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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

  • Wed, Jun 18, 2025

  • Oklahoma City Comets vs Round Rock

    The Comets take the field against the Express. Game times are Tuesday, 6:05 p.m.; Wednesday, 11:05 a.m. Thursday-Saturday, 7:05 p.m. and Sunday, 6:05 p.m. Promotional activities include: $2 Tuesday Postgame Fireworks on Friday Kids run the bases on Sunday

    Where

    Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark View map
    2 Mickey Mantle Dr,
    Oklahoma Cit y, 73104, OK, US

  • Tulsa Juneteenth Festival

    Features a festival that commemorates African American freedom, emphasizes education, celebrates the rich heritage of Greenwood, encourages healthy and active lifestyles, and advocates community impact.  

    Where

    Historic Greenwood Avenue View map

    Tulsa, OK, US

  • SNOW: Tiny Crystals, Global Impact at Sam Noble Museum

    This chilly summer adventure seeks to educate visitors of all ages about the importance of snow and the vital role it plays in the global climate system. Experience an immersive snowstorm with giant interactive snow crystals, make snowflakes grow from specks to complex six-sided crystals, and listen to oral histories about snow from Iñupiaq elders and culture bearers. Families can also explore Walking in Antarctica, an exhibition that journeys through an…

    Where

    Sam Noble Museum View map
    2401 Chautauqua Ave,
    Norman, 73072, OK, US

  • FREE Metropolitan Library’s Neighborhood Arts Summer Programming

    Features a variety of musical and performing arts, such as rock music, puppet shows, hip-hop demonstrations and opera. Every week a new artist will be featured. Performers include: Sugar Free Allstars Oklahoma Violin Ensemble Lyric Theatre Lucas Ross Inspyral Circus Painted Sky Opera SMARTiPOPS RACE Dance Collective Clips and Hips Groovemeant Community Schedule: MONDAYS 10:30 a.m. - Southern Oaks Library 1 p.m. - Harrah Senior Center, 19791 Summers Ave., Harrah…

    Where

    Various locations View map

    Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US

  • 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM | Zoorassic World at Tulsa Zoo

    Zoorassic World: Frozen in Time is an immersive, temporary exhibit featuring more than 25 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs from the Permian, Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, plus the giants of the Ice Age in natural vignettes. The lifelike dinosaurs incorporate both movement and sound to give guests a realistic experience.  

    Where

    Tulsa Zoo View map
    6421 E 36th St N,
    Tulsa, 74115, OK, US

  • 09:30 AM - 11:15 AM | FREE Mother Goose Storytime at the Mustang Public Library

    Features stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft. Located at Town Hall Banquet Hall B. 9:30 & 10:30

    Where

    Mustang Public Library View map
    1201 N. Mustang Rd.,
    Mustang, 73064, OK, US

  • 09:30 AM - | CINEMARK Summer Movie Clubhouse

    Participating theatres will host Summer Movie Clubhouse on Wednesday mornings, starting the week of June 2 through August 7.

    Where

    Cinemark Tinseltown View map
    6001 N Martin Luther King Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 9:45 AM - | Harkins Bricktown Summer Movie Fun Series

    Harkins Theatre will again have its annual kids’ movie program offering family-favorite films. Individual tickets are available the day of the show for $2 each. Doors open at 9 a.m. and all shows begin at 9:45 a.m. with movies running every weekday through Friday, July 25. Parents can visit harkins.com/events-and-series/event-detail/summer-movie-fun for schedules, show times and more information.

    Where

    Harkins Bricktown 16 View map
    150 E. Reno Ave.,
    Oklahoma City, 73104, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | FREE Reading Wednesdays at Myriad Gardens

    Features a nature-themed storytime, interactive song and small craft. Books are selected based on the season. Walkups welcome. Storytime is held in the Children's Garden in the warmer months and the Visitor Center lobby during colder months. Location is subject to change. Look for updates online or on social media.

    Where

    Myriad Gardens View map
    301 W Reno Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM | FREE Preschool Storytime Program at the Mabel C. Fry Public Library

    Features stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, and lots of fun for kids ages 3 to preschool in a class-like setting. Preregister. Space is limited to 30 participants per program time. Children must attend without a caregiver. Two sessions: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Classes last 45 minutes.  

    Where

    Mabel C Fry Public Library View map
    1200 Lakeshore Dr,
    Yukon, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE Summer Weekly Walkups at Myriad Gardens

    Features fun activities that explore and celebrate the world of plants. Each weekday offers a new theme. Mondays: Scavenger Hunt Monday Tuesdays: Tasty Tuesday Wednesdays: Reading Wednesday Thursdays: Grow it Thursday Fridays: Crafty Friday

    Where

    Myriad Botanical Gardens' Children's Garden Porch View map
    301 W Reno,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - | Summer Movie Express at Warren Theatre

    Features kid-friendly screenings of fun movies. Most shows begin at 10 & 11 a.m. Check with your theater for exact showtimes. Participating metro theatres:  Regal Warren Moore, 1000 Telephone Rd, Moore Regal Spotlight Norman, 1100 N Interstate Dr, Norman Regal Warren Midwest City, 5905 SE 15th St, Midwest City

    Where

    Participating theatres View map
    1000 S Telephone Rd, 1100 N Interstate Dr
    Moore/Norman, OK, US

  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Storytime Science at Science Museum Oklahoma

    Features a story and corresponding hands-on science activity in various locations throughout the museum. Storytime Science moves to a new location for each story — check with a team member or at the Guest Relations Booth for directions. 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  

    Where

    Science Museum Oklahoma View map
    2020 Remington Pl,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Crafts and Tales at Sam Noble

    Crafts and Tales is a weekly program for young children and families that is held every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Visitors are invited to enjoy a short story in the Discovery Room, then take part in a crafting activity. Crafts and Tales is a free activity included with the cost of admission. All crafting materials are provided by the museum for no charge.

    Where

    Sam Noble Museum View map
    2401 Chautauqua Ave,
    Norman, 73072, OK, US

  • 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM | FREE Concerts @ the Creek at Chisholm Creek

    Features live music on the Water Stage.

    Where

    Chisholm Creek View map
    3230 Pawnee Dr,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 07:00 PM - | Oklahoma City Spark vs New York Rise

    The Spark take the field against the Rise.

    Where

    Tom Heath Field - Oklahoma Christian University View map
    Baird Loop,
    Edmond, 73013, OK, US

  • 07:00 PM - 10:45 PM | FREE Oklahoma’s Credit Union Summer Movies at Myriad Gardens

    Summer Movie Nights return to Myriad Botanical Gardens Wednesday nights. Bring chairs or a blanket and a picnic (no glass) or enjoy offerings from a variety of local food trucks and vendors. Wednesdays, May 28-July 2; food trucks, 7 p.m.; Activities, 8 p.m.; Film at 9 p.m. Schedule:  May 28 - Wicked (2024) PG - Movie starts at 8 p.m. June 4 - The Princess Bride (1987) PG June 11 -…

    Where

    Myriad Gardens View map
    301 W Reno Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US

  • 07:30 PM - | DRUMLine Live at OCCC PAC

    Features an international tour based on the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band tradition. With riveting rhythms, bold beats and ear-grabbing energy, this stage show is a synchronized musical showcase of the HBCU experience.

    Where

    OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center View map
    7777 S May Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73159, OK, US

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