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All Free Events

Sat, Jul 11, 2026
Oklahoma City Comets vs El Paso

The Comets take the field against the Chihuahuas. Game times are Tuesday-Saturday, 7:05 p.m.; Sunday, 1:05 p.m. Promotional activities include: $2 Tuesday Postgame fireworks on Friday Comets hat giveaway on Saturday Kids run the bases on Sunday Clubhouse Collectibles presented by The Oklahoman – June 30-July 13 A silent auction for Clubhouse Collectibles presented by The Oklahoman will take place during the Comets’ 12 consecutive home games around Independence Day weekend. Fans will have the…

Where
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark View map

2 Mickey Mantle Dr,
Oklahoma Cit, OK, US
Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures

Explore a monumental outdoor installation by Oklahoma City–based artists Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman that transforms Campbell Art Park into a site of story, symbolism, and discovery. Conceived as a constellation of six sculptural forms, including a head, a hand, and four birdlike spheres, the work invites viewers to enter a world where order and chaos intertwine. For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/formlessmatter

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
Sordid Lives at Carpenter Square Theatre

When Peggy, a good Christian woman, hits her head on the sink and bleeds to death after tripping over her lover’s wooden legs in a motel room, chaos erupts in Winters, Texas. Each show has 10 performances over 3 weekends. Second & third weekends include Thursday & Sunday. Showtimes: Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

Where
Carpenter Square Theatre View map

1009 W Reno Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK, 73106, OK, US
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM | On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley

On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley traces the artist’s pursuit of abstraction across spontaneous compositions, geometric designs, and works that sought to break from tradition. Frederick Hammersley (1919–2009) is recognized as a key figure in the mid-century Hard-edge movement—a style defined by precise geometric compositions and a strong focus on the relationship between color and form, marked by sharp edges and clearly defined shapes. This exhibition features…

Where
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art View map

555 Elm Avenue,
Norman, 73019, OK, US
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Sensory Friendly Hour | Bloom Prints

Enjoy a quiet morning of art-making with us! Sensory Friendly Hour offers visitors with sensory sensitivities the chance to explore our galleries and artmaking projects before we open to the public. Explore our exhibitions at your own pace, and make an art print using flowers and natural materials in one of our studios. A dedicated Quiet Space and sensory kit will also be available upon request. Participants of all ages are welcome!

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
10:00 AM - 07:00 PM | New World Comic Con

New World Comic Con is a 1 day convention at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds July 11th 2026 10am-7pm. We will have vendors, a few special guests to be announced later, SuperHeroes School, Giant Monster Mayhem wrestling, and a costume contest, lots of Family Friendly Fun. For more information check out NewWorldComicCon.org

Where
Cleveland County Fairgrounds View map

615 E. Robinson St.,
Norman, 73071, OK, US
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | FREE Second OHOF Saturdays

Enjoy free family fun at the museum and learn about an Oklahoma Hall of Fame member through crafts and activities. All ages welcome.

Where
Oklahoma Hall of Fame View map

1400 Classen Dr,
Oklahoma City, 73106, OK, US
10:00 AM - | FREE Storytime with Littles at Commonplace Books

Features a half-hour, all-ages story time and donuts.

Where
Commonplace Books View map

1325 N Walker Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE Story time at Full Circle Bookstore

Features a weekly morning story time with an occasional crafting activity. Snacks are provided.

Where
Full Circle Bookstore View map

1900 NW Expressway,
Oklahoma City, 73118, OK
11:00 AM - | FREE Saturday Storytime at Best of Books

Features a story read-aloud, crafts and fun activities.

Where
Best of Books View map

1313 E Danforth Rd,
Edmond, 73003, OK, US
11:00 AM - | FREE Children’s Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Help your kids develop a love for books and literature while making new friends.

Where
Barnes & Noble View map

13800 N May Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73134, OK
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Stories & Specimens

Every Saturday at 11 a.m. we’re hosting Stories & Specimens for children and families! In this engaging program, children are invited to gather for a lively story time, where fascinating tales spark curiosity and set the stage for exploration. Each session dives into a themed topic, connecting stories to science and cultural history with museum objects that let kids see, touch, and discover in our interactive Discovery Room. Best of…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Avenue,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Crafts and Tales

Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. we bring stories to life with Crafts and Tales at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History! In this engaging program, children are invited to gather for a lively story time, where fascinating tales spark curiosity and set the stage for exploration. Each session dives into a themed topic, connecting stories to science and cultural history with museum objects that let kids see, touch,…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Avenue,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM | FREE Second Saturday at Oklahoma Contemporary

Features a family-focused day of art-making, performances and gallery adventures for visitors of all ages. Image: Photo by Cassandra Watson. Schedule: Feb. 14 | 1-4 p.m. | Second Saturday XL: HeART for All March 14 | 1-4 p.m. | Second Saturday Oiled Paper Lanterns April 11 | 1-4 p.m. | Second Saturday XL: Rodeo Day

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center View map

11 NW 11th St,
Oklahoma City, OK, US
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Second Saturday: Bloom Prints

Enjoy an afternoon of art-making with us! Use flowers and natural materials to make art prints, join a Family Gallery Chat, and explore an Art Pack full of engaging activities for all ages. All Second Saturday activities are free and open to the public.

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | FREE Guided Gallery Tours at Oklahoma Contemporary

Features a free guided tour of the museum's exhibitions at 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Gallery Guides lead inclusive, conversational tours that encourage curiosity. Please arrive five minutes before your tour starts in the lobby of the main building.

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center View map

11 NW 11th St,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM | Interior Earth Look

The Oklahoma Minerals and Gems Society will be here for a fun talk and examination of minerals and gems of Oklahoma. Make a pet rock and take a look at the gems and minerals! Open to all ages and all abilities. No registration required.

Where
Southern Oaks Library View map

629 Park Dr.,
Oklahoma City, 7139, OK, US
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Record + Play

Factory Obscura Presents: RECORD + PLAY An interactive journey to create a MIX-TAPE Somewhere inside MIX-TAPE, memories are drifting. The Emoshies and The Feels have left behind fragments of songs, stories, and emotions, but something is missing. Together, participants will travel through the immersive world of MIX-TAPE, uncovering hidden clues, contributing creative choices, and helping shape a one-of-a-kind mix-tape built from shared experiences. Part performance, part interactive adventure, RECORD +…

Where
Factory Obscura View map

25 NW 9th St.,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US