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Andy B’s Bowl Social is a one-stop entertainment destination in Oklahoma City for the whole family! Enjoy bowling for all ages, birthday parties, a snack bar & twilight specials in an easygoing environment.

  • Thu, Oct 29, 2026

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Youth climbing classes for ages 7-17. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-6. No experience necessary!

    Where

    High Plains Climbing Gym View map
    200 SE 4th,
    Oklahoma city, 73129, OK, US
  • The Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum is planning two Spooktacular Saturday events this October! On October 24, we will have paranormal investigators at the Museum. Tickets are limited to just 30 and cost $40/each. On Halloween, October 31, we will have a trick or treat event fun for all ages! Adults in costume get in free, and kids of all ages are free on Halloween. Come help support the museum, scare…

    Where

    Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum View map
    2716 NE 50th,
    Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, US
  • Learn basic Irish dance steps with other homeschooled students in a fun, laid-back setting. Perform in an end-of-session recital.

    Where

    Upstage Theatre View map
    633 Hundred Oaks Drive, Ste 130 and 140
    Edmond, 73013, OK, US
  • Our Journeys Opening Saturday, September 12 The Oklahoma History Center Museum, in partnership with the Vietnamese American Heritage Community of Oklahoma, is proud to announce Our Journeys, presented by Vietnamese Boat People. This multimedia traveling exhibition will be on display September 12, 2026, through January 4, 2027. Created by New Jersey-based nonprofit Vietnamese Boat People, the exhibition centers the voices of Vietnamese Americans through oral histories, photographs, and interactive elements that…

    Where

    Oklahoma History Center View map
    800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive,
    Oklahoma City, 73105, OK, US
  • Work with fellow homeschooled performers to learn basic music theory, polish your dancing skills, brush up your acting skills, and put together a short musical production you’re sure to be proud of. No experience necessary, but experienced performers are welcome.

    Where

    Upstage Theatre View map
    633 Hundred Oaks Dr, Ste 130 and 140
    Edmond, 73013, OK, US
  • Work with fellow homeschooled performers to learn basic music theory, polish your dancing skills, brush up your acting skills, and put together a short musical production you’re sure to be proud of.

    Where

    Upstage Theatre View map
    633 Hundred Oaks Drive, Ste 130 and 140
    Edmond, 73013, OK, US
  • 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
  • (Ages 6-11) Spike’s Club inspires children to love learning through active exploration and play. Each Thursday from 3:30 to 6:00 pm children will explore different natural and cultural history themes. During this installment of Spike’s Club, we’ll learn about the many holidays celebrated by cultures around the world. Registration Opens on August 11.

    Where

    Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map
    2401 Chautauqua Ave.,
    Norman, 73072, OK, US
  • After-school climbing classes for ages 7-17. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-6. No experience necessary!

    Where

    High Plains Climbing Gym View map
    200 SE 4th,
    Oklahoma City, 73129, OK, US
  • Singing in a choir is a great way to learn about music, meet new friends, and improve your voice. Joining in with other singers takes the pressure off one individual voice---so you don’t have to be a soloist in the spotlight. No experience is needed. Missy Attebery, an award-winning conductor, has directed music for both children and adults. Participants will practice two songs: a patriotic piece, God Bless America, and…

    Where

    Edmond History Museum View map
    431 S. Boulevard,
    Edmond, 73034, OK, US
  • Singing in a choir is a great way to learn about music, meet new friends, and improve your voice. Joining in with other singers takes the pressure off one individual voice---so you don’t have to be a soloist in the spotlight. No experience is needed. Missy Attebery, an award-winning conductor, has directed music for both children and adults. Participants will practice two songs: a patriotic piece, God Bless America, and…

    Where

    Edmond History Museum View map
    431 S. Boulevard,
    Edmond, 73034, OK, US
  • Fairytales come to life on a fun, not-scary trail filled with roaming characters and lots of treats. Additional activities include carnival games, hayride, campfire, concessions and story time. All tickets must be purchased online in advance. *Inclement weather closings will be posted to social media daily.

    Where

    Spring Creek Park View map
    7200 E 15th St,
    Edmond, OK, US
  • Here’s your chance to be a star! We’re recruiting a few good soldiers to take their boots Broadway-bound this season as we learn about acting, comic timing, and radio drama delivery. All participants are invited, but not required, to participate as performers in the museum’s 1940s Radio Theater show, Glamour, Glitz & Radio Scripts on Nov 22 at 4:00pm. No experience? No problem, we’ll put you “at ease” in the…

    Where

    Edmond History Museum View map
    431 S. Boulevard,
    Edmond, 73034, OK, US
  • If you’re still somewhere between where you’ve been and where God is leading, the We Are Messengers Halfway Home Tour is for you! This fall, We Are Messengers bring honesty and heart to cities across the country with hits like “Come What May” and “Wholehearted.” Allison Eide opens the night with her familiar songs like “Love Who I Am.” This will be a night to remember! Grab your ticket and…

    Where

    Oklahoma City Community College View map
    7777 South May Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73159, OK, US

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