Oklahoma City is alive with fun, family entertainment around every corner and we’ve hand-picked the top 10 FREE things to do in OKC and across the metro this month. It’s easy to have fun all month long at any one of these family fun events. The best part is that all these fun things to do are completely FREE!
Top 10 FREE things to do in OKC this month:
Dec. 6
FREE Paycom’s Holidazzle at Winchester Drive-In
6930 S Western Ave, OKC
Watch The Polar Express on the big screen. Kids can meet Santa and families can enjoy concession treats and cookies. Gates open at 4:45 p.m.; the movie begins at 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 7
FREE Cowboy Christmas Parade at Stockyards City
1305 S Agnew Ave, OKC
Watch as the Slash O Ranch Longhorns lead a parade of equestrian groups, marching bands, antique cars, community groups and more. Cowboy Santa will be available after the parade to meet with kids. 10 a.m.
FREE Holiday Hop Around at the Edmond History Museum
431 S Boulevard, Edmond
Visit three historical sites and enjoy old-fashioned crafts, hot cocoa and more. Santa will be available for photos. 1-4 p.m.
Dec. 7 & 14
FREE Lights on Broadway Holiday Events in Automobile Alley
Broadway Avenue, OKC
Enjoy local shopping, festive window displays and family-friendly programming such as live music, photos with Santa and more. 4-7 p.m.
Dec. 14
FREE Winter Birding for Families at Martin Park Nature Center
5000 W Memorial Rd, OKC
Go on a guided tour to look for some of the park’s fine-feathered friends. The guide will answer questions about the animals encountered. Preregister. 9:30-11 a.m.
FREE Deck the Hall of Fame at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame
1400 Classen Dr, OKC
Enjoy festive crafts and themed activities for all ages including making reindeer food and learning about extraordinary Oklahomans. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
FREE OKC Parks Trout Derby at Route 66 Park
9901 NW 23rd St, OKC
Kids can catch rainbow trout while exploring exhibitor booths. Kids aged 5-15 can receive a free fishing rod and reel courtesy of the Police Athletic League. Preregister. Noon-2 p.m.
FREE Second Saturday- Snow Glow at Oklahoma Contemporary
11 NW 11th St, OKC
Celebrate the winter weather with cool activities including shrinking plastic ornaments, terra cotta gingerbread houses, live performers and more. 1-5 p.m.
Dec. 21
FREE Winter Solstice Celebration at the First Americans Museum
659 First Americans Boulevard, OKC
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a reflective experience with interpretive walks up the FAM Mound, prayer and a round dance. Then, observe the setting of the solstice sun through the Mound tunnel. 3-6 p.m.
Dec. 29
FREE Menorah Lighting Celebration with Chabad Community Center at Scissortail Park
415 S Robinson Ave, OKC
Celebrate the festival of lights and Hanukkah with the Chabad Community Center in a carnival atmosphere that is fun for all ages. Enjoy live music and dancing, carnival rides, hot kosher food and drinks, Dreidel Man giving out treats, a giant menorah lighting, public officials like Mayor Holt and more. 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Want more things to do and family fun events in the Oklahoma City metro? See our list of fun things to do in OKC with teens & tweens, things to do with toddlers & preschoolers or the hundreds of events on our searchable online calendar.
