Outdoor things to do with kids in Toledo
Get the kids outside. Here are the outdoor family events happening around Toledo right now.
Little Explorers 10:30-11:30am
Nature exploration program for little adventurers at Lake Haigler.
Little Explorers 9-10am
Nature exploration program for little adventurers at Lake Haigler.
Little Learners
Outdoor water-play program for littlest learners at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Fresh Air Hour at Anne Springs Close Greenway
Outdoor gathering at Anne Springs Close Greenway for fresh-air fun.
Music on Main
Free live music series on Pineville's Town Hall lawn—family-friendly outdoor concerts.
Learning for Littles
Nature-based learning program for young children at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
FabFest
Multi-day festival in Charlotte featuring crafts, food & family fun.
Birding Walks
Guided bird-watching walks at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Live Music at the Greenway Canteen
Live music at Greenway Canteen by Lake Haigler—casual outdoor concert fun.
Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends
Meet Thomas the Tank Engine at the NC Transportation Museum with rides, activities & photo ops.
Thomas Train - All Day Pass, Thomas & Friends
All-day Thomas & Friends experience at the NC Transportation Museum with unlimited train rides.
Richard Sheltra Memorial 10K, 5K, & Fun Run
Family-friendly 10K, 5K, and fun run at Lake Park in Pineville.
Fall Artisan Market
Fall artisan market at Anne Springs Close Greenway—handmade crafts & goods.
UNC Charlotte 49ers Football vs. Memphis Tigers Football
Watch college football: UNC Charlotte 49ers take on Memphis Tigers at Jerry Richardson Stadium.
Free Guided Docent Tour
Free guided tour through beautiful gardens and nature trails at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Roots + Rhythm
Music and nature combine at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden's Roots + Rhythm event.
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Multi-week Renaissance Festival with period entertainment, crafts, and interactive activities through November.
Charlotte 49ers vs. Memphis
Watch the Charlotte 49ers take on Memphis in college football.
Kayaking Clinic
Kayaking clinic at Lake Haigler—learn paddling skills on the water.
Visual Harvest Art Show Kick-Off
Art show kickoff at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden featuring local artists and beautiful gardens.
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at the Anne Springs Close Greenway
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra performs at Anne Springs Close Greenway amphitheater.
Carolina Panthers v Detroit Lions
Carolina Panthers v Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium
Fall Break Camp at the Children’s Farm
Fall Break Camp at Crandall Bowles Children's Farm—hands-on farm activities.
Willow Bend Neighborhood
Visit the Bookmobile in Willow Bend to borrow books and enjoy mobile library services.
Homeschool Series: Plant Detectives: Unlocking Nature’s Secrets (Grades 2 +3)
Homeschool nature detective program exploring plants at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Homeschool Series: Nature’s Food Web Detectives (Grades 4 +5)
Homeschool program uncovering food webs and ecosystems at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Sprouts at Stowe
Nature-based early-learning program at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Clint Black w/ Midland Band
Country legends Clint Black and Midland Band perform at The Amp Ballantyne.
Fuerza Regida - This Is Our Dream Tour 2026
Latin trap sensation Fuerza Regida brings their 2026 tour to Truliant Amphitheater.
Gregory Alan Isakov
Folk artist Gregory Alan Isakov performs at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre.
October Campout
October overnight campout at Lake Haigler—outdoor adventure for families.
Ecosave 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race
Watch the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race live at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Garden Photography Walk
Photography walk through the gardens to capture nature and landscape.
Build Your Own Boat
DIY boat-building workshop at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Pickin’ on the Porch
Live acoustic music on the porch at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Two Door Cinema Club - Tourist History 15th Anniversary Tour
Two Door Cinema Club celebrates 15 years of 'Tourist History' at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre.
Charlotte FC vs. FC Dallas
Watch Charlotte FC take on FC Dallas at Bank of America Stadium.
