What’s happening this month in OKC? Between preparing your kiddos for the hundredth day of school and sweet Valentine’s parties, be sure to find other fun things to stay busy and explore the city!
Best Family Events & Things To Do This Month in OKC
Below are a few resources of things to do while it is still cold outside:
- Indoor Play in OKC: Open Gyms, Playgrounds, & Indoor Fun
- 5 FREE Kid-Friendly Things to Do in OKC This Winter
- Best Indoor Activities to do with Toddlers in OKC
Recurring Monthly 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
First Fridays on the Paseo, every first Friday from 6-9pm. Galleries offer special themed exhibits, refreshments, guest artists and a variety of entertainment opportunities – all within walking distance.
Storytime with the Littles at Commonplace Books, FREE, every Saturday at 10am
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
February 9-11
An Affair of the Heart: at State Fairgrounds, Friday-Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm, adults $12, kids 12 and under FREE. The three-day shopping event features unique, one-of-a-kind and often handmade items from jewelry and handbags to furniture, clothing and gourmet foods.
February 10
Lunar New Year: It’s the year of the Dragon! Join the Myriad Botanical Gardens and Asian District Cultural Association from 11am-2pm for a Lunar New Year celebration featuring cultural performances, face painting, music, crafts, and special performances from the Lion Dancers.
Norman Daddy Daughter Dance: Three dance options are available at Embassy Suites – Located at 2501 Conference Drive. There are three dance options, and all dances are for all ages. Each in-person dance offers the same entertainment and amenities, including complimentary snacks and refreshments. Tickets are $15.
February 16
Orchid Show at Myriad: The Orchid Show returns to the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory after its extensive renovation. This show will display hundreds of peculiar orchids with fascinating, unique, and wildly beautiful shapes.
February 17
Drop In Art at OKCMOA: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm; This month’s drop in art project will be animal foam carvings. After sketching a design on top of a foam block, visitors will use special tools to carve out a relief sculpture. As a final touch, we will add paint to bring our animal sculptures to life!
February 17-18
Monster Jam at Paycom Center: experience full-throttle family fun at Monster Jam®, where world-class athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill.
February 21 – March 10
Wicked the Musical at Civic Center: WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. This is a family favorite showing at Civic Center Music Hall!
February 23 – April 7
Cat in the Hat at Oklahoma Children’s Theatre: for ages 3+; Everyone’s favorite cat comes to mischievous life in this theatrical adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic. Showing at the Oklahoma Children’s Theatre.