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Sat, Jul 18, 2026
Sordid Lives at Carpenter Square Theatre

When Peggy, a good Christian woman, hits her head on the sink and bleeds to death after tripping over her lover’s wooden legs in a motel room, chaos erupts in Winters, Texas. Each show has 10 performances over 3 weekends. Second & third weekends include Thursday & Sunday. Showtimes: Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

Where
Carpenter Square Theatre View map

1009 W Reno Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK, 73106, OK, US
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
10:00 AM - | FREE Storytime with Littles at Commonplace Books

Features a half-hour, all-ages story time and donuts.

Where
Commonplace Books View map

1325 N Walker Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM | On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley

On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley traces the artist’s pursuit of abstraction across spontaneous compositions, geometric designs, and works that sought to break from tradition. Frederick Hammersley (1919–2009) is recognized as a key figure in the mid-century Hard-edge movement—a style defined by precise geometric compositions and a strong focus on the relationship between color and form, marked by sharp edges and clearly defined shapes. This exhibition features…

Where
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art View map

555 Elm Avenue,
Norman, 73019, OK, US
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE Story time at Full Circle Bookstore

Features a weekly morning story time with an occasional crafting activity. Snacks are provided.

Where
Full Circle Bookstore View map

1900 NW Expressway,
Oklahoma City, 73118, OK
10:30 AM - 02:00 PM | Corduroy at Rose State College

🧸✨ Adventure is waiting... and it all starts with one little bear. Join Corduroy as he spends one unforgettable night exploring a department store in search of the one thing he thinks he needs—a missing button. Along the way, he'll discover laughter, surprises, friendship, and a place where he truly belongs. Filled with playful comedy, heartwarming moments, and imaginative storytelling, Corduroy is a delightful theatre experience for children, parents, grandparents,…

Where
Atkinson Theatre Rose State College View map

6420 SE 15th St.,
Midwest City, 73110, OK, US
11:00 AM - | FREE Children’s Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Help your kids develop a love for books and literature while making new friends.

Where
Barnes & Noble View map

13800 N May Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73134, OK
11:00 AM - | FREE Saturday Storytime at Best of Books

Features a story read-aloud, crafts and fun activities.

Where
Best of Books View map

1313 E Danforth Rd,
Edmond, 73003, OK, US
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM | Drop-In Art at OKCMOA

Features come-and-go art activities for all ages. No pre-registration required. Schedule: Jan. 17 - Surrealist Self-Portraits Feb. 21 - Postwar Abstraction Geometric Tiles March 21 - Chalk Pastel Zentangle Drawings April 18 - Floral Gelli Prints May 16 - Wikki Stix Cityscapes

Where
Oklahoma City Museum of Art View map

415 Couch Dr,
Oklahoma City, OK, US
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Stories & Specimens

Every Saturday at 11 a.m. we’re hosting Stories & Specimens for children and families! 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, and discover in our interactive Discovery Room. Best of…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Avenue,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Crafts and Tales

Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. we bring 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 Avenue,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | FREE Guided Gallery Tours at Oklahoma Contemporary

Features a free guided tour of the museum's exhibitions at 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Gallery Guides lead inclusive, conversational tours that encourage curiosity. Please arrive five minutes before your tour starts in the lobby of the main building.

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center View map

11 NW 11th St,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM | Saturday Art Studio

Drop in for a relaxed, all-ages art experience! This Saturday Art Studio is a creative space for families and individuals to explore a variety of art materials, experiment with new ideas, and make something uniquely your own—no experience needed. Fingerpaints to pastels, and mixed media to incorporate. The sky is the limit, and anyone can participate. All ages and all abilities welcome. No registration required.

