# Things to do with toddlers and little kids in Oklahoma City: the parent guide

> Oklahoma City has a huge science museum and a big zoo next door to each other, a tropical conservatory downtown and a new downtown park with free events most of the year.

- Last checked: 2026-10-18
- 13 places for ages 0–6, with admission and menu prices from each place’s own site
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## Kid-friendly restaurants

### Rodizio Grill (Bricktown)

- A Brazilian steakhouse on the streetcar line, where servers carve grilled meats at the table. Kids 4–11 pay a set price, and kids 3 and under eat free with a paying adult.
- Price level: $$$
- Menu prices: kids’ meals $9.99 lunch; $12.99 dinner, full rodizio lunch $36.99
- Hours: Sat lunch 11:30am–4pm; dinner 4–10:30pm
- Good for: A meat-loving family dinner; kids 3 and under eat free with a paying adult.
- Skip if: you’re watching the budget; adults are $36.99 at dinner.
- Price source: https://www.rodiziogrill.com/oklahomacity/ (checked 2026-10-17)
- Website: https://www.rodiziogrill.com/oklahomacity/

### Charleston’s (Bricktown Canal)

- A casual sit-down spot on the canal with outdoor seating and a children’s menu for kids 12 and under.
- Price level: $$
- Hours: Sun–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
- Good for: A canal-side meal with a menu for kids 12 and under.
- Skip if: you want a quick counter meal; it’s a sit-down restaurant.
- Website: https://charlestons.com/locations/charlestons-bricktown/

### The Collective Kitchens + Cocktails (Midtown)

- A Midtown food hall with seven kitchens, so everyone in the family can pick something different.
- Price level: $$
- Hours: Daily 11am–12am
- Good for: Families who can’t agree; seven kitchens in one hall.
- Skip if: you want one server and one bill; it’s a food hall.
- Website: https://thecollectiveokc.com/

## Indoor play and rainy days

### Science Museum Oklahoma (Adventure District)

- A huge hands-on science museum with a planetarium, tinkering spaces and CurioCity.
- Price level: $$
- Tickets: kids 3–12 $17.95; adults 13–64 $22.95; Under 3 free
- Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; Sat 9am–6pm; Sun 11am–6pm
- Good for: CurioCity for toddlers; under 3 is free.
- Skip if: you try to see the whole building in one visit.
- Price source: https://www.sciencemuseumok.org/tickets/ (checked 2026-10-17)
- Website: https://www.sciencemuseumok.org/

### Crystal Bridge Conservatory at Myriad Gardens (Downtown)

- A tropical conservatory downtown, warm on a cold day. The outdoor gardens have the seasonal Pumpkinville.
- Price level: $
- Tickets: kids 5–17 $5.50; adults $10.50; Ages 4 and under free
- Hours: Conservatory Mon–Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm
- Good for: A short, warm, cheap stop; ages 4 and under are free.
- Skip if: you need lots of space to run.
- Price source: https://myriadgardens.org/visit-us/ (checked 2026-10-17)
- Website: https://myriadgardens.org/

### Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library (Downtown)

- Metro Library’s downtown branch, with free children’s programs on the calendar.
- Price level: Free
- Good for: A free cool-down between downtown plans.
- Skip if: you need to run; Scissortail Park is close by.
- Website: https://www.metrolibrary.org/locations/downtown

## Parks and outdoor play

### Scissortail Park (Downtown)

- A big downtown park, open daily, that hosts free events through the year.
- Price level: Free
- Good for: Free room to run and free events.
- Skip if: you need shade on a hot afternoon.
- Website: https://www.scissortailpark.org/

### 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.
- Price level: Free
- Good for: The Fun Forest Playground and live animals, Wednesday to Sunday.
- Skip if: it’s Monday or Tuesday, or you’re bringing the dog.
- Website: https://www.okc.gov/Community-Recreation/OKC-Parks/Martin-Park-Nature-Center

