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Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures

Explore a monumental outdoor installation by Oklahoma City–based artists Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman that transforms Campbell Art Park into a site of story, symbolism, and discovery. Conceived as a constellation of six sculptural forms, including a head, a hand, and four birdlike spheres, the work invites viewers to enter a world where order and chaos intertwine. For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/formlessmatter

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
By the Dawn’s Early Light: Oklahoma Tribal Flag Songs

This new exhibition explores flag songs from five tribal nations in Oklahoma today, honoring the Comanche, Cheyenne and Arapaho, Choctaw, Ponca, and Wichita and Affiliated Tribes equivalent to the Star-Spangled Banner. The songs are connected to the honoring of Native veterans—past, present and future—and provide an opportunity to learn how music, language, community and service intersect. "By the Dawn’s Early Light: Oklahoma Tribal Flag Songs" is made possible with support…

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First Americans Museum View map

659 First Americans Blvd.,
Oklahoma City, 73129, OK, US
Western Days Festival in Mustang

Features Stampede fun run, a parade, a best-dressed cowboy & cowgirl contest, art show, car show, live music, gunfighters, games and more at Wild Horse Park. Most events are free to attend, participation prices vary based on activity. See website for a schedule of events.

Where
Wild Horse Park View map

1201 N Mustang Rd,
Mustang, OK, US
Lives of the Dead Exhibit

Guests will explore the animated world of Dia de Muertos through a unique collection of 2 and 3-dimensional artwork. From the work of early pre-Hispanic cultures to the 21st century, Lives of the Dead offers 1000 years of artistic visions of the dead. The exhibition emphasizes current and vintage Latin American folk art. From Papier-mâché (cartoneria) skulls and skeletons created by the famous Linares family to the ceramic tableaux and…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Ave.,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
09:00 AM - | Choose Your Own Adventure: The Art of the Art Exhibit

From Sept. 18 to Nov. 8, join us for Choose Your Own Adventure: The Art of the Art by Denis Duong and Gabriel Friedman at Metro Library – Ronald J. Norick Downtown. This exhibition features sketches and models from these local artists. Visit Metro Library - Ronald J. Norick Downtown for a glimpse into the creation process for their large-scale public art. You'll see the planning, experimentation and artistry that…

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Downtown Library View map

300 Park Avenue,
Oklahoma City, 73102,
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | FREE Storytime Programs at the Mabel C. Fry Public Library

The Mabel C. Fry Public Library offers a varity of storytimes that include songs, rhymes, crafts, and lots of fun. See website for specific dates and times.

Where
Mabel C Fry Public Library View map

1200 Lakeshore Dr,
Yukon, OK, US
10:00 AM - | Our Journeys: A Traveling Exhibition

Our Journeys Opening Saturday, September 12 The Oklahoma History Center Museum, in partnership with the Vietnamese American Heritage Community of Oklahoma, is proud to announce Our Journeys, presented by Vietnamese Boat People. This multimedia traveling exhibition will be on display September 12, 2026, through January 4, 2027. Created by New Jersey-based nonprofit Vietnamese Boat People, the exhibition centers the voices of Vietnamese Americans through oral histories, photographs, and interactive elements that…

Where
Oklahoma History Center View map

800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73105, OK, US
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | FREE Fall Y’all Family Fun at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame

Features fall-themed crafts, story time, games and more. Story time is held every hour on the half hour 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

Where
Oklahoma Hall of Fame View map

1400 Classen Dr,
Oklahoma City, OK, US
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Storytime Science at Science Museum Oklahoma

Features a story and corresponding hands-on science activity in various locations throughout the museum. Storytime Science moves to a new location for each story — check with a team member or at the Guest Relations Booth for directions. 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Where
Science Museum Oklahoma View map

2020 Remington Pl,
Oklahoma City, OK, US
11:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective

Explore light, rhythm, and pattern in Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective. In this installation, Mount employs projection mapping, laser light, generative visuals, and sound to create spaces that respond to presence and perception. Viewers step into an immersive environment at the intersection of art and technology.

