Outdoor things to do with kids in Toledo
Get the kids outside. Here are the outdoor family events happening around Toledo right now.
DREAM CREATURES OF MEXICO: A WALKING TOUR OF ALEBRIJES: AUGUST 13
Guided garden tour exploring colorful Mexican alebrije art at Lewis Ginter.
Locally-Grown Summer Centerpiece Workshop
Hands-on craft workshop creating summer centerpieces at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Colonial Downs Horse Racing
Live horse racing at Colonial Downs in New Kent.
3 Years at the Track! 🏎️💨 NES is Back at Richmond Raceway!
NES racing series returns to Richmond Raceway.
Craftsman Truck Series
Craftsman Truck Series racing at Richmond Raceway.
STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN
Storytelling in the garden setting at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Mid-August Rocking at the Park!
Live music in the park—family-friendly rocking in Henrico.
2026 Cook Out 400
NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway—thrilling motorsports spectacle.
4th annual lake Chesdin glow party
Glowing lakeside party at Lake Chesdin with family-friendly vibes.
RR AACA invites the CVBCC to the Annual Ice Cream Social
Ice cream social with classic cars and friendly community gathering.
Josh Grigsby and County Line at Pocahontas Premieres Mini Bluegrass Festival
Live bluegrass music at Pocahontas State Park mini festival—outdoor fun for all ages.
Wiener Dog Races & Live Horse Racing - Colonial Downs
Wiener dog races and live horse racing at Colonial Downs—quirky family fun.
CARIBBEAN JERK FEST
Caribbean food, music, and culture at downtown Richmond's jerk fest.
NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond Raceway Summer Race
NASCAR Cup Series racing at Richmond Raceway—high-speed family spectacle.
Electrics & Espresso
Electric vehicles, coffee, and family fun at this Richmond street festival.
Cook Out 400 - NASCAR Cup Series
NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond Raceway—thrilling family racing event.
NASCAR Cup Series - Cook Out 400
NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond Raceway—high-speed racing action.
Family Pontoon Ride
Family pontoon boat ride on the water—scenic outing for all ages.
Summer Madness Market
Summer Madness Market at Lakeside—local vendors and family browsing.
Butterfly Pinning 101
Learn butterfly pinning techniques at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Chris Stapleton and Maggie Rose
Chris Stapleton and Maggie Rose live at Allianz Amphitheater.
FLOWERS AFTER 5THE DAN SCHUTT BAND
Evening garden stroll with live music at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Best Fest
Community festival on East Broad Street with activities for all ages.
USL League One - Richmond Kickers vs Portland Hearts of Pine
Watch the Richmond Kickers play professional soccer at City Stadium.
Fall in the Kitchen Garden
Seasonal garden event at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden celebrating fall harvest.
Kids Markets at Dorey Park Farmer's Market
Kids markets at Dorey Park Farmer's Market—family shopping & activities in Henrico.
7th SGSP ANNUAL FESTIVAL
7th annual community festival on 8th Street—neighborhood celebration for all ages.
Butterflies Bloom Backstage Pass Late August
Backstage access to Butterflies Bloom at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden—nature magic.
Portland Sea Dogs at Richmond Flying Squirrels
Minor-league baseball: Portland Sea Dogs play Richmond Flying Squirrels at CarMax Park.
Spin Doctors in Glen Allen
Classic '90s rock band Spin Doctors at Innsbrook Pavilion.
Chesterfield County Fair
Classic county fair with rides, animals, exhibits, and family fun.
August Friday Night Market
Evening farmers market with local vendors, crafts, and food on Lakeside Ave.
Afrofest 2026 7th edition
Celebration of African and African-American culture, food, and entertainment.
Bucknell Bison vs Richmond Spiders
College baseball: Bucknell Bison vs Richmond Spiders at Robins Stadium.
Football Fest Four - GAMETIME
Family-friendly festival with games and activities on Myers Street.
