There is always something to do in Oklahoma! This is your summertime 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 where there is family fun waiting to be explored in every corner of the state!
Want to see the seasonal festivals and fairs offered year-round in Oklahoma? See our guide to festivals in all seasons.
[Editor’s Note: This is a working list last updated on May 15,2025, so check back often for new listings. If you know of a festival or activity that you think should be included, please email the listing information to calendar@metrofamilymagazine.com or leave a comment below.]
May 15-18
Rooster Days Festival in Broken Arrow
1500 S Main St, Broken Arrow
Enjoy carnival rides, food trucks, a vendor marketplace, 5k & 1-mile fun runs, a parade and more. Free to attend. Thursday, 5-10 p.m.; Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
May 24-25
Chuck Wagon Festival at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 NW 63rd St, OKC
The two-day, fun-filled festival features chuck wagon and Native food samples, artisan demonstrations, Western reenactors, country and western dancing, live music and more. $25 in advance; $30 at the door; kids (12 & under) & museum members, free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
May 29-31
Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma at the Choctaw Event Center
3702 Choctaw Rd, Durant
Enjoy carnival rides, festival food, live entertainment, turtle races, artisan vendors and more. Free to attend. See website for schedule.
May 30-June 1
Sunfest at Bartlesville’s Sooner Park
420 SE Madison Blvd, Bartlesville
Celebrate summer with live entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s games and more. Free to attend. Friday, 3-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
May 31
Sunny Dayz Mural Festival at Calle Dos Cinco Historic Capitol Hill
319 SW 25th St, OKC
The festival celebrates women and gender minority artists through the creation and advocacy of public art. See the new murals, plus enjoy vendors, live music and more. Noon-8 p.m.
June 6-8
El Reno Small Town Weekend at Adams Park
2001 Park Dr, El Reno
Celebrate Old Route 66 with a car show, Hot Wheels races, drag races, burnouts, antique car cruise, kids games and more. FREE to attend, event prices vary. See website for schedule.
June 11-15
deadCENTER Film Festival in Downtown Oklahoma City
Various locations
See new short films, documentaries, comedies, scary monster movies and some of the best independent films from around the world and all over Oklahoma. See website for a full list of films and showtimes.
June 13-14
Route 66 Festival in Downtown Vinita
104 E Illinois Ave, Vinita
Enjoy live music, car show, food trucks and free activities for kids and families. Free to attend. Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 14
FREE Chandler Ice Cream Festival at Tilghman Park
811 Park Rd, Chandler
Enjoy free ice cream, carnival rides, activities for kids, live music by local talent and more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
FREE Juneteenth Midwest City Family Festival at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park
8700 E Reno Ave, Midwest City
Celebrate with fun activities for the whole family, including food, rides and more. 3-8:30 p.m.
June 18-21
Tulsa Juneteenth Festival in the Historic Greenwood District
Greenwood Avenue, Tulsa
Commemorate African American freedom with a celebration of the rich heritage of Greenwood. See website for schedule.
June 19
FREE Norman Juneteenth Festival at Reaves Park
2501 Jenkins Ave, Norman
Enjoy live music, guest speakers, vendors, food trucks, games, a domino tournament, fireworks and more. 6-10 p.m.
June 19-21
FREE Jazz in June at Andrews Park
201 W Daws St, Norman
The three-day, free music festival features a long list of jazz musicians. See website for schedule.
June 20
FREE Summer Solstice Celebration at the First Americans Museum
659 First Americans Blvd, OKC
Obsere the solstice sun set at the summit of the FAM Mound and enjoy singers, cultural speakers, arts vendors, food trucks and social dancing. 6-9 p.m.
