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Thu, Aug 6, 2020
CANCELED – 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
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. Thursdays, 7 - 10 p.m.; Sundays, 6 - 8 p.m.
Where
Skate Galaxy OKC View map

5800 NW 36th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73122, OK, USA
POSTPONED – FREE Yoga at the Wheel
Features an outdoor yoga class for all levels. This series is free, no registration is required.
MetroFamily’s *Virtual* Cover Kids Search
Picture your child on MetroFamily’s cover! MetroFamily is searching for local kids with big smiles and bright personalities to grace our 2021 covers! You and your family are invited to enter in the exclusive Cover Kids Search contest. Kids ages 2 to 12 are eligible to enter. MetroFamily Magazine's Cover Kids Search is going virtual! Submit your portrait, answer our about me section, and include your $10 submission fee and our…
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Online View map

OK, USA
FREE #DoorTourOKC in Automobile Alley
The Door Tour project invites pedestrians to view a “gallery” of artworks showcasing a variety of illustrations, designs and styles that have been installed on multiple doors throughout the district’s alleys. Twenty-one designs by thirteen artists have been produced in vinyl and cover doors of various sizes in the alleys on either side of Broadway Avenue.
Where
Automobile Alley View map

Broadway Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Sky Rink at Scissortail Park
Features an outdoor skating surface for both traditional quad skates as well as inline skates. Skates are available to rent, but personal skates are always welcome. Summer Hours: Monday | Closed Tuesday | Closed Wednesday | 10am – 8pm ($7 admission) Thursday | 10am – 8pm ($7 admission) Friday | 10am – 10pm ($8 admission) Saturday | 10am – 10pm ($8 admission) Sunday | 1pm – 7pm ($7 admission) Hours are subject to change due to weather…
Where
Scissortail Park View map

801 S Robinson Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73109, OK, USA
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM | Stroller Walks with Green Bambino at Scissortail Park
Features a group stroll around the park. Pick up a Stroller Walk punch card at your first visit. Receive one punch each time you attend a Stroller Walk. Once you've received 4 punches, the card turns into a $20 gift card at Green Bambino
Where
Scissortail Park Boathouse View map

650 S Hudson Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73109, OK, USA
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM | OKC Zoo Summer Hours
For the first time in decades, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is opening earlier in the summer for guests to enjoy the cooler morning temperatures and connect more with wildlife from around the world. From Saturday, June 6 through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, the OKC Zoo will now open at 8 a.m. The Zoo will continue to close at 5 p.m. All visitors, including ZOOfriends members, are…
Where
OKC Zoo View map

2000 Remington Pl,
Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, USA
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | CANCELED – FREE Rush Springs Watermelon Festival
Rush Springs celebrates the watermelon harvest with seed spitting contests, arts & crafts, carnivals rides, live entertainment, 5k Watermelon Run, FREE watermelon and more. Thursday & Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Where
Jeff Davis Park View map

E Main St,
Rush Springs, OK
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM | FREE Summer Thursdays Live at Oklahoma Hall of Fame
This Summer, enjoy free family fun every day during the modified Museum hours. Activities include themed craft with virtual instructions, their Oklahomans are Amazing series, a scavenger hunt and more. Themes include Stars & Stripes Day, Space Day and Olympians Day. Each visitor will be provided a stylus to push buttons and high touch points are cleaned regularly.
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Online View map

Oklahoma City, OK, USA
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE Virtual Story Time with the Pioneer Library System
Features stories, songs and fun activities.
Where
Facebook View map

OK, USA
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM | FREE Admission to the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
Features complimentary admission for the months of July and August thanks to the generosity of the Lancaster/Schmidt Family. The Museum is limiting admission to 10 visitors in the gallery at a time. It is recommended to make online reservations at www.mgmoa.org/visit. Masks are encouraged.
Where
Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art View map

1900 W MacArthur St,
Shawnee, OK, USA
12:30 PM - 04:00 PM | OKC Zoo offers free admission
Where
Oklahoma City Zoo View map

2000 Remington Place,
Oklahoma City, 73111,
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM | OKC Zoo Summer Promotion, $2 off admission
Beginning Sunday, July 5 and continuing through Monday, August 31, 2020, the Oklahoma City Zoo is offering a special summer promotion. Guests will receive $2 off any regular general admission ticket purchased after 2 p.m. Advance tickets are required for all guests and ZOOfriends members and can be purchased at www.okczoo.org/tickets. Zoo admission is limited daily to ensure adequate social distancing among guests.
Where
Oklahoma City Zoo View map

