Free June Events Around the Toledo Area

June 8

Storybook Festival

A fun-filled day raising awareness on the importance of literacy while connecting families to local community agencies.

Waite High School, 301 Morrison Dr., Toledo

Stevens Puppets Presents Goldilocks and the Three Bears

This famous fairy tale is performed with hand-carved marionettes.

King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd., Toledo

Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd., Toledo

June 10

Musically Me

Move, sing, clap, dance and listen to music at this activity for children and their caregivers. Registration is required.

The Ability Center, 5605 Monroe St, Sylvania

Science & Wonders with Professor Gizmo – Presented by Herdsmen Puppets

Professor Gizmo delights all with fun gadgets and science experiments in this interactive show.

Toledo Heights Branch Library, 423 Shasta Dr., Toledo

Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St., Toledo

West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave., Toledo

June 12

Geode Explorers

Learn basic geode geology and explore various types of rocks. For ages 8-12, registration is required.

Way Public Library, 101 E Indiana Ave, Perrysburg

Kid’s Club Father’s Day

Celebrate Father’s Day at Franklin Park Mall at this monthly interactive children’s entertainment and education series. Register online.

Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St., Toledo

June 13

Englewood Festival Community Day | Kids Zone

The kickoff event offers sporting events, entertainment and more.

Smith Park, Dorr St. & Forest Ave., Toledo

Inclusive Playground Bingo

Join The Ability Center to explore inclusive area playgrounds this summer. This session will meet at Woodlands Park.

Woodlands Park, 429 East Boundary St. Perrysburg

Music at the Museum

The Wood County Museum will host live music, yard games and more.

Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green

June 15

Art Loop in the Park

This free community event celebrates art, natural spaces and the Glass City.

Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St., Toledo

June 16

Detroit River Youth Fishing Team (DRYFT) Program

Join Park Rangers from Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge for an introduction to fishing during this interactive outdoor program. Registration is required.

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 West State Route 2, Oak Harbor

June 17

Juneteenth Campfire Storytime

Listen to a story about Juneteenth and make s’mores.

Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St., Toledo

June 18

Kid Nintendo Switch Party

Play the Nintendo Switch with friends and enjoy snacks.

Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee

June 21

Inclusive Playground Bingo

Join The Ability Center to explore inclusive area playgrounds this summer. This session will meet at Pearson Metropark.

Pearson Metropark, 761 S Lallendorf Rd., Oregon

June 22

Saturday Morning LEGO Crew

Creative play with Legos! The library will provide the bricks, and you make your own creations.

Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania

Gathering on the Green at Tatum Park

Urban Wholistics Green Space Festival offers entertainment, local food and more.

Tatum Park, 1209 City Park Ave., Toledo

June 24

Inclusive Playground Bingo and Trail Ride

Join The Ability Center to explore inclusive area playgrounds this summer. This session will meet at Swan Creek Metropark.

Swan Creek MetroPark, 4659 Airport Hwy., Toledo

Fun Times Outdoor Play

Children will have the opportunity to learn how to jump rope, double dutch jump roping, jacks, hopscotch, card games, draw and relax with a book.

Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St., Toledo

June 6-Aug. 15

Parks and Youth Services Community Movie Night

Enjoy a movie under the stars at various city parks Thursday nights this summer.

The Space Painter: Adventure Juggler

Join the library for a comic romp of long-distance ball, club, and bird manipulation.

June 10

Sanger Branch Library

3030 W. Central Ave., Toledo

Washington Branch Library

5560 Harvest Lane, Toledo

Oregon Branch Library

3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon

June 11

Lagrange Branch Library

3422 Lagrange St., Toledo

South Branch Library

1736 Broadway St., Toledo

Waterville Branch Library

800 Michigan Ave., Waterville

June 12

Kent Branch Library

3101 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo

Mott Branch Library

1085 Dorr St., Toledo

Ice Cream in a Bag – a tasty STEM activity

Change matter from liquid to solid by changing the temperature and creating a tasty treat.

June 11

Sylvania Branch Library

6749 Monroe St., Sylvania

June 12

Point Place Branch Library

2727 117th St., Toledo

June 17

Kent Branch Library

3101 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo

Holland Branch Library

1032 South McCord Rd., Holland

June 26

West Toledo Branch Library

1320 Sylvania Ave., Toledo

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star – Presented by Children’s Theatre Workshop

Star Keepers make sure stars are awake and ready to shine, but what happens when one goes missing? Find out with Children’s Theater Workshop.

June 12

Main Library

325 N Michigan St, Toledo

Saturday, June 15

King Road Branch Library

3900 King Rd., Toledo

Sanger Branch Library

3030 W. Central Ave., Toledo

Reading Buddies

Reading sessions are with trained volunteers and library staff. For children in grades K-3.

June 3 & 10

Waterville Branch Library

800 Michigan Ave., Waterville

June 5, 12, 26

Sanger Branch Library

3030 W. Central Ave., Toledo

June 6, 13, 20, 27

West Toledo Branch Library

1320 Sylvania Ave., Toledo

Meet the Dinosaurs! with Dinosaur Dimensions

An amazing collection of realistic puppets present an experience like no other.

June 25

South Branch Library

1736 Broadway St., Toledo

Reynolds Corners Branch Library

4833 Dorr St., Toledo

Sylvania Branch Library

6749 Monroe St., Sylvania

June 26

Point Place Branch Library

2727 117th St., Toledo

Locke Branch Library

703 Miami St., Toledo

Holland Branch Library

1032 South McCord Rd., Holland