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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, Apr 22, 2026

  • Oklahoma City Comets vs Tacoma

    The Comets take the field against the Rainiers. Game times are Tuesday, 6:35 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:05 p.m.; Thursday, 11:05 a.m.; Friday, 7:05 p.m.; Saturday, 6:05 p.m.; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. Promotional activities include: $2 Tuesday Postgame Fireworks on Friday Kids run the bases on Sunday Dodgers Celebration Night/OU vs. OSU Night— April 24 Celebrate Oklahoma City’s 12-year affiliation with the back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers during an evening commemorating…

    Where

    Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark View map
    1 Mickey Mantle Dr,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • OKC Beautiful LitterBlitz

    Choose any day during the month of April, gather a team and head to a nearby park or green space to collect litter. OKC Beautiful will provide trash bags and gloves for the cleanup. Preregister your team.

    Where

    Various locations View map

    OKC metro, OK, US

  • Venardos Circus presents “Alice”

    Curiouser and curiouser! A Broadway-style, animal-free circus is tumbling, flying, and laughing its way into Oklahoma City as Venardos Circus arrives at Chisholm Creek from April 16 – 26, 2026. Inspired by the spirit of Alice, audiences are invited to step through the looking glass and under the iconic red-and-white striped big top, entering a delightfully unexpected world where gravity is optional, laughter is contagious, and extraordinary talent takes center…

    Where

    Chisolm Creek View map
    1332 W Memorial Rd.,
    Oklahoma City, 73114, 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

  • 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 - 10:45 AM | FREE Storytime Programs at the Mabel C. Fry Public Library

    The Mabel C. Fry Public Library offers a varity of storytimes that include songs, rhymes, crafts, and lots of fun. See website for specific dates and times.

    Where

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

  • 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Jakian Parks: The Black Land

    Explore Jakian Parks: The Black Land. Through the lens of photographer Jakian Parks, Oklahoma’s Black rodeo culture becomes both symbol and setting for survival, resurgence and celebration. Much like the rodeo itself, The Black Land connects the past and present, situating the American West as a living archive and center stage for Black cattlemen and cowboys alike. The Black Land honors the dignity, beauty and power of Black equestrian life…

    Where

    Oklahoma Contemporary View map
    11 NW 11th Street,
    Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US

  • 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM | Bowl For Kids’ Sake – Norman

    The annual Bowl For Kids' Sake fundraising campaign ensures our mentoring program remains 100% free for volunteers and the children we serve. BFKS fundraising season begins in January and ends on April 22 with a celebration party at Hey Day. Register your six-person fundraising team by February 1 to be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card and other great prizes.

    Where

    Hey Day Entertainment in Norman View map
    3201 Market Pl,
    Norman, 73072, OK, US

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