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM | DogFest OKC at Scissortail Park

Features family- and dog-friendly festival including music, fun games and activities, vendors and more.

Where
Scissortail Park - Union Station Lawn View map

300 Park Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Gallery Giggles

Join us for a baby storytime at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center! A skilled early childhood librarian will lead babies and their caregivers through an exciting art-based storytime. After meeting in the Early Childhood Studio to meet, play, and chat, babies and their grownups will head upstairs to the gallery for stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more! This is an excellent opportunity to expose young children to visual art. After the…

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Crafts and Tales

(Best Suited for Ages 3-10) We’re bringing stories to life with Crafts and Tales at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History! In this engaging program, children are invited to gather for a lively story time, where fascinating tales spark curiosity and set the stage for exploration. Each session dives into a themed topic, connecting stories to science and cultural history with museum objects that let kids see, touch,…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Ave.,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
04:30 PM - 05:15 PM | Fairytale Theatre

Join other young actors and take the stage in a fairytale play. Learn basic acting skills and theatre terminology and etiquette in a fun, laid-back environment. Take ownership of your show by helping to create costumes and props.

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Bedford Theatre View map

1212 Bedford Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73116, OK, US
05:15 PM - 06:00 PM | Tiny Stars Ballet and Tap

Learn basic ballet and tap in a fun, laid-back environment. This is the perfect class for those looking to improve their dancing skills for musical theatre. Dancers will have the opportunity to perform in a recital.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

1212 Bedford Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73116, OK, US
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Combo Dance for Musical Theatre

Learn basic ballet and tap in a fun, laid-back environment. This is the perfect class for those looking to improve their dancing skills for musical theatre. Dancers will have the opportunity to perform in a recital.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

1212 Bedford Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73116, OK, US
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Theatre 101

Learn theatre terminology, theatre etiquette, how to prep for an audition, projection and articulation skills, tools for conveying emotion, and more. Take ownership of your show by helping to create costumes and props. Finish the session by performing a play in the end-of-session recital.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

1212 Bedford Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73116, OK, US

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Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures

Explore a monumental outdoor installation by Oklahoma City–based artists Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman that transforms Campbell Art Park into a site of story, symbolism, and discovery. Conceived as a constellation of six sculptural forms, including a head, a hand, and four birdlike spheres, the work invites viewers to enter a world where order and chaos intertwine. For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/formlessmatter

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
By the Dawn’s Early Light: Oklahoma Tribal Flag Songs

This new exhibition explores flag songs from five tribal nations in Oklahoma today, honoring the Comanche, Cheyenne and Arapaho, Choctaw, Ponca, and Wichita and Affiliated Tribes equivalent to the Star-Spangled Banner. The songs are connected to the honoring of Native veterans—past, present and future—and provide an opportunity to learn how music, language, community and service intersect. "By the Dawn’s Early Light: Oklahoma Tribal Flag Songs" is made possible with support…

Where
First Americans Museum View map

659 First Americans Blvd.,
Oklahoma City, 73129, OK, US
Western Days Festival in Mustang

Features Stampede fun run, a parade, a best-dressed cowboy & cowgirl contest, art show, car show, live music, gunfighters, games and more at Wild Horse Park. Most events are free to attend, participation prices vary based on activity. See website for a schedule of events.

Where
Wild Horse Park View map

1201 N Mustang Rd,
Mustang, OK, US
Lives of the Dead Exhibit

Guests will explore the animated world of Dia de Muertos through a unique collection of 2 and 3-dimensional artwork. From the work of early pre-Hispanic cultures to the 21st century, Lives of the Dead offers 1000 years of artistic visions of the dead. The exhibition emphasizes current and vintage Latin American folk art. From Papier-mâché (cartoneria) skulls and skeletons created by the famous Linares family to the ceramic tableaux and…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Ave.,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
09:00 AM - | Choose Your Own Adventure: The Art of the Art Exhibit

From Sept. 18 to Nov. 8, join us for Choose Your Own Adventure: The Art of the Art by Denis Duong and Gabriel Friedman at Metro Library – Ronald J. Norick Downtown. This exhibition features sketches and models from these local artists. Visit Metro Library - Ronald J. Norick Downtown for a glimpse into the creation process for their large-scale public art. You'll see the planning, experimentation and artistry that…

Where
Downtown Library View map

300 Park Avenue,
Oklahoma City, 73102,
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | FREE Storytime Programs at the Mabel C. Fry Public Library

The Mabel C. Fry Public Library offers a varity of storytimes that include songs, rhymes, crafts, and lots of fun. See website for specific dates and times.

