportunities include a ‘Reef Tank Feed’, and a ‘Stroller Safari.’ Their groups range in price so there are opportunities for every budget.
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