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5 Things to Do With Toddlers in OKC This Month

By Metropolitan Library System

The Polar Express Train Ride at Oklahoma Railway Museum

by Lindsay Cuomo

Reading Time: 2 minutes 

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.

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. 

Sign up for the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and receive a FREE book each month until your child reaches their 5th birthday.

 

Top five things to do with toddlers & preschoolers this month in the Oklahoma City metro:

Nov. 1

Coco Movie Night at Mollie Spencer Farm

1001 Garth Brooks Blvd, Yukon

Watch a  a screening of the beloved film Coco, plus enjoy free popcorn, hot cocoa, cider and a seasonal craft. $10; members & kids (3 & under), free. 6:30-9 p.m.


Nov. 8

FREE Creative Beginnings Workshop for Families at Edmond Fine Arts

27 S Edwards St, Edmond

The hour-long, hands-on program is designed for children ages 3–6 and their caregivers. Each session combines storytime, playful dramatization and art-making, building skills for school readiness. For ages 3-6. Preregister. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.


Nov. 13

FREE OKC Tree Lighting Festival in Bricktown

2 Mickey Mantle Dr, OKC

Celebrate the holiday season with live performances and the traditional countdown to the tree lighting by Mayor David Holt. Enjoy family-friendly activities such as photos with Santa Claus, kids’ letter writing station, inflatables and face painting. 5:30-7:30 p.m.


Nov. 14-Dec. 28

The Polar Express Train Ride at Oklahoma Railway Museum

3400 NE Grand Blvd, OKC

Passengers will relive the magic of the classic story on a one-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. $54-$92. 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.


Nov. 16

Wild Kratts Live 2.0 at Civic Center Music Hall

201 N Walker Ave, OKC

Dive into another classic Wild Kratts adventure with the Kratt brothers as they combine live action and animation. Experience, live-on-stage, the excitement and the inspiring quest of the Kratt Brothers that make the hit television series Wild Kratts a family favorite. $39 & up. 1 & 5 p.m.


Bonus event

Nov. 23

FREE Admission Day at Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum

1714 W Wrangler Blvd, Seminole

Enjoy complimentary museum admission all day. 1-5 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.

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