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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

  • Tue, Nov 11, 2025

  • FREE Myriad in Motion Yoga

    Classes are open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi. Interested participants are invited to sign up for yogi-mail alerts when class locations change. Email info@myriadgardens.org and put YOGA EMAILS in the subject line. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. & Saturdays, 9-10 a.m.

    Where

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

  • Edmond Ice Rink

    Families can enjoy ice skating, holiday music and food concessions. Skate hours are Monday-Thursday, 3-9 p.m.; Friday, 3-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-10 p.m.; Sunday, noon-9 p.m. Exceptions: Thanksgiving Break (11/23 - 11/29): 12-10 p.m. Winter Break (12/21 - 1/4): 12-10 p.m. Christmas Eve: 12-5 p.m. Christmas: 12-10 p.m. New Year's Eve: 12-10 p.m.

    Where

    Mitch Park View map
    1501 W Covell Road,
    Edmond, 73003, OK, US

  • Crest on Ice in Norman

    Features outdoor ice skating on a 4,100-square-foot ice rink made of real ice. Monday-Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday, 4-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-10 p.m.; Sunday, noon-9 p.m. Special Hours: Thanksgiving Break (11/23 - 11/29): 12-10 p.m. Winter Break (12/21 - 1/4): 12-10 p.m. Christmas Eve: 12-5 p.m. Christmas: 12-10 p.m. New Year's Eve: 12-10 p.m.

    Where

    Crest Foods parking lot View map
    2550 Mt Williams Dr,
    Norman, 73069, OK, US

  • FREE Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop & Cabela’s

    Features a free Santa’s Wonderland experience with free family holiday giveaways and the chance to meet Santa. During your visit, families can mail their letter to Santa and enjoy other activities. Families who visit Santa receive a free 4x6 studio-quality photo. On Nov. 1, enjoy a tree lighting, treats and more to celebrate Santa's arrival. Advanced reservations are required. To learn more and make a reservation, visit basspro.com/santa or cabelas.com/santa.

    Where

    Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's View map
    200 Bass Pro Drive, 1200 W Memorial Rd
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE Veterans Day Parade in Midwest City

    The city of Midwest City salutes to those who have fought for the very freedom we enjoy every day with a parade featuring marching bands, military personnel and equipment, Shriner's and more. The parade will begin at S.E. 15th St and Century Blvd, travel east to Douglas Blvd, then, west on Reno Ave, and ending at Morris McGee Drive.

    Where

    Joe B. Barnes Regional Park View map
    8700 E Reno Ave,
    Midwest City, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE Moore Veterans Day Ceremony

    Features a special ceremony honoring the sacrifice of local veterans and their families.

    Where

    Veterans Park View map
    1900 SE 4th St,
    Moore, 73160, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM | PAMBE Ghana Global Market

    Features a seasonal fair trade shop offering unique gifts, including a wide selection of folk art from around the world and more. All merchandise are fair trade items, from almost every continent, made by artisans who are paid a living wage for their work. All profits go to OKC non-profit, PAMBE Ghana to support La'Angum Learning Center in Ghana. The market will close at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

    Where

    Northpark Mall View map
    12100 N. May Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73119, 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 - 01:00 PM | Holiday sing-along with Gayla Peevey at the OKC Zoo

    Features a special holiday sing-along and autograph session with Gayla Peevey singer of I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas! at the Love’s Pachyderm building where the statue of Gayla and her "Hippo Hero" is displayed. Born in Oklahoma City, Gayla is renowned for recording this classic holiday song. Oklahoma children raised money to buy a hippopotamus for Gayla, who presented this particularly popular pachyderm to the Oklahoma City Zoo on Christmas…

    Where

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

  • 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM | FREE Edmond Veterans Day Celebration

    Features live performances, guest speakers, kids' activities and more. Event speakers include Jessica Timmerman, Final Salute; CSM (R) Bryan Tyler; Lt Col (R) Greg Kent, USAF. The National Anthem will be sung by Alicia Vanderschaaf, the Armed Services Medley by the Edmond Community Chorale, the Edmond North Jr. ROTC will do the Presentation of Colors, and the Sons of the American Revolution will conduct a musket salute. Information booths at…

    Where

    Edmond History Museum & Stephenson Park View map
    431 S. Boulevard,
    Edmond, 73034, OK, US

  • 7:00 PM - | Tuesday Night Classics at Harkins Theatre

    Special presentations of classic films are brought back to the big screen every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for only $5. Click here for a full lineup of movies. Tuesday, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 1 p.m.

    Where

    Harkins Theatre View map
    150 E Reno,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

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