Discover the best things to do in OKC with MetroFamily’s calendar!
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Sat, Nov 8, 2025
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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.
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Families can enjoy ice skating, holiday music and food concessions. Skate hours are Monday-Thursday, 3-9 p.m.; Friday, 3-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-10 p.m.; Sunday, noon-9 p.m. Exceptions: Thanksgiving Break (11/23 - 11/29): 12-10 p.m. Winter Break (12/21 - 1/4): 12-10 p.m. Christmas Eve: 12-5 p.m. Christmas: 12-10 p.m. New Year's Eve: 12-10 p.m.
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Features outdoor ice skating on a 4,100-square-foot ice rink made of real ice. Monday-Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday, 4-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-10 p.m.; Sunday, noon-9 p.m. Special Hours: Thanksgiving Break (11/23 - 11/29): 12-10 p.m. Winter Break (12/21 - 1/4): 12-10 p.m. Christmas Eve: 12-5 p.m. Christmas: 12-10 p.m. New Year's Eve: 12-10 p.m.
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Features a 5K and fun run benefitting Victory Family School. Race Details: 8:50 a.m.: National Anthem performed by Victory Family School Students 9 a.m.: Race Start Participants will receive a race shirt (guaranteed if registered by 10/24), custom bib, specialty medal, timing by ORC, and a finish line celebration party. There will be one hydration station along the course, snacks at the finish line and specialty age group awards given…
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Mistletoe Market is Oklahoma City’s premier shopping event featuring unique merchandise from a variety of carefully selected vendors from Oklahoma and across the country. Shop for clothing, gourmet foods, gifts, children’s items, jewelry, and more. Mistletoe Market raises funds to support the mission of the Junior League of Oklahoma City. Proceeds from Mistletoe Market go to fund the Junior League of Oklahoma City’s health-based community projects in the Oklahoma City…
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Features a free Santa’s Wonderland experience with free family holiday giveaways and the chance to meet Santa. During your visit, families can mail their letter to Santa and enjoy other activities. Families who visit Santa receive a free 4x6 studio-quality photo. On Nov. 1, enjoy a tree lighting, treats and more to celebrate Santa's arrival. Advanced reservations are required. To learn more and make a reservation, visit basspro.com/santa or cabelas.com/santa.
Where
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's View map
200 Bass Pro Drive, 1200 W Memorial Rd
Oklahoma City, OK, US -
Features over 50 vendors with unique items from home decor, crafts & jewelry, homemade goods, and more. Concessions will be open all day along with a bake sale. Benefits teen and college student mission trips. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Ditty Bops began with a simple idea: make space for veterans and artists to create together. More than 70 veterans and their families joined OKC artists in free workshops, using Morse code as a spark to explore personal messages through rhythm, text, movement, mask-making and visual art. The performance is the living result: a powerful, vulnerable, authentic and brave mosaic of life after service, created within a community learning to…
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Features a guided walk led by seasoned birders from the Oklahoma City Audubon Society. Discover local avian species and learn to identify bird calls while enjoying a walk around the farm. Preregister. Bring your own binoculars. Some are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Features a variety of home-made, handmade, and fair-trade items, including gifts for purchase from many local non-profit organizations. This unique shopping opportunity will give you the chance to buy gifts that directly benefit people in the community.
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This program is designed to assist homeowners as they promote natural beautification and improvement of the environment through the planting of trees. Trees will be available for purchase in 3- and 5- gallon sizes with vendors, exhibitors, and educational programming scheduled throughout the day.
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Features a bake sale, vendors selling both handmade and commercial products, seasonal crafts and more. Browse items like jewelry, children's toys, personal care items and home goods. Proceeds from booth and table rental, food/bake sales, as well as the profits from the Earthglow Gift Shop, go to local missions.
