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Free things to do with kids in Oklahoma City, this week and every week.

Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Oklahoma City this week: we found 27 free outings, including Farmers Market at Scissortail Park and Reading Wednesday at Myriad Gardens, plus 25 library programs. Six free days and events are coming up, including one museum or zoo free day, each with its date. And four places never charge admission, like Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library and Scissortail Park.

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27free outings this weekincl. 25 library programs6free days and events coming upincl. 1 museum or zoo free day4places that are always freeRonald J. Norick Downtown Library, Scissortail Park1free storytime calendarMetro Library (Metropolitan Library System)

This week

Free things to do with kids in OKC this week

Every free outing on this week’s OKC list, rebuilt every Thursday. Library programs may need a quick sign-up.

Mon Oct 1910–10:45am

Storytime (Midwest City)

Metropolitan Library System – Midwest City · 8143 E Reno Avenue, Midwest City, OK 73110

Stories, songs and rhymes in the library’s Family Place, with reading-readiness tips for grown-ups.

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FreeAges 0–5
Mon Oct 1910–11am

Baby Storytime (The Village)

Metropolitan Library System – The Village · 10307 N Pennsylvania Ave, The Village, OK 73120

An hour of stories, dancing, songs and play for babies, with time for caregivers to connect.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 0–2
Mon Oct 1910–11am

Music Monday (Belle Isle)

Metropolitan Library System – Belle Isle · 5501 N. Villa Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Interactive songs and movement for little kids and their grown-ups.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 0–5
Mon Oct 1911am–12pm

1, 2, 3! Play With Me! (Downtown)

Metropolitan Library System – Downtown · 300 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Playtime for babies and toddlers with their grown-up, with a different community resource professional on hand each week.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 0–3
Mon Oct 195:30–7pm

Creepy Craft Crawl (Almonte)

Metropolitan Library System – Almonte · 2727 SW 59th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73119

Witches, spiders and bats: Halloween craft stations around the program room. Do as many or as few as you like.

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FreeAges 2–12
Tue Oct 209:30–10:15am

Toddler Time (Northwest)

Metropolitan Library System – Northwest · 5600 NW 122nd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73142

Playtime, storytime, parachute play or music for ages 1 to 3. Registration is required.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 1–3
Tue Oct 209:30–10am

Toddler Storytime (Edmond)

Metropolitan Library System – Edmond · 10 S Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73034

A half-hour toddler storytime for ages 1 to 3. Register each child.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 1–3
Tue Oct 209:30–10:30am

Toddler Storytime (Choctaw)

Metropolitan Library System – Choctaw · 2525 Muzzy Street, Choctaw, OK 73020

A morning storytime for toddlers and their grown-ups in east Oklahoma County.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 1–3
Tue Oct 2010–11am

1, 2, 3! Play With Me! (Del City)

Metropolitan Library System – Del City · 4330 SE 15th Street, Del City, OK 73115

A playgroup hour for babies and toddlers and their caregivers, with a community resource professional visiting.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 0–3
Tue Oct 2010–11am

Storytime (The Village)

Metropolitan Library System – The Village · 10307 N Pennsylvania Ave, The Village, OK 73120

A neighborhood storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays, plus reading-readiness tips for grown-ups.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 0–5
Tue Oct 2010:30–11:30am

Preschool Storytime (Choctaw)

Metropolitan Library System – Choctaw · 2525 Muzzy Street, Choctaw, OK 73020

Stories, songs and activities for preschoolers, right after the toddler session.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 3–5
Wed Oct 219–10am

Wiggly Wednesday (Belle Isle)

Metropolitan Library System – Belle Isle · 5501 N. Villa Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Stories, songs and movement for ages 0–5 at 9am, a good fit for early risers.

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FreeAges 0–5
Wed Oct 2110–11am

Way Fun Wednesday (Midwest City)

Metropolitan Library System – Midwest City · 8143 E Reno Avenue, Midwest City, OK 73110

Sensory activities, art projects or plain old playtime, depending on the week.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 0–5
Wed Oct 2110–11am

Wiggly Wednesdays (Almonte)

Metropolitan Library System – Almonte · 2727 SW 59th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73119

Stories, songs and dancing for ages 0–5 in south OKC.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 0–5
Wed Oct 214–5pm

¡Canta Conmigo! (Bethany)

Metropolitan Library System – Bethany · 6700 NW 35th Street, Bethany, OK 73008

A weekly Spanish music program led by bilingual librarians, for families who speak Spanish at home or want to learn.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 0–6
Wed Oct 2110am

Reading Wednesday at Myriad Gardens

Myriad Botanical Gardens (Visitor Center Lobby, Crystal Bridge Conservatory) · 301 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

A storytime with seasonal, nature-themed books and a song to get everyone moving. Some weeks end with a craft.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 2–5
Thu Oct 229:30–10:15am

Baby Playtime (0–24 months) (Edmond)

Metropolitan Library System – Edmond · 10 S Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73034

Playtime for babies up to 2. Register each baby; older siblings are welcome without registering.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 0–2
Thu Oct 229:30–10:30am

Toddler Time (Bethany)

Metropolitan Library System – Bethany · 6700 NW 35th Street, Bethany, OK 73008

An interactive toddler storytime with jumping, clapping and songs.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 1–3
Thu Oct 2210–11am

Tots Thursdays: Art Time (The Village)

Metropolitan Library System – The Village · 10307 N Pennsylvania Ave, The Village, OK 73120

The library rotates themes weekly, and the fourth Thursday of the month is Art Time.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 0–5
Fri Oct 2310–11am

1, 2, 3! Play With Me! (Warr Acres)

