Top 10 FREE things to do this month in OKC - MetroFamily Magazine
MetroFamily Magazine

Where OKC parents find fun & resources

Top 10 FREE things to do this month in OKC

By Oklahoma City Museum of Art

Reading Time: 3 minutes 

Oklahoma City is alive with fun, family entertainment around every corner and we’ve hand-picked the top 10 FREE things to do happening across the metro this month.  It’s easy to have fun all month long at any one of these family fun events. The best part is that all these fun things to do are completely FREE!


This list is generously sponsored by the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, where kids 17 and under always get in FREE! OKCMOA is also a Blue Star Museum, offering active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, free admission from Armed Forces Day in May through Labor Day in September.

From delicate glass pieces to painted portraits, and hand-carved statues to film screenings and more, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art has something for everyone. Check out these tips for visiting the museum with kids


Here are our picks of the top 10 FREE things to do in OKC this month:

 

March 8

FREE LIVE! On the Plaza: Plazacon in the Plaza District (1700 block of NW 16th St) features local artists, live entertainment, shopping and more. March’s theme will be a celebration of cosplay, art, gaming, and all things Comicon. 6-10 p.m.

March 9

FREE Second OHOF Saturdays at Oklahoma Hall of Fame (1400 Classen Dr) features crafts, games and more. During the first hour, guests can take part in a sensory-friendly experience. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

FREE Second Saturday at Oklahoma Contemporary (11 NW 11th St) features a family-focused day of art-making, performances and gallery adventures for visitors of all ages. March’s theme is Tiny Treasures. 1-4 p.m.

March 10

FREE Admission to Oklahoma City Museum of Art (415 Couch Dr) features complimentary admission, thanks to the generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. Noon-5 p.m.

March 16

FREE Stockyards City St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Stockyards City (S Agnew Ave) features a family-friendly parade with marching bands, bagpipes, Irish dancers, the Shriners, cool cars, community groups, equestrian entries and more. Following the parade, there will be food trucks, a photo booth, activities and some games. Starts at 10 a.m.

FREE Heard on Hurd in Downtown Edmond (On Broadway between 1st and Hurd) is a street festival featuring live music, local shopping, and more than 60 pop-up shops and food trucks. Starts at 6 p.m.

FREE Oklahoma Farm-to-Table Family Festival at Oklahoma History Center (800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr)  highlights historic and modern farm life with a multitude of educational opportunities and experiences such as cooking and nutrition demonstrations, livestock, construction methods, various crafts, and reading. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

March 17

FREE sham-ROCK the Gardens: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Myriad Botanical Gardens (301 W Reno) features live entertainment, face painters, dance demonstrations, local vendors, crafts and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

March 23

FREE Move Your ScissorTAIL Block Party at Scissortail Park (403 SW 10th St) features free fitness classes, DJ, food trucks, character appearances, 3v3 basketball tournament and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

March 30

FREE Tulip Festival at Myriad Botanical Gardens (301 W Reno) features 30,000+ tulip blossoms plus creative displays, vendors, live entertainment, activities for kids and more. The Easter Bunny will be at the festival from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Want more metro family fun events? See our list of fun things to do in OKC with teens & tweens, things to do with toddlers & preschoolers or the hundreds of events on our searchable online calendar.

more stories

Verified by MonsterInsights