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Whether you’re planning for today, tomorrow, this weekend, or the month ahead, MetroFamily Magazine’s calendar is your go-to source for kid-friendly fun across the Oklahoma City metro. We do the searching for you—gathering the best things to do in the OKC metro area including family events, festivals, date night ideas and affordable fun happening across OKC, Edmond, Norman, Moore, Yukon and beyond—so you can focus on making memories.

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  • Sat, Apr 25, 2026

  • FREE Norman Music Festival

    Norman Music Festival is a free, three-day independent music festival in downtown Norman featuring dozens of performers providing free arts, culture and entertainment. See website for schedule.

    Where

    Downtown Norman View map
    Main St and Jones Ave,
    Norman, OK, US

  • 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Mustang City-Wide Garage Sale and Vendor Market

    Join us for a fun-filled weekend of bargain hunting at the City Wide Garage Sale in Mustang! Residents throughout the city will be hosting free garage sales at their homes on April 24- 26 , setting their own sale hours. Be sure to explore all weekend long for great finds! The excitement continues on Saturday, April 25th, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a special Parking Lot Vendor Market at…

    Where

    Mustang Town Center View map
    1201 N Mustang Rd,
    Mustang, 73064, OK, US

  • A Run to Remember – Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

    The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon combines the personal challenges of running a marathon with the emotion of a shared national tragedy. Runners and walkers of all levels can participate in a relay option as well as a kids marathon, half marathon, senior marathon and Memorial 5K. The Health & Fitness Expo kicks off race weekend festivities. It opens on Friday for packet pick-up and runs through Saturday. The Expo is open…

    Where

    Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum View map
    620 N Harvey Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US

  • Venardos Circus presents “Alice”

    Curiouser and curiouser! A Broadway-style, animal-free circus is tumbling, flying, and laughing its way into Oklahoma City as Venardos Circus arrives at Chisholm Creek from April 16 – 26, 2026. Inspired by the spirit of Alice, audiences are invited to step through the looking glass and under the iconic red-and-white striped big top, entering a delightfully unexpected world where gravity is optional, laughter is contagious, and extraordinary talent takes center…

    Where

    Chisolm Creek View map
    1332 W Memorial Rd.,
    Oklahoma City, 73114, OK, US

  • Oklahoma City Comets vs Tacoma

    The Comets take the field against the Rainiers. Game times are Tuesday, 6:35 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:05 p.m.; Thursday, 11:05 a.m.; Friday, 7:05 p.m.; Saturday, 6:05 p.m.; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. Promotional activities include: $2 Tuesday Postgame Fireworks on Friday Kids run the bases on Sunday Dodgers Celebration Night/OU vs. OSU Night— April 24 Celebrate Oklahoma City’s 12-year affiliation with the back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers during an evening commemorating…

    Where

    Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark View map
    1 Mickey Mantle Dr,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • OKC Beautiful LitterBlitz

    Choose any day during the month of April, gather a team and head to a nearby park or green space to collect litter. OKC Beautiful will provide trash bags and gloves for the cleanup. Preregister your team.

    Where

    Various locations View map

    OKC metro, OK, US

  • Violet Sharp at Carpenter Square Theatre

    Based on the true story 1932 Lindbergh Kidnapping Case, Violet Sharp is named for the young British maid working at the home of Anne Lindbergh’s mother. In the wake of the historic kidnapping of beloved aviator Charles Lindbergh’s 20-month-old son, Violet raises the suspicion of the police with a contradictory testimony about her whereabouts to police investigator Officer Walsh. Under pressure from her own personal demons as well as the police, Violet’s…

    Where

    Carpenter Square Theatre View map
    1009 W Reno Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, 73106, OK, US

  • 09:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Playdate & Create: Primary Colors and Shape Stamping at OKCMOA

    Designed for children ages 2-4 and their adults, each session includes themed gallery exploration, story time and a hands-on art-making activity. Grown-ups participate alongside their child, fostering creativity and connection. Preregister.

    Where

    Oklahoma City Museum of Art View map
    415 Couch Dr,
    Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US

  • 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 2026 Great American Watershed Clean Up Event – Reaves Park

    Help recognize the Great American Cleanup with a watershed clean-up with neighbors to help keep Reaves Park healthy and beautiful - and ready for Earth Day Festival. Please register online at the below link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44AFAE28A2F9C07-62007149-reaves#/

    Where

    Reaves Park View map
    2501 Jenkins Ave.,
    Norman, 73072, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - | FREE Storytime with Littles at Commonplace Books

    Features a half-hour, all-ages story time and donuts.

    Where

    Commonplace Books View map
    1325 N Walker Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK

  • 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Oklahoma Renaissance Festival

    Step back into 1569 England to experience the royal quest for knighthood, a full-contact Jousting Tournament, Birds of Prey exhibitions and traveling Acrobats. Open weekends plus Memorial Day.

