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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, Oct 1, 2026
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
Lives of the Dead Exhibit

Guests will explore the animated world of Dia de Muertos through a unique collection of 2 and 3-dimensional artwork. From the work of early pre-Hispanic cultures to the 21st century, Lives of the Dead offers 1000 years of artistic visions of the dead. The exhibition emphasizes current and vintage Latin American folk art. From Papier-mâché (cartoneria) skulls and skeletons created by the famous Linares family to the ceramic tableaux and…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Ave.,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
Western Days Festival in Mustang

Features Stampede fun run, a parade, a best-dressed cowboy & cowgirl contest, art show, car show, live music, gunfighters, games and more at Wild Horse Park. Most events are free to attend, participation prices vary based on activity. See website for a schedule of events.

Where
Wild Horse Park View map

1201 N Mustang Rd,
Mustang, OK, US
09:00 AM - | Choose Your Own Adventure: The Art of the Art Exhibit

From Sept. 18 to Nov. 8, join us for Choose Your Own Adventure: The Art of the Art by Denis Duong and Gabriel Friedman at Metro Library – Ronald J. Norick Downtown. This exhibition features sketches and models from these local artists. Visit Metro Library - Ronald J. Norick Downtown for a glimpse into the creation process for their large-scale public art. You'll see the planning, experimentation and artistry that…

Where
Downtown Library View map

300 Park Avenue,
Oklahoma City, 73102,
09:30 AM - 10:20 AM | Homeschool Irish Dance

Learn basic Irish dance steps with other homeschooled students in a fun, laid-back setting. Perform in an end-of-session recital.

Where
Upstage Theatre View map

633 Hundred Oaks Drive, Ste 130 and 140
Edmond, 73013, OK, US
10:00 AM - | Pumpkinville at Myriad Botanical Gardens

This fall, Myriad Botanical Gardens invites families to hit the road for a one-of-a-kind autumn adventure during Pumpkinville: Road to Route 66 presented by OG&E, a celebration inspired by the 100th anniversary of the historic Route 66. Running Thursday through Monday, Oct. 1–25, Pumpkinville transforms Myriad Botanical Gardens into a colorful fall destination featuring thousands of pumpkins, seasonal displays, family activities, and larger-than-life pumpkin murals inspired by some of Route 66's most recognizable landmarks. Pumpkinville:…

Where
Myriad Botanical Gardens View map

301 W Reno,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Tulsa State Fair

Tulsa's largest annual event featuring fun filled family entertainment including carnival rides, attractions, concerts, creative arts, food, livestock competitions & more. Open most days at 10 a.m. See website for hours of operation.

Where
Expo Square View map

4145 E 21st St,
Tulsa, OK, US
10:00 AM - | Our Journeys: A Traveling Exhibition

Our Journeys Opening Saturday, September 12 The Oklahoma History Center Museum, in partnership with the Vietnamese American Heritage Community of Oklahoma, is proud to announce Our Journeys, presented by Vietnamese Boat People. This multimedia traveling exhibition will be on display September 12, 2026, through January 4, 2027. Created by New Jersey-based nonprofit Vietnamese Boat People, the exhibition centers the voices of Vietnamese Americans through oral histories, photographs, and interactive elements that…

Where
Oklahoma History Center View map

800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73105, OK, US
10:00 AM - 09:00 PM | Hiring event for OKC job seekers

SPECTRUM TO HOST HIRING EVENTS FOR SALES CAREERS IN OKLAHOMA CITY Job seekers can meet Spectrum recruiters, learn about local openings and explore sales roles with salary, uncapped commissions and incentives. Spectrum will host Career Connect hiring events on October 1, giving local job seekers an opportunity to meet directly with recruiters and learn about available sales careers with the company. The events are part of Spectrum’s national effort to…

Where
Spectrum View map

11941 N Pennsylvania Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73120, OK, US
10:30 AM - 02:30 PM | Expressions Performing Arts Homeschool Musical Theatre

Work with fellow homeschooled performers to learn basic music theory, polish your dancing skills, brush up your acting skills, and put together a short musical production you’re sure to be proud of. No experience necessary, but experienced performers are welcome.

Where
Upstage Theatre View map

633 Hundred Oaks Dr, Ste 130 and 140
Edmond, 73013, OK, US
10:30 AM - 02:30 AM | Homeschool Musical Theatre Class

Work with fellow homeschooled performers to learn basic music theory, polish your dancing skills, brush up your acting skills, and put together a short musical production you’re sure to be proud of.

Where
Upstage Theatre View map

633 Hundred Oaks Drive, Ste 130 and 140
Edmond, 73013, OK, US
11:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective

Explore light, rhythm, and pattern in Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective. In this installation, Mount employs projection mapping, laser light, generative visuals, and sound to create spaces that respond to presence and perception. Viewers step into an immersive environment at the intersection of art and technology.

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM | DogFest OKC at Scissortail Park

Features family- and dog-friendly festival including music, fun games and activities, vendors and more.

Where
Scissortail Park - Union Station Lawn View map

300 Park Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US
03:30 PM - 06:30 PM | Spike’s Club, Aquatic Oklahoma

(Ages 6-11) Spike’s Club inspires children ages 6 to 11 to love learning through active exploration and play. Each Thursday from 3:30 to 6:00 pm children will explore different natural and cultural history themes. During this installment of Spike’s Club, we’ll be diving into the fascinating science behind Oklahoma’s waterways and their inhabitants. Registration Opens on August 11.

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Ave.,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | The Birth of Route 66

How did bicycles, an automobile race around the world, Henry Ford, and a county commissioner from Tulsa lead to the birth of Route 66? In his presentation, Trait Thompson, executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society, will weave together the story of a seemingly disparate series of events that created the most famous road in the world. This lecture is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is…

Where
Edmond History Museum View map

431 S. Boulevard,
Edmond, 73034, OK, US
07:00 PM - 09:30 PM | Open Mic Night at Factory Obscura

Features performers of all disciplines and backgrounds to perform inside the Mix-Tape immersive art experience. Each month will have a theme artists can base their performance on. It is encouraged to interpret the theme in any way the performer sees fit. It is not required to adhere to the theme.

Where
Factory Obscura View map

25 NW 9th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US