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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Chester's Party Barn & Farm has been in the memory-making business for 22 years. They host a wide variety of events such as birthday parties, baby showers, church gatherings, corporate picnics and more, and offer activities such as pony rides,…
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Step back in time at the Historic Harn Homestead Museum. Learn about the territorial life of Oklahoma. This beautiful outdoor museum is home to some of the most unique treasures of Oklahoma’s past. Plan your visit today and reminisce about…
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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. 2022 MetroFamily 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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Known for its engaging family events, including the Festival of the Child, Freedom Fest and Christmas in the Park, an active parks department, vibrant downtown and high-ranking schools make Yukon a great place to live, play and shop.
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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.
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Offers a unique opportunity for children of all ages to dress up and pretend to be everything – from a surgeon to a pilot – in order to see what interests them. Additional hands-on activities include duck races, a bubble factory and the Jasmine Ark…
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Year-round productions of musicals, plays and new works, in the recently-renovated historic Plaza Theater. Summer productions held at the Civic Center Music Hall.
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Part of OKC Parks, Martin Park Nature Center offers a nature-themed playground, hiking trails, educational programs and an interactive learning center. A 2019 & 2022 MetroFamily Family Favorites finalist (Park).
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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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With more than 100 exhibits and thousands of animals, discover aquatic creatures of all kinds. Whether you’re petting stingrays, feeding turtles or walking under the shark tunnel, you will come away with exciting memories.
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Ride on a real passenger train and visit a red caboose, an authentic dining car and a Pullman car.
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Rare rose rock clusters available for free viewing.
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SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology focuses on the form and function of the skeletal system. With over 800 skulls, including 450 REAL skeletons, you can discover animals from every corner of the world without leaving Oklahoma City. This hands-on museum will…
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Theatrical performances, musical concerts, movies, and special events held in a beautifully-restored historic theater.
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The Stafford Air & Space Museum is located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, birthplace of legendary astronaut and aviation pioneer General Thomas P. Stafford. The museum houses over an acre of the finest collections of aviation and space flight exhibits in the…
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Tiger Safari is an interactive exotic animal zoological park. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this park has expanded greatly over the years and there are plans for more expansion. In addition to the zoo exhibits, this place offers a new Tiger…
