When it comes to spending quality family time with teens and tweens, it can be more challenging to find fun activities that older kids will love. Thankfully, Oklahoma City has plenty of activities and events to keep them entertained. We’ve hand-picked the best events to keep your older kids having fun all month long. Oklahoma City has something special for everyone!
Here are our top 5 picks for things to do with teens & tweens this month:
July 6
FREE Yes! Science! Live Show at Project 3810 (380 N Tulsa Ave) features an energetic talk show hosted by Pallas the Librarian and guest speaker Dr. Elizabeth Smith, a post-doctoral researcher. Audiences will also watch fun experiments, hear panel discussions and receive book recommendations. Preregister. 1:30 p.m.
July 11
FREE Take PART In The Fair Classes at State Fair Park (3001 General Pershing Blvd) features instruction to help participants gain skills that may be used to enter the Creative Arts Competitions at the Oklahoma State Fair. For ages 9 – 15. Preregister. 9 a.m. – noon & 1 – 4 p.m.
July 13
American Cowboy Warrior at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63rd St) features an inflatable obstacle course and FREE snow cones. ctivities are free with Museum admission and free for members, while supplies last. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
July 13 & 14
Camp Out OKC at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features urban camping and a variety of outdoor activities including an outdoor showing of The Jungle Book, s’more making and ghost stories. Reservations include breakfast. Preregister. $65 per family of 4 plus $10 per additional person (Bring your own tent) 6 p.m. – 8 a.m.
July 23 – 28
“Titanic” at Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave) features a stunning and stirring productions of the hopes and dreams of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own…all innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them. $32 & up. See website for show times.
Bonus Event:
July 27
New World Comic Con at State Fair Park Expo Building (3213 Wichita Walk) features local comic artists and vendors, kids carnival, Superhero School, a costume contest, gaming and more. Adults, $7; kids, $5; kids (5 & under), free. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Looking for even more family fun events? Check out our list of the top 10 FREE events happening this month or our list of best places to have fun with teens & tweens.
