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Local Moms Share Tips to Manage the Chaos of Back-to-School

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2021 Family Favorites

Exploring Oklahoma

10 Oklahoma Road Trips on a Tankful

Super Kids of the Metro

Strength of character: Lily’s story

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Making a splash with water safety

Exploring Oklahoma

Staycation Ideas for Parents in OKC

Health & Wellness

Green Cleaning 101: Top tips for staying safe this winter

Health & Wellness

The Scoop on Screen Time: Realistic Family Strategies

Education

Let’s talk Math: Practical advice to combat learning loss

Health & Wellness

Myths and Facts About Wearing a Mask

Raising OKC Kids

Episode 20 – Dress for Success

Family Fun

Reader Picks: Best Snow Cones in OKC

Seasonal Features

Gardening with Grammie: Community Gardens

Super Kids of the Metro

Art with Heart: Autumn Hudgins

Family News

Looking Back, Thinking Forward: 25th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Building

Family News

Pledge to be Counted – 2020 Census

Health & Wellness

Six strategies for parenting kids with ADHD

Education

Oklahoma’s Teacher of the Year – Jena Nelson

Super Kids of the Metro

The Power of Four Paws: Barrett’s Story

  • Wed, Sep 29, 2021

  • Find Our Guide to Current Museum Exhibits Here!

    Click here to see a list of current museum exhibits in the OKC Metro.                  

  • MetroFamily’s Cover Kids Search

    MetroFamily Magazine is on the hunt for our next Cover Kid Stars! We can't wait to see the fun and vibrant photos submitted by parents this year. OKC metro parents are invited to submit photos of their kids ages 2-12 from Aug. 1 – Sept. 30. Photos will then be voted on by MetroFamily readers from Oct. 1-8. The top five vote-getters in each Cover Kids group will be invited…

    Where

    Online View map

    OK, US

  • My Fair Lady

    Boasting classic songs such as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.”

    Where

    Civic Center Music Hall View map
    201 N Walker Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • Just Between Friends Consignment Sale in Norman

    The Just Between Friends Consignment Sale offers new & gently used children’s clothes, toys, furniture & accessories. Admission is charged on select days. Walkups are welcome but those with tickets will be let in first.

    Where

    Cleveland County Fairgrounds View map
    615 E Robinson,
    Norman, OK, US

  • Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Classes at Calm Waters

    Features Trauma-Sensitive Yoga classes for those over 13 years of age and female-identifying. Each Trauma-Sensitive Yoga class will be led by Heather Warfield, LMFT, Calm Waters’ Clinical Director, and who has been trained in the Trauma Center’s Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, (TCTSY). All abilities are welcome and movement options will be provided throughout the session.

    Where

    Calm Waters Center View map
    501 N. Walker, Suite 140,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • FREE Botanical Balance Yoga

    Classes led by YMCA instructors.  are open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi. Meet at the Devon Lawn. Bring a mat and water. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. & Saturday, 9 a.m. *Saturday, September 25, 9 a.m. class moves to Together Square for the Down Syndrome Festival & 5K taking place on the Devon Lawn. Want to receive email alerts when the yoga class moves indoors…

    Where

    Myriad Gardens View map
    301 W Reno Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • Children’s Garden Closed at Myriad Gardens through Oct. 7. 

    Children’s Garden at Myriad Botanical Gardens is closed for Pumpkinville Setup through Oct. 7.

    Where

    Myriad Gardens View map
    301 W Reno Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM | Dino Safari at the Oklahoma City Zoo

    Features a new immersive experience with life-sized dinosaur fossils and animatronic models that demonstrate movement and sounds like prehistoric creatures. This interactive experience has 15 one-of-a-kind animatronic displays and 8 skeleton replicas. Learn how dinosaurs evolved over time and where they roamed as well as what the OKC Zoo is doing to fight the extinction of Oklahoma’s beloved lizard, the horny toad, also known as the Texas horned lizard. Dino…

    Where

    OKC Zoo View map
    2000 Remington Place,
    Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, US

