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If you are looking for things to do for families with kids in OKC today, tomorrow, this weekend or all month long, you are in the right place! MetroFamily scours the metro for family friendly things to do with kids so you can find all of the best events and activities for families near you all in one place. Find fun ways to spend time with the whole family on MetroFamily’s calendar, including can’t-miss events, festivals and more happening in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman, Moore, Yukon and beyond on our searchable calendar.

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  • Sat, Apr 26, 2025

  • FREE Myriad in Motion Yoga

    Classes are open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi. Interested participants are invited to sign up for yogi-mail alerts when class locations change. Email info@myriadgardens.org and put YOGA EMAILS in the subject line. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. & Saturdays, 9-10 a.m.

    Where

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

  • A Run to Remember – Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

    The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon combines the personal challenges of running a marathon with the emotion of a shared national tragedy. Runners and walkers of all levels can participate in a relay option as well as a kids marathon, half marathon, senior marathon and Memorial 5K. The Health & Fitness Expo kicks off race weekend festivities. It opens on Friday for packet pick-up and runs through Saturday. The Expo is open…

    Where

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

  • FREE Norman Music Festival

    Norman Music Festival is a free, three-day independent music festival in downtown Norman featuring dozens of performers providing free arts, culture and entertainment. See website for schedule.

    Where

    Downtown Norman View map
    Main St and Jones Ave,
    Norman, OK, US

  • Red Fern Festival

    The Red Fern Festival is inspired by the renowned novel, "Where the Red Fern Grows," set in Tahlequah. Focused on old fashion fun, the festival features hound dog field trials, children's activities, a car show, live music and more. Attendees can also tour some of the famous locations from the novel. Festivities begin Friday at noon and continues Saturday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

    Where

    Various locations Downtown View map
    Muskogee Ave,
    Tahlequah, OK, US

  • The Complete Works of William Shakepeare at Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park

    Features 37 plays in 97 minutes by three actors. Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

    Where

    Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park View map
    2920 Paseo,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • Greater Tulsa Area Train Show in Broken Arrow

    Features model train layouts in all gauges, makes and models.  Buy, Sell, Trade.  Fun for the whole family. $5.00 admission fee, Friday, 5-7 p.m.; Saturday,  9 a.m.-3 p.m.    

    Where

    Ninowski Recreation Center View map
    1367 West Kenosha,
    Broken Arrow, 74012, OK, US

  • OKC Beautiful LitterBlitz

    Choose any day during the month of April, gather a team and head to a nearby park or green space to collect litter. OKC Beautiful will provide trash bags and gloves for the cleanup. Preregister your team.

    Where

    Various locations View map

    OKC metro, OK, US

  • Women of a Certain Age at Carpenter Square Theatre

    Utilizing the often ignored “older woman” demographic, the play examines the themes of lasting friendships, older female empowerment and the current adoption system. It is a character-driven comedy with some bawdy language and an interesting twist at the end. When four college friends, now in their sixties, discover that one of them has been “gifted” with an abandoned baby, they try to figure out what’s next; for the mother, for…

    Where

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

  • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Moore Arts and Crafts Marketplace

    Features local vendors selling handmade items, crafts, quilts, yard art, food, farm produce, direct sale products and other types of crafts.

    Where

    Moore Central Park View map
    700 S Broadway Ave,
    Moore, 73160, OK, US

  • 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE Nature Walk: Native Trees at Mollie Spencer Farm

    Features a scenic, guided nature walk at the farm, in celebration of Arbor Day. The walk will focus on the beauty and significance of native trees. Preregister.

    Where

    Mollie Spencer Farm View map
    1001 Garth Brooks Blvd,
    Yukon, 73099, OK, US

  • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Oklahoma Bicycle Society’s Donut Ride

    Features a casual ride suitable for beginners, young riders and anyone who wants to join a group at a pace of 8-10 mph for about 11 miles with a stop for refreshments at a local donut shop.

    Where

    Will Rogers Park Tennis Center Parking Lot View map
    NW 36th & Portland,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM | Hispanic Health Fair and Mobile Clinic

    Participants will be offered health and wellness information and free health screenings including cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, vision, sexually transmitted infection testing and dental screenings; along with lung function testing, EKGs, immunizations as well as COVID-19 vaccinations and testing. Cancer screenings will also be available by appointment only for skin, oral, breast, prostate and colorectal cancer.

