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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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  • Mon, Sep 14, 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

  • Cleveland County Free Fair

    Features a midway with carnival rides and games,  live entertainment, livestock exhibits, petting zoo, wiener dog races, baby crawl races and more. See website for schedule of events.

    Where

    Cleveland County Fairgrounds View map
    615 E Robinson St,
    Norman, 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

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

    Three 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

    17808 W Highway 66 View map

    Kellyville, 74039, 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

  • 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM | FREE Admission to OKCMOA

    Visitors of all ages will receive access to the Museum at no cost on the second Sunday of each month, thanks to the generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. With many museums seeing only 71% of their pre-pandemic attendance, the new initiative aims to restore pre-pandemic levels – and opens opportunities for all people to enjoy American art by reducing barriers to access and strengthening…

    Where

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

  • 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Constitution Day

    Celebrate Constitution Day with an afternoon of hands-on history at the Edmond History Museum! Families are invited to enjoy patriotic crafts, interactive games, and educational activities while learning about the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Experience history firsthand with a Living History interpreter  (in colonial clothing), try colonial dancing, and discover what life was like during America’s founding era. This free, come-and-go event is perfect for all ages and offers…

    Where

    Edmond History Museum View map
    431 S. Boulevard,
    Edmond, 73034, OK, US

  • 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM | Try Out Girl Scouts at Our Bestie Bash!

    Come Try Out Girl Scouts at Our Bestie Bash! 🌸💿 Calling all future Girl Scouts! Grab your comfiest PJs and break out your butterfly clips, because our Bestie Bash is going Y2K! This FREE community event is packed with friendship, fun, and total early-2000s nostalgia! This event is open to all K-12th grade girls who aren't yet part of Girl Scouts, come see what all the buzz is about! Girls…

    Where

    Mitch Park, Pavilion #5 View map
    1501 W Covell Road,
    Edmond, 73003, OK, US

  • 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM | BESTIE BASH 🩷✨💚- A Free Community Event

    Ever wanted to know what Girl Scouts are all about? Need fun weekend plans that are Free.99? Want to have lot's of nostalgic memories? Come to Bestie Bash! We invite you and all girls ages K-12th to our Y2k Themed Pajama Party! Experience Girl Scouts and have fun, make friends, and dream big about all the adventures that await you! We hope to C-U-L8R Bestie!🩷💚 Your Bestie 4Eva,   -…

    Where

    Mitch Park , Pavillion #5 - Edmond OK View map
    1501 W Covell Road, Pavillion #5
    Edmond, 73003, OK, US

  • 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM | BESTIE BASH 🩷✨💚- A Free Community Event – Edmond

    Ever wanted to know what Girl Scouts are all about? Need fun weekend plans that are Free.99? Want to have lot's of nostalgic memories? Come to Bestie Bash! We invite you and all girls ages K-12th to our Y2k Themed Pajama Party! Experience Girl Scouts and have fun, make friends, and dream big about all the adventures that await you! We hope to C-U-L8R Bestie!🩷💚 Your Bestie 4Eva,   -…

    Where

    Mitch Park , Pavillion #5 - Edmond OK View map
    1501 W Covell Road, Pavillion #5
    Edmond, 73003, 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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