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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

  • Fri, Oct 4, 2024

  • Greek Fest OKC

    Features authentic Greek food such as gyros and baklava and live entertainment including dancing and music. There will also be a caricaturist, face painter and balloon creations.  Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m - 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.  

    Where

    St George Greek Orthodox Church View map
    2101 NW 145th St,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • MJ The Musical at Civic Center Music Hall

    Features the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. Tuesday- Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 & 8 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 & 7 p.m.

    Where

    Civic Center Music Hall View map
    201 N Walker Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • Wings Annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch

    Wings’ most popular event, their annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch, boasts pumpkins, fall decor, hayrides and fun for the entire family. Grab your autumn décor and bring the kids for plenty of outdoor activities such as games, inflatables, a petting zoo and more. Sponsors, attendees and volunteers of all ages are welcome. Pumpkins are available for purchase. All proceeds go to Wings. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6…

    Where

    Wings Special Needs Community View map
    13700 N Eastern Ave,
    Edmond, 73013, OK, US

  • FREE “The Literary Pumpkin” Decorating Contest at the Edmond Library

    Pick up a mini pumpkin and transform it into a work of art inspired by your favorite literary characters, books or stories. Then, return your masterpiece to the Edmond Library in time for voting. This contest is open to kids, teens and adults, with kits available while supplies last.

    Where

    Edmond Library View map
    10 S Boulevard,
    Edmond, 73034, OK, US

  • Once on This Island at Lyric’s Plaza Theatre

    Features the Caribbean-inspired tale of Ti Moune, a peasant girl, who rescues a wealthy boy from the other side of the island, Daniel, with whom she falls in love despite the island’s societal norms. Guided by the pompous island gods, who take bets on her success, Ti Moune sets out on a fearless journey to reunite with the man who has captured her heart. See website for show times. Photo - Kalen…

    Where

    Lyric’s Plaza Theatre View map
    1727 NW 16th St,
    Oklahoma City, 73106, OK, US

  • FREE Literacies Scavenger Hunt at Southern Oaks Library

    Test your skills with a scavenger hunt for a small prize. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m.

    Where

    Southern Oaks Library View map
    6900 S Walker Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73139, OK, US

  • Grand Opening of Expanded Bike Park

    Features a ribbon “breaking” ceremony at 11 a.m. with professional BMX riders Chase Hawk and Aaron Ross. Yukon BMXers along with skateboarders from OKC Skateboard Lessons will also be demonstrating their riding skills on the newly expanded trails. The expanded Trailhead Bike Park includes new and revamped trails, a Thunder OKC branded trail feature, the Wheelhouse coffee stop, and a unique elevated trail running across the rooftop of the park’s…

    Where

    RIVERSPORT OKC View map
    800 Riversport Dr,
    Oklahoma City, 73129, OK, US

  • Manhattan Short Film Festival

    Enjoy a selection of films from all over the world. This year’s ten finalists (shown at every screening) are viewed simultaneously across the world, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. This year’s program includes the 2024 Cannes Film Festival’s Short Film Palme d’Or winner The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent, recent deadCenter highlights The Talent and I’m Not a Robot, Tribeca…

    Where

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

  • Find Our Guide to Current Museum Exhibits Here!

    Click here to see a list of current museum exhibits in the OKC Metro.                  

  • Oklahoma Regatta Festival

    Features a three-day celebration of rowing, kayaking, dragon boating, whitewater rafting and family fun, including fireworks on Friday and Saturday evenings. PaddleMania is open to the public to enter wacky whitewater races including a Build Your Own Boat race, raft tug-o-war, raft racing and whitewater kayaking races. Paddlemania also includes an Extreme Kayak event and “Hold My Beer” kayak roll competition, both popular with spectators. It is free to watch…

    Where

    RIVERSPORT OKC View map
    725 S. Lincoln Blvd.,
    Oklahoma City, 73129, OK, US

  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Pumpkin Drive at OKC Zoo

    From Saturday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Oct. 4, guests bringing a pumpkin larger than their head to the Oklahoma City Zoo will receive half off their same-day general admission ticket. Pumpkins brought and donated will be used to decorate the OKC Zoo for the 41st annual Haunt the Zoo, open Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 5-27. Limit one half-priced admission per person.

    Where

    Oklahoma City Zoo View map
    2101 NE 50th St,
    OKC, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Tulsa State Fair

    Tulsa's largest annual event featuring fun filled family entertainment including carnival rides, attractions, concerts, creative arts, food, livestock competitions & more. Open most days at 10 a.m. See website for hours of operation.