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Features a program designed especially for babies ages 0 - 24 and their caregivers. The program begins with complimentary coffee and social time in the Family Space. After settling in, visitors will head to the galleries for a fun-filled thirty minutes in front of the month’s featured work of art before the Museum opens to the public. Then, wrap up the morning with playtime in the Family Space, where babies can…
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Features an hour-long, hands-on program designed for children ages 3–6 and their caregivers. Each session combines storytime, playful dramatization and art-making, building skills for school readiness. Caregivers will leave with resources to keep creativity, play, and learning at home. Also held Dec. 13
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Features an indoor pop-up market with local vendors.
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Enjoy free family fun at the museum and learn about an Oklahoma Hall of Fame member through crafts and activities. All ages welcome.
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Features a day full of Egyptian-themed activities, hands-on fun, and a chance to learn more about ancient Egypt and Tutu’s incredible story. Admission to Mummy Day is free for all ages.
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Geekapalooza brings families together to experience how Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) is fun for everyone. Geekapaolooza encourages kids of all ages to learn about STEAM topics through hands-on projects and expo booths hosted by local leaders about subjects such as robotics, the science of flight, coding and geoscience. There will be robotics demonstrations, musical performers and hands-on fun everywhere. All it takes is a “spark” of interest to…
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Features Indigenous artists and creators, panel discussions, film screenings and a family-friendly cosplay competition. The word “skasdi” is Cherokee slang. It’s a playful word that represents pride, impressiveness, awesomeness, fierceness or feistiness, which can all describe many comic book and video game characters represented by artists and cosplayers that participate at comic cons.
Where
Chota Conference Center at Cherokee Casino View map
3307 Seven Clans Ave,
Tahlequah, 74464, OK, US -
Features an upscale vintage-inspired market with original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, food, seasonal plantings and more.
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Enjoy activities, crafts, museum specimens, collection chats, and more 2025 themes & schedule: Feb. 8: Bio-Inspired - Discover the wonders of biomimicry. Explore how nature-inspired design can spark innovative solutions and transform your creative potential. March 8: Women in STEM - Enjoy interactive activities and inspiring stories that highlight the pivotal role that women have and continue to play in science. April 12: The Secret Life of Plants - Discover…
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Features a variety of Scottish and medieval-themed activities including Highland Games, jousting, minstrels, magicians, falconry and more. OKC is one of nine cities selected across the USA to host a qualifying round of the International Highland Games Federation USA National Championship Series. Cheer on these Olympic-level athletes as they compete to represent Team USA in the World Games. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Features local artists, artisans, musicians, food, contests, crafts, games and more. Be sure to check out the Children's Entrepreneur Market, a farmer and craft market run by kids ages 5 to 17. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Sample traditional favorites and ethnic foods made by the parishioners of St. Elijah. Take a historical church tours to learn more about the Orthodox Church and experience the beautiful iconography of the church. Friday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
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Explore the galleries at your own pace in a low-lit, quiet environment designed for visitors who thrive in gentler sensory spaces. Get creative in the hands-on art studio, where friendly and trained teaching artists will guide you through a fun make-and-take art project. Trained and friendly staff members will be on hand to assist with any needs and accommodations, and sensory-friendly packs are available. Participants of all ages are welcome.…
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Features a seasonal fair trade shop offering unique gifts, including a wide selection of folk art from around the world and more. All merchandise are fair trade items, from almost every continent, made by artisans who are paid a living wage for their work. All profits go to OKC non-profit, PAMBE Ghana to support La'Angum Learning Center in Ghana. The market will close at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
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Celebrate the rich history and diverse traditions of First American people with live music, traditional cuisine, pumpkin patch, cultural demonstrations and more.
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Events will include a parade starting at 10 a.m. The public viewing area will be on NW 27th Street between Kentucky and Blackwelder. Spectators can view creative floats entered by university student organizations, homecoming royalty candidates, as well as alumni groups, businesses and community partners. An indoor tailgate and reunion celebration will run from noon to 1 p.m. in the Freede Wellness Center. The event will feature 15 organizations with…
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Features a half-hour, all-ages story time and donuts.
