Feel like a kid again with unique OKC date night ideas!

We are in that lull between back-to-school and the holiday seasons, so it’s the perfect time to carve out both family fun AND adults-only evenings. Quality time with the people I love always reduces my stress and reminds me of what’s most important.

If you’re looking for a way to unwind and feel like a kid again, check out my top OKC date night ideas that promise fun and nostalgia without breaking the bank. From unique date night activities to frugal yet fantastic options, discover the best date nights in OKC that offer something special for couples or friends.

These unique and budget-friendly ideas in Oklahoma City will help you make the most of your adult-only evenings. And you may be surprised that many family fun locales also offer adults-only fun!

Top OKC Date Nights to Feel Like a Kid Again

1. For the best in frugal date night fun, check out Fourth Friday block parties in the West Village District. Enjoy live music, art exhibits, open houses and giveaways from participating businesses, and market vendors, all for FREE! The West Village District is located on the west side of downtown Oklahoma City and includes Historic Film Row. The party begins at 6 p.m. and lasts until 10 p.m. Fourth Friday is held on Sheridan and Lee Avenues. Grab a bite to eat at the food trucks onsite or nearby Jones Assembly to round out your date night. The event is open to all ages, so you could make it a whole-family date night.
2. Take in a show under the stars during Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park’s production of Hamlet. Enjoy the fall weather at this outdoor production playing through Sept. 29. Productions are held at 2920 Paseo in OKC. Tickets are $24 and up.
3. If you’re seeking a beautiful spot to relax and recharge, check out Art After 5 every Thursday evening at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Happening weekly through October, enjoy beautiful views of downtown OKC from the Roof Terrace. Beer and wine is available for purchase. Plus, peruse museum exhibits, including the newly opened Picasso and the Progressive Proof. The Museum Store features a full bar with cocktails, beer, wine and grab-and-go items from Ganache Patisserie. Tickets are free for members (and kids 17 and under if you want to make it a family event) or $14 + tax for non-member adults. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
4. Kick your date night up a notch with a haunting good time on the Oklahoma River. On Oct. 11, 12, 18. 19, 25 and 26, Oklahoma River Cruises is hosting speciality Haunt the River cruises with creepy tunes, a festively decorated boat, light appetizers and a cash bar. Come in costume to take part in the costume contest! Haunt the River is for ages 21 and up and tickets are $35. Boats depart promptly at 8 p.m. and tickets must be purchased in advance.
5. If a break from the chaos is what you’re after, Factory Obscura is the ideal spot to step away from reality and into a magical world of immersive, jaw-dropping art. Adult Nights are held every third Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. On Oct. 17, enjoy costume making activities. On Nov. 21 check out a poetry night with Red Dirt Poetry. Before or after you explore Mix-Tape, grab dinner or shop along Automobile Alley for a full evening of fun. Tickets are $24 per person or free for Mix-Tape members. Guests must be 18+.  
   
6. Science Museum Oklahoma hosts regular SMO21 events sure to make you feel like a kid again. Yes, the Science Museum you may remember visiting on a field trip as a kid and that you’ve likely chased your kids through over the summer months. Now it’s YOUR turn to enjoy an adults-only night exploring the museum, listening to live music, indulging in cocktails and watching science experiments. The monthly events are themed (dressing to impress is encouraged!). Details of the upcoming October event will be announced Oct. 5. Guests must be 21+.

Bonus OKC Date Night Ideas

• Oklahoma Contemporary‘s exhibits are are open till 9 p.m. every Thursday and admission is FREE!
• Every first Friday of the month, take a stroll through the Paseo District to enjoy live entertainment, art and more, all for FREE!

​Have a great OKC date or friends’ night idea to share? Send us your ideas to tips@metrofamilymagazine.com. For monthly date night ideas, check out our round-up of the top 5 date night events happening each month. 

Erin Page is managing editor of MetroFamily Magazine, an award-winning writer, a lifelong resident of OKC, wife to Jordan and mom to Addie, Hutch and Weston. She enjoys exploring our city, altering recipes (to equal parts delight and distress of her family) and hiding from her kids to eat chocolate.