Guide to May: Best Family Events & Activities in OKC Metro

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

School 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.

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 3-5

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 4

The Annual Festival of the Child is returning this year to Yukon, Oklahoma for the 26th year on Saturday, May 4, 2024 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!

May Events at the Zoo 

From Breakfast with the Animals every Saturday in May to Sip and Stroll every Friday in May where guests 21 and up are invited to explore the Zoo – there is something for everyone at our OKC Zoo. And be sure to check out the extraordinary new Expedition Africa!

Explore the Color at Flower & Garden Festival at Myriad | May 11

On May 11th 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 12

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 25-26

On May 25-26 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!