    Where

    The Castle of Muskogee View map
    3400 West Fern Mountain Rd,
    Muskogee, 74401, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - | FREE Children’s Storytime at Barnes & Noble

    Help your kids develop a love for books and literature while making new friends.

    Where

    Barnes & Noble View map
    13800 N May Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73134, OK

  • 11:00 AM - | FREE Saturday Storytime at Best of Books

    Features a story read-aloud, crafts and fun activities.

    Where

    Best of Books View map
    1313 E Danforth Rd,
    Edmond, 73003, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM | Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Health and Fitness Expo

    The Health & Fitness Expo, presented by the Visit OKC and OU Health, is a two-day, public event that showcases exhibitors with a wide array of products and services geared toward runners, walkers and health-minded consumers. Here, you’ll find the “Why We Run” area, where runners can get the “In Honor Of” bibs and learn about those killed in the Oklahoma City bombing. This exciting event kicks off race weekend! Location…

    Where

    Oklahoma City Convention Center View map
    100 Mick Cornett Dr.,
    Oklahoma City, 73109, OK

  • 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM | The Kids Market at the Norman Music Festival

    Give your child the chance to shine as a young entrepreneur at the Kids Market during the Norman Music Festival Kid Fest, one of the largest music festivals in the country! This high-energy, high-traffic event creates an exciting opportunity for kids to learn, earn, and grow while running their own mini business.

    Where

    Downtown Norman View map
    300 E. Main St Norman,
    Norman, 73069, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Jakian Parks: The Black Land

    Explore Jakian Parks: The Black Land. Through the lens of photographer Jakian Parks, Oklahoma’s Black rodeo culture becomes both symbol and setting for survival, resurgence and celebration. Much like the rodeo itself, The Black Land connects the past and present, situating the American West as a living archive and center stage for Black cattlemen and cowboys alike. The Black Land honors the dignity, beauty and power of Black equestrian life…

    Where

    Oklahoma Contemporary View map
    11 NW 11th Street,
    Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - | Stories & Specimens at Sam Noble

    In this engaging program, children are invited to gather for a lively story time, where fascinating tales spark curiosity and set the stage for exploration. Each session dives into a themed topic, connecting stories to science and cultural history with museum objects that let kids see, touch and discover.

    Where

    Sam Noble Museum View map
    2401 Chautauqua Ave,
    Norman, 73072, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - | Festival of the Arts

    Features visual arts from artists across the United States, performing arts entertainment across three stages and an array of sweet and savory foods from a variety of restaurants. Alongside visual, performing and culinary arts, families can enjoy a children's area offering interactive art activities. The festival will be a fully cashless event. All artists and food vendors will only accept cards. To accommodate this change, onsite kiosks will allow visitors…

    Where

    Bicentennial Park View map
    500 Couch Dr,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | FREE Guided Gallery Tours at Oklahoma Contemporary

    Features a free guided tour of the museum's exhibitions at 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Gallery Guides lead inclusive, conversational tours that encourage curiosity. Please arrive five minutes before your tour starts in the lobby of the main building.

    Where

    Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center View map
    11 NW 11th St,
    Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US

  • 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Restorative Alternative Wellness Community Health & Wellness Event

    Event: Community Health & Wellness EventDate: Saturday, April 25Time: 1:00–4:00 PMLocation: 2310 SW 89th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73159Cost: Free Details:Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of fun and wellness! This grand opening celebration features a bounce house, face painting, and exciting kids’ activities, along with a spin-the-wheel for prizes. Enjoy food, free consultations, and complimentary book giveaways.

    Where

    2310 SW 89th St. View map

    Oklahoma City, 73159, OK, US

  • 07:30 PM - 02:00 PM | “Anastasia” Mainstage musical

    Inspired by the legend of the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna, and set in post-revolutionary Russia and 1920s Paris, the musical follows the journey of the amnesiac Anya, rumored to be the long-lost daughter of the last czar. Performances at 7:30 p.m. April 24, 7:30 p.m. April 25 and 2 p.m. April 26. Director’s talk 30 minutes before curtain of each show.

    Where

    Oklahoma City University View map
    2501 N. Blackwelder Ave.,
    Oklahoma City, 73106, OK, US

  • 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Violet Sharp Play

    Based on the true story surrounding the infamous 1932 Lindbergh kidnapping case, Violet Sharp examines the tragic personal story behind one of America’s most sensational crimes. The play centers on Violet Sharp, a young British maid working in the home of Anne Lindbergh’s mother, who suddenly finds herself under suspicion during the investigation into the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh’s infant son. Come join us at Carpenter Square for this exciting…

    Where

    Carpenter Square Theatre View map
    1009 W Reno Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73106, OK, US

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