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Features a weekly morning story time with an occasional crafting activity. Snacks are provided.
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Blanchard pays tribute to U.S. military veterans during their annual parade with high school marching bands and cheer squads, as well as numerous Shriners units and more.
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Features a performance of traditional styles of Choctaw dance by a dance group from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in the Downtown Library atrium.
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Features display booths from countries worldwide, live performances and authentic cuisines. All ages are welcome to attend. Inclement weather location at the UCO Nigh Ballrooms.
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NEW Date! Features special promotions, fun activities and memorable experiences throughout the district. Enjoy exclusive in-store deals from Midtown merchants, take part in free, family-friendly activities hosted by the Midtown Association and Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership and explore the vibrant energy of Midtown. For a full lineup of activities and participating businesses, visit downtownokc.com/midtown-walkabout.
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Features a story read-aloud, crafts and fun activities.
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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.
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Features a family-focused day of art-making, performances and gallery adventures for visitors of all ages. Image: Photo by Cassandra Watson. Schedule: Sept. 13 | 1-4 p.m. | Second Saturday XL: Oklahoma Comic Arts Festival - Enjoy comic-making activities led by the Oklahoma Comic Arts Festival and explore the accompanying exhibition. Oct. 11 | 1-4 p.m. | Second Saturday: InflataForms Nov. 8 | 1-4 p.m. | Second Saturday: Light Spinners -…
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Features a vibrant celebration of Native American culture, heritage and tradition with a vendor market, offering authentic Native-made arts, crafts, jewelry and more. The Powwow festivities will begin at 1 p.m. with a Gourd Dance, followed by the Grand Entry at 6 p.m. Families are encouraged to come and go throughout the day to enjoy traditional songs, dances and community fellowship. The new Miss Native American OKCPS will also be…
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Visit multiple booths and learn about what these organizations can do for you. Many different types of organizations will be represented from medical, food and housing help to children's and aging services. Light refreshments served.
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Go behind the scenes at the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World Championship Show! This tour is at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 8. AQHA will take youth and their families for an exclusive look behind the curtain at one of the Association’s biggest shows. The tour is open to everyone who signs up. Tour attendees have the opportunity to meet show officials and learn about their jobs; visit with an…
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Learn how Choctaw and Navajo Code Talkers went from being persecuted for using their native languages to using them to save American and Allied lives.
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Features a "Whose Line Is It Anyway" style comedy with audience interaction and comedy for all ages.
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Feaures a gaming fundraising event. For 24 hours, participants play board games, card games, paint miniatures and host tabletop and role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons (with food, raffles and more in the mix) to raise money for Oklahoma kids in need. Event is free to attend but some games have an entry fee. All proceeds go to the Oklahoma City Children's Hospital Foundation.
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Features an event exclusively for Moms and their sons to come and compete head-to-head at the Mustang Recreation Center. Battle it out with Nerf dart battles, inflatable obstacle courses and interactive games and activities. Light refreshments will be served to all attendees. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required online. Call for further questions or help at (405) 376-3411.
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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.
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Features a multimedia symphonic concert celebrating Dolly Parton, with live orchestral performances paired with video of Dolly sharing stories, reflections and the journey behind her iconic music and legacy.
Southgate Baptist Church Craft Show
November 8, 2025
Ditty Bops at Oklahoma Contemporary
November 8, 2025
Babies at the Museum at OKCMOA
November 8, 2025 @ 9:00 am
FREE Creative Beginnings Workshop for Families at Edmond Fine Arts
November 8, 2025 @ 9:30 am
FREE Mummy Day at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum
November 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am
SkasdiCon
November 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am
FREE Sensory-Friendly Hour at Oklahoma Contemporary
November 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am
FREE Guided Gallery Tours at Oklahoma Contemporary
November 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm
FREE Second Saturday at Oklahoma Contemporary
November 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm
FREE Admission to OKCMOA
November 9, 2025 @ 12:00 pm