WEEKEND - MetroFamily Magazine

STAFF PICK: Community events celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

July 19 – 21, 2019

FREE Rides on the OKC Streetcars in Downtown on Friday
Meet Me at Main in Yukon on Friday
FREE Wheeler Summer Music Series presents a Wiggle Out Loud Preview in Oklahoma City on Friday
Let It Glow Event at the Westwood Family Aquatic Center on Friday
BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Expo at the Cox Convention Center on Saturday & Sunday
“The Day We Walked On The Moon” – Smithsonian Film Screening at the Oklahoma History Center on Saturday
FREE Heard on Hurd Street Fest in Edmond on Saturday
FREE 50th Anniversary Of The Apollo 11 Moon Landing Star Party in the Boathouse District on Saturday
FREE Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show opens at State Fair Park on Sunday
Big3 Basketball at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Sunday

July 22 – 25, 2019

Kids Take Over The Cowboy at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum all week
“Titanic” opens at Civic Center Music Hall on Tuesday
FREE What Is Magic? Presentation at the Moore Library on Tuesday
Christmas In July at Katiebug’s on Thursday
Family Skate Night at Skate Galaxy on Thursday

Thu, Jul 18, 2019
FREE Bricktown Beach

Features a large sand-filled outdoor park area with umbrellas, lounge chairs, sand volleyball equipment and outdoor games. There will be additional seating and a small boardwalk through the beach itself. Bricktown Beach is free to enter and is open to the public 24 hours a day.

Where
2 S. MICKEY MANTLE BLVD. View map

Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Porter Peach Festival

Porter celebrates its prize crop with arts and crafts, games, a parade, car show, 5K run, peach auction, music, food, tractor pull, carnival, pet show and, of course, plenty of peaches. FREE peach ice cream while supplies last on Saturday. Thursday & Friday, 4 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. See website for a complete schedule.

Where
Downtown Porter View map

Porter, OK
Find Our Guide to Current Museum Exhibits Here!

Click here to see a list of current museum exhibits in the OKC Metro.
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Dunkin’ of Oklahoma City Fundraiser for March of Dimes

Throughout the month, Dunkin’ will also offer guests a special March of Dimes-inspired donut; a classic donut frosted with purple and white icing to honor the March of Dimes colors. The limited-edition donut will be available at participating Dunkin’ restaurants in Oklahoma City through July 31. Additionally, participating Dunkin’ restaurants in Oklahoma City will be collecting donations for March of Dimes throughout the month. Beginning July 1 and running through…

Where
Dunkin' of Oklahoma City View map
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Getting to know…Footloose

This camp, just for teens and tweens age 12-17, allows participants to perform in the classic show Footloose. At the end of this two-week experience everyone will have a place in our final production. Save your spot and register today! www.okc.gov/parksignup

Where
Northwest Optimist Performing Arts Center View map

3301 NW Grand Blvd, 3301 NW Grand Blvd
Oklahoma City, 73116, OK, US
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Red Dirt Roots

Explore local history with field trips to museum, homesteads and historical sites. Schedule: June 6: Edmond Historical Society, FREE June 13: 45th Infantry Museum, $5 June 27: Stafford Air & Space Museum, $10 (until 4:30 p.m.) July 11: Arcadia Round Barn & Pops, lunch money July 18: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, $10 July 25: Harn Homestead, $5 August 2: OKC Rattlesnake Museum, FREE Lunch will be included for…

Where
MAC at Mitch Park View map

2733 Marilyn Williams Dr.,
Edmond, OK, US
9:45 AM - | Harkins Bricktown Summer Movie Fun Series

Harkins Theatres’ will again have their annual kid’s movie program, Summer Movie Fun. Season tickets for all 10 movies are just $5. Individual tickets are available the day of the show for $2 each. Doors open at 9 a.m. and all shows begin at 9:45 a.m. with movies running every weekday through Friday, August 2. Summer Movie Fun 2019 Schedule: May 27 - 31: Happy Feet June 3-7: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World June 10-14: Despicable Me 2 June…

Where
Harkins Bricktown 16 View map

150 E. Reno Ave.,
Oklahoma City, 73104, OK
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Weekly Walk-ups at Myriad Gardens

Stop by the Children’s Garden for fun activities that explore and celebrate the plant world. Make-it Mondays: Each Monday children will make and take something home using a variety of natural and craft materials. They'll make a summer-full of fun garden crafts such as wind chimes, chia heads and seed bombs. Tasty Tuesdays: Don't miss this fun morning where you'll get to play with food. Combine different shaped fresh veggies, fruits,…

Where
Myriad Botanical Gardens' Children's Garden View map

301 W Reno,
Oklahoma City, OK
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM | Kids Take Over The Cowboy

Features a variety of activities for kids to enjoy including an expanded kids menu at The Grill. Kids-Only Secret Messages: Exploring the Museum has never been more fun! Each kid gets a decoder spy glass which will allow them to “decode” secret messages next art and artifacts throughout the Museum. Kid Food at the Grill: There’s an expanded kids menu at the grill with choices that are sure to please even the…

Where
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum View map

1700 NE 63rd St,
Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, USA
10:30 AM - | FREE Summer Thursdays at Oklahoma Hall of Fame

Features story time, a movie, crafts and as well as special themed activities.

