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Counting down to Spring Break

by Lindsay Cuomo

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School breaks are magical moments of freedom in childhood and the countdown to Spring Break has already begun at my house. Soon the question of โ€œwhat are we going to doโ€ will follow. Our tradition for the last few years has been to tour the town, hitting up new destinations and of course a few of our favorites. And, if we can squeeze it in, we try for a weekend getaway.

We have taken a day trip to check out The Gathering Place in Tulsa and stopped to see some roadside oddities along the way! This year, we are camping as a family in southern Oklahoma.

To fill those days in between, here are five inspiring ideas that usually make it on my familyโ€™s Spring Break staycation list.

  1. Visit a museum – Museums around town will be welcoming families with a variety of special activities, all week long. Whether you are into history, science or art, the Oklahoma City metro has plenty of options.ย My kids highly recommend a visit to the National Cowboy Museum’s outdoor gallery, Liichokoshkomoโ€™, where kids of all ages can explore the 100,000-square-foot interactive playspace that truly brings history to life. The First Americans Museum is a must-see!ย Oklahoma Hall of Fame is bringing back their popular Spring Thing and Oklahoma Contemporary has an exhibition on display called Honor Song by renowned artist Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds (Cheyenne and Arapaho Nation). Plus, OKC is home to several free museums too!
  2. Play at a park – Sometimes, the simplest activities are the best.ย Load up on snacks or a full picnic and explore a new park! My kids like to bring along kites, a football and maybe a Frisbee or two. Scissortail recently expanded the park adding a nature playground, sports courts and lots of open space for relaxing.
  3. Escape the mundane with a visit to an indoor pool – If you are looking for something unexpected, a pool day in March definitely fits the bill. The metro has several indoor pools open year-round.
  4. Celebrate the new season at a festival – Spring will be here soon and the festivals will most certainly follow suit! This spring break, families can learn about historic and modern farm life at the FREE Oklahoma Farm-to-Table Family Festival at the Oklahoma History Center or see award-winning artistic creations by some of Americaโ€™s most celebrated Native artists at the Red Earth Festival at The Cowboy.
  5. Have fun at home with art & science – With a few simple supplies, your family can enjoy some at-home learning! Use the following resources as inspirations, or choose your own science adventure at www.metrofamilymagazine.com/category/simple-science/.

For even more ideas to keep your family entertained this Spring Break, check out our Spring Break Fun guides, filled with plenty of things to do all week long.

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