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.
Time for Tots
Interactive storytime with finger plays & songs for babies 18–36 months.
Baby & Me
Bonding & early literacy for babies 6–18 months and caregivers.
Preschool Bookworms: Fall Session I
Story time with songs and activities for preschoolers at York County Library, Thursdays in Fall.
Homeschool Hangout
Hands-on green-screen photography workshop for homeschoolers at Iredell library.
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
Monthly puzzle swap at Fort Mill Library—bring gently used puzzles and take home new-to-you ones.
Sensory Storytime
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly storytime with books, songs, movement, and tactile activities.
Teen & Tween Clover Culture Club: Italy
Monthly culture club for tweens & teens exploring Italy with food & learning.
Once Upon a Lap
Storytime with songs & fingerplays for babies birth–23 months at York County Library.
Movers & Shakers
Stories, songs, rhymes & movement for preschoolers at Mooresville Public Library.
Movers & Shakers (West)
Stories, songs, rhymes & movement for preschoolers at Mooresville Public Library.
Toddler Playdate
Toddler playdate with toys and games at York County Library for ages 12–35 months.
Time for Tots (West)
Interactive storytime with finger plays & songs for babies 18–36 months.
Itty-Bitty Bookworms
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement for babies and toddlers up to age 3.
Preschool Storytime
Interactive storytime with books, songs & rhymes for preschoolers at York County Library.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Teen Advisory Board: shape your library's future while meeting other teens.
Lego Club
Lego Club at the library: build and create with supplies provided; ages 5–12.
Teen Craft: Fall Candle Making
Teens design & pour custom candles in a hands-on workshop at the library.
Discovery Club
Hands-on STEAM exploration for kids 6–11 at Iredell County Public Library.
Kids Craft Night: Glitter Pipe Bracelets!
Kids craft night: make glitter pipe bracelets with all supplies provided.
Under 3 Storytime Tuesdays 10am
Storytime for babies and toddlers under 3 with songs and picture books.
Creatures of the Night
Learn about moths and bats with SC Dept. of Natural Resources.
Under 3 Storytime Wednesdays 10am
Storytime for babies and toddlers under 3 with caregivers (lottery registration).
Preschool Storytime
Early literacy & kindergarten-readiness storytime for preschoolers at Iredell County Library.
Meet a Scare Actor
Meet real scare actors and learn what it takes to work at a haunted attraction.
Itty-Bitty Bookworms: Fall Session I: A
Stories, songs, and activities for babies and toddlers with caregivers.
Free Wednesday Evenings
Free evening museum visits at Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph in Charlotte.
Children's Board Game Night
Board-game night for kids & families at Mooresville Public Library—classics & new games.
I Spy Zoo
Weekly I-Spy challenge at Mooresville Public Library—search a bulletin board for zoo animals.
Preschool STEAM
Hands-on STEAM learning for preschoolers with caregivers at Mooresville Public Library.
Baby Storytime
Early literacy storytime for babies under 18 months at Iredell County Public Library.
Toddler Storytime
Early literacy storytime for babies & toddlers 18–36 months at Iredell County Library.
Preschool STEAM (West)
Hands-on STEAM learning for preschoolers with caregivers at West branch library.
Dare to Read: October Teen Mystery Book Boxes
Halloween-themed mystery book boxes for teens—pick your scare level (mild or high).
Spill the Ink
Teen writer's group exploring creative prompts and storytelling at York County Library.
October Pre-Teen/Teen Book Boxes
Hand-picked book boxes with themed extras for tweens and teens, ready for October pickup.
Lego Club
Drop-off Lego building club for elementary kids using library-supplied bricks.
Tween Clover Crafters: Pumpkin Creation
Bi-weekly tween craft workshop making creative pumpkin projects.
Preschool Storytime
Songs, stories, and crafts designed for preschoolers and caregivers.
Tickets On Sale Now! Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Disney's Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock stars unite on the Worlds Collide Concert Tour.
Ballet & Bookworms
Storytime comes alive as little ones dance and explore stories through movement with Bella Ballerina.
Teen Ren Faire
Teen Renaissance Faire with medieval games, crafts & costume fun at York County Library.
I’ve Got A Fire Tour with Pat Barrett - Huntersville, NC
Christian music concert by Pat Barrett, a family-friendly touring artist with broad appeal.
Family Night: Alien Escape Room
Families solve puzzles together in a timed alien escape-room challenge at the library.
Story Time @ Union Road
Songs, stories, and activities for preschoolers at Union Road Branch Library.
Bank of America Museums on Us
Free admission to Mint Museum thanks to Bank of America Museums on Us program.
Spooky (not scary!) Escape Room
Family-friendly escape room at York Public Library with spooky puzzles.
Stitched Together | Community Conversations with Corey Pemberton: Living Well
Free community conversation and gallery tour at Mint Museum Uptown.
Write Local: Iredell Author Fair
Meet local authors and discover storytellers from your community at the Iredell Author Fair.
Inspired Art
Families discover new art forms each month and take home original creations at the library.
All Ages Creation Corner (West)
Monthly rotating art activities for all ages at Mooresville Library's West location.
All Ages Creation Corner
Monthly rotating art activities for all ages at Mooresville Public Library.
Main Character Energy
Book club for kids 9–12 discussing stories with confidence-boosting activities and lively discussion.
Code Club 1 (West)
Learn to code with Scratch at the library—make games and cartoons, no experience needed.
Teen Staycation
Drop-in daily activities and adventures at York County Library during Fall Break—no travel needed.