2101 NE 50th St,
Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, USA
04:00 PM - | FREE Back to School Bash for Teachers and School Staff
Features free resources covering everything from science to social studies from museums and organizations around the state. This annual event brings together museums and other educational organizations to give educators the opportunity to learn about their resources and to plan for the upcoming school year. This year, the event has moved online, with registered organizations featured on the Oklahoma Museums Association’s Back to School Bash webpage. Participating organizations will highlight the…
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Facebook View map

Oklahoma City, 73105, OK, USA
05:00 PM - 09:00 PM | POSTPONED – FREE Thursday Night Late at Oklahoma Contemporary
Features a variety of programs, performances and activities inspired by the art on view at the museum and in Campbell Art Park. Activities may include: Artist Talks, Conversations, Panel Discussions, Gallery Talks Drop-In Studio Resident DJ Contemporary Cocktails Performances and ephemeral experiences Artist Demos Spotlight Talks and activations at Campbell Art Park Artist meet and greet, product launches and book signings at the Shop Sunset on the Terrace
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Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th St,
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
05:30 PM - | NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults who are concerned about their mental health. NAMI Connection Groups allow you to talk about your experiences in a safe and confidential setting. The groups encourage empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community.
Where
Lottie House View map

1311 North Lottie Avenue,
Oklahoma City, 73117, OK, USA
05:45 PM - 06:45 PM | FREE Zumba at Myriad Gardens
Features a Zumba class that combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system. Instructors provided by YMCA.
Where
Myriad Gardens' Devon Lawn View map

301 W Reno Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Sip & Stroll
Guests 21-and-older, limited to 900 guests per night, are invited to explore an outdoor path that spans almost the entire Zoo to discover wondrous wildlife along the way. While strolling through the Zoo, guests may stop and cool off at one of six water holes to experience featured drinks inspired by animals and habitats from around the world including Belize, Rwanda and India. Guests will also have an opportunity to…
Where
OKC Zoo View map

2000 Remington Place,
Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, USA
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM | Spirits and Sketches: Virtual Edition
Grab a pencil and paper, and take part in the first ever Spirits and Sketches on Zoom. Manager of Family Programs and Accessibility Amanda Harmer will help you get inspired by the summer exhibition, "POP Power From Warhol to Koons." No previous drawing experience necessary and all skill levels are welcome. Participants must provide their own materials and have Zoom downloaded on their chosen device in order to participate. A…
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Zoom View map
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 28 and continuing until August 13. Upcoming performances include: June 4 - Claire Piersol Band & The Vinyl Stripes June 11 - Squeeze Box & Teasing Weasel June 18 - Souled Out & Kings and Associates June 25 - John the Franklin & Sentimental Social Club July 2 - Michael Fresonke…
Where
Hafer Park View map

1034 S. Bryant Ave,
Edmond, OK, USA
06:30 PM - 08:00 PM | NAMI Family Support Group
NAMI Family Support Groups, offered by NAMI Oklahoma Affiliates in communities across the state, are free, confidential and safe groups for families helping other families who live with mental health challenges. In NAMI Family Support Groups, families join a caring group of individuals helping one another by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom. Family members can achieve a renewed sense of hope for their loved one who has…
Where
Integris Baptist Medical Center View map

3300 Northwest Expy,
Oklahoma City, , USA
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 11 - August 6. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Concessions are available for purchase. Schedule: June 11 - Mystery Dates June 18 - Core Country June 25 - Irv Wagner's Jazz Combo
Where
Chisholm Trail Park View map

500 W. Vandament,
Yukon, 73099, OK
09:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE Music From Hearts of Space at Myriad Gardens
Features four meditation events on the Devon Lawn with music from Hearts of Space, a National Public Radio program. A special introduction from the show creator, producer and host Stephen Hill will be recorded to introduce each session. Bring a blanket and relax while enjoying the beauty of nature and a sense of peace and togetherness. To kick off the series, local artists will create large mandalas out of flowers…
Where
Myriad Gardens' Devon Lawn View map

301 W Reno Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK, USA

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