### Will Rogers Gardens (Northwest of downtown)

- Historic city gardens built around the Ed Lycan Conservatory, a Victorian-style glass greenhouse.
- Price level: Free
- Good for: A quiet, free stroll around a glass greenhouse.
- Skip if: your toddler is in a run-everywhere mood; it’s a quiet garden stroll.
- Website: https://www.okc.gov/Community-Recreation/OKC-Parks

## Museums, zoos and big outings

### Oklahoma City Zoo (Adventure District)

- A big zoo in the Adventure District, close to Science Museum Oklahoma.
- Price level: $$
- Tickets: kids 3–11 $17; adults 12–64 $20; Age 2 and under free. Kids 2 and under still need a ticket
- Good for: A full zoo morning; 2 and under are free but still need a ticket.
- Skip if: you forget to add the free toddler ticket when you book.
- Price source: https://www.okczoo.org/tickets (checked 2026-10-17)
- Website: https://www.okczoo.org/

### National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (Persimmon Hill)

- Western art and history, with family activities on the events calendar.
- Price level: $$
- Tickets: kids 6–17 $15; adults $25; Ages 5 and under free
- Hours: Mon–Thu 10am–5pm; Fri–Sat 10am–8pm; Sun noon–5pm
- Good for: Big galleries and family activities; 5 and under are free.
- Skip if: you want hands-on play every day; check the calendar.
- Price source: https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/plan-your-visit/ (checked 2026-10-17)
- Website: https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/

## Staycations and overnight trips

### Skirvin Hilton (Downtown)

- OKC’s historic downtown hotel, a short trip from Bricktown.
- Price level: $$$
- Good for: A historic downtown base near Bricktown.
- Skip if: you’re spending most of your time in the Adventure District at the zoo and science museum.
- Website: https://skirvinhilton.com/

### Lake Thunderbird State Park (Norman (about 40 minutes))

- A state park around Lake Thunderbird, an easy drive south of the city.
- Price level: $
- Good for: A lake day about 40 minutes south.
- Skip if: it’s rainy and you need indoor plans.
- Website: https://www.travelok.com/state-parks/lake-thunderbird-state-park

## Free things to do

- Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library
- Scissortail Park
- Martin Park Nature Center
- Will Rogers Gardens

## Best for under 3s

- **Science Museum Oklahoma**: Kids under 3 are free, and CurioCity is great for toddlers.
- **Crystal Bridge Conservatory at Myriad Gardens**: Kids 4 and under get in free.
- **Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library**: Free children’s programs.

## With a baby or a 1-year-old

### Baby and lap-sit storytimes

- **Baby Storytime (0-24 Months)** (Metropolitan Library System): Thursdays at 9:30am · Edmond Library. Birth to 24 months https://catalog.metrolibrary.org/Union/Search?view=list&lookfor=&searchIndex=EventsKeyword&searchSource=events
- **Baby Time (Ages Birth-12 mos)** (Metropolitan Library System): Wednesdays at 9:30am · Northwest Library. Birth to 12 months. Calling all infants and their caregivers! https://catalog.metrolibrary.org/Union/Search?view=list&lookfor=&searchIndex=EventsKeyword&searchSource=events
- **Baby Storytime** (Metropolitan Library System): Mondays at 10am · The Village Library.  https://catalog.metrolibrary.org/Union/Search?view=list&lookfor=&searchIndex=EventsKeyword&searchSource=events
- **Babies at the Museum** (Oklahoma City Museum of Art): Monthly · 2nd Thursday and 2nd Saturday, 9–10:30am. Birth to 24 months. Coffee and social time, 30 minutes in front of the month's featured artwork before the museum opens, then playtime. $15 for non-members ($5 members), which includes admission. Register for one session a month; the Saturday ones sell out first. https://www.okcmoa.com/babies-at-the-museum/

### Babies get in free

- **Science Museum Oklahoma**: Under 3 free. https://www.sciencemuseumok.org/tickets/
- **Oklahoma City Zoo**: Age 2 and under free. https://www.okczoo.org/tickets

### Changing tables and nursing rooms

- **Science Museum Oklahoma**: Changing tables are in all restrooms, and the museum has nursing areas.

