Indoor things to do with kids in Toledo
Rainy day? Too cold to play outside? These indoor family events around Toledo keep the kids busy whatever the weather.
Tween Clover Crafters: Holiday Card Workshop
Tweens craft twice monthly, making holiday cards for local nursing homes in this volunteer opportunity.
Inside the DC-3
Explore a historic DC-3 aircraft at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum.
Teen Craft Night: Fake Topiary Tree
Teens craft their own miniature fake topiary tree to brighten up their space.
Teen Open Mic Night - and Rock Hill Youth Poet Laureate Commencement Performance
Teen performers share spoken word and music at an open mic, plus Rock Hill Youth Poet Laureate ceremony.
Preschool Art
Monthly story and craft session for preschoolers and caregivers at the library.
LEGO Club
LEGO Club for all ages at Mooresville Public Library—build, connect, and create.
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, and crafts designed for preschoolers and caregivers at the library.
Itty Bitty Bookworms
Songs, stories, and movement for the tiniest readers and their caregivers.
D&D For Beginners
Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons 5e with other teens at the library.
Avery Anna
Country artist Avery Anna performs at The Fillmore Charlotte.
Clover Crafters
Monthly craft workshops at the library with new projects each session—September's needle felting, October's spooky wallets.
Lego Club
Build creations with library-supplied Legos in this drop-off program for ages 6–11.
Baby Storytime
Early literacy storytime for babies (0–18 months) and caregivers featuring developmentally appropriate activities.
Homeschool Hangout
Homeschooling families gather for learning, play, and socializing at York County Library.
Preschool Art (West)
Story and craft time for preschoolers and caregivers at Mooresville Public Library.
Bookworm Bunch
Monthly book club for young readers (ages 5–8) plus hands-on recipe activities.
Toddler Storytime
Themed early literacy storytime for toddlers (18–36 months) with songs, stories, and movement.
Lego Club
LEGO Club at Knox Street library for kids 6–11 to build and create.
Major League Table Tennis
Professional table tennis tournament at Charlotte Convention Center.
Teens After Dark: The Hunger Games Trials (West)
Test your survival skills at Hunger Games training trials at Mooresville Public Library.
Story Time @ Union Road
Songs, stories, and fun activities for preschoolers at Union Road Library.
Card Making Class
Drop-in card-making craft at York Public Library to brighten seniors' holidays.
Tickets On Sale Now! Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Family-friendly music concert celebrating Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock.
The Vibe on Randolph
Arts and cultural event at the Mint Museum Randolph.
Miracle on the Hudson Experience
Immersive experience about aviation heroism at Sullenberger Aviation Museum in Charlotte.
Volunteen Opportunity
Earn volunteer hours while helping with crafts and library tasks—meet other teen volunteers.
Saturday STEM
Monthly hands-on STEAM experiments and building at Mooresville Public Library.
Holiday Family Photos
Professional family photo session at the library with multiple poses and a themed backdrop.
Super Science Family Storytime
Family storytime with songs, stories, and science fun for all ages (with adult).
Epic Quest: A Two-Part D&D Adventure
Two-part D&D campaign for beginners and experienced players—bring your Level 1 character or create one on the spot.
Family Night: Willy Wonka
Family movie night featuring Willy Wonka at Iredell County Public Library.
National Geographic Live - Wild Cats Revealed
National Geographic Live presentation on wild cats at The Carolina.
Foldscope Microscope Science
Build your own portable microscope and explore tiny specimens.
Time for Tots (West)
Interactive storytime with songs, finger plays, and movement for toddlers 18–36 months.
Movers & Shakers (West)
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities for preschoolers.
Baby & Me
Literacy playtime for babies 6–18 months and caregivers at Mooresville Public Library.
Movers & Shakers
Toddlers enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement at Mooresville Public Library.
Homeschool Hangout
STEM and art activity exploring abstract sculpture for homeschooling families at the library.
Time for Tots
Interactive storytime with songs, finger plays, and movement for toddlers 18–36 months.
Visit with a Veterinarian!
Meet a real veterinarian who reads a story and talks about caring for animals.
Main Character Energy
Book club for tweens discussing stories with 'main character energy' and confidence-boosting activities.
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, and movement for preschoolers—this week's theme is cooking!
Preschool Storytime
Interactive storytime with songs, rhymes, and giggles for curious preschoolers.
Discovery Club
Hands-on STEAM exploration and creative projects for elementary kids at the library.
Paws 4 Reading
Kids read aloud to therapy dogs to build confidence and practice literacy skills.