Changes In Latitudes at Servpro Richmond Pavilion
Live music performance at SERVPRO Richmond Pavilion in Glen Allen.
Kehlani, DURAND BERNARR, Isaia Huron, and 2 others
Multi-artist concert at Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront.
USL League One - Richmond Kickers vs Forward Madison
Professional soccer match: Richmond Kickers vs Forward Madison at City Stadium.
Last Days of Summer Market
End-of-summer vendor market with crafts and local goods in Glen Allen.
Bubble RUN™ Richmond!
Fun bubble-filled run event in Mechanicsville—perfect for active families.
Kids Markets at Bubble Run
Kids market and activities at Virginia Motorsports Park BMX in Petersburg.
Our Little Feathered Friends – A Bird Photography Workshop
Learn bird photography in the gardens at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Living Succulent Candlestick Topiary
See living succulent topiary displays at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Lucky Stars Open Horse SHow #4
Watch competitive horse show with kids at Five Forks Road.
First Responders Day + Colonial Downs Live Racing
First Responders Day celebration and live horse racing at Colonial Downs.
Departure - The Journey Tribute Band
Tribute band festival featuring Journey covers in Chesterfield.
The Goo Goo Dolls and Neon Trees
The Goo Goo Dolls and Neon Trees at Allianz Amphitheater festival.
BABY BUGS STAY AND PLAY
Sensory play for babies and toddlers at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Music at Maymont: Get The Led Out
Led Zeppelin tribute concert at beautiful Maymont gardens.
DREAM CREATURES OF MEXICO: A WALKING TOUR OF ALEBRIJES: SEPTEMBER 3
Guided walking tour exploring Mexican alebrije art at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Music at Maymont: Béla Fleck – My Bluegrass Heart
Bluegrass musician Béla Fleck performs at Maymont's Carriage House Lawn.
Chesterfield County Fair
Classic county fair fun at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds.
Joey Davis & Kailyn Kole @ Jammin on the Point Summer Concert Series in West Point, Va ~ Sept 4th
Live music at Jammin on the Point Summer Concert Series in West Point.
Africa Fest
Celebrate African culture and arts at Africa Fest in Colonial Heights.
Chesapeake Baysox vs Richmond Flying Squirrels
Minor-league baseball: Chesapeake Baysox vs Richmond Flying Squirrels.
PATHS AROUND THE GLASS: A TOUR OF RESILIENT BEAUTY: SEPTEMBER 9
Guided garden tour exploring resilient plant life and design at Lewis Ginter.
The Taste: Celebrate the Chesapeake in Virginia
Celebrate Chesapeake cuisine and culture at this riverside festival.
Empire of the Sun
Indie-electronic act Empire of the Sun at Allianz Amphitheater.
41st Annual Lebanese Food Festival
41 years of Lebanese food, music, and culture in Glen Allen.
The Healing Garden Market
Local vendor market in Richmond with crafts, food, and community.
Petersburg Book Fest
Petersburg Book Fest celebrating local authors and readers.
Forty-Third Street Festival of the Arts
Richmond arts festival on West 43rd Street with local art, music, and culture.
Country Jam II Music Festival
Country music festival in Ashland with family-friendly vibes.
Walk for cancer and Car Show
Car show and walk for cancer in Chesterfield—browse classic cars and support a cause.
Kids Markets at Touch A Truck
Kids market meets touch-a-truck at Stony Point Fashion Park.
Billy Currington
Country concert at Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront.
USL League One - Richmond Kickers vs Chattanooga Red Wolves
Professional soccer: Richmond Kickers vs Chattanooga Red Wolves.
Goochland County Ag Fair
County agricultural fair with livestock, exhibits, and family fun.
Country Jam III Music Festival - Larry Fleet, John Morgan, Kelsey Hart, Aaron Nichols, DANJO
Music festival with live bands and family-friendly atmosphere.
Lakeside Fall Fest
Fall festival on Lakeside Avenue with seasonal family activities.