Where
Southern Oaks Library View map

6900 S. Walker Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73139, OK, US
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Record + Play

Factory Obscura Presents: RECORD + PLAY An interactive journey to create a MIX-TAPE Somewhere inside MIX-TAPE, memories are drifting. The Emoshies and The Feels have left behind fragments of songs, stories, and emotions, but something is missing. Together, participants will travel through the immersive world of MIX-TAPE, uncovering hidden clues, contributing creative choices, and helping shape a one-of-a-kind mix-tape built from shared experiences. Part performance, part interactive adventure, RECORD +…

Where
Factory Obscura View map

25 NW 9th St.,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US
04:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Rhea Lana’s of Edmond Back-to-School/Fall Event

Shop over 100,000 items all at once and save 60-90% off retail prices! Since each item is inspected you can rely on us for HIGH QUALITY children's clothing and items at unbeatable prices! WHAT YOU WILL FIND WHEN YOU SHOP AT RHEA LANA'S: Clothes (sizes infant-teen) including maternity Shoes Baby Equipment Furniture Toys, Books, DVD's, Electronics Nursery Decor Much, much more! VOTED BEST CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE IN OKLAHOMA SIX YEARS…

Where
Meinders Conference Center (Oklahoma Christian University) View map

2501 E Memorial Road,
Edmond, 73013, OK, US
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE Heard on Hurd Street Fest

Presented by Citizens Bank of Edmond, Heard on Hurd is a monthly, family-friendly street festival occurring every third Saturday. Enjoy local food, unique shopping and live music. Darci Lynne, the America’s Got Talent winner turned singer-songwriter, will headline October's event alongside performances from Grayson Graham and The Brothers Gillespie.

Where
Broadway Ave View map

1st & Hurd,
Edmond, OK, US
10:00 PM - 10:45 PM | Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera – The Pirates Project! An Interactive Opera

Ahoy, adventurers -- there are stories to unearth on the high seas! Set sail on an interactive voyage tracing the swashbuckling history of real-life privateers and the legendary Pirates of the Caribbean, brought to life through the beloved music of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance. Kids and caregivers will dive into the action alongside our talented artists, discovering the buried treasure of operatic storytelling along the way.

Where
Scissortail Park View map

300 SW 7th St,
Oklahoma City, 73109, OK

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Sat, Jul 18, 2026
Sordid Lives at Carpenter Square Theatre

When Peggy, a good Christian woman, hits her head on the sink and bleeds to death after tripping over her lover’s wooden legs in a motel room, chaos erupts in Winters, Texas. Each show has 10 performances over 3 weekends. Second & third weekends include Thursday & Sunday. Showtimes: Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

Where
Carpenter Square Theatre View map

1009 W Reno Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK, 73106, OK, US
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
10:00 AM - | FREE Storytime with Littles at Commonplace Books

Features a half-hour, all-ages story time and donuts.

Where
Commonplace Books View map

1325 N Walker Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM | On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley

On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley traces the artist’s pursuit of abstraction across spontaneous compositions, geometric designs, and works that sought to break from tradition. Frederick Hammersley (1919–2009) is recognized as a key figure in the mid-century Hard-edge movement—a style defined by precise geometric compositions and a strong focus on the relationship between color and form, marked by sharp edges and clearly defined shapes. This exhibition features…

Where
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art View map

555 Elm Avenue,
Norman, 73019, OK, US
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE Story time at Full Circle Bookstore

Features a weekly morning story time with an occasional crafting activity. Snacks are provided.

Where
Full Circle Bookstore View map

1900 NW Expressway,
Oklahoma City, 73118, OK
10:30 AM - 02:00 PM | Corduroy at Rose State College

🧸✨ Adventure is waiting... and it all starts with one little bear. Join Corduroy as he spends one unforgettable night exploring a department store in search of the one thing he thinks he needs—a missing button. Along the way, he'll discover laughter, surprises, friendship, and a place where he truly belongs. Filled with playful comedy, heartwarming moments, and imaginative storytelling, Corduroy is a delightful theatre experience for children, parents, grandparents,…

Where
Atkinson Theatre Rose State College View map

6420 SE 15th St.,
Midwest City, 73110, OK, US
11:00 AM - | FREE Children’s Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Help your kids develop a love for books and literature while making new friends.