Itty-Bitty Bookworms
Bonding time for babies and caregivers with stories, songs, fingerplays, and wiggles.
Community Grooves
Inclusive music therapy sessions using songs, movement, and creative play for children of all abilities.
Cereal Killer Puzzle Mystery
Solve a cereal-themed murder mystery puzzle with hidden clues and snack breaks.
Code Club 3
Build your Scratch coding skills in Code Club 3, a library program for grades K–6.
Under 3 Storytime Tuesdays 10am
Stories and songs for babies and toddlers under 3, Tuesday mornings at 10am.
Itty Bitty Storytime!
Stories, songs & connection for babies and toddlers up to 35 months at York County Library.
Under 3 Storytime Wednesdays 10am
Storytime for babies and toddlers under 3 at York County Library's Baxter Crossing branch.
Riverbanks Zoo: Unearthing Ancient Animals
Discover prehistoric creatures—megalodons, pterosaurs & more—in a hands-on learning experience at Riverbanks Zoo.
Crafting for Change
Volunteer with teens to sew blankets for families in need at York County Library.
Nerd Alliance
Teen fandom club at the library—screen printing, Jeopardy, and geeky friends.
Teen Craft: Fall Snow Globes (West)
Teen craft session: make & take home a fall-themed snow globe.
Preschool Storytime
Preschool storytime with early literacy and kindergarten readiness activities.
Palace - USA & Canada Tour 2026
Palace rocks The Fillmore Charlotte on their 2026 tour.
Drop-in Art
Drop-in art activities at Mint Museum Randolph—no registration needed.
Yarn Therapy
Teen crochet circle at York County Library—learn or unwind with fellow crafters.
Free Wednesday Evenings
Free evening hours at Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph in Charlotte — explore art together.
Bookworm Bunch
Monthly book club for young readers with stories, discussion, and creative recipes.
Expo Charlotte Auto Show
Explore the latest vehicles at Charlotte's automotive showcase—fun for car lovers of all ages.
Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock stars unite for a family-friendly concert tour.
Teen World Culture Club (Denmark)
Teen club explores world cultures through hands-on activities and international snacks.
Teen Clover Crafters: Holiday Card Workshop
Teen craft workshop: make holiday cards for nursing-home residents at the library.
Yoga With Your Baby
Yoga for parents and babies (0–3): mindful movement and bonding together.
Children's Board Game Night
Family board-game night at Mooresville Public Library with classics and new favorites.
Little One Yoga with Alyssa
Gentle yoga for little ones and caregivers: mindful movement, stretching & stories.
Exploration Stations
Hands-on monthly learning stations at Mooresville Public Library for young explorers.
VolunTeen Opportunity: Paws For a Good Cause
Teens volunteer making toys & blankets for dogs and cats at animal control.
Learn & Play
Open-ended sensory play, games & crafts for toddlers & preschoolers with caregivers.
THE STRAY CATS
The Stray Cats perform at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte.
Friday Morning Craft Club
Monthly craft program where kids create a new project each session.
Homeschool Hangout
Homeschool families meet to share ideas, learn library resources & socialize.
Mini Design Studio
Kids 6–11 design and redecorate dollhouses monthly at Iredell County Public Library.
Phillip Phillips: Let's Go Far Tour
Folk-pop musician Phillip Phillips brings his Let's Go Far Tour to Neighborhood Theatre.
Saturday Storytime
Monthly Saturday storytime for little ones at Iredell County Public Library.
84 - A Tribute to Van Halen
Rock tribute band celebrates Van Halen's greatest hits at Amos Southend.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies
NBA action: Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies at Spectrum Center.
BOOMKACK: A Community Dance Class – Jazz Funk Dance
Free, family-friendly jazz funk dance class at Mint Museum Uptown.
The Best (Teen) Book Club (Off-Site)
Teen book club off-site movie night—watch The Sunrise on the Reaping with peers.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls(Emirates NBA Cup Group Game)
Charlotte Hornets take on the Chicago Bulls in an NBA matchup at Spectrum Center.
Young Adult Book Club: Game-centric
Teen book club exploring game-centric young adult novels.
Novel November Teen Writer's Showcase 2026
Teen writers submit original stories to a featured eBook and printed collection.
Charlotte Checkers vs. Hershey Bears
Professional hockey game: Charlotte Checkers vs. Hershey Bears at Bojangles Coliseum.