    Where

    Metro Technology Center View map
    1900 Springlake Dr,
    Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, US

  • 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM | Zoorassic World at Tulsa Zoo

    Zoorassic World: Frozen in Time is an immersive, temporary exhibit featuring more than 25 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs from the Permian, Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, plus the giants of the Ice Age in natural vignettes. The lifelike dinosaurs incorporate both movement and sound to give guests a realistic experience.  

    Where

    Tulsa Zoo View map
    6421 E 36th St N,
    Tulsa, 74115, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM | Creatividad silvestre | Wild Creativity at Sam Noble Museum

    The Spanish/English exhibition explores biomimicry and engineering concepts through hands-on, interactive design and engineering challenges inspired by our natural world. Learn how our human-made world is inspired by the natural world and how we can continue to use nature’s inspirations to solve new and pressing challenges. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

    Where

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

  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE Hooked on Fishing Lessons

    Kids age 5-15 can visit educational stations that cover various fishing topics such as equipment, knot tying, fish identification, casting and regulations. Attendees will receive a rod and reel, tackle, and bait while supplies last. Preregister. Schedule: April 12 - Dolese Youth Park April 26 - H.B. Parsons Fish Hatchery May 3 - Scissortail Park June 7 - Scissortail Park July 12 - South Lakes Park Aug. 2 - Route…

    Where

    Various locations View map

    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | Thrive Outside Day at RIVERSPORT OKC

    Features whitewater rafting, surfing, high-speed slides, climbing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, plus free access to flow trails, pump tracks, jump lines and skills zones at Trailhead Bike Park.  GT Jorgito, a GT Bicycles ambassador and BMX racer, will host an introductory pump track session at 12 p.m. Local cycling groups including the Oklahoma Bike Society and the Oklahoma Mountain Bike Association will be on site for those interested in getting more…

    Where

    RIVERSPORT OKC View map
    800 Riversport Dr,
    Oklahoma City, 73129, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE Community Baby Shower at Moore Public Library

    Features a wide variety of community organizations that offer resources for new and expecting parents. During this self-directed, come-and-go, event you will be able to meet with local organizations who provide new families with resources related to health, education, financial literacy and more. Light refreshments will be provided. Participants can enter a raffle for door prizes, including gift baskets, bottles, and other items for you and your baby. Registration is…

    Where

    Moore Public Library View map
    225 S Howard Ave,
    Moore, 73160, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM | Secret Garden Medieval and Fantasy Faire at the Shawnee Mall

    Features local art displays, live music, acrobatic performances, carnival-style games, interactive workshops and lineup of entertainment including The Glomesdale Vikings, The Silent Tide Sirens, Twistina the Balloon Twister and the mesmerizing Lavara Romani Gypsies.

    Where

    Shawnee Mall View map
    4901 N Kickapoo Ave,
    Shawnee, OK, US

  • 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Oklahoma Renaissance Festival

    Step back into 1569 England to experience the royal quest for knighthood, a full-contact Jousting Tournament, Birds of Prey exhibitions and traveling Acrobats. Open weekends plus Memorial Day.

    Where

    The Castle of Muskogee View map
    3400 West Fern Mountain Rd,
    Muskogee, 74401, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM | FREE Earth Day Festival in Midwest City

    Features family-friendly booths, activities, giveaways and food trucks.

    Where

    Nick Harroz Community Center View map
    200 N. Midwest Blvd,
    Midwest City, 73130, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM | FREE Fish Hatchery Open House

    Learn how the city's fishery management program helps to maintain fish populations in Oklahoma City waters and the inner workings of the program. Preregister.

    Where

    H.B. Parsons Fish Hatchery View map
    10940 N. Meridan,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - | Festival of the Arts

    Features visual arts from artists across the United States, performing arts entertainment across three stages and an array of sweet and savory foods from a variety of restaurants. Alongside visual, performing and culinary arts, families can enjoy a children's area offering interactive art activities. The festival will be a fully cashless event. All artists and food vendors will only accept cards. To accommodate this change, onsite kiosks will allow visitors…

    Where

    Bicentennial Park View map
    500 Couch Dr,
    Oklahoma City, 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. Preregister. 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

  • 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Square Dance Lessons at Newcastle Library

    Learn to Square Dance. No partner needed. Wear comfortable clothes & shoes.

    Where

    Newcastle Library View map
    705 NW 10th St,
    Newcastle, 73064, OK, US

  • 7:00 PM - | Saturday Night Show at Oklahoma Opry

    Showcases local and regional talent, rising stars and area favorites performing live music from a wide range of genres backed by the Opry Band. Doors open at 6 p.m.

    Where

    ACM@UCO View map
    25 S Oklahoma Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

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