There is always something to do in Oklahoma—and this festival round up is your comprehensive guide to family-friendly fun around the state! Whether you are looking for an outdoor festival in the Oklahoma City metro or an event with small-town charm, this guide can help you plan day and weekend trips this spring.
Want to see the festivals and fairs happening year-round in Oklahoma? Check out our festival guides for all seasons.
[Editor’s Note: This is a working list last updated on Feb. 20, 2025, so check back often for new listings. If you know of a spring festival or activity in Oklahoma that you think should be included, please email the listing information to calendar@metrofamilymagazine.com.]
March 1
Acrofest at the Museum of the Red River
812 E Lincoln Rd, Idabel
Enjoy a fun-filled day inspired by Oklahoma’s state dinosaur, acrocanthosaurus atokensis with everything from dinosaur movies to special presentations as well as food, games, crafts and more. Free to attend. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
March 21-23
OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show at State Fair Park
3001 General Pershing Blvd, OKC
Browse a variety of exhibitors and experts offering new inspiration and remodeling ideas that take spring design and landscaping to the next level. Adult, $$11; kids (12 & under), free with paying adult. Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
March 29
Chuck Wagon Gathering at the Chisholm Trail Museum
605 Zellers Ave, Kingfisher
Watch as a variety of working chuck wagons from across the region prepare some of their favorite dishes, plus enjoy live music, cooking demonstrations, gunfights, Wild West Show performers, medicine man shows and more. Free with admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
April 3
Montmartre Chalk Art Festival at the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma
1727 W Alabama, Chickasha
Watch as artists of a variety of ages create wonderful works of art in chalk. Free to attend. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
April 4-5
Dogwood Days Festival in Downtown Idabel
Main St, Idabel
The festival features craft vendors, children’s games, live entertainment and more, in celebration of the springtime blooms. Free to attend. See website for schedule.
Crawfish Festival at Kroner & Baer Pub in Tahlequah
200 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah
Dine on crawfish, plus enjoy yard games and live entertainment. Prices vary. Friday, 5 p.m.-midnight; Saturday, noon-midnight.
April 4-6
Medieval Fair of Norman at Reaves Park
2501 Jenkins, Norman
Browse artisans and food vendors while enjoying performing groups and more. Free to attend; parking. $10. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
April 5
Made in Oklahoma Festival in Downtown Seminole
Main Street, Seminole
Shop food, wine, crafts and a number of other products that are Oklahoma-grown and Oklahoma-made. Free to attend. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
April 10-12
Spring Traders Encampment at the Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve
1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd, Bartlesville
Visit a historic encampment that recreates the rugged pioneer life of the men and women who trapped and traded throughout the 1820s and 1840s era Indian Territory. Free with museum admission. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
April 16-19
89er Days Celebration in Downtown Guthrie
Various locations
Commemorate the Land Run of 1889 and the birth of Guthrie with a carnival, parade and host of other community events. Most events are free. See website for full list of events.
April 19
Day of Remembrance at the Oklahoma City National Memorial
620 N Harvey, OKC
The remembrance program includes 168 seconds of silence and reading of the 168 names of those who were killed in the Oklahoma City bombing. Free to attend. Following the ceremony, museum admission is free. 8:45 – 10 a.m.
April 25-26
Red Fern Festival in Tahlequah
Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah
See hound dog field trails and enjoy children’s activities, a car show, a chili cook-off, live music, vintage plane fly-in and more. Attendees can also tour some of the famous locations from the novel. Free to attend. See website for schedule.
April 26-27
Secret Garden Medieval and Fantasy Faire at the Shawnee Mall
4901 N Kickapoo Ave, Shawnee
The festival features local art displays, live music, acrobatic performances, carnival-style games, interactive workshops and lineup of entertainment. Free to attend. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
April 26-June 1
Oklahoma Renaissance Festival at the Castle of Muskogee
3400 West Fern Mountain Rd, Muskogee
See costumed performers and artisans, Renaissance music and jousting competitions, and enjoy food, drink and more. Prices vary. Open weekends, plus Memorial Day, 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
May 2-4
Rose Rock Music Festival in Downtown Noble
304 S Main St, Noble
The three-day festival features a carnival, art and craft vendors, live music, food, a parade, a car show, and more. Entry is free. See website for a schedule of events.