Dick Vitale Invitational: West Virginia vs North Carolina
College basketball returns to Charlotte's Spectrum Center with West Virginia vs. North Carolina.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets
Watch the Charlotte Hornets take on the Brooklyn Nets at Spectrum Center.
Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite
Experience Duke Ellington's jazz masterpiece reimagined as a dazzling theatrical holiday performance.
Hangar Tales
Discover aviation history and stories at Sullenberger Aviation Museum in Charlotte.
Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans
Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans bring Christmas music to Bojangles Coliseum.
Derek Hough Dance For The Holidays
Derek Hough brings holiday dance and entertainment to Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards
Charlotte Hornets NBA game at Spectrum Center—family-friendly sports excitement.
Toy Drive
Donate new toys at the library to support Angels and Sparrows' Christmas Party.
Code Club 1
Kids learn to code with Scratch, creating games & cartoons in a 3-month library block.
Pre-K Play
Sensory-friendlyMonthly sensory play sessions for preschoolers with holiday-themed activities.
Build a Snowman Scavenger Hunt
Hunt through the library to collect snowman pieces and build Blizzard together.
Teen Kitchen Capers (West)
Teens cook easy recipes they can make at home at Mooresville Public Library.
HopTown Book Talk: A Court of Splintered Harmony (Off-Site)
Teen book club at HopTown discussing the latest ACOTAR novel with craft and trivia.
Candyland Winter Party
Step into a real-life Candyland at the library with games, crafts & treats.
White Christmas
Classic holiday musical at Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius.
Preschool STEAM (West)
Preschoolers explore STEAM concepts with hands-on activities at Mooresville Public Library.
Charlotte Checkers vs. Colorado Eagles
Cheer on the Charlotte Checkers ice hockey team at Bojangles Coliseum.
Mint 2 Move: Día de las Velitas
Mint 2 Move: Día de las Velitas celebrates Colombian traditions at Mint Museum Uptown.
Nutcracker by Charlotte Ballet
Charlotte Ballet's beloved holiday classic — a magical Nutcracker performance for families.
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas
Holiday concert featuring bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs at The Carolina.
Teen Craft: Hidden Holidays Jar (West)
Teens craft a holiday-themed I-Spy jar at Mooresville Public Library.
Teen Craft: Hidden Holidays Jar
Teens craft a holiday-themed I-Spy jar at Mooresville Public Library's Main Branch.
Bank of America Museums on Us
Free admission to Mint Museum with Bank of America Museums on Us.
Inspired Art
Families explore different art mediums and create take-home masterpieces each month.
Gad Elbaz: Live in Concert
World music artist Gad Elbaz performs live at The Carolina in Charlotte.
Winter Jam
Winter Jam brings rock music to Amos Southend in Charlotte.
November Passenger Talk- Steve O’Brien 15C
Aviation history talk featuring a 'Miracle on the Hudson' crew member at Sullenberger Aviation Museum.
Code Club 1 (West)
Learn to code with Scratch at Mooresville Public Library in a four-month course.
Teen Volunteer Kits
Earn volunteer hours by completing monthly library service tasks at your pace.
Tommy Emmanuel, CGP - Living In the Light Tour
Virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist Tommy Emmanuel performs at Knight Theater in Charlotte.
Teen Take and Make: Winter Sugar Scrub
Pick up a DIY kit to make winter sugar scrub at home at your own pace.
Code Club 2
Learn intermediate coding with Scratch at your public library.
Charlotte Checkers vs. Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins
Watch the Charlotte Checkers minor-league hockey team take on rivals.
Teen Writing Group
Join a teen writing group to improve your craft and connect with other young writers.
Teen D&D One Shot
Play a one-shot D&D adventure and roleplay a fantasy character on an epic quest.
Wreath Making Workshop
Create a festive wreath at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Skate and Date
Social skating event at U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Teens & Tweens: Gingerbread House Circuits
Build a light-up gingerbread house at the library—a festive STEM twist for tweens and teens.
Teen Craft: Holiday Latte Ornament (West)
Teen craft: decorate a hot-cocoa or latte ornament to keep or gift.
Master Gardeners: Gardening Through The Holidays
Create nature-inspired holiday décor and learn about winter plants with local Master Gardeners.
Charlotte Invitational
College basketball tournament at Spectrum Center featuring NCAA teams.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve
Trans-Siberian Orchestra's rock-opera holiday spectacular at Spectrum Center.
Puzzle & Board Game Swap
Swap gently used board games and puzzles with other families at Mooresville Public Library.
