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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, May 30, 2026

  • Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide signature event that unites communities across the country to put an end to arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation is fighting for all people who live with the chronic pain of arthritis. As a Champion of Yes, it’s their mission to turn the obstacles arthritis causes into opportunities. Not only do they champion life-changing solutions and medical advancements, but also provide ways for…

    Where

    Wheeler District View map
    701 S Western,
    Oklahoma City, 73109, OK, US
  • Free Registration to the Oklahoma City 2026 Muddy Dash Is Still Available! Oklahoma City families! Get ready to splash, laugh, and conquer the mud together at the Oklahoma City 2026 Muddy Dash! This fun-focused obstacle course is all about teamwork, big smiles, and making memories as you run, walk, crawl, and slide through a few muddy miles of kid-friendly challenges.​ And great news - free registration is still available! Gather…

    Where

    Lost Lake Entertainment Complex View map
    3501 NE 10th St,
    Oklahoma City, 73117, OK, US
  • Features live entertainment including Celtic and pipe bands, Scottish and Irish dance troupes as well as traditional Scottish heavy athletics, sheep herding demonstrations, Celtic merchandise, Scottish and American cuisine, kids' crafts and games.  

    Where

    Mollie Spencer Farm View map
    1001 S Garth Brooks Blvd,
    Yukon, 73159, OK, US
  • Features a half-hour, all-ages story time and donuts.

    Where

    Commonplace Books View map
    1325 N Walker Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK
  • Concert at The Village Green Jen Matias Join us at the Village Green to kick off our Summer Reading program! We'll have live music entertainment featuring local musician Jen Burns! We'll also have crafts and other fun activities-- all ages are welcome! In the event of rain, the event will move inside. 📚 Immediately following: The Village Library Summer Reading Kickoff! Stick around for the official launch of summer reading…

    Where

    The Village Green @ The Village Library View map
    10307 N Pennsylvania Ave,
    The Village, 73120, OK, US
  • 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
  • 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
  • Step back into 1569 England to experience the royal quest for knighthood, a full-contact Jousting Tournament, Birds of Prey exhibitions and traveling Acrobats. Open weekends plus Memorial Day.

    Where

    The Castle of Muskogee View map
    3400 West Fern Mountain Rd,
    Muskogee, 74401, OK, US
  • 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.

    Where

    Sam Noble Museum View map
    2401 Chautauqua Ave,
    Norman, 73072, OK, US
  • 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
  • Features a story read-aloud, crafts and fun activities.

    Where

    Best of Books View map
    1313 E Danforth Rd,
    Edmond, 73003, OK, US
  • Explore Jakian Parks: The Black Land. Through the lens of photographer Jakian Parks, Oklahoma’s Black rodeo culture becomes both symbol and setting for survival, resurgence and celebration. Much like the rodeo itself, The Black Land connects the past and present, situating the American West as a living archive and center stage for Black cattlemen and cowboys alike. The Black Land honors the dignity, beauty and power of Black equestrian life…

    Where

    Oklahoma Contemporary View map
    11 NW 11th Street,
    Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
  • 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
  • Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and friends for Food & Films featuring Zootopia 2. Enjoy a free outdoor movie and food from a selection of local food trucks. Movie: Zootopia 2 Date: May 30, 2026 Location: Lawn of Mustang Town Center (1201 N Mustang Rd). Food Trucks: 6:00 PM Outdoor Movie: 7:00 PM This free community event offers the perfect chance to gather with friends, family, and neighbors for an unforgettable evening under the…

    Where

    Wildhorse Park View map
    1201 N Mustang Rd, Mustang OK,
    Mustang, 73064, OK, US
  • LOOPED depicts an actual 1965 recording session in which an intoxicated Tallulah Bankhead required eight hours to re-record (or “loop”) a single line from her final movie Die! Die! My Darling! while antagonizing the film editor assigned to the job. 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

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