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All Free Events

Sat, Aug 15, 2026
Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures

Explore a monumental outdoor installation by Oklahoma City–based artists Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman that transforms Campbell Art Park into a site of story, symbolism, and discovery. Conceived as a constellation of six sculptural forms, including a head, a hand, and four birdlike spheres, the work invites viewers to enter a world where order and chaos intertwine. For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/formlessmatter

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
Friends of the Library Book Sale

Oklahoma residents look forward to the annual Book Sale at the OKC Fairgrounds every winter, but this year, there’s even more to celebrate with the return of the Summer Book Sale August 14-15 at the Oklahoma Expo Hall at the OKC Fairgrounds. Shoppers can expect unbeatable prices with paperbacks for $1, hardcovers for $2, and children’s books at half-price, and all proceeds benefiting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) in Oklahoma…

Where
OKC Fairgrounds View map

3213 Wichita Walk,
Oklahoma City, 73107, OK, US
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM | NOKC Soccer Club

NOKC Soccer Club is proud to offer a comprehensive youth soccer program. We take the privilege and responsibility of working with kids through sports to learn about character, sportsmanship, fair play, team work, competitiveness, & the value of hard work every time he or she steps on the field. Registration for the Fall 2026 season is currently open & will close on August 16. The 8 game season will begin…

Where
NOKC Soccer Club at C.B. Cameron Park View map

11711 N. Portland Avenue,
Oklahoma City, 73078, OK
10:00 AM - | FREE Storytime with Littles at Commonplace Books

Features a half-hour, all-ages story time and donuts.

Where
Commonplace Books View map

1325 N Walker Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM | On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley

On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley traces the artist’s pursuit of abstraction across spontaneous compositions, geometric designs, and works that sought to break from tradition. Frederick Hammersley (1919–2009) is recognized as a key figure in the mid-century Hard-edge movement—a style defined by precise geometric compositions and a strong focus on the relationship between color and form, marked by sharp edges and clearly defined shapes. This exhibition features…

Where
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art View map

555 Elm Avenue,
Norman, 73019, OK, US
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE Story time at Full Circle Bookstore

Features a weekly morning story time with an occasional crafting activity. Snacks are provided.

Where
Full Circle Bookstore View map

1900 NW Expressway,
Oklahoma City, 73118, OK
11:00 AM - | FREE Children’s Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Help your kids develop a love for books and literature while making new friends.

Where
Barnes & Noble View map

13800 N May Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73134, OK
11:00 AM - | FREE Saturday Storytime at Best of Books

Features a story read-aloud, crafts and fun activities.

Where
Best of Books View map

1313 E Danforth Rd,
Edmond, 73003, OK, US
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM | Drop-In Art at OKCMOA

Features come-and-go art activities for all ages. No pre-registration required. Schedule: Jan. 17 - Surrealist Self-Portraits Feb. 21 - Postwar Abstraction Geometric Tiles March 21 - Chalk Pastel Zentangle Drawings April 18 - Floral Gelli Prints May 16 - Wikki Stix Cityscapes

Where
Oklahoma City Museum of Art View map

415 Couch Dr,
Oklahoma City, OK, US
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Stories & Specimens

Every Saturday at 11 a.m. we’re hosting Stories & Specimens for children and families! In this engaging program, children are invited to gather for a lively story time, where fascinating tales spark curiosity and set the stage for exploration. Each session dives into a themed topic, connecting stories to science and cultural history with museum objects that let kids see, touch, and discover in our interactive Discovery Room. Best of…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Avenue,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Crafts and Tales

Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. we bring stories to life with Crafts and Tales at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History! In this engaging program, children are invited to gather for a lively story time, where fascinating tales spark curiosity and set the stage for exploration. Each session dives into a themed topic, connecting stories to science and cultural history with museum objects that let kids see, touch,…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Avenue,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
11:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective

Explore light, rhythm, and pattern in Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective. In this installation, Mount employs projection mapping, laser light, generative visuals, and sound to create spaces that respond to presence and perception. Viewers step into an immersive environment at the intersection of art and technology.

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | FREE Guided Gallery Tours at Oklahoma Contemporary

Features a free guided tour of the museum's exhibitions at 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Gallery Guides lead inclusive, conversational tours that encourage curiosity. Please arrive five minutes before your tour starts in the lobby of the main building.

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center View map

11 NW 11th St,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE Heard on Hurd Street Fest

Presented by Citizens Bank of Edmond, Heard on Hurd is a monthly, family-friendly street festival occurring every third Saturday. Enjoy local food, unique shopping and live music. Darci Lynne, the America’s Got Talent winner turned singer-songwriter, will headline October's event alongside performances from Grayson Graham and The Brothers Gillespie.

Where
Broadway Ave View map

1st & Hurd,
Edmond, OK, US
07:00 PM - 09:30 PM | Uncovered: ’90s R&B

Factory Obscura Presents Uncovered: ‘90s R&B FEATURING: Nia Moné, Rachel Black, Annisia Anderson, Stephen Salewon Saturday, August 15th Doors at 7:00 PM / Show at 7:30 PM Tickets $17 in advance / $20 Day of Show / Free for Mix-Tape Members All Ages Experience Uncovered: ‘90s R&B, a night where local musicians put their own spin on selected popular R&B songs from the ‘90s! Each band/musician will reimagine a ‘90s…

Where
Factory Obscura View map

25 NW 9th St.,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US