Toddlers and preschoolers are full of wonder and energy! To help you occupy their active young minds, we’ve rounded up our top five fun events and things to do with toddlers and preschoolers in the OKC metro. From special storytimes to celebrations and more, you’ll have plenty of exciting ways to keep the youngest in the family busy all month long.
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This list is generously sponsored by the Metropolitan Library System. At each of the 19 libraries, you will find a variety of educational and early literacy programs and resources including educational computer games, story times, play times, online resources and more curated for the youngest, inquisitive minds to encourage literacy at each stage in your child’s life.
Top five things to do with toddlers & preschoolers this month in the Oklahoma City metro:
Through Dec. 29
The Polar Express Train Ride at Oklahoma Railway Museum
3400 NE Grand Blvd, OKC
Passengers can relive the magic of the classic story on an hour train ride. During the trip, characters on each car lead passengers in a reading of the book, cookies are delivered by dancing chefs and kids get the chance to meet Santa. Adults, $50-$79; kids (2-11), $44-$74. See website for the departure schedule.
Dec. 1, 8 & 13
Christmas LOCO Model Train Rides at Locomotive Operators of Central OK
29626 Lake Dr, McLoud
Ride 1/8 scale locomotives, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. $5. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 5
405 Moms Club PJs & Pizza Christmas Movie Night at Mr Gatti’s Pizza
9410 N May Ave, OKC
Watch a festive movie and enjoy a pizza buffet. Tickets include at $5 arcade game card. Pajamas encouraged. All ages welcome. $11. 5-7 p.m.
Dec. 7
Breakfast with Santa at The Station Recreation Center
700 S Broadway, Moore
Meet Santa and enjoy breakfast and holiday crafts. Each person must have a ticket and children must be accompanied by an adult. $10. 8-10 a.m.
Dec. 7 & 14
FREE Photos with Santa & Storytime with Mrs. Claus at Myriad Gardens
301 W Reno Ave, OKC
Meet Santa and pose for photos, plus enjoy story time with Mrs. Claus and handmade crafts. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bonus Events
Saturdays in December
Drop-In Art at Oklahoma City Museum of Art
415 Couch Dr, OKC
Enjoy come-and-go art activities for all ages such as holiday card printmaking and marbled shaving cream prints. Activities change weekly. Kids can meet Santa on Dec. 21. Free with admission. No pre-registration required. Adults, $17; seniors, $13; kids (17 & under), free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Looking for more fun events and things to do with toddlers and preschoolers in OKC? Check out our calendar. Or browse our best of the month editor’s picks.
