# Free things to do with kids in Oklahoma City this 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 27 free outings this week; 6 free days and events coming up; 4 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Bank of America Museums on Us weekend** at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, and Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, Oklahoma City. When: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Price: Free general admission for Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank cardholders (one per card, with photo ID). Only the cardholder gets in free, so bring the card and an ID. Official page: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival** at Downtown Oklahoma City, 2 S. Mickey Mantle Drive, Oklahoma City, OK. When: Thu Nov 12, 2026. Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m. Price: Free. Photos with Santa, Letters to Santa station, live performances, tree lighting. Official page: https://downtownindecember.com/events-attractions/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Yukon's Christmas in the Park** at Yukon City Park to Chisholm Trail Park, 2200 S Holly Ave, Yukon, OK 73099. When: Nov 21 – Dec 31, 2026 (nightly). Time: 6–11 p.m. Price: Free; small fee for Santa Express Train. Millions of lights and 500+ lighted displays; walk the route or ride the Santa Express Train; selfie stations; Character House at exit. Official page: https://www.visityukonok.com/event-details-registration/yukons-christmas-in-the-park-2026-11-21-18-00 (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa at Yukon's Christmas in the Park** at Yukon City Park / Chisholm Trail Park, 2200 S Holly Ave, Yukon, OK 73099. When: Friday and Saturday evenings, Nov 21 – Dec 31, 2026. Time: Evenings. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.visityukonok.com/event-details-registration/yukons-christmas-in-the-park-2026-11-21-18-00 (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Lights On Broadway** at Automobile Alley, N Broadway Ave, Oklahoma City, OK. When: Sat Dec 5 and Sat Dec 12, 2026. Time: 4–7 p.m. Price: Free. District light display, window displays and pop-up family activities. Official page: https://downtownindecember.com/lights-on-broadway/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Photos with Santa at Lights On Broadway** at Automobile Alley (parking lot at 1001 N Broadway Ave, south of Shop Good), 1001 N Broadway Ave, Oklahoma City, OK. When: Sat Dec 5 and Sat Dec 12, 2026. Time: Santa 4–6 p.m. (event 4–7 p.m.). Price: Free; bring your own camera. Part of Downtown in December. Lines form in stanchions. Official page: https://downtownindecember.com/lights-on-broadway/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Free this week

