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All Free Events

Thu, Sep 10, 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
Cleveland County Free Fair

Features a midway with carnival rides and games, live entertainment, livestock exhibits, petting zoo, wiener dog races, baby crawl races and more. See website for schedule of events.

Where
Cleveland County Fairgrounds View map

615 E Robinson St,
Norman, OK, US
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
10:30 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
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
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM | Celebrating Route 66: Stories Along the Way

The Route 66 experience is a worthwhile pursuit, especially on this 100th anniversary. Wordwrights OKC Christian Writers will share their adventures with traveling the Mother Road at this special event. Come listen to stories that will inspire your own road trips. Wordwrights will feature their anthology, “Celebrating Route 66: Stories Along the Way.” This lecture is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is appreciated so we can…

Where
Edmond History Museum View map

431 S. Boulevard,
Edmond, 73034, OK, US