Discover the best things to do in OKC with MetroFamily’s calendar!
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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Sun, Jul 26, 2026
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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
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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.
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More than 300 athletes from 50 nations will compete over six days for world titles in Canoe Slalom (C1), Kayak Slalom (K1) and Kayak Cross. The family-friendly event gives many competitors their first opportunity to race on the RIVERSPORT course, the official venue for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
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Race Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 7:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! Every Registration Includes Great Swag - designer shirt Custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos FREE Kona Ice at the finish line!…
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Designed for children ages 2-4 and their adults, each session includes themed gallery exploration, story time and a hands-on art-making activity. Grown-ups participate alongside their child, fostering creativity and connection. Preregister.
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Features a celebration of the classic Western icon — the cowboy. Dress up in your Western duds and enjoy a presentation from famed Cowboy Cook Kent Rollins, plus family-friendly activities and crafts while exploring Prosperity Junction and Liichokoshkomo'. Engage in activities designed for young cowpokes, including mechanical bull riding, mini-barrel racing, giant horseshoes, arts and crafts, trick roping, face painting and much more. Experience live performances by acclaimed musicians from…
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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum View map
1700 NE 63rd St.,
Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, US -
Features a half-hour, all-ages story time and donuts.
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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…
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Features a weekly morning story time with an occasional crafting activity. Snacks are provided.
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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 -
Step inside the world of dance with Oklahoma International Dance Festival's Community Dance Day! Designed for young dancers (ages 9–14) with previous dance experience, the day offers a free, unique opportunity to take classes, observe rehearsals, and connect with internationally recognized artists and dancers from across the U.S. and abroad. Participants ages 9–14 can take part in structured dance classes throughout the day, while an all-ages West African dance class…
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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 -
Features a story read-aloud, crafts and fun activities.
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Help your kids develop a love for books and literature while making new friends.
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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. Please arrive five minutes before your tour starts in the lobby of the main building.
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In this all-ages program, we will be making dinosaur puppets using yarn! Together, we will learn how to create pom-poms and finger knit with yarn. With these base techniques, and a few extra supplies, you can bring your very own mesozoic marionette to life! Younger children will be able to participate in making pom-poms and finger knitting, but may need a guardian's help assembling their creations. All ages and all…
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Join us for our F.U.S.E. (Faith Using Science & Engineering) Night at Greater Cleaves Memorial CME Church. You don't have to be a member to join in on the fun. Each month we will have 2-3 hands-on STEM projects and a few take-home kits for purchase. Costs: $5 per participant (includes one hands-on STEM kit and a certificate of completion.) Registration is required: https://www.jotform.com/261526066513050 Activities: ●…
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Greater Cleaves Memorial CME Church View map
1609, NE 48th Street
Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, US -
Celebrate Parks and Recreation month with our free community event Pack the Park on July 25! Enjoy fun for the whole family with inflatables, chalk art contest, and food trucks starting at 6:00 pm. Then once 7:00 pm rolls around, enjoy a free outdoor showing of the live action movie "Lilo and Stitch". Grab your lawn chairs and invite your friends to our biggest event of the summer. Come early for the best spots,…
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Experience the electrifying Oklahoma International Dance Festival Choreography Showcase! This curated event highlights fresh voices in contemporary dance, featuring original works by choreographers from the Oklahoma City metro area alongside invited out-of-state artists. Audiences will experience a diverse range of styles and perspectives in a professionally produced performance that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and artistic innovation. For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/oidfshowcase Purchase tickets here: https://okcontemp.ticketapp.org/portal/product/216
FREE LIVE! on the Plaza
August 14, 2026 @ 6:00 pm