Norman Pride Festival & Parade in Downtown Norman
Main St, Norman
Enjoy live music and entertainment, artist and vendor booths, a parade and a dedicated kids’ area with crafts and fun activities for the whole family. Free to attend. See website for schedule.
May 3
Kolache Festival in Prague
1107 N Broadway Ave, Prague
The festival features dancing, music, food, crafts, a parade, carnival rides, royalty and more. See website for schedule.
Festival of the Child at the Yukon City Park & Community Center
2200 S Holly Ave, Yukon
The family-friendly festival features over 50 areas of fun, including kayaking, pony rides, painting, inflatables, crafts, and more. Activities are geared for kids 12 & under. $5 in advance; $7 day of; Adults, free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
El Reno Burger Day in Downtown El Reno
119 S Rock Island Ave, El Reno
Enjoy fun for the whole family including the cooking of an 850lb fried onion burger, vendors, music, activities for kids, food trucks, car show and more. 10 a.m-10 p.m.
May 10
Oklahoma City Flower and Garden Festival at Myriad Gardens
301 W Reno Ave, OKC
A variety of vendors offer flowers, herbs, succulents, jewelry, art, crafts, and other garden-related items. Free to attend. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
May 9-11
Tulsa Mayfest in Downtown Tulsa
3rd & Main St, Tulsa
Engage with an array of multi-disciplined arts, live entertainment, food and a hands-on art activity area for kids. Free to attend. Open daily at 11 a.m.
May 16-17
FREE May Daze Festival in Downtown Blanchard
Main St, Blanchard
Enjoy live entertainment, a carnival, food, shopping, games and more. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
May 24
Bethany 66 Festival
38th Street north to 39th Expressway, Bethany
Enjoy live entertainment, arts & crafts booths, children’s activities and a car, motorcycle & truck show. Free to attend. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
May 24-25
Chuck Wagon Festival at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd St, OKC
The two-day, fun-filled family weekend features a variety of activities including chuckwagon food samples, artisan demonstrations, live music, rope making, Western re-enactors and more. $25 in advance; $30 at the door; kids (12 & under) & museum members, free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
May 24-26
Paseo Arts Festival in the Paseo Arts District
3022 Paseo St, OKC
See a wide variety of media, from painting and photography to wood and jewelry, plus enjoy food, children’s activities and live entertainment. Free to attend. Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
May 30-June 1
Stirling Classic Scottish Festival at Mollie Spencer Farm
1001 S Garth Brooks Blvd, Yukon
Watch heavy athletics, sheepherding demonstrations, Celtic dance, roving pipe bands, Celtic bands, plus enjoy traditional Scottish food, Celtic-themed vendors, kid crafts & games, genealogy research, clan tents and a crafters’ village. Adults, $10; kids (9 & under), free. Friday, 7-10 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
TBA for 2025
Tulsa Earth Day Celebration at Guthrie Green (111 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa) features environmental speakers, electric vehicles, music & art, traditional Indigenous cuisine, sustainable wine tastings, circus arts, kids activities and more. See website for schedule.
Red Dirt Film Festival features many forms of films, music, panels and special guests. On Friday & Saturday nights, attendees can enjoy select films and filmed musical bands from 9 p.m. to midnight at Eskimo Joe’s. $5 & up.
oNE OKC Street Festival at Booker T. Washington Park (NE 4th St) features a family-friendly street festival with live music, games, inflatables, food trucks and more. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Stillwell Strawberry Festival in Downtown Stillwell (Olive & Oak St, Stillwell) celebrates the local crop with a talent contest, carnival parade car show kids’ zone, FREE strawberries and ice cream and more. Free to attend. See website for a schedule of events.
Italian Festival at the McAlester Expo Center 4500 W Hwy 270, McAlester) features Italian food, live entertainment and vendors, crafters and fine art booths. Kids can enjoy pony rides, Italian games and inflatables. Free to attend; activities, prices vary. Friday, noon – 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
For even more family fun? Check out our other Spring Fun guides.
