MetroFamily’s Weekend Picks is your go-to source to find family fun things to do in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman, Moore and beyond. Our website is packed with opportunities to have fun with the whole family and we handpick each week the best, can’t-miss events happening near you.
Below, you’ll find a list of fun festivals, must-see events, family-friendly things to do and more! Want even more ideas? Check out our searchable calendar filled with hundreds of community events for perfect for families or sign up for our e-newsletters to have all of our great resources delivered right to your inbox.
Due to COVID-19 precautions, some of the events and venues featured may have adjusted their hours, programming or safety protocols. Please check with each venue directly to verify. We encourage our readers to enjoy family fun responsibly. Get vaccinated if you are a candidate and when around others, wear a mask, avoid crowded indoor spaces, remain socially distant, wash your hands often and stay home if you or a member of your household is feeling ill.
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Ongoing
Pumpkinville at Myriad Botanical Gardens on Friday, Oct. 8-24
FREE Tinkerfest TinkerTober at Science Museum Oklahoma, Saturdays through Oct. 30
Haunt the Zoo at the OKC Zoo on Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 9-31
Oct. 29-31
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The New Musical at Civic Center Music Hall, all weekend
FREE National Weather Festival (virtual), through Saturday
Spook and Roll Halloween Party at Skate Galaxy on Friday
Edmond Historical Ghost Tours in Downtown Edmond on Friday & Saturday
Halloween Train at the Oklahoma Railway Museum on Saturday & Sunday
Steampunk Fall Celebration at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum on Saturday
Scissortail Treat Trail at Scissortail Park on Saturday
FREE Trick-Or-Trail in Midwest City on Saturday
FREE Trunk or Treat in the Park at Mitch Park on Saturday
Nov. 5-7
Mistletoe Market at the Oklahoma Convention Center, all weekend
Willy Wonka at Civic Center Music Hall, through Saturday
Devon Ice Rink opens in Oklahoma City on Friday
Pumpkin Harvest Craft Festival in Yukon on Saturday
Kids Take Over The Cowboy at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum on Saturday
Curiosiday: Día De Los Muertos Para Los Animales (Day of the Dead for the Animals) at Sam Noble on Saturday
Weekend FAMily Fun at the First Americans Museum on Saturday & Sunday
1940s Radio Theatre Presents War of the Worlds at the Edmond Historical Society & Museum on Sunday
Nov. 12-14
Edmond Ice Rink opens at Mitch Park on Friday
The Polar Express Train Ride arrives at the Oklahoma Railway Museum on Saturday
FREE See You Saturdays at Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Family Day at Skeletons: Museum of Osteology on Saturday
FREE GameFest OKC at Oklahoma Contemporary on Saturday
Christmas Vacation Under the Stars at the Wells Christmas Tree Farm on Saturday
FREE Norman Veterans Day Parade at Reaves Park in Norman on Sunday
Family Skate Night at Skate Galaxy on Sunday
