# Toledo Littles: things to do with little kids in Toledo, OH this weekend

> Toledo Zoo’s Harvest Fest runs every day this week with giant pumpkins and fall animal demos, and Saturday’s Pumpkin Stomp and Chomp hands the animals pumpkins of their own. That morning, the Main Library’s Teddy Bear Clinic lets little doctors check up on their stuffed friends, and King Road throws a Halloween Dance Party on Thursday. Toledo’s list has 24 outings, 23 of them free and 19 indoors.

- Week: Oct 19–25, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 24 outings at 11 places; 23 free; 19 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Harvest Fest at the Toledo Zoo** (Mon, Oct 19 to Sun, Oct 25, 7 days · 10am–4pm (Thu–Fri until 8pm)) at Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH 43609. Cost: Included with Zoo admission; free for members. Ages 0+. A month of giant pumpkin displays, live music, fall animal demonstrations, character meet-and-greets and pumpkin carving demos. On Saturday, Oct 24, Pumpkin Stomp and Chomp gives the animals pumpkins to explore, and Rapunzel and Mother Gothel meet guests from 11am. Source: https://www.toledozoo.org/harvest-fest
- **Teddy Bear Clinic (Main Library)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 10–11am) at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., Toledo, OH 43604. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Your little ones can perform a well-check with teddy bears! Hear stories and practice on the provided teddies, or bring a favorite plushie of your own, to model a friendly doctor's visit. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/17458443
- **Halloween Dance Party (King Road)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30–11:30am) at King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Road, Toledo, OH 43617. Cost: Free. Ages 1–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Calling all little monsters, tiny witches, and friendly ghosts! Shake those skeleton bones in our dance party, trick-or-treat through the Library, and conjure a spooky craft. Costumes preferred! Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16967810
- **Pajama Storytime (Waterville)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 6–6:30pm) at Waterville Branch Library, 800 Michigan Ave., Waterville, OH 43566. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16749239
- **Learn & Play Storytime with WGTE (Waterville)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 11–11:45am) at Waterville Branch Library, 800 Michigan Ave., Waterville, OH 43566. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A special storytime utilizing beloved PBS KIDS programming and characters. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16753561

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 24)

1. **Morning**: Harvest Fest at the Toledo Zoo, Toledo Zoo & Aquarium. 10am–4pm. Cost: Included with Zoo admission; free for members. https://www.toledozoo.org/harvest-fest
2. **Lunch**: Tony Packo’s (Front Street), East Toledo, 1902 Front St.. Open 10:30am–10pm. Cost: Kids’ meals No kids’ menu posted online; Packo’s hot dogs are $3.99, entrées Chicken paprikas $11.99. (from the city guide) https://www.tonypackos.com/restaurant-locations/
3. **After nap**: Imagination Station, Downtown riverfront, 1 Discovery Way. Open 10am–5pm. Cost: Kids $20 ($18 Lucas County), adults $22 ($20 Lucas County), 2 and under free. (from the city guide) https://www.imaginationstationtoledo.org/visit

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Monday, Oct 19**: Harvest Fest at the Toledo Zoo; Babytime (Sanger) (free); Preschool Storytime (Main) (free); Preschool Dance Party (Heatherdowns) (free); Family Storytime (Sylvania) (free)
- **Tuesday, Oct 20**: Harvest Fest at the Toledo Zoo; Toddler Storytime (Sanger) (free); Inclusive Storytime (Main Library) (free); Pajama Storytime (Waterville) (free); Family Storytime (Oregon) (free)
- **Wednesday, Oct 21**: Harvest Fest at the Toledo Zoo; Babytime (King Road) (free); Learn & Play Storytime with WGTE (Waterville) (free); Babytime (Sylvania) (free); Family Storytime (Sanger) (free)
- **Thursday, Oct 22**: Harvest Fest at the Toledo Zoo; Babytime (Oregon) (free); Preschool STEAM Storytime (Point Place) (free); Halloween Dance Party (King Road) (free); Family Storytime (Heatherdowns) (free); Family Storytime (Reynolds Corners) (free); Preschool Storytime (Mott) (free); Toddler Storytime (Sylvania) (free); Preschool Storytime (King Road) (free)
- **Friday, Oct 23**: Harvest Fest at the Toledo Zoo; Babytime (Waterville) (free)
- **Saturday, Oct 24**: Harvest Fest at the Toledo Zoo; Teddy Bear Clinic (Main Library) (free); Boook Bash (Main Library) (free)
- **Sunday, Oct 25**: Harvest Fest at the Toledo Zoo