    Where

    Expo Square View map
    4145 E 21st St,
    Tulsa, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM | Vintage Market Days

    Features an upscale vintage-inspired market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and more.

    Where

    Chisholm Creek View map
    13230 Pawnee Dr,
    Oklahoma City, 73114, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - | Pumpkinville at Myriad Botanical Gardens

    Pumpkinville, a treasured fall tradition, celebrates everything fall. Families can engage with imaginative displays in the Children’s Garden and play hand-crafted games, participate in themed activities, shop local vendors, and enjoy unlimited rides on Mo’s Carousel. This year's theme, the Mythical Creatures of Pumpkinville, brings a magical world of legendary beings to life. New hours for 2024: Sundays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (CLOSED MONDAYS) Fridays and Saturdays: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Pumpkinville…

    Where

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

  • 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Corridor Banner Unveiling Ceremony

    The event is open to the public and will include remarks and attendees from elected officials, business leaders, and other community members. Immediately following the ceremony, Northeast OKC Renaissance, Inc. will host an open house reception in its newly renovated Community Collaborative Space (CCS).

    Where

    NEOKC Renaissance Community Collaborative Space View map
    1740 NE 23rd St,
    Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, US

  • 01:00 PM - | FREE Friday Guided Garden Tour at Myriad Gardens

    Expand your knowledge of Oklahoma plants and find inspiration for your own garden with an educational walking tour, led by a representative of the horticultural staff. Guided tours are held on the first Friday of the month at 1 p.m. and last Saturday at 10 a.m. Wheelchair and stroller friendly.

    Where

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

  • 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Asian Night Market Festival

    Features Asian food vendors, cultural demonstrations, a fashion show, live music, a food-eating contest and more.

    Where

    Military Park View map
    2520 N Classen Blvd,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 05:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Night Market at Scissortail Park

    Features local vendors throughout the park as well as bar service, food trucks, live music and more. May's event will celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. New this year,  the Kids’ Studio Under the Stars is located at the Play Pavilion Patio. Kids are invited to stop by for make-and-take crafts, storytelling and more. Also held: Nov. 8.

    Where

    Scissortail Park - The Promenade, Upper Park View map
    801 S Robinson Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73109, OK, US

  • 06:00 PM - | Sesame Street Live: Say Hello

    Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello. In Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, you can sing and dance with your favorite furry friends while enjoying fun surprises along the way. Children who have celebrated their first birthday are required to purchase a ticket. See website for show times.

    Where

    Rose State College Performing Arts Center View map
    6000 S Prosper Blvd,
    Midwest City, 73110, OK, US

  • 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM | FREE First Friday Gallery Walk

    Each First Friday, Paseo galleries offer special themed exhibits, guest artists and a variety of live entertainment - all within walking distance. Ten restaurants and a handful of other shops round out the Paseo’s distinctive atmosphere. October's exhibits in the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center are Inspiring Hope in Gallery I; Flora, Fauna and the Unexpected by Peg Jewell in Gallery II and People of the Prairie in Gallery III.…

    Where

    Paseo District View map
    NW 30th & 27th Streets, Walker and Hudson Ave.,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM | The Sorerers’ Skate at Scissortail Park

    Features a Harry Potter themed skate night.

    Where

    Sky Rink View map
    801 S Robinson Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73109, OK, US

  • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Tombstone Tales

    Enjoy a wagon ride through the historic Enid Cemetery on a moonlit Oklahoma evening. Re-enactment characters portray historic personalities who once lived in the Enid area and, as you ride through the cemetery, they approach your wagon to tell their unique, true stories. See website for ride times.

    Where

    Enid Cemetery View map
    212 W Willow,
    Enid, OK, US

  • 07:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Haunt in Harrah at Wind Drift Orchards

    Features a paintball bus that travels through a haunted orchard. Travelers are armed with glow-in-the-dark paintballs. Other activities include a haunted house and carnival games.

    Where

    Wind Drift Orchards View map
    18499 NE 50th St,
    Harrah, 73045, OK, US

  • 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM | Cure-8 at Oklahoma Contemporary

    These performances are the culmination of an eight-week experience pairing local dance maker with leading industry experts to produce new original works informed by topics paramount to the community. For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/cure8 Tickets: https://my.oklahomacontemporary.org/cure-8

    Where

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

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