In honor of our 10th anniversary comes our next Top Ten list: the MetroFamily Top 10 Indoor & Outdoor Fun Activities. Many of these also have DISCOUNTS associated with them via our MetroFamily Kids Pass. Download it here or find it in our July 08 issue. While at our "sister" website, check out many other great travel ideas.

•    Bartlesville Kiddie Park. This amusement park for tots opened in 1947 and offers 16 old-fashioned rides designed for kids 12 and younger. Admission is free and rides are only 25¢ each. Attractions include a Roller Coaster, Pirate Ship, Moon Walk, Little Boats, Sky Rockets, and Bumper Cars. KiddiePark.net.

•    Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum. At this Seminole attraction, kids get to see what it’s like to be the doctor, judge, or firefighter. The museum also houses a large aquarium, a bubble factory, a climbing maze, and lots of other touchable, doable exhibits. Take the new half-mile Sonic Express Train ride and visit Safety Town where kids learn how to bike ride and cross the street safely. JasmineMoran.com.

•    Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Refuge. This 3,600-acre wildlife refuge and museum southwest of Bartlesville offers fun around every corner. The two-mile drive through the wildlife refuge offers a chance to see over 30 varieties of birds and animals, including longhorn cattle, buffalo, and elk. The museum offers some of the country’s most unique Western art and artifacts. Woolaroc.org.

•    Leonardo’s Discovery Warehouse & Adventure Quest. Head to Enid for some hands-on arts and science fun. Leonardo’s has everything from live chinchillas to a carpentry shop with real tools. Kids can create a masterpiece in the arts and crafts center, shop in the pretend grocery store, and play instruments from around the world in the music shop. Leonardos.org.

•    The Oklahoma State Capitol. Have you seen the interior of our recently-domed and glorified State Capitol? It’s gorgeous! The capitol boasts more than 100 unique works of art including The Guardian, which topped off the capitol’s dome on June 7, 2002. For details about architecture, art, and visiting hours, visit ok.gov and search for capitol.

•    Little River Zoo. Kids do more than see the animals at this unique Norman attraction. Tour guides share the history of each animal visitors see there. Kids develop a reference for life when they learn about the animals’ daily habits and personalities. 405-366-7229.

•    Orr Family Farm. This working farm in south Oklahoma City offers groups of children an opportunity to share in the heritage and values of an American family farm. Kid-friendly activities are varied—ride the carousel, do some fishing, saddle up a pony, participate in a rubber duck race, pan for treasure, or race a pedal car. The fun goes on all summer! OrrFamilyFarm.com.

•    Science Museum Oklahoma. With over 350 exhibits, this museum is the king of hands-on fun. Find out why the sky is blue (and lots of other exciting things) at ExploraZone; climb Gadget Tree, a giant tree house with the nation’s tallest spiral slide; and learn what it feels like to be a gymnast in the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Omniplex.org.

•    Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. With comprehensive exhibits detailing ancient life in Oklahoma and the area, this Norman museum is a perfect destination for learning and fun. Don’t miss the special exhibit, “The Science of Super Croc,” through August 24. snomnh.ou.edu.

•    Oklahoma City Parks. The Play in the Park program, held at 30 Metro-area parks provide free, supervised summertime activities from 8am-4pm (unless otherwise posted) for children over age 6 (younger children must be accompanied by an adult). Free breakfast and lunch are provided at some sites; visit OKC.gov/parks/play_in_park for locations.

Denise Springer is the former editor of MetroFamily and lives in Edmond.