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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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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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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3,000 square feet of water park fun for the whole family. 2019 & 2022 MetroFamily Family Favorites finalist (Splash Pad).
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Ride the water taxi and see all of Bricktown. A round trip takes about 40 minutes.
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First opened in 2021, this museum helps visitors experience the collective histories, cultural diversity and contributions of the 39 distinctive First American Nations in Oklahoma today. A MetroFamily Family Favorites finalist (Place to Take Out-of-Town Visitors).
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Take a step back to the Wild West and visit Frontier City, Oklahoma’s largest theme park featuring over 50 rides, shows and attractions for kids of all ages. Soar over the frontier on The Steel Lasso, Oklahoma’s only suspended family…
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If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary to do as a family, try a fun Family Swim. Family Swim is a great way for children and their families to spend an afternoon or evening together in a…
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White Water Bay, a tropical water paradise in Oklahoma City, features over 25 acres of water rides, slides and attractions. White Water Bay offers relaxing summer fun with its lazy river and children’s activity pools and shows its wet and…
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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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Indoor playground offering a safe and fun environment for children 12 and under with zip lines, ball pits, a dedicated toddler section and more. A 2022 MetroFamily Family Favorites finalist (Indoor Fun/Amusement Venue).
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Part of Edmond Parks, this 280-acre park features several playgrounds, including accessible facilities, more than 5 miles of multi-use trails, a skate park, baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, pavilions, amphitheater, picnic tables, grills and more. A 2019 & 2022 MetroFamily Family Favorites finalist (Park).
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Offers 15 acres of urban park space to explore nature including a children’s garden and playground. Crystal Bridge Conservatory is closed for renovations; re-opening scheduled for late 2022 2019 & 2022 A MetroFamilyFamily Favorites winner (Toddler Fun; finalist for Free/Low…
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Features hundreds of animal species and expansive botanical gardens, including the popular Sanctuary Asia exhibit and a new exhibit featuring African animals. Also provides fun family programs and events for all ages and interests from toddlers to adults. A 2019…
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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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2019 Family Favorites Finalist - Best Splashpad
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70-acre public park in downtown OKC featuring a variety of engaging experiences for visitors including a 3.7-acre lake, children’s playground and water sprayground, seasonal roller rink, dog park, picnic grove, restaurant, performance stage and great lawn. Will open a new…
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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. 2021 Family Favorites Winner - Best Art Studio/Art Lessons 2021 Family Favorites Finalist - Best…
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Autism-focused, indoor playground and kids’ gym that provides children fun activities in a sensory-safe environment. A 2022 MetroFamily Family Favorites finalist (Toddler Fun).
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A growing community on the south bank of the Oklahoma River, this development encourages walking or riding to school, work, dining, the park, the river, the Ferris wheel and more. A 2022 MetroFamily Family Favorites finalist (Tween/Teen Fun).
