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.
Story Time @ Union Road
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers at Union Road Branch Library.
Countdown to Kindergarten
Kindergarten prep activities at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville.
& Juliet at Belk Theater
Broadway musical & Juliet at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.
A Coldplay Candlelight Experience In Gastonia, NC - Friday, 14th August
Candlelight tribute to Coldplay—intimate concert experience in Gastonia.
REO Survivor
REO Speedwagon tribute band at Matthews Playhouse.
Cordovas w/ Time Sawyer & Gavin Kattesh in Charlotte, NC
Live indie/folk music at Hawthorne Lane venue.
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán and Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan
Mariachi performance at Ovens Auditorium—vibrant live music for all ages.
Late Night Glow @ Sky Zone (Harrisburg)
High-energy trampoline park transforms after dark with lasers, music, and blacklight fun.
Tickets On Sale Now! Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock stars unite on the Worlds Collide Concert Tour.
Parents' Night Out (Ages 3-10) @ MyGym (Mechanicsburg)
Drop-off date night for parents while kids enjoy games and activities at My Gym.
ART FIELD DAY | RECREATING A CHILDHOOD MEMORY
Art field day: recreate cherished childhood memories through art.
Drum Circle Workshop with Rocky Little at Goodyear Arts!
Drum circle workshop at Goodyear Arts—hands-on music creation.
41st Annual Stellar Awards
41st Annual Stellar Awards at Spectrum Center in Charlotte.
Bob Ross Paint Night and Costume Contest
Bob Ross-themed paint night and costume contest in China Grove.
Oasis Health Expo 2026 Charlotte
Health & wellness expo in Charlotte—explore wellness vendors & demos.
Queen City Anime Con 2026 Costume Contest Sign-Ups
Queen City Anime Con costume contest—celebrate anime & cosplay.
Copy of Collector's Vault Gastonia Card Show
Sports card and collectibles show at LeGrand Center in Shelby.
"GLOW" The Experience
Interactive glow-themed experience in Charlotte.
Jeff Foxworthy at The Amp Ballantyne
Jeff Foxworthy comedy show at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte.
Plant Exchange
Swap houseplants and perennials with other plant lovers at the library.
Jacksonville Waves vs Charlotte Crown
Jacksonville Waves vs Charlotte Crown basketball game at Bojangles' Coliseum.
🔥🏀 CHARLOTTE CROWN 90s THROWBACK NIGHT - DANCERS WANTED! 🏀🔥
90s throwback night at a Charlotte Crown basketball game.
Mother’s Day Costa Rican Celebration
Mother's Day Costa Rican celebration—cultural music & food.
🎭 Popcorn Hat Players: Hansel and Gretel (All ages) @ Gamut Theatre (Harrisburg)
All-ages fairy-tale theater with a fun 1950s twist and hilarious songs and dances.
Dancing Through Latin America (With a Twist!)
Dance class celebrating Latin American movement and rhythm—fun, active learning.
Coffee + Crafts: Fall Felting
Create fall felted crafts with coffee and community at Daniel Stowe.
Homeschool Hangout
STEM and STEAM activities for homeschool families at the library.
Members Appreciation Week
Members Appreciation Week at Mint Museum—explore art and exhibitions with family perks.
The Wiggles - Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!
The Wiggles perform their Tree of Wisdom Spectacular at Ovens Auditorium—sing-along fun for little ones.
The Wiggles at Ovens Auditorium
The Wiggles live at Ovens Auditorium—dancing, singing, and pure joy for preschoolers and early elementary kids.
Discovery Club
STEAM exploration club for kids 6–11 to learn, create, and build new skills.
Nerd Alliance
Youth fandom club at library with escape rooms, button-making & more.
Preschool Storytime
Early literacy storytime for preschoolers with themes like dinosaurs and museums.
Free Wednesday Evenings
Free Wednesday evenings at Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph—explore art as a family.
Let the Music Play: Steinway Residency Series
Free Steinway piano residency series at Mint Museum Uptown.
The Basement Pinball Showdown #80
Pinball competition showcase—great for kids who love arcade games.
Baby Storytime
Early literacy storytime for babies 0–18 months and caregivers at Iredell County Public Library.
DnD For Beginners
Teens learn Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition at Statesville Library.
Toddler Storytime
Storytime for toddlers ages 18–36 months at Iredell County Library.
Bookworm Bunch
Young readers' book club at Statesville Library—discuss stories & explore recipes.
Lost Years Series: The Pirates of the Caribbean (2006 film)
Family-friendly film screening of Pirates of the Caribbean at The Carolina.
Mad Monster Expo 2026!
Mad Monster Expo 2026—collectible/horror convention at Embassy Suites Concord.
Gladys Knight
Soul and R&B legend Gladys Knight at Middle C Jazz in Charlotte.
Pam Tillis
Country legend Pam Tillis at Don Gibson Theatre in Shelby.
GLOBAL FUSION FASHION WEEK | CHARLOTTE | ARNI FASHION
Global Fusion Fashion Week in Charlotte—clothing, style & cultural celebration.
Criss Cross Stitch Finger Knitting Fun
Finger knitting & cross-stitch craft workshop in China Grove.
Eden Muñoz in Charlotte
Live music concert at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte.
SHINE SQUAD: BE THE LIGHT - VBS @ Multiply
Vacation Bible school at Multiply in Monroe—fun faith-based activities for kids.
Magic Juan
Magic Juan performer at Premier Event Center—family entertainment.
Lost Years Series: Wall-E (2008 film)
Wall-E film screening at The Carolina—beloved Pixar movie for families.
MTG: The Hobbit Commander Party
Magic: The Gathering Hobbit-themed card party in Concord—for young collectors.
BIG3 - Charlotte
BIG3 pro basketball at Spectrum Center—entertaining league games.
