OKC Moms Need To Know: Your Guide To May 2017

Looking for the best family events in OKC and surrounding areas? 

Best Events in OKC with Kids MaySchool is going to be out before we know it, and we want to get out and explore all we can before those super hot Oklahoma months. May is the month of festivals and is jam-packed with all the family fun you might be looking for in and around the Metro area.

If you’d like to add a family-friendly event to our May calendar, you can do that here.

Best Family Events & Things To Do This Month in OKC


Attend a Spring Festival in OKC

May is the month of festivals in OKC from our very own Paseo Arts Festival Memorial Day Weekend to the Strawberry Festival in Stillwell, OK. There is family fun to be had with live music, local vendors, family games & activities, and of course food vendors. 

Take the Family Strawberry Picking 

Don’t miss the small window for strawberry picking! This is such a fun, special activity to do together as a family. You can check out these you-pick farms, and don’t worry! If you happen to miss strawberry season, blackberry season is right around the corner. 

Enjoy the Arts at Downtown Edmond’s Art Festival | May 5-7

Come to this FREE event in the heart of charming downtown Edmond and browse through booths filled with paintings, sculpture, jewelry, pottery and more. This event also features delicious festival food, fun activities for the kids and live musical entertainment.

Celebrate the Magic of Childhood at the Festival of the Child | May 6

The Annual Festival of the Child is returning this year to Yukon, Oklahoma for the 26th year on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 10am4pm. This outdoor, spring festival is great for the whole family as it celebrates the wonder of childhood and provides wholesome and engaging experiences for children of all ages with kayaking, pony rides, painting, inflatables, archery, petting zoo, stage performances, crafts and more!

Make Safety Fun for Kids at the Oklahoma City Zoo | May 6

Safe Kids Oklahoma is hosting a day full of fun family activities at the Oklahoma City Zoo on Saturday, May 6, from 9am-noon. Kids are invited to participate in the safety scavenger safari as they learn how to stay safe on the road, at home and at play. Event activities will be set up near the Zoo’s Jungle Gym Playground and are free with regular Zoo admission.

Explore the Color at Flower & Garden Festival at Myriad | May 13

On May 13th from 9am-4pm, explore breathtaking botanicals like flowers, herbs and succulents while browsing unique jewelry pieces as well as jewelry, garden art, crafts at Myriad Botanical Gardens. Admission is FREE!

Celebrate Mom in Oklahoma City | May 14

There is plenty to do in OKC to celebrate mama! Try a Mother’s Day Dessert Cruise or check out one of our favorite brunch spots or outdoor patio dining options. Or take her on a special mother daughter date night in the Metro.

Celebrate History at the Chuck Wagon Festival | May 27-28

On May 27-28 from 10am-4pm, bring the whole family to celebrate Western and Native American history at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum! Tickets are $20 per person (free for museum members and children 12 and under), and families can sample food, participate in rope making, try archery, have fun at the petting zoo, and more. And there will be plenty of live music and dancing. 

Snuggle a Baby Animal at the Farm 

Get in the sunny spirit and head to the farm this spring for some family friendly fun! Several nearby farms are planning events and activities this season, perfect for local families wanting to get outside with kids and enjoy outdoor farm life. The farms listed here are hosting spring events, and most are within a 30 minute drive, with one being just under an hour away (but worth it for baby goat snuggles and family farm fun)!

Don’t Forget! Register for Summer Camp

Plan a fun and stress-free summer for your kids by enrolling them in a summer camp – there are so many day camp options by the week! Get your kids registered early because programs fill up quickly. Summer camps in OKC include programs for all ages, budgets, and interests – from nature and the arts to academics and athletics. There really is something for everyone!


Recurring Monthly Best Family Events in OKC

Storytime Science at the Science Museum of Oklahoma,recurring each Tuesday at 10:30 am, *Included with museum admission

Toddler Reading Wednesday at Myriad Gardens, (ages 2-5), FREE, recurring each Wednesday at 10 am. Bring your toddler for storytime every Wednesday.

Weekly Open Play at We Rock the Spectrum OKC (scheduled shared weekly on Facebook)

Kids Take Over the Cowboy, 10am-12pm every first Saturday and enjoy story time and create your own reversible sheriff badge and determine which side of the law you are on! *Included with museum admission

Storytime with the Littles at Commonplace Books, FREE, every Saturday at 10am

LIVE! on the Plaza, FREE, every second Friday from 6-10pm, with local artists, live music, special family events and more

2nd Friday Norman Art Walk, FREE, every second Friday from 6-9pm across the Walker Arts District, with local artists, organizations and businesses

See You Saturdays at Oklahoma Hall of Fame, FREE, every second Saturday, from 9-10 am is specifically sensory friendly, check out the exhibits and kids’ makerspace


 

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Sandy
Hello OKC! I was born and raised in Peru. I visited Oklahoma twice during my summer breaks from Nursing School. I met my husband on my last trip and I decided to stay. We have 2 energetic children, Alex (7) and Amanda (4). We currently live in Midwest City. I enjoy cooking, baking, working out. and binge watching shows on Netflix with my husband. Chocolate is my favorite treat and I love it too much to give it up.

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