OKTOBERFOREST FEST!
Oktoberfest celebration in Powhatan with family-friendly fun.
American in Paris
Classic musical theater production on Blanton Avenue.
Fall Botanical Whimsy
Seasonal botanical display at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Field Day of the Past
Step back in time with old-fashioned games, crafts, and farm activities at this heritage event.
Lewis Ginter Fall Plant Sale
Browse fall plants and garden finds at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's seasonal sale.
66th Annual Armenian Food Festival
Celebrate Armenian culture with food, music, and crafts at this colorful community festival.
18th Annual ScucciFest 2026
18th Annual ScucciFest—community festival fun in Midlothian.
Georgetown Hoyas vs Richmond Spiders
Georgetown Hoyas vs Richmond Spiders college baseball at Robins Stadium.
Shrimp Blast 2026
Shrimp Blast 2026 festival in Prince George with food & family fun.
Portugal. The Man, Phantogram, LCD Soundsystem, and 5 others
Multi-artist music festival with Portugal. The Man, LCD Soundsystem & more.
Bluefield State Big Blues vs Virginia Union Panthers Football
College football: Bluefield State Big Blues vs Virginia Union Panthers.
The 2026 Southern Showdown
The 2026 Southern Showdown festival in Dunnsville.
2026 Heart of Virginia Bike Festival presented by Silverman Law Firm LC
Heart of Virginia Bike Festival with family-friendly cycling activities.
Violent Femmes
Alt-rock legends Violent Femmes perform at Kanawha Plaza.
Richmond Spiders vs. Furman Paladins
Richmond Spiders college baseball game—family fun on Monument Avenue.
Concert in the Community - Slate River Band
Free community concert with Slate River Band in Goochland.
State fair of Virginia
State Fair of Virginia—rides, food, animals, and entertainment for all ages.
CVMC At RJ Community Gathering And Cruise In
Car show and community gathering with food and family entertainment.
Winston-Salem State Rams vs Virginia State Trojans Football
College football game—exciting spectator sports for the whole family.
Good Medicine 5K & Fun Walk
Community 5K and family fun walk for all fitness levels.
Chesterfest
Community festival with food, entertainment, and family activities.
Furman Paladins vs Richmond Spiders
Furman Paladins vs. Richmond Spiders college baseball at Robins Stadium.
51ST ANNUAL FOREST PARK FAIR
51st Annual Forest Park Fair in Petersburg—classic fair rides and attractions.
Woofstock
Dog-themed celebration with pets, vendors, and family fun.
Richmond Darkverse Color Run
Colorful fun run with a dark twist—a festive, active family outing.
DREAM CREATURES OF MEXICO: A WALKING TOUR OF ALEBRIJES: SEPTEMBER 26
Explore colorful Mexican folk art alebrijes on a garden walking tour.
Richmond VegFest 2026
Plant-based food, crafts, and wellness vendors at a community celebration.
Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley concert at Allianz Amphitheater on the Richmond Riverfront.
Richmond Folk Festival
Community folk music festival celebrating traditional culture.
Fall Capital Art and Craft Festival
Fall art and craft festival featuring local artisans and makers.
Garden Glow presented by Kroger
Glowing garden light display at historic Maymont estate.
A Walk Through History
Historic walking tour at Locust Grove, Walkerton.
SEASONAL SPLENDOR TOUR: NOVEMBER 5
Guided seasonal garden tour at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden showcasing November blooms and fall color.
GardenFest of Lights Behind the Scenes Tour – December 3
Behind-the-scenes look at GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's holiday display.
Holiday Wreath Workshop, Dec morning
Holiday wreath-making workshop at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (morning session).
Merry Market
Holiday market at Maymont with family shopping and festive cheer.
DIY Floating Butterfly Ornaments
Create floating butterfly ornaments at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
CultureFest with Cultural Encounters – Chesterfield
Celebrate diverse cultures with hands-on encounters at Children's Museum of Richmond.
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