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 Aug. 17
SNOW: Tiny Crystals, Global Impact at Sam Noble Museum
2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman
Experience an immersive snowstorm with giant interactive snow crystals, make snowflakes grow from specks to complex six-sided crystals, and listen to oral histories about snow from Iñupiaq elders and culture bearers. This exhibition explores remote places in Antarctica.
June 2-July 26
FREE Metropolitan Library’s Neighborhood Arts Summer Programming
Various locations
Local libraries across the Metropolitan Library System will host a variety of musical and performing arts performances, such as rock music, puppet shows, hip-hop demonstrations and opera. Every week a new artist will be featured. See website for schedule.
June 7
FREE “Taking Flight” Wind and Kite Festival at Scissortail Park
415 S Robinson Ave, OKC
Celebrate Oklahoma skies in motion with STEM-related activities, kite flying and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
World Giraffe Day at the Oklahoma City Zoo
2000 Remington Pl, OKC
Learn more about the Zoo’s tallest residents with caretaker chats, enrichment events and more activities than you can shake a tail at. Free with admission. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
June 7 & 21
Train Rides at Oklahoma Railway Museum
3400 NE Grand Blvd, OKC
Ride on vintage diesel locomotives and historic passenger coaches. $5-$12. Trains depart at 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.
Bonus Event
June 21-22
Seussical Jr. at Oklahoma Children’s Theatre
2501 N Blackwelder Ave, OKC
Horton the Elephant discovers an entire world living on a tiny speck of dust. Determined to protect it, Horton embarks on an exciting adventure through some of Dr. Seuss’s most classic tales. $10-$12. 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.
