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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

  • Thu, Apr 23, 2026

  • Violet Sharp at Carpenter Square Theatre

    Based on the true story 1932 Lindbergh Kidnapping Case, Violet Sharp is named for the young British maid working at the home of Anne Lindbergh’s mother. In the wake of the historic kidnapping of beloved aviator Charles Lindbergh’s 20-month-old son, Violet raises the suspicion of the police with a contradictory testimony about her whereabouts to police investigator Officer Walsh. Under pressure from her own personal demons as well as the police, Violet’s…

    Where

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

  • FREE Norman Music Festival

    Norman Music Festival is a free, three-day independent music festival in downtown Norman featuring dozens of performers providing free arts, culture and entertainment. See website for schedule.

    Where

    Downtown Norman View map
    Main St and Jones Ave,
    Norman, OK, US

  • Oklahoma City Comets vs Tacoma

    The Comets take the field against the Rainiers. Game times are Tuesday, 6:35 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:05 p.m.; Thursday, 11:05 a.m.; Friday, 7:05 p.m.; Saturday, 6:05 p.m.; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. Promotional activities include: $2 Tuesday Postgame Fireworks on Friday Kids run the bases on Sunday Dodgers Celebration Night/OU vs. OSU Night— April 24 Celebrate Oklahoma City’s 12-year affiliation with the back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers during an evening commemorating…

    Where

    Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark View map
    1 Mickey Mantle Dr,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • OKC Beautiful LitterBlitz

    Choose any day during the month of April, gather a team and head to a nearby park or green space to collect litter. OKC Beautiful will provide trash bags and gloves for the cleanup. Preregister your team.

    Where

    Various locations View map

    OKC metro, OK, US

  • Venardos Circus presents “Alice”

    Curiouser and curiouser! A Broadway-style, animal-free circus is tumbling, flying, and laughing its way into Oklahoma City as Venardos Circus arrives at Chisholm Creek from April 16 – 26, 2026. Inspired by the spirit of Alice, audiences are invited to step through the looking glass and under the iconic red-and-white striped big top, entering a delightfully unexpected world where gravity is optional, laughter is contagious, and extraordinary talent takes center…

    Where

    Chisolm Creek View map
    1332 W Memorial Rd.,
    Oklahoma City, 73114, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - | Festival of the Arts

    Features visual arts from artists across the United States, performing arts entertainment across three stages and an array of sweet and savory foods from a variety of restaurants. Alongside visual, performing and culinary arts, families can enjoy a children's area offering interactive art activities. The festival will be a fully cashless event. All artists and food vendors will only accept cards. To accommodate this change, onsite kiosks will allow visitors…

    Where

    Bicentennial Park View map
    500 Couch Dr,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Jakian Parks: The Black Land

    Explore Jakian Parks: The Black Land. Through the lens of photographer Jakian Parks, Oklahoma’s Black rodeo culture becomes both symbol and setting for survival, resurgence and celebration. Much like the rodeo itself, The Black Land connects the past and present, situating the American West as a living archive and center stage for Black cattlemen and cowboys alike. The Black Land honors the dignity, beauty and power of Black equestrian life…

    Where

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

  • 5:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Art After 5

    Explore the Museum galleries, plus enjoy a full bar with cocktails, beer, wine and grab-and-go sweet and savory items from Ganache Patisserie.

    Where

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

  • 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Violet Sharp Play

    Based on the true story surrounding the infamous 1932 Lindbergh kidnapping case, Violet Sharp examines the tragic personal story behind one of America’s most sensational crimes. The play centers on Violet Sharp, a young British maid working in the home of Anne Lindbergh’s mother, who suddenly finds herself under suspicion during the investigation into the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh’s infant son. Come join us at Carpenter Square for this exciting…

    Where

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

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