Where OKC parents find fun & resources
Oklahoma City is brimming with things to do for families of all shapes and sizes. From state-of-the-art museums and playgrounds to other family-friendly venues, filter through these popular destinations and activities for every interest and age.
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The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City is America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture. Founded in 1955, the Museum collects, preserves and exhibits an internationally renowned collection of Western art and artifacts and provides…
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Experience Oklahoma’s story through its people and explore our state’s rich heritage in a high-tech, interactive museum environment. Learn what it takes to be awarded the state’s highest honor, an induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, as you step…
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Offers water-oriented recreation opportunities in an urban setting. Facilities include picnicking, camping, swimming, water skiing, boating, disc golf, hiking, biking and equestrian trails. A fishing pier and a heated, covered dock offer year-round fishing.
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Offers fun for all ages with over 8 acres of hands-on exhibits, live shows, art galleries and gardens. Ride a Segway, travel the universe in the planetarium, explore where art meets science in the smART Space galleries and enjoy the…
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Unpluggits Paint & Play is a ceramic and craft painting studio designed with families in mind. The studio is designed to be safe and kid-friendly. Paint & Play admission is $8 for ages 10 & under and includes painting and…
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Exhibits show the history of women in aviation.
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Incredible Pizza offers an all-you-can-eat buffet that is full of variety, much more than the pizza and pasta their name might imply. Other offerings include chicken pot pie, fried rice, chicken nuggets, a hot dog bar and a taco and…
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Ice skating rink with bleacher style seating.
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Artsy Rose believes everyone – young and old – should celebrate their creativity, originality and imagination through the wonderful world of art. We will provide craft classes, social painting events, and art lessons (including watercolor, acrylic and tempera painting, oil…
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2019 Family Favorites Finalist - Best Splashpad
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Indoor playground and party venue for children ages 0-12. 2019 Family Favorites Finalist - Indoor Fun/Amusement Venue
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Bustling entertainment district near downtown and the Oklahoma River with shops, restaurants, the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, carriage rides and a scenic water taxi. 2019 & 2021 Family Favorite Winner - Local Place to Take Out of Town Visitors
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Ride the water taxi and see all of Bricktown. A round trip takes about 40 minutes.
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A national recreation area in the foothills of the Arbuckle Mountains in south-central Oklahoma near Sulphur in Murray County. It includes the former Platt National Park and Arbuckle Recreation Area. 2021 Family Favorites finalist.
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It’s an adventure when you visit the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center in Duncan! The not-your-average-rusty-dusty museum experience is great for kids and kids at heart. Enjoy interactive exhibits including a multi-sensory experience theater, where you can feel the cattle stampede…
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Color Me Mine is a walk-in studio that specializes in making custom creations come to life. Painters of every age are welcome to create with them – including Kid’s Night Out and summer workshops with painting, crafts, games and more.
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Dodge City now offers paintball for 6 years old and up. Play for four hours on all eight courses. Enjoy the playground, picnic area, all-weather building and party areas. Bring your own food and charcoal and enjoy on-site outdoor grills.
