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Whether you’re planning for today, tomorrow, this weekend, or the month ahead, MetroFamily Magazine’s calendar is your go-to source for kid-friendly fun across the Oklahoma City metro. We do the searching for you—gathering the best things to do in the OKC metro area including family events, festivals, date night ideas and affordable fun happening across OKC, Edmond, Norman, Moore, Yukon and beyond—so you can focus on making memories.

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  • Wed, Mar 18, 2026

  • Spring Break Art Camp at the Station

    When: March 16-20 Time:  9 am - Noon Age: 6-9 Fee: $75 (Save $15 when also enrolling in Spring Break Science Lab Camp) Where: The Station Recreation Center

    Where

    The Station Recreation Center View map
    700 S Broadway Ave, Moore, OK, USA,
    Moore, 73160, OK, US

  • Space Camp: Alien Takeover! at Downtown Library

    Aliens are taking over the children's area to celebrate the beginning of Space Camp at the Downtown Library! Stop by any time to complete fun, alien-themed crafts, play alien games and even build your own alien! This event is part of Space Camp, a week-long celebration of spring break. Join us for a fun space-themed program for kids every day from March 13- 20 (except for Sunday).

    Where

    Downtown Library View map
    300 Park Avenue,
    Oklahoma City, 73102, OK

  • Teacher Free Days Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum

    As part of the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum's Spring Break programming, teachers are invited to tour the Museum for FREE! This is a great opportunity to learn about programs and resources to teach this important event in history. Just show your school ID at the door for your complimentary ticket and sign up for resources for your classroom. Park for free in the Memorial Parking Garage at 231…

    Where

    Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum View map
    620 N. Harvey Avenue,
    Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US

  • Spring Break Court Combo Jam

    Four days, twice the fun! Enjoy two action-packed days of basketball followed by two days of pickleball/red ball. Fast, fun, and perfect for players who love to move, play and try something new over spring break! WHEN: March 16 - March 19 (4-day camp - 2 days of basketball & 2 days of pickleball/red ball) TIME: 9:00 am - Noon AGES: 6 - 12yrs. FEE: $80 WHERE: The Station Recreation…

    Where

    The Station Recreation Center View map
    700 S Broadway Ave, Moore, OK, USA,
    Moore, 73160, OK, US

  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Oklahoma Youth Expo

    Features a youth livestock competition with students from around Oklahoma. See 7,000 exhibitors along with their educators and families from all of Oklahoma’s 77 counties. Visit website for a complete schedule of events.

    Where

    State Fair Park View map
    3001 General Pershing Blvd.,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM | Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma Spring Break Pop-Ins

    Open to all girls! Spring Break Pop-Ins (March 16–20) offer flexible one-day or full-week fun for grades K–5 with creative, hands-on activities. $35/day or $175/week. After Care available. GSWESTOK.org/springbreak Each day features a different theme filled with hands-on activities, creativity and discovery. Explore new interests, build skills and have fun with friends!

    Where

    Camp Trivera View map
    2508 NE 50th St.,
    Okc, 73111, OK, US

  • 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Spring Break Explorers Camp (ages 6-7) – Sam Noble Museum

    A week discovery awaits young explorers ages 6 to 7! Join us from 9 am to 12 pm every morning for museum adventures with activities, crafts, games, and gallery tours as we explore natural and cultural history! Explorers Camp is where learning meets fun, new friends are made, and young minds embark on a journey they’ll never forget!

    Where

    Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map
    2401 Chautauqua Avenue,
    Norman, 73072, OK, US

  • 09:30 AM - 11:15 AM | FREE Mother Goose Storytime at the Mustang Public Library

    Features stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft. Located at Town Hall Banquet Hall B. 9:30 & 10:30

    Where

    Mustang Public Library View map
    1201 N. Mustang Rd.,
    Mustang, 73064, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | Wagon Trails to Railroad Rails at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

    Climb aboard for a creative journey through the Old West for a day of drop-in activities! Design your own train car window view and imagine what you might see rolling across the frontier. Answer fun questions found along the tracks at the train depot as you discover fascinating Western facts. Create a pony craft inspired by life on the range. Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies…

    Where

    National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum View map
    1700 NE 63rd St,
    Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | COUNTDOWN TO SPRING at Scissortail Park!

