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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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  • Sun, Oct 4, 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

  • Greek Fest OKC

    Features authentic Greek food such as gyros and baklava and live entertainment including dancing and music. There will also be a caricaturist, face painter and balloon creations.  Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m - 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.  

    Where

    St George Greek Orthodox Church View map
    2101 NW 145th St,
    Oklahoma City, 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

  • Oklahoma Regatta Festival

    Features a three-day celebration of rowing, kayaking, dragon boating, whitewater rafting and family fun, including fireworks on Friday and Saturday evenings. Schedule Friday, Oct 2 • 6 to 10p OG&E NightSprints RIVERSPORT Rowing and Dragon Boat League Championships Saturday, Oct 3 • 8a to 9p OCU Head of the Oklahoma • 8a to 4p OG&E NightSprints • 7 to 9p Sunday, Oct 4 • 8a to 12p OCU Head of…

    Where

    RIVERSPORT OKC View map
    725 S. Lincoln Blvd.,
    Oklahoma City, 73129, 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 - | Wellspring for Adoptive & Foster Parents

    💜 Adoptive & Foster Parents—This Weekend is for YOU! Wellspring Weekend is coming to Oklahoma City October 3–4, and we’re inviting adoptive and foster parents and their parenting partners raising children ages 18 and under to join us for a FREE weekend designed to recharge, reconnect, and strengthen families. Your weekend includes: 🏨 A free one-night hotel stay 🍽️ Complimentary meals 💜 Family-strengthening workshops 🤝 Connections to helpful resources 🌟…

    Where

    Downtown OKC View map

  • 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 - 06:00 PM | Wings Annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch

    Wings’ most popular event, their annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch, boasts pumpkins, fall decor, hayrides and fun for the entire family. Come shop autumn décor and bring the kids for plenty of outdoor activities such as games, inflatables, a petting zoo and more. Sponsors, attendees and volunteers of all ages are welcome. Pumpkins are available for purchase. All proceeds go to Wings. Oct. 2-Oct. 18 (Weekends Only) Friday & Saturday,…

    Where

    Wings Special Needs Community View map
    1349 E. Wilshire Blvd.,
    Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - | Pumpkinville at Myriad Botanical Gardens

    This fall, Myriad Botanical Gardens invites families to hit the road for a one-of-a-kind autumn adventure during Pumpkinville: Road to Route 66 presented by OG&E, a celebration inspired by the 100th anniversary of the historic Route 66. Running Thursday through Monday, Oct. 1–25, Pumpkinville transforms Myriad Botanical Gardens into a colorful fall destination featuring thousands of pumpkins, seasonal displays, family activities, and larger-than-life pumpkin murals inspired by some of Route 66's most recognizable landmarks. Pumpkinville:…

    Where

    Myriad Botanical Gardens View map
    301 W Reno,
    Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Tulsa State Fair

    Tulsa's largest annual event featuring fun filled family entertainment including carnival rides, attractions, concerts, creative arts, food, livestock competitions & more. Open most days at 10 a.m. See website for hours of operation.

    Where

    Expo Square View map
    4145 E 21st St,
    Tulsa, 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 - 04:00 PM | Farm Girl Fair

    Features an outdoor artisan market with food, traditional fair activities, live music and more.

    Where

    Sandy River Ranch View map
    3500 NW 72nd Ave,
    Norman, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM | Sundays on the Boardwalk

    Weekends shouldn't end—they should finish strong. Sundays at The Boardwalk are where live music fills the air, local flavors take center stage, and Oklahoma City comes together to savor one more great day before the week begins. From family-friendly experiences, live music, locals-only food & bay discounts, and local pop-ups to exclusive event craft cocktails, wellness activations and free fitness classes, every Sunday brings something new to discover. No hotel…

    Where

    The Boardwalk at OKANA View map
    639 First Americans Blvd,
    Oklahoma City, 73129, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM | Wanderlust Fall Pop Up Shops

    Features over 75 vendors including artists, hand-crafted artisans, boutiques and local businesses offering re-purposed, vintage and unique products. There will also be food trucks, fall festivities and more.

    Where

    Wheeler Ferris Wheel View map
    1701 S. Western Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73109, OK, US

  • 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM | 4th Annual Chef’s Tasting at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark for Everyone!

    4th Annual Chef's Tasting The Culinary Arts Society of Oklahoma is holding our fourth annual Chef's Tasting on Sunday October 4 2026 from 4-7pm at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in OKC. The event will feature local restaurants, breweries and chefs serving food, beer and wine, plus raffle prizes, games and more. Proceeds from the event will go towards certifications for local high school culinary teachers and scholarships for culinary and…

    Where

    Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark View map
    2 South Mickey Mantle Drive,
    Oklahoma City, 73025, OK, US

  • 07:10 PM - 08:10 PM | Expressions Irish Dance

    Learn basic Irish dance steps in a fun and laid-back environment. Perform in a recital at the end of the session.

    Where

    Bedford Theatre View map
    1212 Bedford Drive,
    Oklahoma City, 73116, OK, US

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