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

Spring is officially here and with it comes more daylight and an anticipation for summer and the outdoors! We’ve got all the family fun you are looking for in and around the Metro area this April. 

Below are a few resources of things to do if the weather doesn’t cooperate: 

Best Family Events & Things To Do This Month in OKC


Attend OKC Dodgers Opening Weekend | April 2-7

Kick off the season with the OKC Dodgers at Bricktown Ballpark! The opening home series will be held April 2-7 and will feature the first of 13 Fireworks Fridays on April 5. Get your tickets here. 

Make an Edible Art Project | April 13

On April 13, from 1-4pm, join the Oklahoma Contemporary Art Center to create a take-home art project inspired by their exhibitions! You can also join a family-friendly tour of the gallery and explore an Art Pack full of engaging activities for all ages. All Second Saturday activities are FREE and open to the public.

Enjoy the ’89er Celebration Parade & Carnival in Guthrie | April 16-20

Celebrate the historic birth of Oklahoma that began with a cannon shot at noon on April 22, 1889 in Guthrie, OK at the ’89er Celebration! Enjoy the family carnival, Chuck Wagon Feed & Auction, ’89er Queen Competition, food and craft vendors,  and the largest and oldest parade in the State of Oklahoma. There’s something for everyone to see and do! 

And check out why we LOVE GUTHRIE and all there is to see and do while you are there!

Remember and Commemorate | April 19

Remember and commemorate the day of April 19 with a reading of the names of lives lost and 168 seconds of silence. This free ceremony begins at 8:45am at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.

Read from an OKC mom about her experience during this day and her promise to always remember. 

OKC Beautiful Earth Fest | April 20

On April 20th, from 11am-4pm, OKC Beautiful is hosting Earth Fest at Scissortail Park with live music, vendors, and classes to help celebrate our planet. 

Celebrate at OKC’s Festival of the Arts | April 25-28

The Festival of the Arts is a community celebration of the visual and performing arts, bringing a variety of talented artists together in downtown OKC’s Bicentennial Park. An OKC tradition since 1967, the Festival of the Arts is considered a rite of spring and ACOKC’s signature event. Be sure to check out the youth art sale!

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!

Snuggle a Baby Animal at the Farm | April & May

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)!


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

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


 

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Jessie Magee
Hi! I’m Jessie! Born and raised in Central Oklahoma, I am currently enjoying suburban life with my toddler, husband, and a sweet little terrier. I love diving into anything nerdy from engaging in a fantasy novel to playing a tabletop game with friends. I love to make people laugh. Catch me watching a football game, making cookies, or painting dinosaurs with my daughter. My struggles once defined me, but now they help mold me. I want to lift fellow mothers who silently suffer in the shadows. Chronic illness and pain are invisible, but very real. Our battles are tough, but our resolve is strong. You’ll never see me hide my tears, and neither should you.

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