    COUNTDOWN TO SPRING at Scissortail Park! Spring Break is almost here, and we’re celebrating with hands-on nature education adventures for kids! Get ready to explore the incredible animals that call Scissortail Park’s ecosystem home through four unforgettable, curiosity-sparked classes at the Boathouse & Lake Tom McDaniel.   FEATURED CLASSES: Wings in Motion – Learn about the challenges monarchs, bees, and butterflies face, and how we can all help them thrive.…

    Where

    Scissortail Park View map

  • 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 - 05:00 PM | FREE Three Sisters Spring Celebration at the Chickasaw Cultural Center

    Celebrate the emergence of spring and the planting of essential crops through Chickasaw culture, language, demonstrations and various activities like: -Bow making, hide tanning and flint knapping -Traditional food samples -Planting of the Three Sisters: corn, beans and squash

    Where

    Chickasaw Cultural Center View map
    867 Cooper Memorial Rd,
    Sulphur, 73086, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | Spring Break Escape

    Join us for special daily events at the museum! Learn with “Storytime & Specimens,” make a craft with us, or even “Meet a Scientist” during your visit. All activities are included free with museum admission.

    Where

    Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map
    2401 Chautauqua Avenue,
    Norman, 73072, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | Spring Break Escape – Sam Noble Museum

    Join us for special daily events at the museum! Learn with “Storytime & Specimens”, make a craft with us, or even “Meet a Scientist” during your visit. All activities are included free with museum admission.

    Where

    Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map
    2401 Chautauqua Avenue,
    Norman, 73072, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | Spring Break Escape at Sam Noble Museum

    Features special daily events at the museum. Learn with “Storytime & Specimens”, make a craft and “Meet a Scientist” during your visit. All activities are included free with museum admission.  

    Where

    Sam Noble Museum View map
    2401 Chautauqua Ave,
    Norman, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | FREE Reading Wednesdays at Myriad Gardens

    Features a nature-themed storytime, interactive song and small craft. Books are selected based on the season. Walkups welcome. Storytime is held in the Children's Garden in the warmer months and the Visitor Center lobby during colder months. Location is subject to change. Look for updates online or on social media.

    Where

    Myriad Gardens View map
    301 W Reno Ave,
    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 - 04:00 PM | Spring Break Drop-In Art at Oklahoma City Museum of Art

    Features come-and-go art activities. Schedule: Wednesday, March 18 | Layered Cellophane Collages Experiment with transparency and opacity as you create layered artworks inspired by Paul Reed’s Disc series. Cut and collage colorful cellophane into bold shapes to capture Reed’s luminous overlapping effects. Thursday, March 19 | Masking Tape Paintings Play with color layering and geometric design using masking tape, liquid watercolors, and acrylic paint pens on canvas panels. Draw inspiration from Paul Reed:…

    Where

    Oklahoma City Museum of Art View map
    415 Couch Dr,
    Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Crafts and Tales at Sam Noble

    Crafts and Tales is a weekly program for young children and families that is held every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Visitors are invited to enjoy a short story in the Discovery Room, then take part in a crafting activity. Crafts and Tales is a free activity included with the cost of admission. All crafting materials are provided by the museum for no charge.

    Where

    Sam Noble Museum View map
    2401 Chautauqua Ave,
    Norman, 73072, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Jakian Parks: The Black Land

    Explore Jakian Parks: The Black Land. Through the lens of photographer Jakian Parks, Oklahoma’s Black rodeo culture becomes both symbol and setting for survival, resurgence and celebration. Much like the rodeo itself, The Black Land connects the past and present, situating the American West as a living archive and center stage for Black cattlemen and cowboys alike. The Black Land honors the dignity, beauty and power of Black equestrian life…

    Where

    Oklahoma Contemporary View map
    11 NW 11th Street,
    Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US

  • 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM | Better Conversations: The Future of The Oklahoma Standard

    Step into a conversation where the next generation takes the lead, offering a fresh look at the concerns, dreams, and hard-won insights of today’s youth. This interactive session invites all ages to engage directly with our Teen Board members as we bridge the gap between a history that revealed the Oklahoma Standard and the future we are building together.

    Where

    Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum View map
    620 N. Harvey Ave.,
    Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US

  • 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Spring Break Explorers Camp (ages 8-11) – Sam Noble Museum

    A week of discovery awaits curious explorers ages 8 to 11! Join us every afternoon during Spring Break for museum adventures with activities, crafts, games, and gallery tours as we explore natural and cultural history! Explorers Camp is where learning meets fun, new friends are made, and young minds embark on a journey they’ll never forget!

    Where

    Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map
    2401 Chautauqua Avenue,
    Norman, 73072, OK, US

  • 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM | COUNTDOWN TO SPRING at Myriad Botanical Gardens!

    COUNTDOWN TO SPRING at Myriad Botanical Gardens! Keep the fun going after Scissortail Park’s morning programs and hop over to the Children’s Garden from 1–3pm for FREE drop-in activities! Come & go, no preregistration needed. Free for members or with Crystal Bridge admission. Weather permitting (activities will move indoors if needed). Activity Lineup: Monday, March 16 | Natural Suncatchers Wednesday, March 18 | DIY Rain Gauges & Raincloud Blow Paint…

    Where

    Myriad Botanical Gardens & Crystal Bridge Conservatory View map

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