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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

  • Tue, Apr 21, 2026

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering and making. Each stand-alone program explores a different theme and features stories, games, songs, crafts and museum exploration. Preregister. Schedule: Aug. 19 - Explore Space: Sept. 16 - Water Cycle Oct. 21 - Not-so-spooky Skeletons Nov. 18 - Creature Features Dec. 16 - Curious about Chemistry Feb. 10 - Endangered and Extinct March 10 - Things with Wings April 14…

    Where

    Sam Noble Museum View map
    2401 Chautauqua Ave,
    Norman, 73072, OK, US
  • 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
  • Christian Relationship Education Hosted by Church Ablaze in partnership with Eye to Eye Marriage For dating, engaged and married couples

    Where

    Church Ablaze View map
    1524 NE Grand Blvd,
    Oklahoma City, 73117, OK, US
  • Special presentations of classic films are brought back to the big screen every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for only $6. Click here for a full lineup of movies. Tuesday, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 1 p.m.

    Where

    Harkins Theatre View map
    150 E Reno,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

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