  • 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Little Scientists at Sam Noble Museum

    Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering and making. Each stand-alone program explores a different theme and features stories, games, songs, crafts and museum exploration. Preregister. Theme schedule: Sept. 14 - Birds Sept. 28 - Nature Art Oct. 12 - Fall Oct. 26 - I'm a Scientist Nov. 9 - Wet and Wild Nov. 30 - Grossology

    Where

    Sam Noble Museum View map
    2401 Chautauqua Ave,
    Norman, 73072, 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 Saturdays. To align with revised CDC guidelines, the museum strongly recommends all guests wear masks while in the museum. They require that unvaccinated guests ages 13+ wear…

    Where

    Science Museum Oklahoma View map
    2020 Remington Pl,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - | Story & Craft Time at Unpluggits

    Kids can enjoy storytime and a craft activity. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

    Where

    Unpluggits Paint & Play View map
    575 Enterprise Dr Ste 110,
    Edmond, 73013, OK, US

  • 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | FREE Scissortales at Scissortail Park

    Features free nature-themed storytime and crafts each Tuesday and Thursday at the Play Pavilion.

    Where

    Scissortail Park Playground and Play Pavilion View map
    655 S Robinson Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73109, OK, US

  • 05:30 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE Wheeler Criterium

    Cheer on some of Oklahoma’s top riders as they race through the neighborhood streets in the Wheeler District. Races take off at 5:30 p.m.

    Where

    Wheeler District View map
    1701 S Western Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM | 3rd Fridays in the Arts District

    Features treats, drinks, giveaways, art, live music and more from participating businesses.

    Where

    Film Row View map
    California to NW 4th, Classen to Hudson Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 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

  • 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 $5. Click here for a full lineup of movies.

    Where

    Harkins Theatre View map
    150 E Reno,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

Submit an event View all listings

Featured Events

  • 1MetroFamily’s Cover Kids Search
  • 2Paint The Town Pink Drive-In Style
  • 3Rustic Roots Fall Festival
  • 4FREE Midtown Walkabout
  • 5OKC Philharmonic Discovery Family Series: Peter and the Wolf and More
  • 6Make Ready Market in Midtown

Top Picks

  • 150 Things to Do This Fall Under $5
  • 2Read our Latest Issue
  • 3Fall Fun From Our Sponsors
  • 4Guide to consignment sales in the OKC Metro
  • 52021 Family Favorites

 

AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Find local resources offering music, dance, martial arts, soccer, basketball and more!

Visit our landing page!

OUR DIRECTORIES

  • After School Activities
  • Education
  • Special Needs
  • Family Fun
  • Party Guide

  • Wed, Sep 29, 2021

  • Find Our Guide to Current Museum Exhibits Here!

    Click here to see a list of current museum exhibits in the OKC Metro.                  

  • MetroFamily’s Cover Kids Search

    MetroFamily Magazine is on the hunt for our next Cover Kid Stars! We can't wait to see the fun and vibrant photos submitted by parents this year. OKC metro parents are invited to submit photos of their kids ages 2-12 from Aug. 1 – Sept. 30. Photos will then be voted on by MetroFamily readers from Oct. 1-8. The top five vote-getters in each Cover Kids group will be invited…

    Where

    Online View map

    OK, US

  • My Fair Lady

    Boasting classic songs such as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.”

    Where

    Civic Center Music Hall View map
    201 N Walker Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • Just Between Friends Consignment Sale in Norman

    The Just Between Friends Consignment Sale offers new & gently used children’s clothes, toys, furniture & accessories. Admission is charged on select days. Walkups are welcome but those with tickets will be let in first.

    Where

    Cleveland County Fairgrounds View map
    615 E Robinson,
    Norman, OK, US

  • Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Classes at Calm Waters

    Features Trauma-Sensitive Yoga classes for those over 13 years of age and female-identifying. Each Trauma-Sensitive Yoga class will be led by Heather Warfield, LMFT, Calm Waters’ Clinical Director, and who has been trained in the Trauma Center’s Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, (TCTSY). All abilities are welcome and movement options will be provided throughout the session.