June 20-21
Blackberry Festival at McLoud Veterans Memorial Park
600 E Park St, McLoud
Enjoy all kinds of blackberry-themed items, plus live music, a parade, carnival, old-fashion games, food and fireworks. FREE admission. Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
June 21
Taste of Summer Ice Cream Festival in Broken Arrow’s Central Park
1500 S Main St, Broken Arrow
Enjoy inflatables, arts & crafts, art vendors, food trucks, live entertainment and all-you-can-eat Blue Bell ice cream. $5-$7 in advance; $8 day of; kids (2 & under), free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
FREE Summer Festival in the OKC Farmers Market District
1304 SW 2nd St, OKC
Browse local vendors, plus enjoy a petting zoo, food trucks, live music and more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Juneteenth on the East in Oklahoma City
NE 23rd Ave., from N. Kelham Ave. to N. Hood St, OKC
Enjoy live music, a 5k race, interactive murals, dance performances, spoken word, food trucks and local small businesses. 3-9 p.m.
FREE Pawnee Old Time Saturday Night Cruze-In in Downtown Pawnee
Main St, Pawnee
Celebrate a bygone era with live music, games for kids, and a car show. Bring your own street rod, 4×4, motorcycle, or sports car and put it on display for everyone to see and admire. 3-9 p.m.
June 28
Stars & Stripes River Festival at RIVERSPORT Adventures
800 Riversport Dr, OKC
Enjoy a full day of rowing, paddling and dragon boat racing, plus a fireworks show over the river. Free to attend; parking, $10. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
June 21-22
Kidsfest at the Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve
1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd, Bartlesville
Enjoy the museum plus arts & crafts, games, live music, inflatables and more. Adults, $18; kids (12 & under), free. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
AAA Route 66 Road Fest at SageNet Center at Expo Square
4145 E 21st St, Tulsa
Enjoy interactive exhibits detailing each decade along The Mother Road, plus family-friendly activities, vintage cars and more. Adults, $10; kids (12 & under), free with paid adult. Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
June 27-29
FREE OKC Pride Festival & Parade in Downtown Oklahoma City
Various locations
The three-day festival features art, music, a parade and more. All ages welcome. See website for schedule.
For a complete list of Independence Day Events, see our Independence Day Fun Guide.
July 6-11
International Finals Youth Rodeo at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center
1700 W Independence, Shawnee
Watch up & coming contestants from across the US compete in barrel racing, pole bending, breakaway roping, bareback riding and more. See website for a complete schedule.
July 17-19
Porter Peach Festival in Downtown Porter
Main St, Porter
The festival features arts & crafts, games, parade, car show, 5K Run, peach auction, music, food, antique tractor pull, carnival and, of course, peaches. FREE admission and peach ice cream while supplies last. FREE admission. Thursday & Friday, 4 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.
July 25-27
Dancing Turtle Arts Festival in Stillwater
Various locations
The festival celebrates creativity through film, visual arts, music and more, with live entertainment, workshops, art demonstrations and more. See website for schedule. Friday, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
July 26
FREE National Day of the Cowboy at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center
1000 Chisholm Trail Parkway, Duncan
Enjoy western-themed activities, storytime, craft activities, live music and more. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Aug. 10-15
Greenwood Film Festival at OSU-Tulsa
700 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa
See inspirational stories, panels and events that showcase the pioneers of today by unearthing lessons from the past. Prices vary. See website for schedule.
Aug. 8-9
Firelake Fireflight Balloon Fest at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Pow Wow Grounds & FireLake Arena
1702 S Gordon Cooper Dr, Shawnee
Enjoy live performers, family-friendly activities, fireworks and a display of 25 hot air balloons. Free to attend. Friday, noon-midnight; Saturday, 7 a.m. – midnight.
Aug. 9
FREE Rush Springs Watermelon Festival at Jeff Davis Park
E Main St, Rush Springs
Celebrate the watermelon harvest with seed spitting contests, arts & crafts, carnival rides, live entertainment, 5K Watermelon Run, free watermelon and more. Saturday, 9 a.m. – midnight.
Aug. 28
FREE Rock the Route in Downtown Yukon
Main St between 4th & 5th St, Yukon
Enjoy live music, food trucks, family activities and more. Some activities are pay-to-play and prices vary. 6-11 p.m.
Sept. 1
FREE Labor Day Celebration in Henryetta
Main Street, Henryetta
Enjoy a parade, games for all ages, concerts, a carnival, rodeo and an impressive fireworks display at dusk as well as a car, bike & tractor show. 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Want more family-friendly fun? See our guide to seasonal festivals all year long.
