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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

  • Mon, Feb 9, 2026

  • Shen Yun

    Travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the incredible art of classical Chinese dance and see legends come to life. Saturday, 2 & 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

    Where

    OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater View map
    7777 S May Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 731059, OK, US

  • Braum’s An Affair of the Heart

    Features a large contemporary craft show with handmade, boutiques and gourmet food items with everything from jewelry and up-cycled furniture to clothing, home décor, handcrafted lotions & soaps and more. Vendors come from more than 20 states to sell their goods. This event is held at The Pavilion and Centennial Building. Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Where

    OKC Fairgrounds - Centennial, Modern Living, Pavilion and OEH buildings View map
    3001 General Pershing Blvd,
    Oklahoma City, 73107, OK, US

  • NOKC Soccer – Spring 2026 League

    NOKC is committed to providing opportunities for boys and girls who love the sport and are serious about their development as citizens first, and as elite soccer players second.  They'll provide an organized, well-structured, positive and enjoyable club experience with the best available training.  Their mission is to see all players achieve their full potential as athletes while also learning valuable life lessons through the environment of recreational and competitive…

    Where

    C. B. Cameron Park View map
    11711 N. Portland Avenue,
    Oklahoma City, 73162, OK, US

  • 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM | Small Wonders: Insects in Focus

    Discover the mesmerizing world of insects at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library with "Small Wonders: Insects in Focus." The stunning display will be showcased in the library's first floor atrium from Jan. 28 through March 16. The exhibition brings the hidden beauty of insects into striking clarity through the work of Tulsa artist Bob Sober. The traveling exhibition features large-scale macro photographs that present insects as works of art,…

    Where

    Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library View map
    300 Park Avenue,
    Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US

  • 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM | FREE Admission to OKCMOA

    Visitors of all ages will receive access to the Museum at no cost on the second Sunday of each month, thanks to the generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. With many museums seeing only 71% of their pre-pandemic attendance, the new initiative aims to restore pre-pandemic levels – and opens opportunities for all people to enjoy American art by reducing barriers to access and strengthening…

    Where

    Oklahoma City Museum of Art View map
    415 Couch Dr,
    Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US

  • 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Get Your Play Back Workshop with Dr. Emily Spivey

    Discover how play shapes the way we learn, create, and engage with the world in this interactive workshop led by Dr. Emily Spivey, PhD, early childhood educator and co-author of Oklahoma’s Play to Learn Act. This session explores play as a lifelong creative practice, highlighting its role in learning, curiosity, and the artistic process across all ages. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and discussion focused on how playful approaches…

    Where

    Uncanny Art House View map
    106 E Main St,
    Norman, 73069, OK, US

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