- **Storytime (Midwest City)** at Metropolitan Library System – Midwest City, 8143 E Reno Avenue, Midwest City, OK 73110. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 10–10:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and rhymes in the library’s Family Place, with reading-readiness tips for grown-ups. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/storytime-672780 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby Storytime (The Village)** at Metropolitan Library System – The Village, 10307 N Pennsylvania Ave, The Village, OK 73120. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. An hour of stories, dancing, songs and play for babies, with time for caregivers to connect. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/baby-storytime-578041 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Music Monday (Belle Isle)** at Metropolitan Library System – Belle Isle, 5501 N. Villa Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73112. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Interactive songs and movement for little kids and their grown-ups. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/music-monday-619995 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **1, 2, 3! Play With Me! (Downtown)** at Metropolitan Library System – Downtown, 300 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–3. Playtime for babies and toddlers with their grown-up, with a different community resource professional on hand each week. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/123-play-me-658922 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Creepy Craft Crawl (Almonte)** at Metropolitan Library System – Almonte, 2727 SW 59th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73119. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 5:30–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–12. Witches, spiders and bats: Halloween craft stations around the program room. Do as many or as few as you like. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/creepy-craft-crawl-660295 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Time (Northwest)** at Metropolitan Library System – Northwest, 5600 NW 122nd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73142. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 9:30–10:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Playtime, storytime, parachute play or music for ages 1 to 3. Registration is required. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/toddler-time-ages-1-3-657810 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Storytime (Edmond)** at Metropolitan Library System – Edmond, 10 S Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73034. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 9:30–10am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. A half-hour toddler storytime for ages 1 to 3. Register each child. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/toddler-storytime-ages-1-3-639115 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Storytime (Choctaw)** at Metropolitan Library System – Choctaw, 2525 Muzzy Street, Choctaw, OK 73020. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 9:30–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. A morning storytime for toddlers and their grown-ups in east Oklahoma County. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/toddler-storytime-570788 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **1, 2, 3! Play With Me! (Del City)** at Metropolitan Library System – Del City, 4330 SE 15th Street, Del City, OK 73115. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–3. A playgroup hour for babies and toddlers and their caregivers, with a community resource professional visiting. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/123-play-me-647107 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Storytime (The Village)** at Metropolitan Library System – The Village, 10307 N Pennsylvania Ave, The Village, OK 73120. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A neighborhood storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays, plus reading-readiness tips for grown-ups. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/storytime-570237 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Storytime (Choctaw)** at Metropolitan Library System – Choctaw, 2525 Muzzy Street, Choctaw, OK 73020. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Stories, songs and activities for preschoolers, right after the toddler session. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/preschool-storytime-570838 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Wiggly Wednesday (Belle Isle)** at Metropolitan Library System – Belle Isle, 5501 N. Villa Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73112. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 9–10am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and movement for ages 0–5 at 9am, a good fit for early risers. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/fall-wiggly-wednesday-sessions-656782 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Way Fun Wednesday (Midwest City)** at Metropolitan Library System – Midwest City, 8143 E Reno Avenue, Midwest City, OK 73110. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Sensory activities, art projects or plain old playtime, depending on the week. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/way-fun-wednesday-672908 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Wiggly Wednesdays (Almonte)** at Metropolitan Library System – Almonte, 2727 SW 59th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73119. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and dancing for ages 0–5 in south OKC. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/wiggly-wednesdays-612005 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **¡Canta Conmigo! (Bethany)** at Metropolitan Library System – Bethany, 6700 NW 35th Street, Bethany, OK 73008. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 4–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. A weekly Spanish music program led by bilingual librarians, for families who speak Spanish at home or want to learn. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/copy-canta-conmigo-654525 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby Playtime (0–24 months) (Edmond)** at Metropolitan Library System – Edmond, 10 S Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73034. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 9:30–10:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. Playtime for babies up to 2. Register each baby; older siblings are welcome without registering. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/baby-storytime-0-24-months-638276 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Time (Bethany)** at Metropolitan Library System – Bethany, 6700 NW 35th Street, Bethany, OK 73008. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 9:30–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. An interactive toddler storytime with jumping, clapping and songs. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/copy-toddler-time-640044 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Tots Thursdays: Art Time (The Village)** at Metropolitan Library System – The Village, 10307 N Pennsylvania Ave, The Village, OK 73120. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. The library rotates themes weekly, and the fourth Thursday of the month is Art Time. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/tots-thursdays-577986 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **1, 2, 3! Play With Me! (Warr Acres)** at Metropolitan Library System – Warr Acres, 5901 NW 63rd Street, Warr Acres, OK 73132. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–3. A Friday play hour for babies and toddlers with their grown-ups, with a community resource professional on hand. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/123-play-me-647269 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Story Time (Harrah)** at Metropolitan Library System – Harrah, 1930 N Church Ave, Harrah, OK 73045. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A Friday morning story time at the Harrah library for little kids and their grown-ups. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/harrah-story-time-591876 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Farmers Market at Scissortail Park** at Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73109. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 9am–1pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. The Saturday market in the downtown park, a short walk from the big children’s playground. Official page: https://scissortailpark.org/events/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Playtime (Edmond)** at Metropolitan Library System – Edmond, 10 S Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73034. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 9:30–10:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. A Saturday play session for families. Register each child under 6; adults and older siblings don’t need to. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/family-storytime-638294 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Story Time at Full Circle Bookstore** at Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73118. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 10:15–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. Children’s books read aloud in Oklahoma’s oldest independent bookstore. Sometimes there’s a craft, and snacks are provided. Official page: https://fullcirclebooks.com/event/story-time/2026-10-24/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Yumare Folklorico Dance Performance (Southern Oaks)** at Metropolitan Library System – Southern Oaks, 6900 S Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73139. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 2–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. The Yumare Folklorico Dance Group performs colorful traditional Mexican dance for Hispanic Heritage Month. Free for all ages. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/yumare-folk-dance-performance-666543 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Spooky Sounds with the Heartland Orchestra (Edmond)** at Metropolitan Library System – Edmond, 10 S Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73034. When: Sun Oct 25. Time: 2–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. The Heartland Orchestra plays spooky favorites and shows what makes some sounds spookier than others. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/spooky-sounds-heartland-orchestra-648940 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Reading Wednesday at Myriad Gardens** at Myriad Botanical Gardens (Visitor Center Lobby, Crystal Bridge Conservatory), 301 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10am. Price: Free (donations welcome). Ages: 2–5. A storytime with seasonal, nature-themed books and a song to get everyone moving. Some weeks end with a craft. Official page: https://myriadgardens.org/events/reading-wednesday-2/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Saturday Storytime at Best of Books** at Best of Books (Kickingbird Square), 1313 E Danforth Rd, Edmond, OK 73034. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 11am–noon. Price: Free. Ages: 0–9. The Edmond indie bookstore reads aloud every Saturday. The story is for all ages, and the craft afterward suits ages 3 to 9. Official page: https://bestofbooksok.com/event/2026-10-24/saturday-storytime (checked 2026-10-19)

## Always free

- **Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library**, Downtown. Metro Library’s downtown branch, with free children’s programs on the calendar. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/locations/downtown (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Scissortail Park**, Downtown. A big downtown park, open daily, that hosts free events through the year. Official page: https://www.scissortailpark.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **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 page: https://www.okc.gov/Community-Recreation/OKC-Parks/Martin-Park-Nature-Center (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Will Rogers Gardens**, Northwest of downtown. Historic city gardens built around the Ed Lycan Conservatory, a Victorian-style glass greenhouse. Official page: https://www.okc.gov/Community-Recreation/OKC-Parks (checked 2026-10-18)

## Free library storytimes

- **Metro Library (Metropolitan Library System)**: Weekly; days and times vary by branch. Free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at the Downtown Library and branches across Oklahoma County. Calendar: https://www.metrolibrary.org/events/upcoming?program_types%5B57%5D=57

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Oklahoma City this weekend?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Oklahoma City?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Oklahoma City?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Oklahoma City?
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.

### Is there free indoor play in Oklahoma City?
Yes: Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library. See all of them on [indoor play places in OKC](https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/indoor-play/#places).

### Are library storytimes free in Oklahoma City?
Yes. Metro Library (Metropolitan Library System) runs free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).