Where
Oklahoma Hall of Fame View map

1400 Classen Dr,
Oklahoma City, OK
10:30 AM - | FREE Nature Tales at Martin Park Nature Center

Features an activity time for kids ages 2 to 7 with a nature-themed story time. Preregister.

Where
Martin Park Nature Center View map

5000 W Memorial Rd,
Oklahoma City, OK
11:00 AM - | Toddler Story & Craft time

Every Wednesday & Thursday, Unpluggits Paint & Play offers a Toddler Story & Craft time designed for their youngest customers. It is FREE with admission.

Where
Unpluggits Paint & Play View map

575 Enterprise Dr Ste 110,
Edmond, 73013, OK, US
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Summer Day Skate at Skate Galaxy

Admission $6 includes basic skate rental. Wednesday - Friday

Where
Skate Galaxy View map

5800 NW 36th St,
Oklahoma City, OK
11:00 AM - | Eskimo Joe’s Anniversary Celebration

Features a week-long party with food and drink specials, costume contests, special events, concerts and fun for the whole family. Monday & Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Wednesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. & Sunday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Where
Eskimo Joe's View map

501 W Elm,
Stillwater, OK
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE Story Time at The Boxcar

Features story time, songs and a little bit of dancing hosted by representatives of the Moore library for kids ages 12 & under.

Where
The Boxcar View map

2100 N Eastern Ave,
Moore, 73160, OK, USA
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | FREE Extreme Animals—Out of this World

Meet the animals that are the heroes of the constellations. Preregister. Space is limited.

Where
Southwest OKC Library View map

2201 SW 134th St,
Oklahoma City, OK, US
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Third Thursdays at OKCMOA

Features hands-on art activities, live music, food and beverages and outdoor activities, including on the Roof Terrace, weather permitting.

Where
Oklahoma City Museum of Art View map

415 Couch Dr,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, USA
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM | The Great Catsby Kitten Event

Features wine, kitten adoptions, music and more. No ticket required, donations accepted. Benefits the OK Humane Society.

Where
The Skirvin Hilton View map

1 Park Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, USA
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE Fire Building at Mitch Park

Learn how to build a fire. All supplies provided. Preregister. Best suited for ages 8 & up.

Where
Mitch Park View map

1501 W Covell Rd,
Edmond, OK
6:15 PM - 8:45 PM | FREE Summer Concert Series at Hafer Park

Spend an evening under the trees at Hafer Park with your family enjoying local bands every Thursday starting May 23 and continuing until August 15. Upcoming performances include: May 23: Ciarra Brooke & The Gotcha Covered Band May 30: Vinyl Stripes & Grant Adams June 6: Phil Smith and the Blend Project & The Claire Piersol Band June 13: City Moon & Souled Out June 20: Nasty Weather & Sunday…

Where
Hafer Park View map

1034 S. Bryant Ave,
Edmond, OK
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE Concerts in the Park in Yukon

Features a series of FREE concerts of a variety of musical genres including country, classic rock, patriotic, classical and pop every Thursday night between June 6 - August 1. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Concessions are available for purchase.

Where
Chisholm Trail Park View map

500 W. Vandament,
Yukon, 73099, OK
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Family Skate Night at Skate Galaxy

Admission includes basic skate rental. Family Night Package $29 Includes: Admission, Skate Rental, Pizza, & Drinks for up to 5 family members!

Where
Skate Galaxy OKC View map

5800 NW 36th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73122, OK
07:30 PM - 08:30 PM | FREE Nichols Hills Band Concert

Features an old-fashion, outdoor performance under the gazebo in Kite Park on the third Thursday of June, July & August. Bring a picnic, blankets and lawn chairs.

Where
Kite Park View map

Bedford Dr & Camden Way,
The Village, OK, USA
08:00 PM - 09:30 PM | Once Upon a Mattress

Features a musical retelling of the fairy tale-Princess and the Pea (with a twist!).

Where
Mitch Park View map

2733 Marilyn Williams Dr,
Edmond, OK, USA