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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, Jul 9, 2025

  • SNOW: Tiny Crystals, Global Impact at Sam Noble Museum

    This chilly summer adventure seeks to educate visitors of all ages about the importance of snow and the vital role it plays in the global climate system. Experience an immersive snowstorm with giant interactive snow crystals, make snowflakes grow from specks to complex six-sided crystals, and listen to oral histories about snow from Iñupiaq elders and culture bearers. Families can also explore Walking in Antarctica, an exhibition that journeys through an…

    Where

    Sam Noble Museum View map
    2401 Chautauqua Ave,
    Norman, 73072, OK, US

  • Woody Guthrie Folk Festival

    Features live music, plays, children's activities, poetry readings, craft vendors and more. See website for schedule.

    Where

    Crystal Theater and other locations View map
    1001 E John Fullbright Loop,
    Okemah, 74859, OK, US

  • International Finals Youth Rodeo

    The International Finals Youth Rodeo is the ultimate rodeo event for up-and-coming cowboys and cowgirls. This six-day event features two performances each day by contestants from all over the United States. Events include barrel racing, pole bending, breakaway roping, goat tying, team roping, calf roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding. A full Western trade show will also be held at the International Finals Youth Rodeo,…

    Where

    Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center View map
    1700 W Independence,
    Shawnee, 74804, OK, US

  • FREE Metropolitan Library’s Neighborhood Arts Summer Programming

    Features a variety of musical and performing arts, such as rock music, puppet shows, hip-hop demonstrations and opera. Every week a new artist will be featured. Performers include: Sugar Free Allstars Oklahoma Violin Ensemble Lyric Theatre Lucas Ross Inspyral Circus Painted Sky Opera SMARTiPOPS RACE Dance Collective Clips and Hips Groovemeant Community Schedule: MONDAYS 10:30 a.m. - Southern Oaks Library 1 p.m. - Harrah Senior Center, 19791 Summers Ave., Harrah…

    Where

    Various locations View map

    Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US

  • Lyric Theatre presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at Civic Center Music Hall

    See the inspiring true story that created the soundtrack of a generation. Beautiful traces music hit-maker Carole King’s journey from teenage songwriter to chart-topping solo artist. Tuesday-Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

    Where

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

  • 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM | Zoorassic World at Tulsa Zoo

    Zoorassic World: Frozen in Time is an immersive, temporary exhibit featuring more than 25 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs from the Permian, Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, plus the giants of the Ice Age in natural vignettes. The lifelike dinosaurs incorporate both movement and sound to give guests a realistic experience.  

    Where

    Tulsa Zoo View map
    6421 E 36th St N,
    Tulsa, 74115, 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

  • 09:30 AM - | CINEMARK Summer Movie Clubhouse

    Participating theatres will host Summer Movie Clubhouse on Wednesday mornings, starting the week of June 2 through August 7.

    Where

    Cinemark Tinseltown View map
    6001 N Martin Luther King Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 9:45 AM - | Harkins Bricktown Summer Movie Fun Series

    Harkins Theatre will again have its annual kids’ movie program offering family-favorite films. Individual tickets are available the day of the show for $2 each. Doors open at 9 a.m. and all shows begin at 9:45 a.m. with movies running every weekday through Friday, July 25. Parents can visit harkins.com/events-and-series/event-detail/summer-movie-fun for schedules, show times and more information.

    Where

    Harkins Bricktown 16 View map
    150 E. Reno Ave.,
    Oklahoma City, 73104, 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 - 12:15 PM | FREE Preschool Storytime Program at the Mabel C. Fry Public Library

    Features stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, and lots of fun for kids ages 3 to preschool in a class-like setting. Preregister. Space is limited to 30 participants per program time. Children must attend without a caregiver. Two sessions: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Classes last 45 minutes.  

    Where

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

  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE Summer Weekly Walkups at Myriad Gardens

    Features fun activities that explore and celebrate the world of plants. Each weekday offers a new theme. Mondays: Scavenger Hunt Monday Tuesdays: Tasty Tuesday Wednesdays: Reading Wednesday Thursdays: Grow it Thursday Fridays: Crafty Friday

    Where

    Myriad Botanical Gardens' Children's Garden Porch View map
    301 W Reno,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - | Summer Movie Express at Warren Theatre

    Features kid-friendly screenings of fun movies. Most shows begin at 10 & 11 a.m. Check with your theater for exact showtimes. Participating metro theatres:  Regal Warren Moore, 1000 Telephone Rd, Moore Regal Spotlight Norman, 1100 N Interstate Dr, Norman Regal Warren Midwest City, 5905 SE 15th St, Midwest City

    Where

    Participating theatres View map
    1000 S Telephone Rd, 1100 N Interstate Dr
    Moore/Norman, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | OKCPS Hosting On-the-Spot Hiring Event at Rogers Middle School

    Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) invites passionate educators and dedicated school support professionals to a special hiring event aimed at filling key positions within the district’s Spencer Feeder Pattern schools. Join the OKCPS Human Resources team from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, at Rogers Middle School (4000 Spencer Rd., Spencer, OK) for the opportunity to interview and receive a same-day job offer. This event will focus on…

    Where

    Rogers Middle School View map
    4000 Spencer Rd,
    Oklahoma City, 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 - | AMC Classic Summer Movie Camp

    Feature kid-friendly films at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

    Where

    AMC Quail Springs Mall 24 View map
    2501 W Memorial Rd,
    Oklahoma City, 73134, 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 - 02:00 PM | Camp Flix: Minions at Flix Brewhouse

    Beat the heat this summer at Camp Flix with $5 movie tickets and themed activities before every show.

    Where

    Flix Brewhouse View map
    8590 Broadway Ext,
    Oklahoma City, 73114, OK, US

  • 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM | FREE Concerts @ the Creek at Chisholm Creek

    Features live music on the Water Stage.

    Where

    Chisholm Creek View map
    3230 Pawnee Dr,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

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