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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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  • Sat, Aug 15, 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

  • Friends of the Library Book Sale

    Oklahoma residents look forward to the annual Book Sale at the OKC Fairgrounds every winter, but this year, there’s even more to celebrate with the return of the Summer Book Sale August 14-15 at the Oklahoma Expo Hall at the OKC Fairgrounds. Shoppers can expect unbeatable prices with paperbacks for $1, hardcovers for $2, and children’s books at half-price, and all proceeds benefiting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) in Oklahoma…

    Where

    OKC Fairgrounds View map
    3213 Wichita Walk,
    Oklahoma City, 73107, OK, US

  • 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM | NOKC Soccer Club

    NOKC Soccer Club is proud to offer a comprehensive youth soccer program.  We take the privilege and responsibility of working with kids through sports to learn about character, sportsmanship, fair play, team work, competitiveness, & the value of hard work every time he or she steps on the field.  Registration for the Fall 2026 season is currently open & will close on August 16.  The 8 game season will begin…

    Where

    NOKC Soccer Club at C.B. Cameron Park View map
    11711 N. Portland Avenue,
    Oklahoma City, 73078, OK

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM | Uncovered: ’90s R&B

    Factory Obscura Presents Uncovered: ‘90s R&B FEATURING: Nia Moné, Rachel Black, Annisia Anderson, Stephen Salewon Saturday, August 15th Doors at 7:00 PM / Show at 7:30 PM Tickets $17 in advance / $20 Day of Show / Free for Mix-Tape Members All Ages Experience Uncovered: ‘90s R&B, a night where local musicians put their own spin on selected popular R&B songs from the ‘90s! Each band/musician will reimagine a ‘90s…

    Where

    Factory Obscura View map
    25 NW 9th St.,
    Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US

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