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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.

Our searchable calendar makes it easy to discover can’t-miss things to do for all ages, all in one convenient spot.

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  • Sun, Sep 27, 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • OKC Broadway: The Sound of Music

    For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed - it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien…

    Where

    201 N Walker Ave View map

    Oklahoma City, 73102,

  • 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Route 66 Balloon Festival – Arcadia

    Five days of family friendly entertainment featuring over a dozen hot air balloons, kite show, helicopter rides, tethered balloon rides, food truck and vendor's market, live music and so much more. Follow Route 66 Balloon Festival FB and event pages for more details!

    Where

    14816 E 2nd Street View map

    Arcadia, 73007, OK

  • 10:00 AM - | Oklahoma State Fair

    The Oklahoma State Fair is an end-of-summer annual tradition with free concerts, food and shopping vendors, shows, exhibits, games, carnival rides and more. Disney On Ice will return for performances in the Jim Norick Arena. Special Discount Days Thursday: Half-price admission for everyone, $4 Little Book of BIG DEALS and ride all day armbands* for just $25. Monday: All active duty, retired, veterans and their spouses (Military I.D. required) receive…

    Where

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

  • 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Mesta Festa

    Features a beverage garden, live music, family activities, sand volleyball, local artists and shopping pop-up booths. Benefits the Mesta Park Neighborhood Association.

    Where

    Perle Mesta Park View map
    1900 N Shartel Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73103, 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

  • 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Carpenter Square Theatre: King James

    “King” LeBron James’ years playing in Cleveland bring promise, prosperity, and renewal to the city, while his twelve-year reign also unites Shawn and Matt in an unlikely friendship founded on basketball. The fortunes of the Cavaliers are about to change: The great LeBron James, the biggest star in basketball, is coming to Cleveland. But when superfan Matt’s latest business venture turns sour, he has to sell his most prized possession…

    Where

    Carpenter Square Theatre View map
    1009 W Reno Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73106, OK, US

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