Where
Mabel C Fry Public Library View map

1200 Lakeshore Dr,
Yukon, OK, US
10:00 AM - | Our Journeys: A Traveling Exhibition

Our Journeys Opening Saturday, September 12 The Oklahoma History Center Museum, in partnership with the Vietnamese American Heritage Community of Oklahoma, is proud to announce Our Journeys, presented by Vietnamese Boat People. This multimedia traveling exhibition will be on display September 12, 2026, through January 4, 2027. Created by New Jersey-based nonprofit Vietnamese Boat People, the exhibition centers the voices of Vietnamese Americans through oral histories, photographs, and interactive elements that…

Where
Oklahoma History Center View map

800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73105, OK, US
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | FREE Fall Y’all Family Fun at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame

Features fall-themed crafts, story time, games and more. Story time is held every hour on the half hour 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

Where
Oklahoma Hall of Fame View map

1400 Classen Dr,
Oklahoma City, OK, US
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Storytime Science at Science Museum Oklahoma

Features a story and corresponding hands-on science activity in various locations throughout the museum. Storytime Science moves to a new location for each story — check with a team member or at the Guest Relations Booth for directions. 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Where
Science Museum Oklahoma View map

2020 Remington Pl,
Oklahoma City, OK, US
11:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective

Explore light, rhythm, and pattern in Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective. In this installation, Mount employs projection mapping, laser light, generative visuals, and sound to create spaces that respond to presence and perception. Viewers step into an immersive environment at the intersection of art and technology.

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM | DogFest OKC at Scissortail Park

Features family- and dog-friendly festival including music, fun games and activities, vendors and more.

Where
Scissortail Park - Union Station Lawn View map

300 Park Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Gallery Giggles

Join us for a baby storytime at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center! A skilled early childhood librarian will lead babies and their caregivers through an exciting art-based storytime. After meeting in the Early Childhood Studio to meet, play, and chat, babies and their grownups will head upstairs to the gallery for stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more! This is an excellent opportunity to expose young children to visual art. After the…

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Crafts and Tales

(Best Suited for Ages 3-10) We’re bringing stories to life with Crafts and Tales at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History! In this engaging program, children are invited to gather for a lively story time, where fascinating tales spark curiosity and set the stage for exploration. Each session dives into a themed topic, connecting stories to science and cultural history with museum objects that let kids see, touch,…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Ave.,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
04:30 PM - 05:15 PM | Fairytale Theatre

Join other young actors and take the stage in a fairytale play. Learn basic acting skills and theatre terminology and etiquette in a fun, laid-back environment. Take ownership of your show by helping to create costumes and props.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

1212 Bedford Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73116, OK, US
05:15 PM - 06:00 PM | Tiny Stars Ballet and Tap

Learn basic ballet and tap in a fun, laid-back environment. This is the perfect class for those looking to improve their dancing skills for musical theatre. Dancers will have the opportunity to perform in a recital.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

1212 Bedford Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73116, OK, US
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Combo Dance for Musical Theatre

Learn basic ballet and tap in a fun, laid-back environment. This is the perfect class for those looking to improve their dancing skills for musical theatre. Dancers will have the opportunity to perform in a recital.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

1212 Bedford Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73116, OK, US
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Theatre 101

Learn theatre terminology, theatre etiquette, how to prep for an audition, projection and articulation skills, tools for conveying emotion, and more. Take ownership of your show by helping to create costumes and props. Finish the session by performing a play in the end-of-session recital.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

1212 Bedford Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73116, OK, US