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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, Sep 5, 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

  • FREE Fishing Days in OKC

    The City of Oklahoma City offers FREE fishing on the first Saturday of each month. No city permit is required, however a State license is for anyone 16 and older. Regular fishing regulations apply. Visit okc.gov for additional information.

    Where

    Oklahoma City parks View map

    Oklahoma City, OK

  • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE Children’s Fishing Derby at Ten Acre Lake

    In partnership with the Oklahoma Wildlife Department, this event features an age-divided fishing derby for kids. Prizes will be awarded for the largest and smallest fish, along with additional prize categories. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and fishing begins at 8 a.m.

    Where

    Ten Acre Lake View map
    15600 NE 10th St,
    Choctaw, 73020, OK, US

  • 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE Hooked on Fishing Lessons

    Kids age 5-15 can visit educational stations that cover various fishing topics such as equipment, knot tying, fish identification, casting and regulations. Attendees will receive a rod and reel, tackle, and bait while supplies last. Preregister. Schedule:   Sept. 5 - Route 66 Park Oct. 3 - Edwards Park (10 a.m. - noon) Nov. 7 - South Lakes Park (10 a.m. - noon)

    Where

    Various locations View map

    Oklahoma City, 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

  • 10:00 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 - 07:00 PM | GRAND OPENING of Red Stone Fossils & Minerals

    Join us for the Grand Opening of Red Stone Fossils & Minerals! 🦖💎 Come celebrate with a full day of family fun, hands-on activities, special discounts, food, giveaways, and more! 💎 20% OFF Fluorite • 11 AM–1 PM 🍇 20% OFF Grape Agate • 2–4 PM 🍽️ FREE FOOD • 12–5 PM 🚓 Cops & Cars • 4:30–6 PM 🎁 Drawings begin at 5:30 PM — must be present to…

    Where

    Red Stone Fossils & Minerals LLC View map
    3000 S. Sooner Road,
    Moore, 73165, 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 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 - 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

  • 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM | Prevention & Recovery in the Park

    DCCCA/SUPA works to prevent overdose and substance use in Oklahoma County. Join us for the 7th annual Prevention and Recovery in the Park event featuring family friendly fun and connection to resources! The event will feature a moment of reflection to remember those lost to overdose. Saturday, September 5th, 2026 | 6:00-9:00 PM | Great Lawn – Scissortail Park The event will be held at the Love’s Travel Stops Stage…

    Where

    Scissortail Park View map
    300 SW 7th St,
    Oklahoma City, 73109, OK, US

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