### Stroller notes

- **Science Museum Oklahoma**: Bring your own stroller or wagon, or borrow one free with a valid ID.
- **Oklahoma City Zoo**: Rent double strollers or wagons for $14 at the Strollers window in the Entry Plaza.
- **National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum**: Strollers are free to borrow. Bags bigger than 15 x 9 x 10 inches, diaper bags included, have to be checked at the desk.

## 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. https://www.metrolibrary.org/events/upcoming?program_types%5B57%5D=57


## Happening this week

- **Haunt the Zoo Trick-or-Treat Trails** (9am–5pm (last entry 4pm)) at Oklahoma City Zoo. Treat bag $10 ($9 members) plus zoo admission: adults $20, kids 3–11 $17, 2 and under free. https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/#e-haunt_the_zoo_trick_or_treat_trails
- **Pumpkinville: Road to Route 66 at Myriad Gardens** (Mon, Thu & Sun 10am–5pm; Fri & Sat 10am–8pm) at Myriad Botanical Gardens. $9 online / $10 gate (ages 3+); 2 and under free; all-inclusive with carousel $15/$16. https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/#e-pumpkinville_road_to_route_66_at_myriad
- **Spooky Sounds with the Heartland Orchestra (Edmond)** (Sun 2–3pm) at Metropolitan Library System – Edmond. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/#e-spooky_sounds_with_the_heartland_orchest
- **Yumare Folklorico Dance Performance (Southern Oaks)** (Sat 2–3pm) at Metropolitan Library System – Southern Oaks. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/#e-yumare_folklorico_dance_performance_sout
- **Creepy Craft Crawl (Almonte)** (Mon 5:30–7pm) at Metropolitan Library System – Almonte. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/#e-creepy_craft_crawl_almonte

Full list with every outing: https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/index.md

## Holiday pages

- [Santa in Oklahoma City: breakfast with Santa, photos and Santa trains (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/santa/index.md)
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## FAQ

### Is Science Museum Oklahoma good for toddlers?
Yes. Kids under 3 are free, and CurioCity is a good fit for little ones. Parking and stroller loans are free too.

### What’s free to do with little kids in Oklahoma City?
Scissortail Park, Martin Park Nature Center, Will Rogers Gardens and library storytimes are free.

### What can we do in OKC with a toddler when it rains?
Science Museum Oklahoma, the Crystal Bridge Conservatory and the Cowboy Museum are all indoors.

### What’s good for babies and kids under 3 in Oklahoma City?
Science Museum Oklahoma: Kids under 3 are free, and CurioCity is great for toddlers. Crystal Bridge Conservatory at Myriad Gardens: Kids 4 and under get in free. Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library is also easy with a baby or toddler. Free for the littlest: Oklahoma City Zoo (Age 2 and under free) and National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (Ages 5 and under free). See [best for under 3s](https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/guide/#under3).

### Where are the free storytimes in Oklahoma City?
Metro Library (Metropolitan Library System): Weekly; days and times vary by branch. Library storytimes don’t need a ticket, but times change by branch, so check the calendar first. See [library storytimes](https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/guide/#storytimes), and this week’s dated sessions are on the [OKC weekly list](https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/).

### How do you choose the places in the Oklahoma City guide?
Every one of the 13 places is somewhere we’d take a baby, toddler or preschooler, with a note on who it suits and when to skip it. Prices, hours and menus come from each place’s own site, and 5 of them have checked admission or menu prices. The guide was last checked Oct 18, 2026. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

### How much is the Oklahoma City Zoo for a toddler, and who gets in free?
Age 2 and under free; kids 3–11: $17; adults 12–64: $20 (kids 2 and under still need a ticket). We checked this on [its official site](https://www.okczoo.org/tickets) on Oct 17, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you go.