## All outings this week

- **Harvest Fest at the Toledo Zoo** (Mon, Oct 19 to Sun, Oct 25, 7 days · 10am–4pm (Thu–Fri until 8pm)) at Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH 43609. Cost: Included with Zoo admission; free for members. Ages 0+. A month of giant pumpkin displays, live music, fall animal demonstrations, character meet-and-greets and pumpkin carving demos. On Saturday, Oct 24, Pumpkin Stomp and Chomp gives the animals pumpkins to explore, and Rapunzel and Mother Gothel meet guests from 11am. Source: https://www.toledozoo.org/harvest-fest
- **Babytime (Sanger)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 10–10:30am) at Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave., Toledo, OH 43606. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16673707
- **Preschool Storytime (Main)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 10–10:45am) at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., Toledo, OH 43604. Cost: Free. Ages 3–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16822842
- **Preschool Dance Party (Heatherdowns)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 10:30–11am) at Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Road, Toledo, OH 43614. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Join the exciting dance party just for kids ages 2-5! Music and fun will make your sides jingle and those little feet start a-tapping. Wear your best dance outfit and get moving with us. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/17005439
- **Family Storytime (Sylvania)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 6–6:30pm) at Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania, OH 43560. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16725523
- **Toddler Storytime (Sanger)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 9:30–10am) at Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave., Toledo, OH 43606. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16673746
- **Inclusive Storytime (Main Library)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10–10:45am) at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., Toledo, OH 43604. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children of all abilities and their caregivers are invited to talk, sing, read, write, and play as we share stories, music, and movement. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/17149247
- **Pajama Storytime (Waterville)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 6–6:30pm) at Waterville Branch Library, 800 Michigan Ave., Waterville, OH 43566. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16749239
- **Family Storytime (Oregon)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 5:30–6:15pm) at Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Road, Oregon, OH 43616. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16755582
- **Babytime (King Road)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 9:30–10am) at King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Road, Toledo, OH 43617. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16869450
- **Learn & Play Storytime with WGTE (Waterville)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 11–11:45am) at Waterville Branch Library, 800 Michigan Ave., Waterville, OH 43566. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A special storytime utilizing beloved PBS KIDS programming and characters. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16753561
- **Babytime (Sylvania)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 10:30–11am) at Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania, OH 43560. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16772843
- **Family Storytime (Sanger)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 6:30–7pm) at Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave., Toledo, OH 43606. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16822456
- **Babytime (Oregon)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 9:30–10:15am) at Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Road, Oregon, OH 43616. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16758481
- **Preschool STEAM Storytime (Point Place)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 11–11:45am) at Point Place Branch Library, 2727 117th St., Toledo, OH 43611. Cost: Free. Ages 3–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. An introduction to STEAM specifically for children ages 3-5. Featuring: stories, fun facts, and STEAM activities for preschoolers. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16709311
- **Halloween Dance Party (King Road)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30–11:30am) at King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Road, Toledo, OH 43617. Cost: Free. Ages 1–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Calling all little monsters, tiny witches, and friendly ghosts! Shake those skeleton bones in our dance party, trick-or-treat through the Library, and conjure a spooky craft. Costumes preferred! Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16967810
- **Family Storytime (Heatherdowns)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 6:30–7:30pm) at Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Road, Toledo, OH 43614. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/17084533
- **Family Storytime (Reynolds Corners)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10–10:30am) at Reynolds Corners Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St., Toledo, OH 43615. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16856307
- **Preschool Storytime (Mott)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10–11am) at Mott Branch Library, 1010 Dorr St., Toledo, OH 43607. Cost: Free. Ages 3–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16545645
- **Toddler Storytime (Sylvania)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30–11am) at Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania, OH 43560. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16725781
- **Preschool Storytime (King Road)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 9:30–10am) at King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Road, Toledo, OH 43617. Cost: Free. Ages 3–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16799409
- **Babytime (Waterville)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 10–10:30am) at Waterville Branch Library, 800 Michigan Ave., Waterville, OH 43566. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16749414
- **Teddy Bear Clinic (Main Library)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 10–11am) at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., Toledo, OH 43604. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Your little ones can perform a well-check with teddy bears! Hear stories and practice on the provided teddies, or bring a favorite plushie of your own, to model a friendly doctor's visit. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/17458443
- **Boook Bash (Main Library)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 2–3pm) at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., Toledo, OH 43604. Cost: Free. Ages 5+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Friendly fiends, giggling ghosts, and silly specters abound with games, crafts, and activities based on spooky stories like Tailypo, Creepy Carrots!, The Hallo-Wiener, and Room on the Broom. Source: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16820327

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## FAQ

### What can I do with a little one in Toledo this weekend?
This week we found 24 outings that work for kids ages 0–6. Our top three: Harvest Fest at the Toledo Zoo, Teddy Bear Clinic (Main Library), Halloween Dance Party (King Road). [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/toledo/#all).

### Are there free things to do with little ones in Toledo this week?
Yes, 23 of this week’s 24 picks are free, including library storytimes and Preschool Dance Party (Heatherdowns). Tap “Free” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/toledo/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Toledo](https://littlesweekly.com/toledo/guide/#free) in the city guide.

### What are good indoor activities for kids in Toledo when it rains?
19 picks this week are indoors, mostly library programs and shows. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/toledo/#all).

### Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in Toledo?
This week we list 19 library storytimes and baby or toddler programs. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/toledo/#all).

### What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Toledo this week?
7 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Babytime (Sanger), Toddler Storytime (Sanger) and Babytime (King Road). 7 of them are free and 7 are indoors. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/toledo/#all).

### How do you pick what goes on the Toledo list?
We go through Toledo’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 19, 2026. [How we choose and check listings](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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