Mint 2 Move for Kids
Movement and dance exploration for kids at Mint Museum Randolph—free drop-in creative play.
Code Club 2 (West)
Kids in grades K–6 level up in Scratch coding this fall semester.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Toronto Raptors
Charlotte Hornets take on the Toronto Raptors in NBA basketball at Spectrum Center.
Crochet Club
Crochet Club at library where crafters of all levels gather to create together.
UNC Charlotte 49ers Mens Basketball vs. Iona College Gaels Mens Basketball
Watch UNC Charlotte take on Iona College at Halton Arena.
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" featuring Lovell Bradford and Tyra Scott
Jazz musicians perform holiday favorites from "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
American Football
Rock band American Football plays The Fillmore Charlotte.
Cookies & Crayons
Drop-in coloring with holiday cookies and cocoa at Statesville Library—all ages welcome.
Spanish Immersion
Spanish language immersion session led by a dynamic instructor.
Charlotte Hornets vs. LA Clippers
Charlotte Hornets face off against the LA Clippers at Spectrum Center.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet 2026
Beloved holiday ballet classic returns with magic, wonder & beautiful choreography.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Charlotte Hornets take on Oklahoma City Thunder at Spectrum Center.
Charlotte Checkers vs. Springfield Thunderbirds
Charlotte Checkers vs. Springfield Thunderbirds hockey game.
Sainted Trap Choir Presents This Christmas
Sainted Trap Choir holiday concert at The Carolina in Charlotte.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Charlotte Hornets NBA basketball game vs. Portland Trail Blazers.
Vienna Light Orchestra
Vienna Light Orchestra brings classical music magic to the stage.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers at Spectrum Center
UNC Charlotte 49ers Mens Basketball vs. North Carolina A & T Aggies Mens Basketball
UNC Charlotte 49ers Mens Basketball vs. North Carolina A & T Aggies Mens Basketball at Halton Arena
Track Santa on His Magical Journey Around the World 🎅🏻
Follow Santa's Christmas Eve journey around the world on NORAD's live tracker.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic
Charlotte Hornets take on the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center.
Widespread Panic
Widespread Panic live at Bojangles Coliseum.
Charlotte Hornets vs. San Antonio Spurs
Watch the Charlotte Hornets take on the Spurs at Spectrum Center.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Charlotte Hornets take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at Spectrum Center.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks
NBA basketball: Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks at Spectrum Center.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Denver Nuggets
Watch the Charlotte Hornets take on the Denver Nuggets at Spectrum Center.
Charlotte Checkers vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Cheer on the Charlotte Checkers hockey team vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
Craft and Curl
Make crafts and get creative at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Donna the Buffalo
Folk-rock band Donna the Buffalo performs at the Neighborhood Theatre.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Color Bash
High-octane monster truck action with Hot Wheels-branded stunts and the Color Bash experience at Spectrum Center.
Family Night: Harry Potter Escape Room
Solve magical puzzles together in a Harry Potter escape room at your library.
Teens & Tweens: Bullet Journaling
Tweens and teens learn to create a bullet journal to track goals and emotions.
Ditch the Digital: Craft Supply Exchange
Swap craft supplies and connect with other creative kids at the library.
Writing Arts Club
Teen writers share work and build skills in a supportive creative community at the library.
Young Adult Book Club: Dystopian
Teen book club for dystopian fiction fans to discuss picks and swap recommendations.
Careers in the Arts Fair
Free Careers in the Arts Fair at Mint Museum Uptown—explore creative-field pathways.
Mint 2 Move Cultural Dance Night: Black History Month
Mint 2 Move Cultural Dance Night celebrating Black History Month at Mint Museum Uptown.
Discover the Five Territories of the Heart with Artist Edwin Gil
Free artist talk at the Mint Museum exploring creativity and connection with the whole family.
Let the Music Play: Steinway Residency Series
Free piano performances by Steinway artists at Mint Museum Uptown.
More events outside the Charlotte area
3 events farther afield.
80's Nation Live
80's Nation Live brings classic hits and nostalgia to The Premier in Hickory.
Moose & Friends Annual Thanksgiving Show - Benefitting Hickory Soup Kitchen
Folk band Moose & Friends perform live while supporting the Hickory Soup Kitchen.
Hourglass Kids
Hourglass Kids concert at The Premier in Charlotte.
Good to know
- What indoor activities are good for kids on a rainy day in Toledo?
- Children's museums, indoor play places, library programs, shows, and aquariums all work — this list surfaces the indoor events happening now.