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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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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Oklahoma City’s cozy Midtown community is located just north of the central business district in downtown OKC. It features shopping, restaurants, bars, housing, lodging and many professional services. Midtown is known for its historic preservation, local and independent merchants, as…
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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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Ride the water taxi and see all of Bricktown. A round trip takes about 40 minutes.
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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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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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Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge is a 12-lane family friendly bowling alley in Oklahoma City's growing Midtown neighborhood. The 12,000 square foot facility, which includes a lounge, a full-service bar and a VIP room, is a retro-inspired tribute to the…
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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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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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2019 Family Favorite Finalist - Places for Fun with Toddlers
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Offers 15 acres of park space to explore nature including a children’s garden and playground. Crystal Bridge Conservatory is closed for renovations until 2022. 2019 Family Favorites Finalist - Best Park & Best Place to Explore Nature in Oklahoma &…
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Features an outdoor memorial and museum to reflect on the tragic events of April 19, 1995, the day of the Oklahoma City bombing. 2019 Family Favorite Winner & 2021 Family Favorite Finalist - Local Place to Take Out of Town…
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Features hundreds of animal species and expansive botanical gardens, including the new Sanctuary Asia exhibit. Also provides fun family programs and events for all ages and interests from toddlers to adults. 2019 Family Favorites Winner - Free/Low-Cost Attraction for Family…
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Minor league baseball fun for the entire family.
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The exhibits at this attraction, many of them interactive, tell the story of the State of Oklahoma, from early American Indians to the current day. The story of Oklahoma uniquely unfolds at this one-of-a-kind museum. Coming this fall, Oklahomans and…
