The only thing better than fall fun is free fall fun. We’ve rounded up the best free events and things to do happening throughout the Oklahoma City area that are entirely free and listed them for you below. So round up the family and indulge in some frugal fall fun!
For more family fun, like area pumpkin patches and Halloween events, see all our Fall Guides.
(This list is a working list, so check back often. Know of a free fall fun event? Let us know by commenting below. Updated on Aug. 1, 2025)
Sept. 6
FREE Children’s Fishing Derby at Ten Acre Lake
15600 NE 10th St, Choctaw
This age-divided fishing derby is for kids of all ages. Food trucks will be on-site for refreshments. 8-11 a.m.
FREE Hooked on Fishing Lessons at Edwards Park
515 N Bryant Ave, OKC
Kids age 5-15 can visit educational stations that cover various fishing topics such as equipment, knot tying, fish identification, casting and regulations. Attendees will receive a rod and reel, tackle and bait while supplies last. Preregister. 9-11 a.m.[/bg_white_smoke]
Sept. 13
FREE Second OHOF Saturdays at Oklahoma Hall of Fame
1400 Classen Dr, OKC
Enjoy complimentary admission, crafts, games and more. Also held Oct. 11. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
FREE Oklahoma Comic Arts Festival at Oklahoma Contemporary
11 NW 11th St, OKC
Oklahoma’s first-ever mashup of a comic book convention and arts festival features professional comics creators from Oklahoma and high-profile comic artists from around the country. Learn how to make your own comics in workshops and programs led by guest artists. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sept. 12
FREE OKC Ballet Under the Stars at Scissortail Park
415 S Robinson Ave, OKC
Watch excerpts from classical ballet and modern dance performed by professional dancers and local students. Attendees can also participate in a movement class. 5:30-9 p.m.
Sept. 13
FREE OU Westheimer Aviation Festival at Max Westheimer Airport
1700 Lexington Ave, Norman
Explore aviation through STEM activities for kids, static displays showcasing various types of aircraft and more. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
FREE Fall Block Party at Scissortail Park
403 SW 10th St, OKC
Take part in free lessons and tournaments on the sports courts. There will also be food trucks, activities for kids, music and more. 9 a.m.-noon.
Sept. 20
FREE Old Volks Show at Wildhorse Park
1201 N Mustang Rd, Mustang
See a host of classic cars from the earliest makes and models and beyond as well as a live DJ playing music from the 60s & 70s and food trucks. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sept. 27
FREE Monarch Festival at Mollie Spencer Farm
1001 Garth Brooks Blvd, Yukon
Enjoy monarch-related crafts for kids, including a seed ball-making station, face painting, and more. Local gardening experts will be available to answer all your questions about planting a garden that attracts and supports monarch butterflies. Preregister. 9 a.m.-noon.
2020 Remington Pl, OKC The daylong celebration of curiosity and creativity includes FREE museum admission plus hands-on activities, hosted by SMO staff and community partners. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.FREE DiscoverFest (formerly Tinkerfest) at Science Museum Oklahoma
FREE Fiestas de las Americas in the Historic Capitol Hill District
SW 25th St. between Harvey and Robinson
Celebrate Oklahoma’s rich multicultural heritage with the Parade of the Americas, family activities and live entertainment. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
FREE Plaza District Festival
1700 block of NW 16th St
See a wide array of Oklahoma’s own performing artists, visual artists and live musicians. There will also be free activities for kids. noon-11 p.m.
FREE CU in the Park at Scissortail Park
415 S Robinson Ave, OKC
The free country music concert stars Brothers Osborne, known for hit songs such as “Stay a Little Longer” and “It Aint My Fault.” 7 p.m.
Oct. 4
5105 NW 50th St, OKC Kids age 5-15 can visit educational stations that cover various fishing topics such as equipment, knot tying, fish identification, casting and regulations. Attendees will receive a rod and reel, tackle and bait while supplies last. Preregister. 9-11 a.m.FREE Hooked on Fishing Lessons at Dolese Youth Park
Oct. 11
FREE Second Saturday at Oklahoma Contemporary
11 NW 11th St, OKC
Features art-making opportunities and experiences inspired by exhibitions on view. October’s theme is InflataForms. 1-4 p.m.
FREE Hispanic Fiesta at Scissortail Park
415 S Robinson Ave, OKC
Features a celebration of the Hispanic culture representing multiple countries through music, dance, food and vendor showcase. 5-10 p.m.
Oct. 13
FREE Indigenous Peoples Day at First Americans Museum
659 First Americans Blvd, OKC
Features cultural performances, educational demonstrations, dancing exhibitions, film screenings, a hand drum contest, live music, stickball games, food trucks and more. Exhibition admission (optional) is discounted at $5 per person for ages four and up. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Oct. 15-17
1400 Classen Dr, OKC Enjoy fall-themed crafts, story time, games and more, plus free museum admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.FREE Fall Y’all Family Fun at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Oct. 16
FREE Haunt the Harn at Harn Homestead
1721 N Lincoln Blvd, OKC
Features an outdoor trick-or-treating event with old-fashioned games and crafts. Friendly costumes are encouraged. Tickets are required for kids ages 2 & up. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Oct. 17-19
FREE Arcadia Route 66 Neonfest
E Old Highway 66, Arcadia
See neon displays, neon campfires, a film festival and more. Neon Campfire begins at 7:30 p.m. nightly. See website for schedule.
Oct. 18
FREE Stockyards Stampede at Stockyard City
S Agnew Ave, OKC
Watch a longhorn parade and then explore chuckwagons, equestrian activities, carriage rides, food trucks, and a children’s educational area. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
FREE Red Earth FallFest at Myriad Gardens
301 W Reno Ave, OKC
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with an arts market and a youth Powwow. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
FREE Uptown Outside in Historic Uptown 23rd
NW 23rd St, OKC
Take part in a block-party style event with food, music, art and community. Activities include a kids’ area, vendor market, skate park and more. 4-10 p.m.
Oct. 25
FREE Midtown Walkabout
Robinson Ave, OKC
Features free pop-up programming such as art demonstrations, live music and more. Midtown merchants and restaurants will offer specials, activities and giveaways. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
FREE Trick-or-Treat Event at DICK’S House of Sport
13145 N Penn Ave, OKC
Celebrate Halloween with candy stations and giveaways. Kids can collect candy and goodies from local businesses and community partners stationed throughout the store and on the field. Costumes encouraged. 1-4 p.m.
FREE Haunt Old Town Moore
Broadway Ave, Moore
Features family fun activities including trick or treating, food trucks, inflatables, games, music & candy. 4-7 p.m.
Oct. 26
Reno Ave & Mickey Mantle Dr, OKC Features trick or treating at Bricktown businesses, popular characters and local mascots, spooky tunes and more. For ages 14 & under. 1-4 p.m.
FREE Brick or Treat in Bricktown
Oct. 31
FREE Haunt the Hill On Calle Dos Cinco
SW 25th Street from Hudson to Robinson, OKC
Features games, trunk-or-treating and more. Costumes encouraged. 5-7 p.m.
Nov. 23
FREE Admission Day at Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum
1714 W Wrangler Dr, Seminole
Families can enjoy complimentary museum admission all day! 1-5 p.m.
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About the author: Born and raised in the Oklahoma City metro and a graduate of the Gaylord College of Journalism at the University of Oklahoma, Lindsay Cuomo has worked for MetroFamily since 2014, covering local stories, people and events. Lindsay is a mom to three school-aged boys and calls Moore, Oklahoma home.
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