Metropolitan Library System – Warr Acres · 5901 NW 63rd Street, Warr Acres, OK 73132

A Friday play hour for babies and toddlers with their grown-ups, with a community resource professional on hand.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 0–3
Fri Oct 2310–11am

Story Time (Harrah)

Metropolitan Library System – Harrah · 1930 N Church Ave, Harrah, OK 73045

A Friday morning story time at the Harrah library for little kids and their grown-ups.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 0–5
Sat Oct 249am–1pm

Farmers Market at Scissortail Park

Scissortail Park · 300 SW 7th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73109

The Saturday market in the downtown park, a short walk from the big children’s playground.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAll ages
Sat Oct 249:30–10:15am

Family Playtime (Edmond)

Metropolitan Library System – Edmond · 10 S Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73034

A Saturday play session for families. Register each child under 6; adults and older siblings don’t need to.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 0–6
Sat Oct 2410:15–11am

Story Time at Full Circle Bookstore

Full Circle Bookstore · 1900 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Children’s books read aloud in Oklahoma’s oldest independent bookstore. Sometimes there’s a craft, and snacks are provided.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 0–6
Sat Oct 242–3pm

Yumare Folklorico Dance Performance (Southern Oaks)

Metropolitan Library System – Southern Oaks · 6900 S Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73139

The Yumare Folklorico Dance Group performs colorful traditional Mexican dance for Hispanic Heritage Month. Free for all ages.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAll ages
Sat Oct 2411am–noon

Saturday Storytime at Best of Books

Best of Books (Kickingbird Square) · 1313 E Danforth Rd, Edmond, OK 73034

The Edmond indie bookstore reads aloud every Saturday. The story is for all ages, and the craft afterward suits ages 3 to 9.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 0–9
Sun Oct 252–3pm

Spooky Sounds with the Heartland Orchestra (Edmond)

Metropolitan Library System – Edmond · 10 S Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73034

The Heartland Orchestra plays spooky favorites and shows what makes some sounds spookier than others.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAll ages
Showing all 27 free outings

Mark the calendar

Free days and free events coming up in OKC

Museum and zoo free days, free festivals and other one-off free events, soonest first. Some free days are only for residents or cardholders, so each one says who gets in free.

Who gets in free:EveryoneResidents onlyCardholders only
Nov7
Nov8
Dec5
Dec6

Bank of America Museums on Us weekend

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, and Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum · Oklahoma City

Only the cardholder gets in free, so bring the card and an ID.

Official page ↗Checked Report a problem
Cardholders onlyFree general admission for Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank cardholders (one per card, with photo ID)
Nov12

Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival

Downtown Oklahoma City · 2 S. Mickey Mantle Drive, Oklahoma City, OK

5:30–7:30 p.m. Photos with Santa, Letters to Santa station, live performances, tree lighting.

Official page ↗Checked Report a problem
EveryoneFree
Nov21
to
Dec31

Yukon's Christmas in the Park

Yukon City Park to Chisholm Trail Park · 2200 S Holly Ave, Yukon, OK 73099

6–11 p.m. Millions of lights and 500+ lighted displays; walk the route or ride the Santa Express Train; selfie stations; Character House at exit.

Official page ↗Checked Report a problem
EveryoneFree; small fee for Santa Express Train
Nov21
to
Dec31

Santa at Yukon's Christmas in the Park

Yukon City Park / Chisholm Trail Park · 2200 S Holly Ave, Yukon, OK 73099

Evenings

Official page ↗Checked Report a problem
EveryoneFree
Dec5
to
Dec12

Lights On Broadway

Automobile Alley · N Broadway Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

4–7 p.m. District light display, window displays and pop-up family activities.

Official page ↗Checked Report a problem
EveryoneFree
Dec5
to
Dec12

Photos with Santa at Lights On Broadway

Automobile Alley (parking lot at 1001 N Broadway Ave, south of Shop Good) · 1001 N Broadway Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

Santa 4–6 p.m. (event 4–7 p.m.). Part of Downtown in December. Lines form in stanchions.

Official page ↗Checked Report a problem
EveryoneFree; bring your own camera

Any day

Places that are always free in OKC

Parks, gardens, nature centers and museums that don’t charge admission.

Martin Park Nature Center

Northwest OKC, 5000 W. Memorial Rd.Two and a half miles of wooded trails, a nature-themed Fun Forest Playground and a visitor center with live animals. Open Wednesday through Sunday; no pets.Official site ↗Report a problem

Will Rogers Gardens

Northwest of downtownHistoric city gardens built around the Ed Lycan Conservatory, a Victorian-style glass greenhouse.Official site ↗Report a problem
Free to get in, but parking, special exhibits and seasonal extras can cost money. Check each place’s site before you go.

Every week

Free library storytimes

Metro Library (Metropolitan Library System)

Free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at the Downtown Library and branches across Oklahoma County.

Weekly; days and times vary by branch

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Good questions

Free things to do with kids in Oklahoma City: the FAQ

This week we found 27 free outings for ages 0–6, including Farmers Market at Scissortail Park, Reading Wednesday at Myriad Gardens, Storytime (Midwest City) and Baby Storytime (The Village). See free this week; the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

Bank of America Museums on Us weekend: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see free days and free events.

Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival, Yukon's Christmas in the Park, Santa at Yukon's Christmas in the Park, Lights On Broadway and Photos with Santa at Lights On Broadway are free this season. Dates and times are on each card under free days and free events.

Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, Scissortail Park, Martin Park Nature Center and Will Rogers Gardens don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

Yes: Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library. See all of them on indoor play places in OKC.

Yes. Metro Library (Metropolitan Library System) runs free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. How we choose and check.

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