Preschoolers are full of wonder and energy! To help you occupy active minds, we’ve rounded up our top five events for toddlers and preschoolers happening in the metro. From special story times to celebrations and more, you’ll have plenty of exciting ways to keep the youngest in the family busy all month long.
Here are our top five picks for things to do with toddlers & preschoolers this month:
Oct. 5
Pioneer Library System Touch-a-Truck at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds (615 E Robinson St, Norman) features a variety of vehicles and drivers will be on hand to answer questions. Benefits the PLS Cleveland County locations. $2 suggested donation. Quiet hour: 9 – 10 a.m.; engines on, 10 a.m. – noon.
FREE Little Buckaroos Round-Up at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63rd St) features tick horse barrel races, roping, and more. Western dress up encouraged. 10 a.m. – noon.
Oct. 11 – 27
Pumpkinville at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features crafts, games, imaginative displays and more. Special activities are planned throughout the month including train rides, yoga, a juggling workshop and more. $8; members and kids (2 & under), free. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Oct. 19
Stockyards Stampede at Stockyard City (1305 S Agnew) features chuckwagons, blacksmiths, gunfighters, carriage rides, food trucks and a children’s educational area with commodity trailers, tractors, straw mazes and games. Free to attend. The Chain Ranch Longhorns parade down the street at 10 a.m. and the fun will continue until 4 p.m.
Oct. 25 – 27
PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure at Cox Convention Center (1 Myriad Gardens) features a pirate-themed adventure to uncover hidden treasure. $22 & up. Friday, 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.; Sunday, noon & 4 p.m.
Bonus Events:
Oct. 23 – 30
Storybook Forest at Arcadia Lake (7200 E 15th St, Edmond) features a fun, not-scary trail filled with roaming characters and lots of treats. Additional activities include hayrides, games, a campfire for roasting marshmallows, hot chocolate and story time. Weekdays, $12; weekends, $15. $2 discount if purchased before Oct. 23 at any of the Lake Fee Collection Stations or at the MAC building at Mitch Park. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Looking for more fun events? Check out our calendar. Or, browse our best of the month editor’s picks.
