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All Free Events

Tue, Sep 8, 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
09:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Little Scientists: Wonderful Weather

(Ages 3-5 with adult) Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! In this session, young scientists will explore sunshine, rain, wind, snow, and more. Little learners will discover how weather shapes our world in a joyful, sensory-filled adventure! Registration Opens on August 11.

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Ave,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
10:00 AM - 02:00 AM | Homeschool Theatre

Learn theatre terminology, theatre etiquette, how to prep for an audition, projection and articulation skills, tools for conveying emotion, theatre history, stage tech skills, and more. Play theatre games, create props, costumes, and sets together, and enjoy guest speakers. Finish the session by performing a non-musical play in the end-of-session recital.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

1212 Bedford Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73116, OK, US
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Storytime Science at Science Museum Oklahoma

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
7:00 PM - | Tuesday Night Classics at Harkins Theatre

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