A hallmark of the upcoming Independence Day holiday weekend is celebrating our freedoms with family, friends and community. The OKC Metro is a buzz with family fun this 4th of July! But how do you narrow down what to do? Here are our top family-friendly events happening in the days leading up to Independence Day:
- OKC Spark – Cheer on the Spark, OKC’s professional softball team, as they take on the Great Britain National Team, in a two-game series on June 27 & 28, or Team USA in a two-game series on June 29 & 30. Tickets start at $15.
- Lucas Ross Banjo Farm –
Celebrate Americana with the American Banjo Museum during their annual Banjo Farm event on June 29 featuring an entertaining performance by Lucas Ross, plus an instrument playground, banjo workshops, banjo crafts and more. Activites begin at 11 a.m. and admission is free for kids 15 & under. Adults get in half price. - Edmond’s LibertyFest – Kicking off with a Concert in the Park at UCO on Thursday, LibertyFest has a full weekend lineup of family fun. Get moving during the Liberty Sprint at Mitch Park on Sunday, catch a patriotic parade on Thursday morning and finish up with the grand finale, a synchronized fireworks display at Hafer Park. Fireworks start around 9:30 but organizers recommend you arrive early.
- Red, White & BOOM at Scissortail Park –
The OKC Philharmonic is hosting an uplifting musical celebration that will conclude with fireworks! The free concert begins at 8:30 on Wednesday, July 3, and will feature a lineup of patriotic music and special guests Jay Gleason and Audrey Logan. - Yukon Freedom Fest – This two-day celebration features live concerts, food trucks, kids’ activities and more, plus a giant fireworks show on both Wednesday & Thursday. Be sure to check out unique contests such as the Cherry Bomb kids triathlon that lets kids swim, bike and run through Yukon City Park (preregistration is recommended), a hot dog eating contest and a cornhole tournament. Activities get started on Wednesday at 5 p.m. and Thursdays’s activities started early at 8 a.m. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. both days. Find a full schedule here!
Celebrate Americana with the American Banjo Museum during their annual Banjo Farm event on June 29 featuring an entertaining performance by Lucas Ross, plus an instrument playground, banjo workshops, banjo crafts and more. Activites begin at 11 a.m. and admission is free for kids 15 & under. Adults get in half price.
The OKC Philharmonic is hosting an uplifting musical celebration that will conclude with fireworks! The free concert begins at 8:30 on Wednesday, July 3, and will feature a lineup of patriotic music and special guests Jay Gleason and Audrey Logan.Happy Independence Day from the MetroFamily Team!