Get to Know the Greenway Van Tour
Van tour of Anne Springs Close Greenway—explore the nature preserve.
Donkey Meet & Greet
Meet friendly donkeys at the Dairy Barn in Fort Mill at Anne Springs Close Greenway.
Blue Cross NC 300 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series
NASCAR racing action at Charlotte Motor Speedway with the Blue Cross NC 300.
Bank of America 400 NASCAR Cup Series
NASCAR Cup Series racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway—high-speed thrills for the whole family.
Charlotte VegFest
Plant-based food festival celebrating vegetarian & vegan cuisine.
Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace II
Renaissance faire with artisan marketplace, costumes & entertainment.
Fall For Matthews
Fall For Matthews festival—seasonal family fun in Matthews.
Zipline and Dine
Zip-lining and dining at U.S. National Whitewater Center—thrilling outdoor adventure.
Pineville Fall Fest
Town fall festival in Pineville with family activities and seasonal fun.
Little Explorers 9:30-10:30am
Little Explorers nature program at Anne Springs Close Greenway.
Backyard Habitat Workshop with South Carolina Wildlife Federation
Learn to create a wildlife-friendly backyard with SC Wildlife Federation experts.
Coffee and Crafts: Natural Fire Starters
DIY craft workshop making natural fire starters at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Goat Yoga
Goat Yoga at Anne Springs Close Greenway—yoga with friendly goats.
Educational Hike
Educational hike at Lake Haigler—discover nature with expert guides.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers—cheer for NFL action at Bank of America Stadium.
Party in the Park: Celebrating 90 years of The Mint Museum
Free celebration of the Mint Museum's 90th anniversary with family-friendly activities.
Cars + Coffee
Family-friendly trunk-or-treat celebration at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Family Farm Day: Halloween
Halloween farm activities at Greenway Farm & Stables in Fort Mill.
Learning for Littles
Outdoor storytime and nature exploration for babies and toddlers at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers
Watch the Denver Broncos take on the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.
Guided Night Hike
Guided night hike at Anne Springs Close Greenway for families.
Fall Horse Show
Watch skilled equestrians compete at Greenway Farm & Stables' fall horse show.
Orienteering
Orienteering adventure at Anne Springs Close Greenway.
Baltimore Ravens at Carolina Panthers
NFL game: Baltimore Ravens vs. Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.
Winter Holiday Market
Winter Holiday Market at Anne Springs Close Greenway.
Channel the Holidays 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run
Holiday-themed 5K, 1-mile run, and kids' race at U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Holiday Family Farm Day
Holiday Family Farm Day at Greenway Farm & Stables—seasonal farm fun for families.
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers—pro football at Bank of America Stadium.
Archery Clinic
Learn archery at Anne Springs Close Greenway's Adventure Road.
Coffee and Crafts: Door Mat Painting
Paint a personalized door mat at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden with coffee & creativity.
Cincinnati Bengals at Carolina Panthers
Watch the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers
Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium
Rocky Road Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
Family-friendly half marathon, 10K, and 5K race at the Whitewater Center.
Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers
Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium
Frigid Trail Race & Polar Plunge
Trail race and polar plunge challenge at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Ride and Seek MTB Adventure Race
Mountain-bike adventure race at U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Color Me Green 5K Trail Race
Trail 5K race at the U.S. National Whitewater Center with festive color theme.
Green River Revival
Community festival at U.S. National Whitewater Center celebrating the Green River.
Tuck Fest
Festival at the Whitewater Center with live music, food, and outdoor activities.
Memorial Day Trail Race
Trail racing event at U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Memorial Day Celebration
Holiday celebration with live music and festivities at the Whitewater Center.
Fourth of July Celebration
Fourth of July festivities with live music at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Tread, White & Blue 5K Trail Race
5K trail race at U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Aqua Rock Deep Water Solo Climbing Competition
Watch elite rock climbers compete in a deep-water solo event at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
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