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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

  • Sat, Mar 7, 2026

  • Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty at Carpenter Square Theatre

    Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are back on the case! An investigation into the Bohemian king’s stolen letters cascades into an international mystery filled with spies, blackmail and intrigue. With world peace at stake, Holmes and Watson join forces with American actress Irene Adler to take down cunning criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty and his network of devious henchmen. Five actors play over 40 roles in this adventure that has danger…

    Where

    Carpenter Square Theatre View map
    1009 W Reno Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, 73106, OK, US

  • OKC Broadway presents A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at Civic Center

    Features the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. The energy-filled musical memoir tells the untold true story of how America's greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career. Tuesday-Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 & 7 p.m.

    Where

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

  • 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM | Community CPR, First Aid, & Naloxone Training, March 2026

    This course is designed to prepare attendees for first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Attendees will also learn how to administer Naloxone in opioid overdose emergencies and will receive a Naloxone kit. American Red Cross CPR certification will be awarded after successful completion of this four-hour course. Must have at least five attendees registered to hold the class. Group…

    Where

    DCCCA View map
    825 S Kelly Ave, Suite 120,
    Edmond, 73003, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE Crafty Friday at Myriad Gardens

    Stop in to enjoy fun and easy crafts for kids on the first and third Fridays from September to May.

    Where

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

  • 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | Art Show at Touchmark at Coffee Creek

    Join us as we celebrate the creativity and talent of residents and team members at our very first art show. Enjoy a colorful display of original artwork, handcrafted quilts and one-of-a-kind crafts. Come browse, connect and be inspired.

    Where

    TOUCHMARK AT COFFEE CREEK View map
    2801 Shortgrass Rd,
    Edmond, 75034,

  • 04:30 PM - 08:30 PM | The Welcoming Garden Speaker Series: Creating Natural Spaces and Coexisting with Wildlife

    Two nationally recognized experts on building landscapes for native pollinators will visit Oklahoma for discussions focused on how gardeners can create vital habitats for wildlife in their own yards and communities. Authors Heather Holm and Nancy Lawson will speak at events in Edmond and Tulsa on March 6 and 7, as part of the Welcoming Garden Speaker Series, “Creating Natural Spaces and Coexisting with Wildlife.” The events are presented by…

    Where

    UCO Liberal Arts Building View map
    100 N. University Drive, University of Central Oklahoma Campus
    Oklahoma City, 73034, OK, US

  • 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM | OKC Midtown Rotary Spelling Bee(r)

    Features a delightful evening of spelling fun, a silent auction and local brews. Participate in the bee or watch while enjoying heavy hors d'oeuvres and beer from Oklahoma breweries.

    Where

    Oklahoma Contemporary View map
    11 NW 11th St,
    Oklahoma City, 73103, 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. Restaurants and a handful of other shops round out the Paseo’s distinctive atmosphere.

    Where

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

  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Mustang Chocolate Festival

    Featuring as many as 21 vendors with chocolate treats such as Tortes, chocolate covered bacon, jalapenos, cakes, cookies, brownies, strawberries. Everything chocolate. Cost is $10.00 for 10 servings and we have boxed for sale for $1.00 or bring your own container. Free Coffee and Tea. Water $1.00 a bottle. Competition for Best Theme/Decorated Table and Best Tasting/ Most Unique Chocolate. A Silent Auction. Benefits Friends of the Mustang Library.

    Where

    Mustang Community Center View map
    1201 N Mustang Rd,
    Mustang, OK, US

  • 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM | March Music Madness in the Paseo!

    Join us for March Music Madness in the Paseo, presented by the Oklahoma Music Expo. There will be live music hosted by five different locations throughout the district. Participants will start at registration at the Paseo Pad (533 NW 30th St, OKC) and make their way to four other participating businesses in the district, collecting cards for a chance to win one of three prize sets! Registration is $15 in…

    Where

    Paseo Pad & Paseo Arts District View map
    533 NW 30th St,
    Oklahoma City, 73118, OK, US

  • 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty at Carpenter Square Theater

    Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are back on the case! An investigation into the Bohemian king’s stolen letters cascades into an international mystery filled with spies, blackmail and intrigue. With world peace at stake, Holmes and Watson join forces with American actress Irene Adler to take down cunning criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty and his network of devious henchmen. Five actors play over 40 roles in this adventure that has danger…

    Where

    Carpenter Square Theatre View map
    1009 W Reno Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73106, OK, US

  • 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Comedy in the Black Lodge with James Nghiem

    Step through the red curtains and into a world where surrealism meets stand-up. Comedy in the Black Lodge brings a night of uncanny humor to the In Dreams: A David Lynch Tribute exhibition; blending laughter, strangeness, and dream logic inside the gallery’s immersive environment. Light refreshments will be available, and the bar of the Black Lodge will be open for one night only. FEATURING James Nghiem Known for his rhythmic…

    Where

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

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