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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, Jul 11, 2026

  • Oklahoma City Comets vs El Paso

    The Comets take the field against the Chihuahuas. Game times are Tuesday-Saturday, 7:05 p.m.; Sunday, 1:05 p.m. Promotional activities include: $2 Tuesday Postgame fireworks on Friday Comets hat giveaway on Saturday Kids run the bases on Sunday Clubhouse Collectibles presented by The Oklahoman – June 30-July 13 A silent auction for Clubhouse Collectibles presented by The Oklahoman will take place during the Comets’ 12 consecutive home games around Independence Day weekend. Fans will have the…

    Where

    Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark View map
    2 Mickey Mantle Dr,
    Oklahoma Cit, OK, US

  • 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

  • Sordid Lives at Carpenter Square Theatre

    When Peggy, a good Christian woman, hits her head on the sink and bleeds to death after tripping over her lover’s wooden legs in a motel room, chaos erupts in Winters, Texas. Each show has 10 performances over 3 weekends. Second & third weekends include Thursday & Sunday. Showtimes: Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

    Where

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

  • 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

  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Sensory Friendly Hour | Bloom Prints

    Enjoy a quiet morning of art-making with us! Sensory Friendly Hour offers visitors with sensory sensitivities the chance to explore our galleries and artmaking projects before we open to the public. Explore our exhibitions at your own pace, and make an art print using flowers and natural materials in one of our studios. A dedicated Quiet Space and sensory kit will also be available upon request. Participants of all ages are welcome!

    Where

    Oklahoma Contemporary View map
    11 NW 11th Street,
    Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM | New World Comic Con

    New World Comic Con is a 1 day convention at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds July 11th 2026 10am-7pm. We will have vendors, a few special guests to be announced later, SuperHeroes School, Giant Monster Mayhem wrestling, and a costume contest, lots of Family Friendly Fun. For more information check out NewWorldComicCon.org

    Where

    Cleveland County Fairgrounds View map
    615 E. Robinson St.,
    Norman, 73071, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | FREE Second OHOF Saturdays

    Enjoy free family fun at the museum and learn about an Oklahoma Hall of Fame member through crafts and activities. All ages welcome.  

    Where

    Oklahoma Hall of Fame View map
    1400 Classen Dr,
    Oklahoma City, 73106, OK, US

  • 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

  • 10:15 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 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 - | 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 - 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

  • 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM | FREE Second Saturday at Oklahoma Contemporary

    Features a family-focused day of art-making, performances and gallery adventures for visitors of all ages. Image: Photo by Cassandra Watson. Schedule:  Feb. 14 | 1-4 p.m. | Second Saturday XL: HeART for All March 14 | 1-4 p.m. | Second Saturday Oiled Paper Lanterns April 11 | 1-4 p.m. | Second Saturday XL: Rodeo Day

    Where

    Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center View map
    11 NW 11th St,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Second Saturday: Bloom Prints

    Enjoy an afternoon of art-making with us! Use flowers and natural materials to make art prints, join a Family Gallery Chat, and explore an Art Pack full of engaging activities for all ages. All Second Saturday activities are free and open to the public.

    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

  • 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM | Interior Earth Look

    The Oklahoma Minerals and Gems Society will be here for a fun talk and examination of minerals and gems of Oklahoma. Make a pet rock and take a look at the gems and minerals! Open to all ages and all abilities. No registration required.

    Where

    Southern Oaks Library View map
    629 Park Dr.,
    Oklahoma City, 7139, OK, US

  • 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Record + Play

    Factory Obscura Presents: RECORD + PLAY An interactive journey to create a MIX-TAPE Somewhere inside MIX-TAPE, memories are drifting. The Emoshies and The Feels have left behind fragments of songs, stories, and emotions, but something is missing. Together, participants will travel through the immersive world of MIX-TAPE, uncovering hidden clues, contributing creative choices, and helping shape a one-of-a-kind mix-tape built from shared experiences. Part performance, part interactive adventure, RECORD +…

    Where

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

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