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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 30, 2026

  • 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

  • 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

  • 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM | OCU and Friends Market

    The OCU & Friends Market is an evolving tradition that has grown from a small student initiative into a high-energy marketplace featuring over 100 local makers, student entrepreneurs and alumni creators. It reflects the university’s commitment to experiential learning, entrepreneurship, and meaningful community engagement with a diverse mix of local makers, artists, small businesses, and food vendors from the greater Oklahoma City area. OCU student entrepreneurs also have a unique opportunity to gain real-world business experience, from marketing and sales to customer engagement, all within a supportive…

    Where

    Oklahoma City University View map
    2501 N Blackwelder Ave,
    OKC, 73016, OK, US

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