Where
Barnes & Noble View map

13800 N May Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73134, OK
11:00 AM - | FREE Saturday Storytime at Best of Books

Features a story read-aloud, crafts and fun activities.

Where
Best of Books View map

1313 E Danforth Rd,
Edmond, 73003, OK, US
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM | Drop-In Art at OKCMOA

Features come-and-go art activities for all ages. No pre-registration required. Schedule: Jan. 17 - Surrealist Self-Portraits Feb. 21 - Postwar Abstraction Geometric Tiles March 21 - Chalk Pastel Zentangle Drawings April 18 - Floral Gelli Prints May 16 - Wikki Stix Cityscapes

Where
Oklahoma City Museum of Art View map

415 Couch Dr,
Oklahoma City, OK, US
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Stories & Specimens

Every Saturday at 11 a.m. we’re hosting Stories & Specimens for children and families! 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, and discover in our interactive Discovery Room. Best of…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Avenue,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Crafts and Tales

Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. we bring 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 Avenue,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | FREE Guided Gallery Tours at Oklahoma Contemporary

Features a free guided tour of the museum's exhibitions at 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Gallery Guides lead inclusive, conversational tours that encourage curiosity. Please arrive five minutes before your tour starts in the lobby of the main building.

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center View map

11 NW 11th St,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM | Saturday Art Studio

Drop in for a relaxed, all-ages art experience! This Saturday Art Studio is a creative space for families and individuals to explore a variety of art materials, experiment with new ideas, and make something uniquely your own—no experience needed. Fingerpaints to pastels, and mixed media to incorporate. The sky is the limit, and anyone can participate. All ages and all abilities welcome. No registration required.

Where
Southern Oaks Library View map

6900 S. Walker Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73139, OK, US
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Record + Play

Factory Obscura Presents: RECORD + PLAY An interactive journey to create a MIX-TAPE Somewhere inside MIX-TAPE, memories are drifting. The Emoshies and The Feels have left behind fragments of songs, stories, and emotions, but something is missing. Together, participants will travel through the immersive world of MIX-TAPE, uncovering hidden clues, contributing creative choices, and helping shape a one-of-a-kind mix-tape built from shared experiences. Part performance, part interactive adventure, RECORD +…

Where
Factory Obscura View map

25 NW 9th St.,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US
04:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Rhea Lana’s of Edmond Back-to-School/Fall Event

Shop over 100,000 items all at once and save 60-90% off retail prices! Since each item is inspected you can rely on us for HIGH QUALITY children's clothing and items at unbeatable prices! WHAT YOU WILL FIND WHEN YOU SHOP AT RHEA LANA'S: Clothes (sizes infant-teen) including maternity Shoes Baby Equipment Furniture Toys, Books, DVD's, Electronics Nursery Decor Much, much more! VOTED BEST CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE IN OKLAHOMA SIX YEARS…

Where
Meinders Conference Center (Oklahoma Christian University) View map

2501 E Memorial Road,
Edmond, 73013, OK, US
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE Heard on Hurd Street Fest

Presented by Citizens Bank of Edmond, Heard on Hurd is a monthly, family-friendly street festival occurring every third Saturday. Enjoy local food, unique shopping and live music. Darci Lynne, the America’s Got Talent winner turned singer-songwriter, will headline October's event alongside performances from Grayson Graham and The Brothers Gillespie.

Where
Broadway Ave View map

1st & Hurd,
Edmond, OK, US
10:00 PM - 10:45 PM | Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera – The Pirates Project! An Interactive Opera

Ahoy, adventurers -- there are stories to unearth on the high seas! Set sail on an interactive voyage tracing the swashbuckling history of real-life privateers and the legendary Pirates of the Caribbean, brought to life through the beloved music of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance. Kids and caregivers will dive into the action alongside our talented artists, discovering the buried treasure of operatic storytelling along the way.

Where
Scissortail Park View map

300 SW 7th St,
Oklahoma City, 73109, OK