Community Concert ‘26: Getting Live with Southern Soul
Community Concert featuring Southern Soul at Grier Heights Community Center—live music for all ages.
Greensboro Groove vs Charlotte Crown
Watch the Greensboro Groove take on Charlotte Crown at Bojangles' Coliseum.
Underground Gardening
Underground Gardening class at Gaston County Public Library—kids learn indoor growing skills.
Collect-A-Con
Collect-A-Con at Charlotte Convention Center—collectible cards, comics, and memorabilia for enthusiasts.
Harvest Moon - The Music of Crosby Stills Nash and Young at Don Gibson Theatre
Harvest Moon tribute band performs Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young classics at Don Gibson Theatre.
Guest Minister Gary Crowl at Fresh Oil Ministries
Guest Minister Gary Crowl speaks at Fresh Oil Ministries in Newton.
Holland Memorial Baptist Church
Holland Memorial Baptist Church hosts a community gathering.
Lettuce
Jam band Lettuce performs at Neighborhood Theatre.
Emergency Prepping 101: Stay Safe, Calm & Prepared (Hands-On Class)
Hands-on emergency preparedness class teaching kids to stay safe and calm.
El Tri
El Tri performs at The Fillmore Charlotte.
An Intimate Evening with RABBI SANDRA | 8/23/2026
An intimate evening with Rabbi Sandra at SHUG's in Salisbury.
Collect A Con
Collect A Con brings collectible enthusiasts together on South Tryon Street.
Los Parceritos
Theater performance at The Fillmore Charlotte.
The Best (Teen) Book Club
Teen book club that pairs YA reads with crafts like Perler beads and shrinky dinks.
Young Adult Book Club: Libraries & Librarians
Teen book club exploring themes in YA literature each month at the library.
Latin Music at the Mint – Boleros
Free Latin music performance at Mint Museum Randolph — family-friendly boleros.
Benson Boone
Benson Boone concert at Spectrum Center—rising pop/country star.
Charlotte Jesters at Cain Center For The Arts
Comedy troupe performs at Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius.
8/28 3d axolotl Kiddo Class STUDIO
Kids learn to sculpt adorable 3D axolotl clay art in a studio class.
Heroscape Tournament
Heroscape tabletop strategy game tournament—competitive fun for collectors & gamers.
TVBOO in Charlotte
Concert at South Tryon Street venue—check if family-friendly.
Ron Keel: An Acoustic Storyteller Performance
Acoustic storyteller performance in Gastonia—family-friendly entertainment.
WWE: RAW
WWE: RAW live wrestling spectacle in Charlotte.
The Carolina’s collab! Pet CPR & first aid class
Pet CPR & first aid class in Fort Mill, SC—learn pet safety skills.
WWE Monday Night RAW
WWE professional wrestling at Charlotte's Spectrum Center.
👶🏻 Toddler Time @ Get Air (Harrisburg)
Special early-morning trampoline time just for toddlers under 46 inches.
Brandi Carlile and The Head and the Heart
Brandi Carlile and The Head and the Heart live at Spectrum Center.
Pre-K Play
Sensory-friendlyMonthly sensory play sessions for preschoolers with rotating themes at Iredell County Public Library.
Jack Harlow and James Savage
Rap/hip-hop concert at downtown Charlotte venue.
Parents Night Out: Game Night (Ages 8+) @ Code Ninjas (Mechanicsburg)
Supervised game night for kids ages 8+ at Code Ninjas—safe fun while parents get a break.
The LeFevre Quartet in Dallas
Gospel quartet The LeFevre Quartet performs in Dallas.
The 4411
Indie band performance at intimate Charlotte venue.
Yellowjackets
Jazz ensemble Yellowjackets at Middle C in Charlotte.
The Dirty Guv'nahs
Live rock/alt band at Neighborhood Theatre.
Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2026 OTS Celebration Event
Yu-Gi-Oh! card championship celebration—perfect for trading-card fans.
🆓 Chess Club ♟️ (Ages 5-13) @ Fredricksen Library (Camp Hill)
Free chess club with volunteer instructors for young players of all levels.
The Aquabats and Crazy and the Brains
The Aquabats and Crazy and the Brains live—fun, family-friendly band.
Roger Bostelman and SOULFIRE
Live music at The Barrel in Mooresville.
Arda Bagcioglu
Live music performance in Mint Hill.
Longleaf
Indie rock band Longleaf performs in Charlotte.
Bookworm Bunch
Monthly book club for young readers ages 5–8 with stories, discussion, and themed recipes.
Trope Bookshop presents BURN OF THE EVERFLAME by Penn Cole
Author Penn Cole reads from BURN OF THE EVERFLAME at Station West.
Mint 2 Move for Kids
Movement and art activities designed for kids at the Mint Museum.
The Art of Reading: “Red Brick, Black Mountain, White Clay”
Explore contemporary art inspired by regional heritage at the Mint Museum Randolph.
Coffee and Crafts: Natural Grapevine Wreaths
Craft workshop making natural grapevine wreaths at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Spanish Immersion
Practice Spanish in a fun, conversational setting with a charismatic guide.
Write Local: Iredell Author Fair
Meet local authors and discover storytellers from your community at the Iredell Author Fair.
Drop In Art at Mint Museum Randolph
Free drop-in art activities for kids at Mint Museum Randolph.
Little Learners
Early learning water activities and classes for the youngest explorers at Whitewater Center.
Mint 2 Move: Día de las Velitas
Mint 2 Move: Día de las Velitas celebrates Colombian traditions at Mint Museum Uptown.
Track Santa on His Magical Journey Around the World 🎅🏻
Follow Santa's Christmas Eve journey around the world on NORAD's live tracker.
Good to know
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