Gemstone Mining
Hands-on gem and mineral identification at Schiele Museum; kids keep their finds.
Teen & Tween Clover Cook it Up: Japchae & Hotteok
Tweens cook global cuisine with friends at York County Library's monthly cooking club.
Pre-K Play
Sensory-friendlyMonthly sensory play sessions for toddlers and preschoolers at Iredell County Library.
Paws 4 Reading
Build reading confidence by reading aloud to a therapy dog at the library.
Poetry & Pizza: Slice of Verse
Decorate pizza, eat it, then write creative verse inspired by it.
Charlotte Hornets v Brooklyn Nets (Preseason)
Watch the Charlotte Hornets take on Brooklyn in a preseason matchup at Spectrum Center.
Code Club 1
Kids learn to code with Scratch at Mooresville Public Library—make games & cartoons.
Nutty By Nature: Squirrel Rescue
Learn about squirrels with live animals from Nutty by Nature Squirrel Rescue.
Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour
Pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo brings her Unraveled Tour to Spectrum Center.
Free Art Kits: Scratch Art
Free scratch-art kit activity at Mint Museum Randolph for families.
Teen Kitchen Capers (West)
Teens cook easy, tasty recipes they can make at home at Mooresville Public Library.
Nerd Alliance
Library club for kids to share fandoms, try escapes, make buttons, and meet geeky friends.
LEGO Club
Kids of all ages build, create & compete with LEGO at Mooresville Public Library.
FAFSA 101
Financial aid expert Amanda Miller helps teens & families tackle the FAFSA college application.
DnD For Beginners
Teen Dungeons & Dragons club teaching tabletop gaming basics and group storytelling.
Bookworm Bunch
Book club for young readers with stories, group discussion, and creative cooking.
Preschool Art (West)
Preschoolers enjoy storytime and crafts at Mooresville Public Library's West branch.
Preschool Art
Preschoolers enjoy storytime and crafts at Mooresville Public Library each month.
Niko Moon: Back To My Roots Tour
Country artist Niko Moon performs at The Fillmore Charlotte.
Edith Marquez - Eterna E Inolvidable
Latin music concert featuring Edith Marquez at Charlotte's Ovens Auditorium.
Rising Appalachia
Folk band Rising Appalachia at Neighborhood Theatre Main Room.
Saturday STEM
Monthly hands-on STEAM experiments and crafts for kids at Mooresville Public Library.
Halloween Costume Swap
Swap gently used Halloween costumes at Mooresville Public Library—perfect if your kid's outgrown theirs.
Charlotte Hornets v Milwaukee Bucks (Preseason)
Charlotte Hornets NBA preseason basketball—see pro athletes up close at Spectrum Center.
MARVIN - The Marvin Gaye Musical
MARVIN celebrates the life and music of Marvin Gaye at Ovens Auditorium—a theatrical tribute.
MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons, Sam Wesley
Christian rock concert featuring MercyMe and Jeremy Camp at Bojangles Coliseum.
Winnie the Pooh's 100th Birthday Party
Celebrate Winnie the Pooh's 100th birthday with cake, games, and stuffies at Statesville Library.
Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again
Jonas Brothers reunion tour at Spectrum Center—a nostalgic pop event for fans of all ages.
Drop In Art at Mint Museum Randolph
Free drop-in art activities for kids at Mint Museum Randolph.
Center for Prevention Services Presents: Digital Impact Photo Gallery
Free family-friendly photo gallery at Mint Museum celebrating digital impact.
Teens & Tweens: Bubbling Cauldrons
Teens craft a glowing Halloween cauldron decoration at the library.
Bethel Music 2026 Tour
Bethel Music worship tour at The Fillmore Charlotte—all-ages spiritual music experience.
Dead Man's Brains
Spooky storytelling and mystery-box challenge inspired by Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.
Hair Braiding
Learn to braid hair—a fun, hands-on skill workshop for kids at the library.
Revolutionary War Life on the Frontier
Learn frontier life during the Revolutionary War from the Site Manager of Fort Dobbs Historic Site.
The Art of Reading: “You Dreamed of Empires”
Gallery tour exploring art & design at the Mint Museum Randolph.
Little Learners
Early learning water activities and classes for the youngest explorers at Whitewater Center.
Let the Music Play: Steinway Residency Series
Free Steinway piano residency series at Mint Museum Uptown—live classical music.
Bookworm Bunch
Monthly book club for young readers with stories, discussion & creative activities.
Mini Design Studio
Monthly hands-on design club where kids refurbish and redecorate dollhouses from scratch.
Spanish Immersion
Relaxed Spanish language practice led by a charismatic instructor at the library.
Young Adult Book Club: Hauntings & Ghosts
Teen book club exploring spooky young-adult titles with a monthly themed discussion.
Family Night: Willy Wonka
Family movie night featuring Willy Wonka at Iredell County Public Library.
BOOMKACK: A Community Dance Class – Jazz Funk Dance
Free, family-friendly jazz funk dance class at Mint Museum Uptown.
Mint 2 Move: Día de las Velitas
Mint 2 Move: Día de las Velitas celebrates Colombian traditions at Mint Museum Uptown.
Skate and Date
Social skating event at U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Wreath Making Workshop
Create a festive wreath at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Mint 2 Move for Kids
Movement and dance exploration for kids at Mint Museum Randolph—free drop-in creative play.
Track Santa on His Magical Journey Around the World 🎅🏻
Follow Santa's Christmas Eve journey around the world on NORAD's live tracker.
Craft and Curl
Make crafts and get creative at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Good to know
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