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Whether you’re planning for today, tomorrow, this weekend, or the month ahead, MetroFamily Magazine’s calendar is your go-to source for kid-friendly fun across the Oklahoma City metro. We do the searching for you—gathering the best things to do in the OKC metro area including family events, festivals, date night ideas and affordable fun happening across OKC, Edmond, Norman, Moore, Yukon and beyond—so you can focus on making memories.

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  • Fri, Apr 17, 2026

  • Violet Sharp at Carpenter Square Theatre

    Based on the true story 1932 Lindbergh Kidnapping Case, Violet Sharp is named for the young British maid working at the home of Anne Lindbergh’s mother. In the wake of the historic kidnapping of beloved aviator Charles Lindbergh’s 20-month-old son, Violet raises the suspicion of the police with a contradictory testimony about her whereabouts to police investigator Officer Walsh. Under pressure from her own personal demons as well as the police, Violet’s…

    Where

    Carpenter Square Theatre View map
    1009 W Reno Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, 73106, OK, US

  • OKC Beautiful LitterBlitz

    Choose any day during the month of April, gather a team and head to a nearby park or green space to collect litter. OKC Beautiful will provide trash bags and gloves for the cleanup. Preregister your team.

    Where

    Various locations View map

    OKC metro, OK, US

  • Venardos Circus presents “Alice”

    Curiouser and curiouser! A Broadway-style, animal-free circus is tumbling, flying, and laughing its way into Oklahoma City as Venardos Circus arrives at Chisholm Creek from April 16 – 26, 2026. Inspired by the spirit of Alice, audiences are invited to step through the looking glass and under the iconic red-and-white striped big top, entering a delightfully unexpected world where gravity is optional, laughter is contagious, and extraordinary talent takes center…

    Where

    Chisolm Creek View map
    1332 W Memorial Rd.,
    Oklahoma City, 73114, OK, US

  • Every Castle, Ranked

    A castle is the ultimate “expectation vs. reality” meme. Lindy grew up dreaming of magic beyond everyday life, but reality has a way of grinding the fantasy out of you. Pets and parents die, dreams get downsized, and it turns out castles aren’t magical at all—they’re just wet, stinking military installations. Outrageous! New York Times best-selling author Lindy West takes audiences on a hilarious, bittersweet journey from hope to disillusionment,…

    Where

    Oklahoma Contemporary View map
    11 NW 11th Street,
    Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US

  • 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM | 2026 Artful Inlets

    Join us in the eighth installation of Artful Inlets! Take a stroll in Rotary Park and watch the artists create their masterpieces.

    Where

    Rotary Park View map
    1501 W Boyd St.,
    Norman, 73069, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE Crafty Friday at Myriad Gardens

    Stop in to enjoy fun and easy crafts for kids on the first and third Fridays from September to May.

    Where

    Myriad Gardens - South Lobby View map
    301 W Reno Ave,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - | 89er Days Celebration

    The annual 89er Days Celebration commemorates the Land Run of 1889 and the birth of Guthrie. The celebration features a parade, carnival, rodeo and a host of other community events. See website for a complete schedule of events.

    Where

    Downtown View map

    Guthrie, OK, US

  • 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Jakian Parks: The Black Land

    Explore Jakian Parks: The Black Land. Through the lens of photographer Jakian Parks, Oklahoma’s Black rodeo culture becomes both symbol and setting for survival, resurgence and celebration. Much like the rodeo itself, The Black Land connects the past and present, situating the American West as a living archive and center stage for Black cattlemen and cowboys alike. The Black Land honors the dignity, beauty and power of Black equestrian life…

    Where

    Oklahoma Contemporary View map
    11 NW 11th Street,
    Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US

  • 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM | The American Rodeo Central Regional

    The American Rodeo Central Regional at OG+E Coliseum will feature eight rodeo disciplines with up to 125 top athletes -including world renowned pros, everyday cowboys/cowgirls and even local competitors putting it all on the line in hopes of earning a spot at The American Rodeo Championship Weekend where they could win a life-changing $2 million bonus! Each season 27 winning athletes leave the Regionals with $10,000 each before they get to Globe Life Field…

    Where

    OG&E Coliseum View map
    3001 General Pershing Blvd,
    Oklahoma City, 73107, OK, US

  • 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Violet Sharp Play

    Based on the true story surrounding the infamous 1932 Lindbergh kidnapping case, Violet Sharp examines the tragic personal story behind one of America’s most sensational crimes. The play centers on Violet Sharp, a young British maid working in the home of Anne Lindbergh’s mother, who suddenly finds herself under suspicion during the investigation into the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh’s infant son. Come join us at Carpenter Square for this exciting…

    Where

    Carpenter Square Theatre View map
    1009 W Reno Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73106, OK, US

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