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Free, Fun Family Activities

The Only Thing Better than Family Fun is FREE Family Fun!

Our website is packed with things to do to have fun with the whole family without spending a dime. Below, you’ll find a list of inspiring ideas of the best free events happening this month, reader-favorite free activities and more free things to do with kids in OKC! Want even more ideas? Check out our searchable calendar filled with community events for families or keep scrolling to see events happening today throughout the Oklahoma City metro that are free to attend.

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All Free Events

  • Mon, Aug 2, 2021

  • Find Our Guide to Current Museum Exhibits Here!

    Click here to see a list of current museum exhibits in the OKC Metro.                  

  • Hansel and Gretel

    Opera Amici and Painted Sky Opera present a delightful romp in this new adaptation of an operatic fairy tale favorite - Hansel and Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck.  Designed with kids in mind and performed in English, this magical journey features the traditional story of Hansel and Gretel, a witch, and a gingerbread house in the forest. Matinee performances recommended for "G" audiences, evening performances recommended for" PG-13" audiences Show times:…

    Where

    Civic Center Music Hall View map
    201 N Walker Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US

  • Oklahoma International Dance Festival

    Features a choreographic showcase on July 30, a free community dance day on July 31 and Solocoreografico (Solo choreography) performances on July 31 and August 1.

    Where

    University of Central Oklahoma Mitchell Hall Theatre View map
    100 N University Dr,
    Edmond, OK, US

  • MetroFamily’s Cover Kids Search

    MetroFamily Magazine is on the hunt for our next Cover Kid Stars! We can't wait to see the fun and vibrant photos submitted by parents this year. OKC metro parents are invited to submit photos of their kids ages 2-12 from Aug. 1 – Sept. 30. Photos will then be voted on by MetroFamily readers from Oct. 1-8. The top five vote-getters in each Cover Kids group will be invited…

    Where

    Online View map

    OK, US

  • 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM | Dino Safari at the Oklahoma City Zoo

    Features a new immersive experience with life-sized dinosaur fossils and animatronic models that demonstrate movement and sounds like prehistoric creatures. This interactive experience has 15 one-of-a-kind animatronic displays and 8 skeleton replicas. Learn how dinosaurs evolved over time and where they roamed as well as what the OKC Zoo is doing to fight the extinction of Oklahoma’s beloved lizard, the horny toad, also known as the Texas horned lizard. Dino…

    Where

    OKC Zoo View map
    2000 Remington Place,
    Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | FREE OKC LitFest

    Learn from industry professionals on a variety of topics. Writers of all ages, skill levels, mediums, and genres are welcome. Activities include storytelling, author talks, take-home kits and more. Preregister.

    Where

    Online & a various libraries View map

    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 06:00 PM - | Family Skate Night at Skate Galaxy

    Admission includes basic skate rental. Family Night Package $29 Includes: Admission, Skate Rental, Pizza, & Drinks for up to 5 family members. Thursdays, 6 - 9 p.m.; Sundays, 6 - 8 p.m.

    Where

    Skate Galaxy OKC View map
    5800 NW 36th Street,
    Oklahoma City, 73122, OK

  • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE Sunday Twilight Concert Series

    Enjoy a FREE concert every Sunday from June to August (live-streamed and in-person). Each week, enjoy a different genre of music from local and regional acts. The first two concerts will be held at the Jones Assembly patio, while the remaining concerts will be hosted on the Devon Lawn in the Myriad Gardens. Schedule JUNE: The Jones Assembly and Myriad Gardens 6.6: Ckai Dawson and Elevation Band* – R&B/Soul *Performance…

    Where

    The Jones Assembly & Myriad Gardens View map
    901 W Sheridan Ave, 301 W Reno Ave
    Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US

  • 08:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Sunset Concert Series at Parlor OKC

    Features an outdoor concert series in the courtyard every Thursday.

    Where

    Parlor OKC View map
    11 NE 6th St,
    Oklahoma City, OK

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