    Where

    Calm Waters Center View map
    501 N. Walker, Suite 140,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • FREE Botanical Balance Yoga

    Classes led by YMCA instructors.  are open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi. Meet at the Devon Lawn. Bring a mat and water. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. & Saturday, 9 a.m. *Saturday, September 25, 9 a.m. class moves to Together Square for the Down Syndrome Festival & 5K taking place on the Devon Lawn. Want to receive email alerts when the yoga class moves indoors…

    Where

    Myriad Gardens View map
    301 W Reno Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • Children’s Garden Closed at Myriad Gardens through Oct. 7. 

    Children’s Garden at Myriad Botanical Gardens is closed for Pumpkinville Setup through Oct. 7.

    Where

    Myriad Gardens View map
    301 W Reno Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM | Dino Safari at the Oklahoma City Zoo

    Features a new immersive experience with life-sized dinosaur fossils and animatronic models that demonstrate movement and sounds like prehistoric creatures. This interactive experience has 15 one-of-a-kind animatronic displays and 8 skeleton replicas. Learn how dinosaurs evolved over time and where they roamed as well as what the OKC Zoo is doing to fight the extinction of Oklahoma’s beloved lizard, the horny toad, also known as the Texas horned lizard. Dino…

    Where

    OKC Zoo View map
    2000 Remington Place,
    Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, US

  • 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Little Scientists at Sam Noble Museum

    Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering and making. Each stand-alone program explores a different theme and features stories, games, songs, crafts and museum exploration. Preregister. Theme schedule: Sept. 14 - Birds Sept. 28 - Nature Art Oct. 12 - Fall Oct. 26 - I'm a Scientist Nov. 9 - Wet and Wild Nov. 30 - Grossology

    Where

    Sam Noble Museum View map
    2401 Chautauqua Ave,
    Norman, 73072, 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 Saturdays. To align with revised CDC guidelines, the museum strongly recommends all guests wear masks while in the museum. They require that unvaccinated guests ages 13+ wear…

    Where

    Science Museum Oklahoma View map
    2020 Remington Pl,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - | Story & Craft Time at Unpluggits

    Kids can enjoy storytime and a craft activity. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

    Where

    Unpluggits Paint & Play View map
    575 Enterprise Dr Ste 110,
    Edmond, 73013, OK, US

  • 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | FREE Scissortales at Scissortail Park

    Features free nature-themed storytime and crafts each Tuesday and Thursday at the Play Pavilion.

    Where

    Scissortail Park Playground and Play Pavilion View map
    655 S Robinson Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73109, OK, US

  • 05:30 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE Wheeler Criterium

    Cheer on some of Oklahoma’s top riders as they race through the neighborhood streets in the Wheeler District. Races take off at 5:30 p.m.

    Where

    Wheeler District View map
    1701 S Western Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM | 3rd Fridays in the Arts District

    Features treats, drinks, giveaways, art, live music and more from participating businesses.

    Where

    Film Row View map
    California to NW 4th, Classen to Hudson Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 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

  • 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 $5. Click here for a full lineup of movies.

    Where

    Harkins Theatre View map
    150 E Reno,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

Submit an event View all listings

Featured Events

  • 1MetroFamily’s Cover Kids Search
  • 2Paint The Town Pink Drive-In Style
  • 3Rustic Roots Fall Festival
  • 4FREE Midtown Walkabout
  • 5OKC Philharmonic Discovery Family Series: Peter and the Wolf and More
  • 6Make Ready Market in Midtown

Top Picks

  • 150 Things to Do This Fall Under $5
  • 2Read our Latest Issue
  • 3Fall Fun From Our Sponsors
  • 4Guide to consignment sales in the OKC Metro
  • 52021 Family Favorites

 

AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Find local resources offering music, dance, martial arts, soccer, basketball and more!

Visit our landing page!

OUR DIRECTORIES

  • After School Activities
  • Education
  • Special Needs
  • Family Fun
  • Party Guide

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